Communities in Dorset unite to restore old fingerposts, preserving local heritage. Funding boosts the unique county beauty. Dorset Communities Revive Historic Fingerposts on Country Lanes Old fingerpost signs are getting fixed up. Communities are helping with this project, and Dorset CPRE has funded over £22,000 since 2017 to help restore these old signs. Fingerposts are…
Asian gold thefts in West Yorkshire have surged, especially in Bradford, alarming both police and local councilors. West Yorkshire Sees a Sharp Increase in Thefts of Asian Gold Someone asked police about Asian gold thefts. They used a Freedom of Information Act request. It covered West Yorkshire thefts since January 2021. Police data shows some…
Alfie Cosimini, a 10-year-old, ran 100km in January. He raised money for the Swings & Smiles charity. Ten Year Old Runs 100km in January for Swings & Smiles A young boy named Alfie ran a lot last month. He’s ten years old, and he wanted to help others. Alfie ran 100 kilometers in January. He…
Newbury’s Kennet Centre redevelopment faces debate. Simplicity vs. architectural preference? Council or government decision looms. Kennet Centre’s Future Hinges on Philosophical Building Principles It’s rare to use logic principles with Newbury stories. Occam’s Razor applies to the Kennet Centre plans. The principle favors the simplest solution. It disregards personal architectural preferences. The “Eagle Quarter” plan…
Appeal lodged after Newbury council denied plan for 427 rental flats to replace the Kennet Centre. Hearing in May. Eagle Quarter Flats Appeal Over Shopping Centre Set for May Hearing The Eagle Quarter flats appeal has a date. It’s happening on May 20. Someone appealed the council’s denial, wanting to build 427 rental flats. These…
A near 200 year old portrait of Henry William Majendie, vicar of Speen, has been restored after sitting neglected. Speen Vicar’s Portrait, Neglected for Years, Revived at St Mary’s Church A painting in poor condition was discovered beneath a church altar. It is believed to be nearly two centuries old. The portrait, which has now…
Calogero Ricotta convicted for the murders of his wife, Maria, and stepson, Joe, in a brutal attack. Justice served. Essex Man Convicted of Murdering Wife and Stepson Police Statement Calogero Ricotta, age 64, was found guilty. The trial was held at Chelmsford Crown Court. The jury heard awful details of the attack. The attack caused…
Benenbrini, a new South African restaurant, opens in Bournemouth, serving authentic meals from two partnered couples. New Bournemouth Restaurant Benenbrini Offers South African Flavors Benenbrini opened on February 5th. You can find it at 10-12 Burlington Arcade. Two couples run this new eatery. They sell traditional South African meals. Larissa and Matteo Settembrini teamed up…
Nasen Saadi, convicted of murder, also faced a stalking allegation. A Met Police probe found no basis to proceed. Saadi Faces Sentencing After Murder Conviction, Stalking Probe Ends Nasen Saadi attacked two women on Bournemouth beach in May 2024. Amie Gray, 34, died, while Leanne Miles was seriously hurt. Prosecutors called it a “savage” and…
Concerns surface over potential cuts to Route 36 bus after worries highlighted by local councillor Duane Farr. Councilor Fears Route 36 Bus Cuts After Loss of Another Kinson Bus A local councillor, Duane Farr, talked about the Route 36 bus. He’s worried it might get cut. This happened at a council meeting on February 11.…