Ukrainian mayor to visit Trowbridge for twinning agreement signing. Reinforces ties, promotes cultural connections. Ukrainian Mayor Visits Trowbridge to Sign Town Twinning Charter The mayor from Kostopil plans to visit Trowbridge and sign a “twinning” agreement. Kostopil is a town in western Ukraine. The signing happens at a Civic dinner next month, connecting, or “twinning,”…
The popular Swindon Growers Summit is back in April, offering gardening tips, talks, and seed swaps. Swindon Growers Summit Returns for Its Third Year This April The event takes place this year in Old Town. Visit Christchurch Community Centre to join in. The summit happens on Saturday, April 12. It runs from 11:30 AM to…
GWR ran a special “Apprentice Train” from London to Exeter to mark National Apprenticeship Week and a 10-year partnership. Great Western Railway Celebrates Milestones with Special Train Service Hey, listen to this cool story. A special train ran on February 13. It went from London to Exeter, leaving at 10:35 am. They called it the…
New parking rules are proposed for Victoria Road to ease traffic and improve safety around Quakers Walk Bridge. Council Reveals Devizes Parking Crackdown Plans for Victoria Road Devizes Town Council wanted new parking rules last summer. They asked the Local Highways group to help. Wiltshire Council is now asking for opinions. They want to make…
The Styling Room nominated for York Press Best Hairdresser, vote before March 1st. The Styling Room in Tadcaster Road a York Press Best Hairdresser Finalist The Styling Room made the York Press Best Hairdresser top ten. They are one of the finalists! Readers nominated their favorite hairdressers online. Now, you can vote in The Press…
Learn about the new Harrogate & Scarborough town councils. An online meeting to explain council roles. Online Info Event for New Harrogate and Scarborough Town Councils Local elections happen on May 1. Residents need to register to vote. The deadline to register is April 11. This applies to Harrogate and Scarborough. An online meeting is…
Jordan Crewe, 27, jailed for assault and controlling behavior towards his ex girlfriend in Caerphilly, leading to suicide attempt. Caerphilly Man Jailed for Violent Attacks on Ex Girlfriend Jordan Crewe, age 27, hurt his girlfriend. His actions led her to attempt suicide. This happened during their relationship, where he controlled her life a lot. He…
Five affordable homes may replace garages in New Earswick. Joseph Rowntree Trust is behind the project. Objections voiced. Joseph Rowntree Trust Plans Five New Affordable Homes in New Earswick York Council officers suggest approving a housing plan. It involves demolishing 18 garages to build five houses on Hawthorn Terrace South in New Earswick. The organization…
A resident’s outrage after discovering a large fly-tipped pile in Risca, sparking concern over illegal waste disposal. Fly-Tipping in Risca Deemed Disgusting After Large Pile Found Donna Jones saw fly-tipping in Risca and posted a photo on social media on February 11. She was really upset by the illegal dumping, which was spotted on the…
York council to vote on a key plan guiding house building and the economy, potentially ending a decades-long wait. York Local Plan Awaits Council Vote After Long Development Process The Local Plan goes to councillors on February 27th. This plan guides house building and economic growth and helps decide planning applications. Cllr Pavlovic says it…