Boy Scouts downsize, ending a century-long tie to their Glasgow townhouse, now up for sale. Scouts to Downsize Ending 100 Year Glasgow Townhouse Connection That building on Elmbank Street? It’s for sale again, you know. Boy Scouts used it way back in 1920. The Clyde Group now rents it, surprisingly, even after a sale. Their…
A former Thames Valley Police officer was found guilty of gross misconduct for accessing her partner’s criminal records. Ex Police Officer Guilty of Misconduct Records Access Okay, so there was this police officer. She left the Thames Valley Police. A hearing happened January 22, 2025 about her actions. They found her guilty of misconduct. The…
Police Scotland reviews recruitment due to £25.3M National Insurance costs starting in 2025-26, impacting future hiring. Police Scotland Rethinks Hiring Due to National Insurance Costs The head of Police Scotland, Jo Farrell, spoke recently. She discussed possible changes to hiring new officers. These changes relate to some extra costs. These costs are for National Insurance,…
Laxton Properties plans houses for High Street’s Charlton-on-Otmoor Services, submitted to Cherwell District Council. Oxfordshire Village Seeks Six Homes Replacing Charlton Depot Laxton Properties plans houses. The location is High Street’s Charlton-on-Otmoor Services. They submitted the plans to Cherwell District Council. The plan includes two two-bedroom homes and two three-bedroom homes. Two four-bedroom homes complete…
Two individuals are charged after a Borehamwood stabbing that led to attempted kidnap charges. Borehamwood: Pair Charged After Stabbing Incident, Attempted Kidnapping Someone got stabbed in the leg. This happened outside Shenwood Court on Green Street around 6:18 pm on Monday, February 17. The injuries were not life-threatening. Police made one arrest that day and…
Landlord and manager fined nearly £30,000 for operating unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend. Council aims to improve rental housing quality. Gravesend HMO Landlords Fined for Unlicensed Properties on Granville Rd A landlord and manager got fined. They owe almost £30,000 total for renting places without the right license. These buildings housed multiple families in Gravesend. Gravesham…
Andover council to decide on Barks ‘N’ Bubbles near a cat cafe Feb 20. Concerns raised about noise and animal welfare. Dog Groomer Near Cat Cafe Fate Decided in Andover Council Meeting Hey, guess what’s happening in Andover soon? The council is deciding about a dog groomer. It wants to open right by the cat…
A man faced court after sending an abusive, threatening message to DUP MLA Gordon Lyons via Facebook. Judge Condemns Abusive Message Sent to DUP MLA by Dungannon Man A man from Dungannon got in trouble for sending a mean message to Gordon Lyons, a politician. The judge was pretty upset about it. Gregory Mullan, aged…
A rare Scottish hen harrier is missing, sparking a search after a suspicious disappearance near County Durham. Search On For Rare Scottish Bird After Suspicious Disappearance A rare bird called Red is missing. People are looking for this Scottish hen harrier. Her disappearance seems suspicious. The RSPB was tracking Red using tech, and they received…
East Renfrewshire considers £20/hour charge for some social care. Residents are concerned about the impact on vulnerable people. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Resident Concern Plans East Renfrewshire might charge £20 per hour for some non-residential care services. The council cabinet approved the plan to begin in July, a decision the council leader called…