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…
The NHS Trust holds new drop-in sessions for the Clay Fields site, seeking community input on future plans and development objectives. Whalley Clay Fields Site: More Community Drop-in Sessions Announced The NHS Trust hosted a community meeting about the future of the Clay Fields site on January 29. Police, councillors, and locals attended; they discussed…
Rovers host an event, marking 80 years since Barbara Castle became Blackburn’s MP, and honouring local women champions. Blackburn Rovers to Celebrate International Womens Day With Event This event wraps up a campaign. It honors local women who are outstanding. It also marks 80 years since Barbara Castle became Blackburn’s MP. They will present the…
The Hare and Hounds pub in Blackburn gets to keep its cafe running after receiving retrospective planning approval. Blackburn Pub Can Keep Cafe Running After Planners Grant Approval The Hare and Hounds pub, located on Lammack Road in Blackburn, got some good news. They received approval for past actions. Ian Robertson, the pub’s landlord, has…
B6236 closed due to New Year’s Day landslip between Blackburn and Haslingden; repairs complex, lasting until 2026. Haslingden Old Road Closure Expected to Last Until Next Year Hey, listen to this crazy road situation. The B6236, Haslingden Old Road, shut down. It happened between Blackburn and Haslingden. New Year’s Day brought a huge landslip. Heavy…