A local business owner criticizes Somerset Council’s proposed parking fee changes, citing potential harm to town center businesses. Somerset Parking Trader Calls Fees Plan Short Sighted and Damaging Susie Thomas wants officials to hear locals’ concerns. She thinks their parking ideas are not well thought out. Somerset Council wants to charge for parking. They plan…
Residents will protest a waste facility planned for Henrietta Street. They cite health and environmental worries. Bacup Residents Plan Another Protest Against Waste Transfer Site A protest is planned at Futures Park on February 25 at 6 PM. It concerns a waste facility planned for Henrietta Street. Mark Dexter, a local, opposes the Bacup site,…
A Blackburn man was fined £3,800 and had his vehicle seized for fly-tipping waste instead of properly disposing of it. Blackburn Man Faces Huge Fine for Illegal Waste Disposal Hey, listen to this story. A guy named George fly-tipped some waste last year. It happened off Mowbray Avenue in Blackburn. George used to run “G&G…
Taunton considers city status for growth, spurred by MP Gideon Amos. Focus on jobs and investment; council prioritizes community. Taunton City Status Push? Somerset Town Eyes Future Growth and Recognition Taunton is seeing big changes, like new homes. This impacts areas like Monkton and Staplegrove. Taunton Minster church also got a new status. Gideon Amos,…
Dramatic CCTV footage captures a car flipping after a collision on Bridge Street in Stourport, resulting in one person hospitalized. Car Flips on Bridge Street Stourport: Crash Captured on Dramatic Footage Okay, so two cars crashed. It happened on Bridge Street in Stourport. The date was Saturday, February 8th. The crash was near the Port…
Ronan Hunter, manager of Taunton’s Castle Hotel, is leaving after his second stint amid challenges and renovations. Taunton Castle Hotel Director Ronan Hunter Bids Farewell Soon The Castle Hotel’s manager, Ronan, is leaving soon. He is finishing his second job there. He comes from Ballycastle in Northern Ireland, also known for Game of Thrones. He…
Possible station improvements in Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston, and Euxton to boost connectivity. Train Station Upgrades Considered for Five Chorley Areas They want to make train travel better. These upgrades will also boost eco-friendly travel. Rail links to Manchester and Preston might improve, and places like Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway station, Chorley, Croston, and Euxton…
Andrew Melrose, 22, faces consequences after a high-speed chase and driving under the influence in Culcheth. Fire service career is in jeopardy. Driver’s Fire Service Dream Ends After Drunken 80mph Police Chase On October 19, 2024, police patrolled Culcheth. They spotted a Volkswagen Golf at 2 AM that left a car park and hit a…
A former nightclub in Colne will transform into a cafe and play area, creating jobs and family fun. Cafe and Play Area Approved for Former Colne Nightclub Site Hey, listen to this cool thing! A new place is opening in Colne. Remember the old Zebras nightclub? It’s been empty for ages. Well, someone named Matthew…
Calderdale Council is using drones and seizing vehicles to combat illegal fly-tipping, issuing fines and prosecuting offenders. Calderdale Tackles Fly-tipping with Drones and Vehicle Seizures Hey, guess what’s happening in Calderdale? The council is fighting fly-tipping with drones, including areas like Brighouse and Shelf, to catch people dumping trash illegally. Drones can cover big areas…