Council urged to meet quickly on school transport. Critics cite hardship and urge a policy rethink. School Transport Crisis Sparks Call for Urgent Council Meeting Hey, so the council changed school transport rules. They now only pay for the closest school. Before, they used catchment areas instead. Catchment areas still matter for school entry, but…
Kids and adults marched in Pembrokeshire to celebrate St David’s Day. The parade took place on March 7 in Haverfordwest. Pembrokeshire Schools Parade to Celebrate St David’s Day Over one thousand kids and adults marched, celebrating St David’s Day in Pembrokeshire. The parade took place in the county town on March 7. Haverfordwest buzzed with…
Council leader to meet fire service after review reveals bullying culture and low morale. Pembrokeshire Council Leader to Discuss Fire Service Bullying Review The council leader will meet with the fire service. This meeting follows a recent, critical service review. The review found a “bullying culture” existed there. Crest Advisory did the review and found…
A developer aims to build 200 co-living units on the old Kodak factory site in Harrow, facing local resident objections. Plans for 200 Co-Living Homes Proposed on Harrow Kodak Site The old Kodak factory in Harrow closed in 2016. They demolished it in 2019 and are building new houses there. A developer wants to tear…
A spy network, led from Great Yarmouth, that worked for Russian intelligence, was found guilty of espionage. Russian Spy Ring in Great Yarmouth Found Guilty of Espionage Three Bulgarians were found guilty of spying in court. Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were the spies. They risked lives and national security by spying.…
M25 closes between J10 and J11 from March 7-10 for bridge demolition. Follow official detours and expect delays. M25 Closure: Wisley J10 to Chertsey J11 – Dates, Detours, and Details Hey, listen up! The M25 shuts down soon. It closes between Junction 10 and 11. This happens from March 7, 9 PM, to March 10,…
Amanda Reynolds, representing Save the Six Bells, attended a St. David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street for her community work. Save The Six Bells Chair Invited to Downing Street A group aims to save the Six Bells club. The club sits in Peterstone, Wentlooge. The club has been empty for years, and the owner…
PC Lee Prince dismissed after using excessive force and verbal abuse against a 17-year-old in Swindon; public trust is key. Wiltshire Police Officer Fired for Excessive Force Against Teenager A hearing happened on February 27. Ian Saunders, an Assistant Chief Constable, led it. The hearing concerned PC Lee Prince’s actions, which broke police conduct standards,…
Man jailed for life after stabbing a woman he was infatuated with and two men in Dartford town center, near Spital Street McDonald’s. Man jailed for life after stabbing a woman he was infatuated with and two men in Dartford town center, near Spital Street McDonald’s. Dartford Knifeman Jailed After Stabbing Woman and Two Men…
David Pilgrim, 47, gets 26 months for violent disorder after a Southampton FC vs. Tottenham Hotspur match. Plus an 8 year ban. Dibden Purlieu Man Jailed for Southampton Tottenham Match Violence A man from New Forest got jail time for fighting with other soccer fans. This brawl involved supporters of two teams, Southampton and Tottenham.…