Remembering John Donovan, a Southcote man, after his death. A friend shares memories. Tribute to Reading Man Who Died After Incident Near Station Steve Bell knew John Donovan well. John had lived in Reading his whole life. Steve said John’s family is heartbroken. Steve met John in the eighties, and they became good friends quickly.…
Patients face parking problems caused by shoppers and construction workers, prompting action by the NHS and local council. Parking Issues Plague Skimped Hill Health Centre in Bracknell Hey, listen to this. Patients are having parking problems. It’s happening at Skimped Hill Health Centre. Shoppers from the Lexicon are using their spaces. This makes it hard…
Bracknell Forest Council approves its 2025/26 budget, including a 4.99% council tax increase and key funding allocations. Bracknell Forest Budget 2025/26 Approved: Council Tax to Rise Hey, guess what happened at the council meeting? They approved the budget for 2025/26. Council tax will rise by 4.99 percent for everyone. That’s a bit of a bummer,…
A drug gang imported £4.2M of cocaine via flights from France, dropping it in the English countryside. Four members are convicted. Cocaine Worth £4M Dropped from French Flights in English Countryside A gang might go to jail. They imported illegal drugs via airplanes. Cocaine totaled about £4.2 million. Police discovered it at two locations: a…
A Caerphilly man, Dennis Williams, 41, was sentenced to 40 months for dealing cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine after a police raid. A Caerphilly man, Dennis Williams, 41, was sentenced to 40 months for dealing cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine after a police raid. Caerphilly Drug Dealer Gets Nearly 4 Years Behind Bars Caerphilly Drug Dealer Gets…
A Hornchurch Italian restaurant celebrates 31 years, offering homemade dishes in a cozy, historic setting where customers feel at home. Umbertos in Hornchurch a Family Run Favorite for 31 Years My friend, let me tell you about Umberto’s. Enzo and Gina Medaglia run this Italian place. They just celebrated 31 years in Hornchurch. They make…
Sharon Davies succeeds C Bryant as chair. S George is vice-chair. Election held January 21 amidst ongoing challenges. New Chair Elected for Langstone Community Council Sharon Davies is the new chair. This happened after C Bryant resigned. S George is now the vice-chair. These elections occurred January 21. The new clerk also faces old issues.…
Steven Bremner admitted to owning ammo at Teesside Crown Court. He received a six-month conditional discharge. Guisborough Man Admits Possessing Shotgun Cartridges at Home Steven Bremner faced gun charges initially, including intent to cause fear and possessing ammo. The prosecution dropped the more serious charge, however. The 33-year-old admitted to the ammo offense at Teesside…
A Newport councillor proposes waste awareness courses for fly-tippers, similar to speeding courses. Councillor Suggests Waste Awareness Courses for Those Who Fly Tip A Newport councillor thinks fly-tippers could attend a course. This idea is similar to courses for speeding. Yvonne Forsey suggested this during a council meet. She is responsible for climate change matters.…
Residents and councillors are pushing for the cleaning of a railway bridge, citing health and safety hazards. Residents Demand Cleanup of Railway Bridge Called Health Hazard There’s a bridge near New Southgate Station. People say it’s a health risk. Pigeon poop covers the bridge, and a weird orange stuff also leaks. This orange stuff contains…