7 Unusual Village Names in Herts and Beds You Won’t Believe

7 Unusual Village Names in Herts and Beds You Won’t Believe

Discover the quirky origins behind village and hamlet names in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. From Cow Roast to Ireland, find out more. 7 Unusual Village Names in Herts and Beds You Won’t Believe Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire have odd place names. Many will make you laugh or wonder why. Here are seven places with unusual names. Cow…

Oxfordshire Farming Family Shares Story on New Podcast Series

Oxfordshire Farming Family Shares Story on New Podcast Series

Becci Berry and daughters Jaz and Martha feature in “Talking Crop” podcast discussing farm, family and future plans. Oxfordshire Farming Family Shares Story on New Podcast Series Becci Berry appeared on the show Talking Crop. Her daughters Jaz and Martha joined her. Becci is known in British farming and is also a trustee for agriculture…

Alison Hernandez: Optimism after Police Force Instability Period

Alison Hernandez: Optimism after Police Force Instability Period

Police leadership stabilized with Chief Constable Vaughan’s appointment and reopened offices, enhancing community access. Alison Hernandez: Optimism after Police Force Instability Period The last few months were tough for my office. A key task was restoring strong leadership to the Police. James Vaughan is the new Chief Constable. He will improve policing and deliver my…

Torthorwald Residents Oppose Housing Plan Due to Road Safety Fears

Torthorwald Residents Oppose Housing Plan Due to Road Safety Fears

Villagers object to a housing development citing road safety concerns on A709 near Highfield Drive in Torthorwald. Torthorwald Residents Oppose Housing Plan Due to Road Safety Fears Folks in Torthorwald don’t want a new housing area. They think the new houses could cause road safety issues. A man named Mr. Oliphant wants to build eight…

Family Feels Let Down After TV Producer’s Suicide Inquest Hearing

Family Feels Let Down After TV Producer’s Suicide Inquest Hearing

John Balson’s family feels the system failed him after the inquest revealed a ‘high’ suicide risk before his death. Family Feels Let Down After TV Producer’s Suicide Inquest Hearing John Balson, a TV producer, died by suicide. His family feels the system failed him. He had work stress and bad migraines. John made true crime…

Co-op Ban for Bromley Thief George Nicholson After Series of Thefts

Co-op Ban for Bromley Thief George Nicholson After Series of Thefts

George Nicholson banned from all Co-op stores in England and Wales after theft conviction, plus other location bans. Co-op Ban for Bromley Thief George Nicholson After Series of Thefts George Nicholson faced court in Bromley on February 13th. Bromley police made the arrest after an operation focused on safer neighborhoods. Nicholson received a three-year Criminal…

Warrington’s Bridge Street Bakery A Fiery End for Carters Landmark

Warrington’s Bridge Street Bakery A Fiery End for Carters Landmark

A look back at Carter’s Bakery in Warrington, destroyed by fire in 1917, impacting the town’s food supply during World War One. Warrington’s Bridge Street Bakery A Fiery End for Carters Landmark Hey, listen to this cool fact. The Carter family built a big bakery shop. It was for their “Bridge Street Bakery.” This building…