The Unicorn pub in Oswestry has reopened with Scott Hester as the new licensee, following its closure in December 2024. Unicorn Pub Oswestry Reopens Under New Landlord After December Closure The Unicorn pub in Oswestry is open again! It had closed late last year, but welcomed customers back on February 7. Admiral Taverns owns the…
Flintshire Council approved a plan for homes in Gronant, despite concerns about parking & safety. Gronant Housing Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns Over Parking Flintshire Council approved a plan for the Gronant Institute. EMW Developments will redevelop the Llanasa Road site. The plan converts and extends the building, creating eleven apartments and townhouses. They will…
Relive Oswestry’s 2008 moments: food festivals, community challenges, sports, local heroes, school events, and more. Oswestry in 2008 A Glimpse into Town Life and Local Events Let’s look back at Oswestry in 2008 together. Readers can share old pictures. Just send them to gavin.grosvenor@newsquest.co.uk. Jay Morrison-Little, age seven, tried a crepe at the Oswestry Food…
Recent death notices from the Border Counties Advertizer include residents of Oswestry, Whitchurch, and surrounding areas. Condolences may be sent. Oswestry Area Death Notices Published in Border Counties Advertizer The death notices stay online as tributes. People can send condolences on each notice page. Here are recent notices from the Advertizer. Martin Keith Pope died…
Halfords downsizing for Lidl; KFC drive-thru updates approved. Changes at Reading retail park impacting parking. Lidl, Halfords and KFC Retail Park Changes Approved in Reading Okay, listen to this local news. Halfords at the retail park will move to a smaller store. They got approval for the changes. Work is happening at the old Wrens…
Torridge Council offers free Northam Burrows activities for families this half term. Discover nature! Northam Burrows Plans Family Fun Events This Half Term Break Torridge Council planned free activities for kids. Northam Burrows is the place for fun this half term. The council wants to keep kids happy. A council member says these events are…
Brownies decorated watering cans promoting water conservation with a housebuilder. Arborfield Brownies and David Wilson Homes Join Energy Saving Campaign The Arborfield Brownies and David Wilson Homes teamed up, making a fun watering can workshop as part of a new energy saving effort. The Brownies used paints to decorate watering cans, creating designs about water…
The ongoing traffic warden strike impacts Reading; lost parking fees costing council significant revenue. Reading Traffic Warden Strike Costs Council Thousands in Lost Revenue Traffic wardens are striking for higher pay. They belong to the Unite union and want better wages like other towns. Union rep Richard White spoke to the local paper. He thinks…
The Fines Bayliwick House Hotel will transform into eleven two-bedroom apartments after council approval. Hotel to Housing: Fines Bayliwick House to Become Apartments You can see details on each plan online. Look using the application number. Find it on Bracknell Forest or Wokingham Borough Council’s site. A Binfield hotel will become apartments. The Fines Bayliwick…
Detached home in Warfield, Berkshire, hits the market for £1 million, boasting four bedrooms, and a south facing garden. Berkshire Detached House in Warfield Listed for Sale at £1 Million The house is on Roundshead Drive in Warfield. It features a double garage and a landscaped garden that faces south. The agent describes it as…