The Electric Church venue in Blackburn may transform into a Karak Chaii teashop with office space above. Blackburn Music Venue Could Become Teashop Serving Karak Chaii A building in Blackburn might become a cafe. It used to be the “Electric Church” venue. This spot is in Northgate, within the town center. A company called Aya…
Council considers a maximum council tax increase to fund essential local services and social care amidst budget pressures. Blackburn with Darwen Council Tax Rise Proposed to Address Budget Needs Council tax might go up next year. The increase could give the council £68 million. This money helps pay for local services. The rise is 2.99%…
Shiraz Ahmed, 42, admitted to assaulting his wife, Asqa, punching her and suffocating her with a pillow on August 28th. Blackburn Man Jailed for Punching Wife and Suffocating Her with Pillow Shiraz Ahmed, age 42, went to court. He admitted to hurting his wife and suffocating her. He hit his wife, Asqa Ahmed, causing her…
Pendle Council reviews budget with a focus on Leisure Trust finances, membership growth, and rising operating costs. Pendle Leisure Budget Examined Amid Membership Success Pendle Council explores its next budget. Top officials reviewed reports, including leisure center data. They aim to make key financial choices soon. Leisure center running costs have been debated. Colne, Barnoldswick,…
Towergate employees will volunteer to help Friends of Bold Venture Park during spring and summer 2025. Towergate employees will volunteer to help Friends of Bold Venture Park during spring and summer 2025. Darwen Company to Assist Bold Venture Park Volunteers with Project Darwen Company to Assist Bold Venture Park Volunteers with Project Towergate and Friends…
Miles Lewis campaigns for stronger laws after his dog Yuki was attacked. He seeks better pet protection. Miles Lewis Seeks Stricter Laws After Dog Attack, Protecting Pets Miles Lewis’s dog, Yuki, got attacked in February. She was badly hurt. Yuki fought for her life in a vet hospital. Lewis said a dangerous dog roams free.…
Miles Lewis campaigns for stronger laws after his dog Yuki was attacked. He seeks better pet protection. Miles Lewis Seeks Stricter Laws After Dog Attack, Protecting Pets Miles Lewis’s dog, Yuki, got attacked in February. She was badly hurt. Yuki fought for her life in a vet hospital. Lewis said a dangerous dog roams free.…
Report argues Glasgow needs to integrate with surrounding councils to boost investment and economic growth. Glasgow Needs a Wider Region for Investment, Report Suggests Okay, so Kelly wrote about Glasgow in The Herald today. He thinks merging Glasgow with nearby councils will face resistance. But, he notes a structure kind of already exists. The Glasgow…
B5605 Newbridge road repairs are progressing after the 2021 landslip, aiming for a spring or summer 2025 reopening. Newbridge Road Set for Spring/Summer Reopening as Work Commences Soon Okay, so work is starting on the Newbridge landslip. This happened back in January 2021 when Storm Christoph caused the B5605 road to collapse. The council has…
Barry council approves farm requests but rejects 12 flats due to housing rules and size issues. Other plans get the green light. Barry Planning Decisions Twelve Flats Refused and Other Rulings The council decided on some applications during the week of February 10th. Three requests for Cole Farm, located at 9 Cold Knap Way, Barry,…