Highland Council considers a significant council tax increase, potentially up to seven percent, to address funding shortfalls. Highland Council Tax Rise Proposed Amidst Financial Pressures Hey, guess what I was just reading about? Highland Council might raise council tax a lot. It could go up by as much as seven percent this year. They will…
Google reviews reveal how Worcestershire’s thirteen McDonald’s locations compare. See which branch scored the highest and lowest. Worcestershire McDonald’s Restaurants Ranked by Google Review Score McDonald’s is very common in the UK. There are over 1,400 locations, with Worcestershire featuring thirteen of these restaurants. Google Reviews rated each Worcestershire site, revealing fairly similar ratings. None…
The search continues for Jenny Hall, 23, missing since Tuesday in County Durham. Focus is on running routes near Eggleston. Search for Missing Jenny Hall, 23, Enters Fourth Day in County Durham Hey, listen to this news about Jenny Hall. She is twenty-three years old. Jenny was last seen leaving home Tuesday. She lived in…
Retrograde, the arcade cafe in Eagles Meadow, Wrexham, is closing down next month after being open for only a year. Wrexham Arcade Cafe Retrograde to Close Doors in Eagles Meadow Hey, guess what’s happening in Eagles Meadow? Retrograde is closing down next month. It’s been open for only a year. Remember, it was in the…
A thief’s “Mission Impossible” attempt to enter a Sainsbury’s store via the ceiling hilariously failed in Nottingham. Bungling Burglar Gets Stuck in Ceiling During Sainsbury’s Raid Okay, so this thief tried a crazy stunt. He tried to break into a Sainsbury’s. It happened early in the morning on February 21 in Nottingham. The guy tried…
Have your say! Draft Place Making plan unveiled for Buckley. Share thoughts before council adoption. Buckley Town Centre Future: Consultation on Place Making Plan Launched Buckley started making “Place Making Plans” in 2023. The public shared their thoughts about Buckley. They want to improve seven town centers in a year and a half. Over 2,300…
Two sinkholes in Godstone, Surrey, prompt evacuations. An old map suggests mine collapse link to road damage. Surrey Sinkhole Could Old Victorian Map Reveal Godstone Hole Cause? Two sinkholes appeared in a village in Godstone, Surrey. The road collapsed on Monday, and residents had to evacuate fast, fearing a possible gas explosion. About thirty homes…
Whitland’s Baby Mania celebrates nine years. It sells new and used baby items. Catherine and Richard Walker run it. Baby Mania Whitland Celebrates Nine Years Selling Baby and Nursery Goods Baby Mania is nine years old. Catherine and Richard Walker run the shop and sell baby and nursery supplies in Whitland. They hope to serve…
Local council saves war memorial, school bell and student records from closed, damp Hutton Primary School. Community Treasures Rescued From Closed Hutton Primary School Hey! I’ve got a story for you about a school. Hutton Primary School closed down a while ago. It got damp and really cold inside. The North Milk Community Council stepped…
Veterans Housing Scotland seeks funds for affordable homes. Rising renovation costs threaten low rents for disabled veterans. Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Homes for Disabled Veterans A veteran housing charity started fundraising publicly. They have existed for 110 years. Costs have increased dramatically. Veterans Housing Scotland helps disabled veterans. They provide affordable rental homes. Renovation…