Civic Society calls for funding to improve Spalding’s town center, suggesting heritage action zone application. Spalding Civic Society Urges Action to Enhance Town’s Appearance The town could get money to fix up old buildings. An interesting plan is needed for this to happen. The Spalding Civic Society wants to ask for funds from Historic England…
All Saints Church in Holbeach marked its 800th birthday with a special service and community events, celebrating its rich history. Holbeach All Saints Church Celebrates 800 Years with Events The church celebrated its 800th birthday recently. They had prosecco and cake at a special service. All Saints Church matters to Holbeach. It started way back…
Several pubs in Watford, including The Horns and Oddfellows, are looking for new operators under tenancy or profit-share agreements. Watford Pubs Seek New Operators: Horns, Oddfellows & More Available Pub companies own many pubs. People can run these pubs for them using tenancy or operator agreements. Operators sometimes leave. Then, temporary people manage things. The…
Council OKs care home for youth on Stanmore Road despite objections on traffic, parking, noise around the stadium. Care Home Plan Approved In Burley Despite Parking and Traffic Concerns John Baron wrote about a local decision involving a house changing into a care home. This home will house young people between ten and seventeen years…
Heather Willis, a mother of four, died suddenly. Locals pay respects and share memories of her and her contributions. Tributes Paid to Young Mother Heather Willis After Sudden Passing People are sharing memories of Heather Willis. She died suddenly on Friday in a hospital; her family was with her when she passed. Heather was married…
Carolthon at Eastgate, Inverness raises funds to be shared with Highland and Islands Blood Bikes charity. Inverness Choral Society Raises £5200 for Highland Blood Bikes The Inverness Choral Society sang for four hours straight in Inverness city centre, before shoppers, and raised over £5200. The Carolthon occurs annually at Eastgate Shopping Centre. The Inverness Choral…
Residents of Seaview House enjoyed a visit to Wick RNLI, learning about its history, operations, and even trying out the lifeboat. Wick Care Home Visits RNLI Lifeboat for Engaging Tour and Lesson Care home residents went to the Wick lifeboat station and had a really fun visit. Allan Lipp, the coxswain, and Mhairi Ross, a…
Arts get funding. Tourist tax plan is considered. A96 dualling timeline delayed for another year. Highland Arts Funding Tourist Tax and A96 Dualling Timeline Wait Eden Court will get funding for three years. They will receive £760,000 in 2025/26. The amount rises to £893,000 for the next two years. This money could really help Eden…
Council to vote on lowering council house rent rise from 8% to 6%, impacting insulation funding. Meeting in Inverness. Highland Council Rent Debate Triggers Special Meeting in Inverness The Highland Council will meet this week. They will vote on council house rent and may cut the proposed rent increase, potentially dropping it from eight to…
Ellie Kelham, who danced at Elite for years, is now the owner. She trained with Stephanie, the previous owner. Local Dancer Ellie Kelham Takes Over Elite Performing Arts School Ellie Kelham now owns Elite Performing Arts. She has danced there for eighteen years. Ellie started ballet at age four, later adding jazz, tap, and other…