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…

Waterstones Orpington Closes After Nearly 20 Years of Serving Readers

Waterstones Orpington Closes After Nearly 20 Years of Serving Readers

Orpington Waterstones closed February 16 due to landlord issues. The bookstore plans to reopen in a new location. Waterstones Orpington Closes After Nearly 20 Years of Serving Readers Hey, guess what happened? The Orpington Waterstones shut down. It closed on February 16th. They had been there almost twenty years. Apparently, they had to close shop,…

Developer Seeks to Drop Funding for Ashford Road Project Upgrade

Developer Seeks to Drop Funding for Ashford Road Project Upgrade

Developer Hodson wants to withdraw £30m for A28 road work. Council insists on payment for the large housing project. Developer Seeks to Drop Funding for Ashford Road Project Upgrade A developer wants to back out of a road upgrade they pledged £30 million for. The council says no more homes should be built if they…