Study explores extending rail from Tweedbank to Carlisle, boosting the local economy and connecting communities. Borders Railway Extension Feasibility Study Gets Green Light The UK will provide up to £5m for a rail study. Scotland will match this funding amount. They will assess extending the Borders Railway. They will also appoint a project manager. This…
Explore how repurposed mills are revitalizing landscapes, offering homes and jobs while preserving heritage. Northern Mills Reimagined Shaping Communities and Preserving History Mills are important to our landscape and heritage. They matter as much as churches and country houses. Sadly, many mills are empty or falling apart, some even facing demolition. About 690 mills in…
Windsor council faulted for placing children with a non-English speaking foster carer, impacting their development. Windsor Children Placed With Carer Who Did Not Speak English The court case happened in Reading. Children were taken from their mom. They lived with a foster mom and her daughter. The mom couldn’t speak English. The main caregiver also…
The Bread Shed opens at NPL Community Centre, offering affordable groceries and community activities amid cost of living crisis. Bridlington Welcomes New Social Supermarket For Affordable Shopping A “social supermarket” just opened on New Pasture Lane. Staff and volunteers worked hard for two years to bring affordable shopping to the area. The NPL Community Centre…
Explore the history of the Old Red Lion pub, from its humble beginnings to its current life as a Persian restaurant. Old Red Lion’s History An Eventful Past Remembered in Bradford The Old Red Lion was once a village inn, a very simple place. William Cudworth wrote about it, saying it had just a couple…
Prince the XL Bully, who killed Morgan Dorsett, attacked a Bristol neighbor weeks prior, prompting calls for breed bans. XL Bully Prince Killed Woman, 19, Attacked Neighbor Weeks Before A dog attacked and killed Morgan Dorsett. She was nineteen years old. The dog was thought to be an XL Bully, and people called him Prince.…
Discover how The Horse & Chains in Bushey thrives through community events, seasonal menus, and a focus on local charm. Bushey High Street’s Horse & Chains Pub Thrives with Community Focus The Horse and Chains is in Bushey’s High Street. It’s set back and has outdoor space. The pub has a traditional feel and is…
Four individuals are in custody after a 28-year-old man died from injuries in Hemlington. Four Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing in Hemlington, Middlesbrough Police went to Fonteyn Court in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, after midnight on Friday, February 28. A 28-year-old man had sustained major injuries. Sadly, he died at the scene, despite emergency services’ efforts to save…
Videos uncover Bradford’s forgotten areas like Longlands, revealing rapid industrial growth and social change over time. Bradford Lost Neighbourhoods Come to Life Through New Video Series We think things like houses last forever. English villages seem permanent. They offer a sense of safety. We don’t expect our towns to vanish. But everything changes. Neighborhoods can…
Bridlington’s Old Town Gallery hosts Geoff Ellwood’s stunning willow art display throughout March. Don’t miss it! Bridlington’s Old Town Gallery hosts Geoff Ellwood’s stunning willow art display throughout March. Don’t miss it! Willow Wonders Geoff Ellwood Art Show Opens at Bridlington Old Town Gallery Willow Wonders Geoff Ellwood Art Show Opens at Bridlington Old Town…