Glasgow faces a severe debt crisis, reaching £1.6bn, with overspending nearing £40m and rising council tax. Glasgow Council Debt Soars to £1.6 Billion Amid Overspending Crisis Glasgow’s council debt is very high. It reached £1.604 billion in 2023/24, almost equaling their 2025/26 service funds. The debt grew by £105m since before the pandemic. Interest payments…
Plans for Emery Gate in Chippenham get backing despite traffic and housing density worries. Emery Gate Chippenham Redevelopment Gets Support Amid Concerns Acorn wants to change Emery Gate in Chippenham. They sent their plans to Wiltshire Council. The plans include 225 new homes. Acorn also wants to fix up the shops. Shopping, fun, and food…
The old police station in Malmesbury will become a new dental practice, approved by Wiltshire Council. Malmesbury Former Police Station Ready to Transform into Dental Practice Hey, listen to this. The place is on Burton Hill. It stopped being a police station four years ago, back in 2020. Right now, nobody uses the building. It’s…
The Patriots Arms reopens its doors and new management are thrilled with community response. New Owners Delighted With Progress at Revived Wiltshire Pub David and Claire got a pub called The Patriots Arms. They got the keys November 19th, but the pub needed major work because the prior owner left it in bad shape. They…
New order considered for Chippenham to combat street drinking, antisocial behavior, and drug use in town center. Chippenham Faces Tipping Point Due to Street Drinking Concerns Wiltshire Council wants your input. They are thinking about a new order for Chippenham, covering the town center and John Coles Park. Police asked them to consider this change.…
The vibrant Holi festival returns to Swindon’s Town Gardens in 2025, promising music, food, and a colorful celebration for all. Swindon Holi 2025 To Bring Color and Community to Town Gardens Holi is a Hindu spring festival. It celebrates good winning over evil, and people call it the “festival of colors.” Every year, people gather…
A County Durham farm gets funding to become a training centre for autistic individuals, creating jobs and opportunities. Farm Receives £300k Grant for Autism Training Centre Development The NEAS wants to build a visitor spot. It will be at New Warlands Farm in County Durham. The farm spans 78 acres. Plans include a cider press…
Tea and Tarts will continue in Easingwold thanks to funding from Broadacres Housing Association. Tea and Tarts will continue in Easingwold thanks to funding from Broadacres Housing Association. Tea and Tarts in Easingwold Continues Thanks to Funding Boost Tea and Tarts in Easingwold Continues Thanks to Funding Boost The EDCCA gets to continue Tea and…
Norfolk farms have breached environmental rules twice a week since 2017, totaling 776 reported breaches sparking calls for stricter rules. Norfolk Farms Breach Eco Rules Twice Weekly New Data Reveals Hey, want to hear something interesting? Data reveals many environmental rule breaks at big farms since 2017. There were 776 reported breaches. Eco groups now…
Six Salisbury pubs have closed in the last year, being converted into hotels or shops or reopening with new management. Salisbury Pub Closures Six Popular Spots Shut Their Doors in Past Year Some pubs closed down recently. Many became houses or shops. Others reopened with new owners. Here’s a list of closed pubs in Salisbury.…