Residents oppose a children’s home in Old Shotton citing safety and lack of engagement. Council to review the plan. Peterlee Locals Object to Childrens Home Plan Near Old Shotton A plan exists. It involves opening a facility in Old Shotton. People in Peterlee heavily oppose the idea. Atlas Children’s Homes wants to convert a house…
Groups GARD and CPRE Oxfordshire are fighting approved reservoir plans. They want a review despite the go-ahead. Abingdon Reservoir Face Continued Opposition Despite Approval Some groups still fight a planned reservoir. GARD and CPRE Oxfordshire want a review. This follows the Chancellor’s reservoir approval. She announced it alongside economic measures. A third runway is planned…
Discover free and cheap activities for families in County Durham this February half term. Find fun events across the region! County Durham Half Term Fun Awaits With These Activities There are many things to do around Darlington. County Durham has free or cheap events for kids. I have a list of some fun options for…
Durham’s Rudy’s Pizza is a TripAdvisor hit. Known for Neapolitan pizza, fresh ingredients, and a great vibe, it gets a 5/5 rating. Rudy’s Pizza Durham City Earns High Praise and a 5/5 TripAdvisor Score Hey, Rudy’s Pizza is super popular in Durham. It’s right on Silver Street downtown. People say it’s one of the best…
Pye Homes releases the final phase of 33 homes at Church Farm, aiming for completion by March 2026. Church Farm Development: Final Phase of New Homes Now Available Pye Homes shared updates about Church Farm. They released the final phase of 33 new homes. Work should wrap up by March 2026. They also opened a…
Crook residents battle out of control rats, making gardens unusable and causing sleepless nights. Rats Plague Residents on Temperance Terrace in Crook People on Temperance Terrace in Crook have a rat problem. Rats make scratching and squeaking noises often. The rat issue may worsen after a house became empty because its former residents moved away…
GRAHAM and AECOM hired for HIF1 stage two, including dual carriageway, bridges and bypass construction. Contractors Appointed for Oxfordshire Highway Improvement Fund Scheme Oxfordshire hired two companies, GRAHAM and AECOM, for the Highway Improvement Fund scheme, called HIF1, stage two. HIF1 includes a new A4130 dual carriageway running from the A34 Milton Interchange toward Didcot;…
Suzanne Williams de la Rosa replaces Paul Evans as chair of Cogges Heritage Trust, overseeing Cogges Manor Farm. Suzanne Williams de la Rosa New Chair at Cogges Heritage Trust Want to hear some news? Suzanne Williams de la Rosa will be the new chair. She’s replacing Paul Evans at Cogges Heritage Trust. Paul led the…
Support wildlife conservation! Wildlife Trust sells butterfly plaques, with proceeds aiding vital training. Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Butterfly Plaques Raise Conservation Funds Hey, listen to this cool thing! The Wildlife Trust does a Valentine’s fundraiser. It’s for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. They sell crafted butterflies at nature reserves. Find them at College Lake and Nature Discovery…
A councillor proposes lower speed limits for urban Norfolk areas to enhance safety and cut insurance costs. Norfolk Streets Could See More 20mph Speed Limits Under New Proposals David Sayers, a Liberal Democrat councillor, wants lower speed limits. He asked for a “20’s Plenty” plan. This would lower speed limits in urban areas. He spoke…