House sales face delays in Breckland. Council IT issues cause a land search backlog affecting mortgage approvals. Breckland Home Buyers Face Delays Due to Council IT Problem Breckland Council’s planning went sideways last year. A software update took way longer than planned, creating a big pile of late applications. Land searches also got delayed, and…
IDAS seeks volunteers to host Safe Havens providing short-term safe housing for abuse survivors in need of refuge. IDAS Seeks Hosts for Safe Havens Scheme Supporting Abuse Survivors IDAS needs volunteers with a spare room. They want you to provide short-term, safe housing. Many people escaping abuse get turned away from shelters; about 65 percent…
Durham fire service seeks on-call firefighters. Join local stations, help your community, and gain valuable skills. Discover On Call Firefighter Roles in Durham County Fire Service Kieran Hughes, now 40, used to be a greengrocer. He first saw on-call firefighters doing their job and moved to Stanhope. He then visited the local fire station one…
Council explores battery storage impact amid rising project proposals and public concerns about safety and location. Battery Storage Benefits and Risks Examined by North Yorkshire Council Hey, listen to this! People are worried about new projects in the countryside. These are battery energy storage systems (BESS). They’re popping up all over. Carl Les says there…
Durham County Council announces road closures for construction and shares various new planning applications across towns. County Durham Road Closures and New Planning Applications Announced The DfT plans to shut roads near Windsor and other terraces. Osborne, Buckingham, and Rutland Streets are also involved. Leeholme is the specific location affected. Durham County Council approved new…
Sixteen Whitby eateries participate in Restaurant Week, March 3-9, offering set-price menus to showcase town’s diverse food. Whitby Restaurants Offer Set Price Menus for Restaurant Week Whitby offers diverse food beyond fish and chips. Even the local council agrees! They say Whitby provides “a wide choice.” Sixteen Whitby eateries will join Restaurant Week. It happens…
Leith Chooses announced the winners of its funding program after community members voted online and in person last month. Leith Chooses Announces Funding Winners After Community Voting Leith Chooses announced funding winners after voting. People voted online and in person last month. The program interviewed applicants during the Community Voting Day. Videos show what they…
Bowe Hair & Scalp Clinic in Darlington, owned by Diane Bowe, is a finalist for best County Durham hairdresser due to special treatments. Darlington Hair Clinic a Finalist for Best Hairdresser in County Durham People chose ten finalists for best County Durham hairdresser. The Northern Echo talked to Diane Bowe, who owns Bowe Hair &…
Letters cover York’s Viking history, local opinions, Trump’s impact, NHS pledges, and hospice support. York Resident Voices: From Viking History to Political Views Someone asks if York’s Viking Poo Week will include city walks. The sender hopes they’ll see hidden paths, as walking needs care in York. D.M. Deamer wrote from Penleys Grove Street, Monkgate,…
Two men pleaded guilty to burglary after stealing a quad bike from a remote Teesdale farm on November 1, 2023. Teesdale Farm Targeted: Men Steal Quad Bike in Planned Burglary Robert and Louise Dalton live at West End Farm. The farm is in Hunderthwaite, Teesdale. On November 1, 2023, they were returning home around 10…