Explore Spurriergate in York through 9 facts revealing its Roman roots, name origin, and modern pedestrian evolution. Spurriergate York A History of Transformation in 9 Facts and Photos Spurriergate follows an old Roman road. The street has been rebuilt a lot and was once called Little Coney Street. Let’s explore this historic York street. Spurriergate…
Plan to convert a Halifax branch into a 24 hour adult gaming center faces opposition due to banking service concerns. Halifax Bank in Whitby Could Become Gaming Center, Sparks Concerns Alison Hume spoke in Parliament about Whitby’s Halifax Bank. It may become an adult gaming center. The bank’s Baxtergate branch is closing soon. Luxury Leisure…
Hannah Barrow will restore a neglected 100-year-old walled garden at Bryn Seiont Newydd care home near Caernarfon. Gardener Restores 100 Year Old Walled Garden Near Caernarfon Hannah Barrow got a new job as a consultant horticulturist for Pendine Park care. Her first task is restoring a 100-year-old walled garden at Bryn Seiont Newydd care home…
Giddos Gift, a charity remembering Jordan Giddins, is nominated for Pride of Britain funding to support young cancer patients. Giddos Gift Could Receive Pride of Britain Funding Boost The Pride of Britain Awards turns 25 this year. This special event celebrates amazing people in the UK, and the Pride of Britain Fund is giving money…
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…