Keep Swindon Tidy challenges residents to collect 200,000 bags of litter by 2025 to improve the town’s environment. Swindon Litter Pick Challenge Aims For 200K Bags By 2025 Keep Swindon Tidy wants to fill 200,000 litter bags by 2025. It’s a town-wide challenge, and one volunteer, Karen Leggett, urges everyone to help, calling the litter…
Paul Fisher, 35, faced court after a police raid found cocaine, cash, and links to drug sales following Honda closure. Ex Honda Worker in Swindon Turns to Drug Dealing After Job Loss Paul Fisher, age 35, went to court. The charges involved drugs and money. It happened on February 19 in Swindon. The prosecutor, Mr.…
Midlothian councillors might approve a 10% council tax increase to address budget gaps, following East Lothian’s example. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian councillors may raise council tax. A ten percent increase could pass next week. Budget papers already support this plan. The group suggests more tax hikes later, proposing 9% next…
A Somerset police officer was convicted of child sex offenses and sentenced following an investigation. Somerset Police Officer Convicted of Child Sex Offenses in Court James Gullis, a police officer, admitted to crimes. He worked in East Somerset. The National Crime Agency gave information to Avon and Somerset Police. This led to an investigation. The…
A fire at an Abertillery sub-station caused major traffic delays on the A467 during the morning commute. Power Cable Fire Causes Traffic Chaos During School Rush in Abertillery Hey, so there was trouble in Abertillery. Roadworks caused major traffic jams on the A467. Police even told people to avoid the area. Social media showed how…
The Environment Agency is addressing concerns about coastal management plans. These plans span from Hurst Spit to Lymington. Environment Agency Hears Concerns on Hurst Spit to Lymington Plan The Environment Agency will listen to feedback. It concerns coastline plans from Hurst Spit to Lymington. Several groups are creating a strategy to manage flood and erosion…
Somerset Council needs £43m from the government to avoid bankruptcy after savings and tax hikes failed to bridge the budget gap. Somerset Council Relies on Central Government Due to Budget Gap The council needs £52.2m for the 2025/26 year due to rising costs for social care and the increasing need to care for more kids…
Reef Byfield, 26, jailed 16 months for wounding a woman with a bike wheel during a public disorder in Wrexham. Man Jailed After Bike Wheel Attack Wounds Woman in Wrexham Reef Byfield, 26, went to court in Mold on Thursday and admitted to unlawful wounding, which occurred during a public disorder in Wrexham. The prosecutor,…
Fife Council approves a controversial 8.2% council tax hike to fund vital services and address budget shortfalls. Fife Council Approves 8.2 Percent Council Tax Increase for Residents Fife council tax will increase by 8.2 percent. Labour leaders called it a necessary rise because they need the money for vital public services. The SNP proposed a…
Wrexham councillors voted to approve a council tax increase, with 34 in favor and 18 against at a recent Guildhall meeting. Wrexham Councillors Approve Council Tax Increase Proposal The council board proposed budget changes earlier this month. They suggested raising Council Tax for many homes; the average Band D household could see a 9.5% increase,…