Councillors are exploring quitting X amid abuse concerns, impacting citizen access and council resource allocation. Council Considers Exiting Social Media Site X Over Concerns The council might leave X, formerly Twitter. Other UK groups already left, and some worry access to services will become harder. Councillor Booth said X became abusive and chaotic. He feels…
Daisy, stolen in 2017, was found in Somerset and reunited with her Norfolk owners after an eight-year search. Labrador Daisy Home After Eight Years Missing From Norfolk Garden Daisy, a Labrador, went missing in 2017. She was stolen from her Norfolk garden. Daisy is now thirteen years old. Her owners are Rita and Philip Potter.…
Council eyes Milburngate buy to revive stalled project. BrewDog, among others, awaits progress after significant investment. Durham Milburngate Project Sees Hopeful Turn with Council Intervention Okay, so there’s this huge project in Durham called Milburngate. It cost £55 million, and it has been stuck. The council wants to buy it to fix the problems. This…
A new family focused soft play centre opens at Weavers Wharf this weekend. Wacky Playland Soft Play Centre Opens at Weavers Wharf This Weekend Connor and Nicole Galbraith are opening Wacky Playland. They are both 26 and a married couple. The play center is located at Weavers Wharf. Community support helped them get started. The…
Councils in Cheshire may soon pay for extra police in their areas, aiming to increase local policing. Cheshire Councils May Pay for Extra Local Police Presence Plan The police commissioner wants to help communities. He aims to give them extra police presence. This plan lets them pay for more visible officers. Parish councils and local…
Plans for horse-themed glamping pods near Penicuik are rejected due to visual impact on the landscape. Horse Glamping Plan Rejected for Hillside View Impact in Midlothian Someone wanted to build a glamping spot for horse fans in Midlothian. They envisioned five pods at Braidlaw Farm, near Penicuik, designed to resemble horse sheds. The owners hoped…
Jaipur Spice in Thirsk fined for substituting sheep meat in ostrich curry. Boss blames temporary chef. Indian Takeaway Fined After Sheep Meat Found in Ostrich Curry Hey, listen to this crazy story. A takeaway got in big trouble! Jaipur Spice in Thirsk served sheep meat. They put it in an ostrich curry. That’s not what…
The Old Grey Mare in Clifton Green reopens February 21 under Brew York after closing last July, promising a welcoming pub. Old Grey Mare Reopening Date Confirmed by Brew York on February 21 The Old Grey Mare is reopening soon. It will open Friday, February 21, at noon. The pub is located in Clifton Green.…
Police object to 6 Brothers’ bid for a 7am alcohol licence near Seven Sisters. Concerns raised over crime and public drinking. Police Oppose 7am Drink Licence for Seven Sisters Shop 6 Brothers Hey, let me tell you about this local shop: 6 Brothers wants to sell booze. They’re located near Seven Sisters Station on West…
An Indian takeaway was fined for selling sheep meat mislabeled as ostrich meat in a curry dish. Takeaway Fined After Selling Sheep Meat as Ostrich in Curry A restaurant got fined for mislabeling food. The restaurant sold a curry advertised as ostrich. Tests later showed it actually contained sheep. Abdul Malik Ali admitted his guilt…