Swindon sees plans for HMO conversions, pub updates, and home extensions alongside a rejected dormer proposal. Swindon Planning New HMOs Proposed Pub Changes and Home Extensions Phillip Brett owns a property firm. His company runs HMOs in Swindon. He got approval to extend two flats. The plan converts the building into a seven-bedroom shared house.…
Longleat gets approval for a new hippo house. Trowbridge plans move ahead, Jenner Hall needs repairs. Longleat Hippo House Approved in Wiltshire Development Plans Longleat plans to bring back hippos. Work starts Monday, February 10th. Hippos should be there by early summer. They will live in Half Mile Pond by Longleat House. The park used…
A six-bed house near Swindon with a pool, game room, and garden is for sale at £895,000. It was previously a vacation rental. Swindon: Six Bedroom Home With Pool on Sale Near South Marston This house, Ashdene Cottage, is near Swindon. It sits in South Marston village. The M4 and A419/20 roads are also nearby.…
Ethan Roots volunteered at Nellie’s Coffee Bar in Barnstaple, supporting Blue Elephant Future Steps CiC. He will return in March for fundraising. England Rugby Star’s Visit Boosts Barnstaple Coffee Bar and Local Charity An England rugby star visited a local coffee shop. Ethan Roots volunteered at Nellie’s Coffee Bar, supporting Blue Elephant Future Steps CiC,…
Bucks Council sold £28m in assets since 2020 to fund housing and education projects, raising concerns about future needs. Bucks Council Sells £28 Million in Assets Since 2020 Amid Concerns Bucks Council sold some land and property. One sale included Oxford Road in High Wycombe, which sold for £2 million and will become a new…
Charming three-bedroom house in Marlow available. Close to shops, schools, with garden, garage and parking. Marlow Three Bedroom House on West Street Now Available for Sale This house sits on West Street. Shops and good schools are quite close. It has a neat entrance porch to greet you. Inside, you find a welcoming reception hall.…
Scotland gave millions in forestry cash to landowners, including JK Rowling and The King, from 2016 to 2024. Subsidies Given to Big Landowners in Scotland for Forestry Projects Scotland gave £240 million for woodlands between 2016 and 2024, according to information provided by Scottish Forestry. Big recipients included the Duke of Buccleuch, along with a…
Bucks Fire Authority faces budget strain after national insurance changes increased employer contributions. Buckinghamshire Fire Service Faces National Insurance Hike Impact The government raised national insurance in late 2024. This happened during the Autumn Budget presentation. Employers now pay more national insurance, with their rate increasing to 15 percent from the previous 13.8 percent. Also,…
Newbury Job Fair at West Berkshire Council connects jobseekers with twenty employers. Newbury Job Fair Connects Over 180 Jobseekers with Local Employers The Newbury Job Fair happened January 31st. It took place in West Berkshire Council Chambers. Jobseekers and employers came together there. Twenty employers from different areas attended. West Berkshire Council and Newbury Job…
Dog fouling remains a local issue due to irresponsible pet owners. More bins and possible fines could improve the situation. Towns Dog Fouling Problem Not Out Of Control, But Improvements Possible Pet owners seem like kind people. Caring for animals shows compassion. However, some owners neglect rules, with dog fouling becoming a town problem. They…