Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts

Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts

Council facing criticism at budget meeting. Tax rises plus service cuts are on the cards. Reserves to be used. Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts The council will likely raise council tax by 4.99%. Officials say they need to use £5 million from reserves. This increase adds about £92.18 yearly…

TEDx Aberystwyth Returns With Seaside Town Theme This Month

TEDx Aberystwyth Returns With Seaside Town Theme This Month

TEDx Aberystwyth returns after 2 years with talks on local connections, featuring 15 speakers on diverse topics. TEDx Aberystwyth Returns With Seaside Town Theme This Month TEDx is coming back to Aberystwyth soon. It’s their seventh event this month, run by volunteers. The event is on Saturday, February 22, and the theme this year is…

Golf Club Drives Support for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Golf Club Drives Support for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Batchwood Golf Club supports local hospice with fundraising events, including a London Bridges Walk, aiming to build community. Golf Club Drives Support for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Richard and Gill picked a local hospice as their charity. Their friends and relatives have used their care, and they wanted to support a local group. Many…

Middlesbrough Twins Acquitted of Attempted Murder in Shooting Case

Middlesbrough Twins Acquitted of Attempted Murder in Shooting Case

Twins Aaron and Nathan Blagg cleared after shooting. Nathan convicted of machete possession at crime scene. Middlesbrough Twins Acquitted of Attempted Murder in Shooting Case Aaron and Nathan Blagg faced accusations related to a vehicle convoy in Middlesbrough where Jamie Tindall suffered severe injuries. Tensions existed between two groups of men when a quad bike…

Bishop Auckland Man to Hike for Homeless Veterans Support

Bishop Auckland Man to Hike for Homeless Veterans Support

Matthew Flinn will walk 84 miles to raise money for homeless veterans through “The Great Tommy Sleep Out.” Bishop Auckland Man to Hike for Homeless Veterans Support Matthew Flinn, from Bishop Auckland, plans a long walk. He will walk 84 miles to help homeless veterans. This supports “The Great Tommy Sleep Out” event. He’s bringing…

Diglis Marina Residents Angered by New Fencing After Shopping Dispute

Diglis Marina Residents Angered by New Fencing After Shopping Dispute

Residents of Diglis Marina are upset after apartment managers put up a fence, stopping deliveries and causing safety concerns. Diglis Marina Residents Angered by New Fencing After Shopping Dispute People living on narrowboats in Diglis Marina had a problem. They used to get shopping delivered easily, passing items over a fence to apartment residents. This…

Worcestershire Homeowners Urged to Check for Property Registration

Worcestershire Homeowners Urged to Check for Property Registration

Worcestershire homeowners should register properties to avoid issues. Lost deeds can cause delays and increased expenses when selling. Worcestershire Homeowners Urged to Check for Property Registration Hayley Pearce suggests registering unregistered homes. She works at mfg Solicitors and wants owners to avoid future issues, as lost deeds can cause problems when selling. Missing deeds create…

Disqualified Driver Crashes Car, Flees Scene in Warrington, England

Disqualified Driver Crashes Car, Flees Scene in Warrington, England

A banned driver crashed into a fence and parked cars in Warrington, fleeing the scene. He received a jail sentence. Disqualified Driver Crashes Car, Flees Scene in Warrington, England Hey, listen to what happened to Declan Prescott. He crashed his van into a fence plus some parked cars. He wasn’t even allowed to drive at…

Silver Heist Crisis: UK Churches Lose Over £500k in Thefts This Year

Silver Heist Crisis: UK Churches Lose Over £500k in Thefts This Year

UK churches face a wave of silver thefts exceeding £500k. Thieves target valuable artifacts, prompting security concerns. Silver Heist Crisis: UK Churches Lose Over £500k in Thefts This Year Churches are facing a troubling increase in thefts. Ecclesiastical Insurance thinks this is a serious issue. They want churches to check their security now. Thieves are…

Matthew Jeffreys Faces ABH Charges Over Alleged Attacks on Two Women

Matthew Jeffreys Faces ABH Charges Over Alleged Attacks on Two Women

Matthew Jeffreys appeared in court charged with ABH on two women. He denies the attacks; trial set for July. Matthew Jeffreys Faces ABH Charges Over Alleged Attacks on Two Women Matthew Jeffreys has no permanent address currently. He used to live in Malvern, though. He is facing two charges of actual bodily harm. Two women…