A scout leader expresses anger after a recycling bin in Mendlesham Green was torched twice in two weeks causing damage. Scout Leader Frustrated After Mendlesham Green Bin Fires A scout leader feels annoyed. Someone set a village recycling bin on fire. This happened twice in two weeks. The fire occurred in Mendlesham Green, near Stowmarket.…
A Colne couple won over £61 million on EuroMillions while celebrating their anniversary in Fuerteventura. Colne Couple Celebrates EuroMillions Win of £61 Million in 2024 A British couple, both 54, won a huge lottery prize. They were celebrating their anniversary in Fuerteventura, marking thirty years together as husband and wife. Their winning ticket shared a…
Trader Jayde Holme petitions to restore Bacup Market after council halts renovation project due to rising costs. Bacup Market Trader Launches Petition After Renovation Project Fails The council planned to fix Bacup Market and Union Street, with a project cost of £8.3 million. However, traders had to leave during the work. The council then had…
Family sells signed Rovers shirt to fund their daughter Skye’s treatment amid financial struggles. Blackburn Rovers Top Signed by Legends to be Sold for Skye’s Care Skye Hall was born with only one kidney. Usually, babies have two. Her kidney was also too small. She spent almost a week in an incubator. Skye had bad…
Council provides update on Newbridge Road repairs, closed since 2021. Work is progressing, pending final permits. Wrexham Council Shares Update on Newbridge Road Repair Progress Hey, check this out about that road. The B5605 road closed after a landslip in 2021. Storm Christoph caused it. January 25th marked its fourth anniversary being shut. People are…
Council rejects plans for children’s homes in Altham and Accrington, citing highway safety and neighborhood impact. Hyndburn Council Refuses Kids Home Plans Citing Safety Concerns Hyndburn Council denied two planning applications. The committee meeting took place on Wednesday. One plan was for Altham, and the other was for Accrington. The council rejected a recommendation to…
Aging CalMac ferry sidelined due to rust, impacting island routes and causing travel disruption for residents. CalMac Ferry Crisis: Aging Fleet and Rust Cause Island Route Disruptions Hey, guess what’s happening with those ferries? Some routes face big problems and the direct services got cut from February 12-16, making things really tough for everyone. They…
Two men, McClymont and Higgins, are jailed for multiple break-ins targeting businesses across various locations within a month. Thieves Get Jail Time for Seven Business Break-Ins Two guys, Alexander McClymont and James Higgins, got caught. They have over 20 past convictions together. They targeted seven places in under a month. A court sentenced them this…
A teacher is organising a run to support a hospice after a break in resulted in £1,500 being stolen. Teacher Organises Hospice Run After Break In to Recover Stolen Funds A break-in occurred at the hospice’s furniture store on January 26 in Radcliffe. The store is located at Dale Street Industrial Estate. Someone broke into…
Burnley proposes a 2% tax rise after a financial turnaround. Budget focuses on safety, environment, and green spaces. Burnley Council Tax Rise: £98k Loss Transforms into £11k Surplus They want to freeze councillor pay. This covers both this year and the next. The Full Council will vote on this Tuesday, March 4. The finance boss,…