Controversial flat block on Woolwich Road gets green light after appeal, despite local and council objections of being oversized. Greenwich Flats Approved After Appeal Despite Size Concerns A new building at 47-53 Woolwich Road faced initial rejection. Councillors didn’t like it at the planning meeting last May. The charity appealed that decision, and a planning…
Waffle opens a new café in Lyme Regis, planning to revive post office services. Aims for community focus. New Waffle Café Opens Doors on Broad Street in Lyme Regis Waffle, a non-profit, opened a new café. It sits in the old post office on Broad Street. They fundraised for equipment over the last year. Directors…
A project is underway to stabilize the 650 year old St Eustace Church, preventing it from sliding down a hill after vital funding. St Eustace Church in Ibberton Secure with New Project Underway A church in Ibberton needs fixing. St Eustace Church is about 650 years old and is located near Blandford. They are doing…
A train conductor is hailed a hero for his quick thinking and kindness when a baby experienced a medical emergency onboard. Train Conductor Praised for Helping Baby Austin in Medical Emergency Jane traveled by train. She went from Knottingley to Hebden Bridge with her partner and her six-month-old baby, Austin. She had noticed a problem…
Specialists in 999 control rooms will assist police calls after Raneem Oudeh’s murder due to police errors. The law aims to improve responses. Domestic Abuse Experts to Aid 999 Calls After Women’s Tragic Murders New specialists will work in 999 control rooms now. This honors a woman murdered by her ex-husband. She called the police…
Hasan Kazi admits 9 charges related to housing violations at two Bradford properties. Sentencing is set for April. Bradford Landlord Admits Charges Relating to Two Properties on Easby Road Hasan Kazi was in court. It happened at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates court on Thursday morning. He admitted to nine charges about two houses on Easby…
Style Counsel, a salon in Idle, could be named Bradford’s best. The salon is a finalist for a prestigious award after 41 years. Idle Salon Style Counsel Vies for Best Hairdresser in Bradford Honor Style Counsel is a salon on Bradford Road. It has been in Idle for over forty years. Andrea Mann always dreamed…
Bridport gardens face lock at night to combat vandalism and large groups drinking, supported by many local residents. Borough Gardens Gates May Lock to Curb Antisocial Behavior Dorset Police wants locks on the borough garden gates. The gates are off Gundry Lane in Bridport. They asked the town council about it. Police want to stop…
Brighton Pizza and Chicken secured permission for extended hours despite police objections citing crime. Brighton Takeaway Gets Late-Night Licence Despite Police Concerns Guess what? A pizza place can stay open super late now. It’s called Brighton Pizza and Chicken. It’s on London Road. They got permission to sell food until 4 AM, even though police…
USPCA CEO Nora Smith steps down following resignations. Workplace issues cited, new leadership sought. USPCA Chief Resigns After Trustee Departures in Newry The USPCA’s CEO has quit her job, and this happened as many board members also resigned. Nora Smith, who is from County Down, became the CEO in January 2023. The USPCA now needs…