A 3-year-old girl died after a van hit her in Manchester. The driver fled and police seek information. Manchester Police Search for Driver After Van Hits Girl, 3 A tram and a van crashed on Mosley Street. This happened in Manchester city center around 10 AM today. The date was February 22. Police say the…
A nostalgic look into Warrington’s Fordton Leisure Centre, sharing memories and stories from locals through the years. Warrington Fordton Leisure Centre A Look Back at Cherished Memories Neil Edwards took Jiu-Jitsu classes. He was twelve with a hangover. The 9 AM class was very hard. Mark Shaw began school there in 1970. He later used…
Planning inquiry opens regarding Old Sarum airfield proposals. Heritage, roads and housing are key issues. Old Sarum Airfield Inquiry Begins Arguments Presented in Salisbury Nick Fagan will decide on the airfield plans. He’s a government planning inspector. The decision follows a six-day hearing at Salisbury’s Red Lion Hotel. Evidence covers heritage, roads, and home viability.…
Alan Webber, 54, avoided jail time with community service after sending a child indecent images. He must also adhere to notification rules. Alan Webber Avoids Jail After Sending Indecent Images to a Child Alan Webber, age 54, lives in Aldershot. He admitted to talking to a kid on January 30. The court hearing happened on…
Richard Graham will hike 100km from Basingstoke to Selsey on June 20 to raise money for Saxon Woods School. Hiker to Walk 100km for Special Needs School in Hampshire Richard Graham is 34 years old. He will walk to raise money. The walk is from Basingstoke to Selsey. It happens June 20. He wants to…
Avondale care home celebrates Turning Point’s 60th year with a video showcasing 60 acts of kindness in their community. Care Home Shows 60 Acts of Kindness in Heartwarming Video Release Avondale released a video on kindness day. This matched Turning Point’s 60th year. Turning Point handles health and social care. Avondale is a care home…
Daniel Knorr, an Oxford student, found guilty of conspiracy to cause public nuisance at Manchester Airport. Oxford Student Guilty of Conspiracy in Manchester Airport Protest Hey! I read this article; it’s about Daniel Knorr. A court found him guilty. He conspired to cause a public nuisance. This happened at Manchester Crown Court. Margaret Reid, Indigo…
The Darlington CAMRA Beer Festival ran out of beer, leading to the last day’s cancellation. Organizers apologize. Darlington Beer Festival Runs Dry Forcing Sunday Cancellation The CAMRA Beer Festival came back to Darlington. It was the first time since Covid and took place at Hopetown Museum. It started Friday, February 21, and was expected to…
Scouts conquer the Southern 50, a tough hike through Oxfordshire, celebrating teamwork and orienteering. Scouts Complete Grueling Southern 50 Hike Across Oxfordshire Scouts did the Southern 50. Volunteers joined from all over England too. People hiked routes of 30km, 50km, or 50 miles. Dwayne Fields is the Chief Scout. He stated that teams showed great…
Discover the quirky origins behind village and hamlet names in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. From Cow Roast to Ireland, find out more. 7 Unusual Village Names in Herts and Beds You Won’t Believe Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire have odd place names. Many will make you laugh or wonder why. Here are seven places with unusual names. Cow…