Highland Council seeks approval to expand Kilvean Cemetery near Inverness, adding burial plots and extending its lifespan. Kilvean Cemetery Expansion Proposed to Extend Use Until Year 2066 Kilvean Cemetery might get bigger. People filed plans to keep it open longer. It’s located near the A82, outside Inverness. Right now, it can handle burials for 31…
Campaigners lose court battle against Wyndford flats demolition in Glasgow. Residents worry about environmental impact. Wyndford Flats Demolition Campaign Suffers Setback in Legal Challenge Okay, so there’s a big argument happening in Glasgow. It involves old tower blocks. The Glasgow City Council didn’t want a study. This study would examine demolition’s effect on the environment.…
Several Scottish councils will raise taxes significantly due to funding changes and rising costs. Scottish Councils Confirm Tax Hikes: Ayrshire, Moray, and Others Some councils will raise taxes a lot on Wednesday. North Ayrshire, Moray, and others plan big increases. A freeze on council tax is ending in April. Councils can now raise taxes as…
Mahamood Diallo Blin gets almost seven years for using drones to smuggle drugs and phones into prisons. Greenwich Man Jailed for Drone Drug Smuggling into Prison Mahamood Diallo Blin, age 26, is now in prison. Police found him after his drone crashed at HMP Pentonville prison. The drone had made 37 deliveries. A court sentenced…
Grant Henry jailed for 5 years for a violent assault on his partner, causing serious injury and controlling behavior. Violent Abuser Jailed 5 Years for Brutal Attack on Partner Grant Henry is in jail now, for five years. He hurt his partner badly. A judge called him dangerous. Henry controlled her during their relationship. This…
The Waggon pub in Taunton is reopening after two months with Rich and Terri Hudson, promising a traditional feel. Taunton Pub The Waggon Set to Reopen Under New Management The Waggon pub in Taunton is reopening. It’s been closed for about two months, and new management will run the pub. Locals may return since it…
A 17-year-old from Keith spared jail after attacking a man with a hammer in Buckie, fracturing his skull. Community payback order given. A 17-year-old from Keith spared jail after attacking a man with a hammer in Buckie, fracturing his skull. Community payback order given. Keith Teen Avoids Jail for Buckie Hammer Attack on Man’s Head…
A renewed search begins for Rania Alayed, murdered by her husband ten years ago in a tragic honour killing. New Lead Revives Search for Mum Murdered in Honour Killing A major clue restarts a search. It involves Rania Alayed, a murdered mum. Her husband killed her ten years ago in a so-called honour killing. Rania…
Residents object to a housing scheme in St Florence, Wales, citing character and traffic concerns. Planning officers decide. Housing Development Concerns Residents In St Florence Village A housing plan in a Welsh village faces debate, with the Pembrokeshire community strongly objecting to it. Council officers will now decide the fate of this plan. An attempt…
Julia Ohela joins Stamford Town Council, representing St. John’s ward after a vote following David Scammell’s resignation. Stamford Welcomes Julia Ohela as New Councillor for St Johns Ward A new person is now on Stamford Town Council. She really cares about local events and the planet. Her name is Julia Ohela. Julia joined the council…