A Selattyn holiday cottage could be split into two homes. The owner cites illness forcing closure. Selattyn Holiday Let Change Proposed to Shropshire Planners David Lloyd wants to change his cottage. Rose Cottage is in Selattyn and currently has four bedrooms. He wants to create two homes instead, each with two bedrooms. The cottage used…
A Wrexham man admitted stealing cheese from a Co-op to sell for money to pay bills. He received a fine. Wrexham Man Stole Cheese from Co-op to Sell Due to Financial Issues Peter Williams went to court this Tuesday. The court was in Wrexham. He lives on Bradley Road. Williams is 50 years old. He…
Watford sees pubs close amid industry warnings of rising costs & calls for government’s tax reforms to help businesses. Watford Pub Closures Highlight Beer Industry Challenges and Warnings Hey, guess what? Pubs are closing! About 300 pubs shut down this year. This happened in England and Wales. Sadly, over 2,250 pubs closed in five years.…
Three bookshops compete for Independent Bookshop of the Year. Regional winners announced March 11th, national in May. Shropshire and Mid Wales Bookshops Vie for National Book Award Hey, guess what? Three cool bookshops are up for an award! They could win Independent Bookshop of the Year. The Poetry Pharmacy, Booka Bookshop, and The Bookshop by…
Julie Taylor, an anti-knife crime advocate, welcomes new laws but believes more education is vital to prevent deaths. Essex Knife Crime Campaigner Says New Laws Alone Are Not Enough The Labour government announced new legal changes yesterday. These changes target knife crime specifically. Sentences will be tougher for selling knives to those under 18. A…
Rosa Massimo’s Bradford salon, a local favorite known for its unique techniques, is up for a T&A award. Italian Hair Salon in Bradford Shortlisted for Prestigious Award Rosa Massimo’s salon is in Bradford. It is on Thornton Road in Girlington and is one of the ten best in Bradford. Rosa is the owner of the…
A Maldon man violated a court order by offering money to his son. He received a new jail sentence. Maldon Man Broke Order by Offering Money to Son, Court Hears Grant Eaton, age 41, got an order last year. It told him to not harass someone. He sent a text message anyway. His lawyer said…
Council approves budget including council tax increase of £232.01 annually for Band D properties. Maldon District Council Approves its Budget for 2025/2026 The council decided to increase council tax. This happened at the last council meeting and is part of next year’s budget plan. Band D property owners will pay more; they will now pay…
Four individuals await trial for multiple Braintree burglaries. Guilty pleas were entered for some charges. Braintree Burglars Await Crown Court Trial After Admissions Ryan Knight, Amber Moss, Barry Wilkey, and William Longworth appeared in court. They used a video link at Chelmsford Crown Court. This happened on Thursday. Knight, Longworth, and Wilkey appeared from Chelmsford…
Roy’s in Sudbury refunds parking fees for shoppers spending over £5, following council agreement. Sudbury Supermarket Introduces Parking Charge Refund Scheme Hey, guess what’s happening in Sudbury? A parking refund thing started for shoppers. This helps with the new parking fees around town. Roy’s supermarket on Great Eastern Road is doing it. If you spend…