Council spends £1m on one person’s care. Twelve needing intense care cost £4m yearly, straining resources. Cheshire East Council Spends £1 Million Caring For Vulnerable Person Michael Gorman spoke about council funding. He said governments avoided fixing vital service funding. This put many councils in a tough spot. Gorman mentioned twelve people needing intense care.…
John Kirtley jailed for rioting after kicking a police shield and inciting violence at a UK riot fueled by rumors. Rioter Gets Four Years for Kicking Police Shield During UK Riots John Kirtley, age 27, got into serious trouble. He was part of some violent stuff that happened last August. Police first charged him with…
Two men were caught on camera stealing phones from Mobile Master in Stamford. Police are asking for help identifying them. Mobile Master Phone Shop Hit by Thieves on Stamford High Street Hey, guess what I just read? Two guys broke into a phone shop. It’s called Mobile Master. Security cameras caught them on video. This…
Council announces investments and cuts aiming to boost the local economy while addressing financial issues. South Ayrshire Council: Investments and Cuts in New Budget Outlined The local council plans big investments. They will spend £344.5 million in the area over the next twelve years. Ayr will get £16 million for its square, while Girvan gets…
Repair work starts after a riverbank collapse last July. Closures and traffic lights expected on A96, costing around £500,000. Keith Union Bridge Repair Work Finally Set to Begin Next Week Things are finally moving in Keith, Moray. Road repairs at Union Bridge will start soon. Amey, the roads agency, will begin work March 2. A…
A 53 year old man received a suspended sentence for dealing stolen mopeds from thefts in Cambridge. Man Sentenced for Handling Stolen Mopeds in Cambridge A man, aged 53, got a suspended jail term for dealing with stolen items. These items were from moped thefts in Cambridge. Detectives investigated many moped thefts. Over 300 mopeds…
Paignton Zoo welcomes Koffi, a critically rare eastern bongo, joining a vital international breeding program. Critically Rare Eastern Bongo Arrives at Paignton Zoo for Breeding Paignton Zoo has a new animal! It’s a critically rare eastern bongo. This is part of an international breeding program. A female bongo came from Folly Farm. Her name is…
Donations will fund a tribute to Jenny Hall and aid Teesdale & Weardale Search & Mountain Rescue Team operations. Funds to Memorialize Jenny Hall of Tow Law and Support Rescue Team Funds come from Facebook appeals and donations, as well as fundraising events. People will use the money for a tribute to Jenny and to…
Council tax in South Kesteven will rise 2.8% in 2025/26, impacting Stamford, Grantham, Bourne and The Deepings ratepayers. South Kesteven Council Tax Rise Approved for Stamford and Grantham South Kesteven council agreed to raise taxes. Council tax will increase 2.8% for 2025/26. The council approved the budget at a meeting on Thursday, February 27th. A…
Concerns rise about A494 road safety in Wales after fatal accidents. Locals urge government to act on promised improvements. A494 Road Safety: Residents Demand Action After Fatal Accidents People are asking Wales to fix the A494 road. It runs between Dolgellau and Corwen. A politician, Mabon ap Gwynfor, wants answers. He asked the government what…