Worcestershire Families Highlight Special Education Support Failures

Worcestershire Families Highlight Special Education Support Failures

Worcestershire families share struggles with SEN support, citing diagnosis delays, lack of resources, and systemic failures. Worcestershire Families Highlight Special Education Support Failures Laura Jordan has four kids. Her son Zac was excluded at age four. This happened in 2022 at a Rubery school; Laura called it her “hardest fight.” She fought for Zac to…

Scotland Woman Charged Under Abortion Buffer Zone Law, First Case

Scotland Woman Charged Under Abortion Buffer Zone Law, First Case

A 74-year-old is first in Scotland charged under the new abortion buffer zone law after protesting near a Glasgow hospital. Scotland Woman Charged Under Abortion Buffer Zone Law, First Case A Scottish pensioner has been charged under a new law creating abortion buffer zones, making her the first person in Scotland to face this charge.…

Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy

Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy

Council must cut £23m in services, raise council tax, and end free parking to avoid a section 114 notice next year. Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy Waltham Forest Council faces big budget issues. They need to cut £23 million next year. This will prevent serious financial problems. The 2025/26 budget includes…

Portadown Divided Over New Filling Station and Retail Store Plans

Portadown Divided Over New Filling Station and Retail Store Plans

Residents are split on a filling station and store on Killycomain Road, Portadown, after some planning rule issues. Portadown Divided Over New Filling Station and Retail Store Plans A new filling station and store got approved in Portadown. It will sit on Killycomain Road. This happened despite some planning rule issues. Officials think it’s better…

Nantwich Workhouse Hospital Could Become Apartments Approved Soon

Nantwich Workhouse Hospital Could Become Apartments Approved Soon

Old Nantwich workhouse and hospital, Bevan House, may soon transform into 27 apartments by Greenhouse Property Management. Nantwich Workhouse Hospital Could Become Apartments Approved Soon Greenhouse Property Management wants to make apartments by converting Bevan House. It’s a three-story, old workhouse building and a listed building. They plan to create 27 apartments there. Bevan House…

Family Remember Gerard Coulter Kind Spirit After Reading Attack

Family Remember Gerard Coulter Kind Spirit After Reading Attack

Gerard Coulter’s family pay tribute after his death in Reading. Police are investigating the incident as murder. Family Remember Gerard Coulter Kind Spirit After Reading Attack Gerard Coulter died on January 2, 2025. This happened in Reading. Thames Valley Police started a murder investigation following the incident. His family wrote a tribute to Gerard. They…

Portadown Divided Over New Filling Station and Retail Store Plans

Portadown Residents Divided Over New Filling Station and Store Plan

Plans for a new filling station and retail store on Killycomain Road in Portadown stir mixed reactions from residents. Portadown Residents Divided Over New Filling Station and Store Plan A gas station and store got approved for Killycomain Road. The location is in Portadown. Even though rules weren’t fully met, it’s better than before. Roxborough…

Scalby School Site Swap Approved by Council After RAAC Discovery

Scalby School Site Swap Approved by Council After RAAC Discovery

Council approves moving Scalby School to the Lower Graham site after RAAC found. Rebuilding costs are estimated at £30-40 million. Scalby School Site Swap Approved by Council After RAAC Discovery Hey, listen to this local news. Scalby School is moving to a different location. Councillors approved the plan on February 18th. The new spot is…

Old Midlothian Mill Ruins to Get New Life With Modern Glass Roof

Old Midlothian Mill Ruins to Get New Life With Modern Glass Roof

A historic Midlothian mill will be restored into a living space with a glass roof, blending old with new. Old Midlothian Mill Ruins to Get New Life With Modern Glass Roof Midlothian planners approved a mill restoration. The mill stands on a farmhouse property, and people called it a “folly.” John Ferguson, a businessman, sought…

Swimathon 2025 Coming to Worcestershire for Charity Fundraising

Swimathon 2025 Coming to Worcestershire for Charity Fundraising

Swimathon 2025 will span March 28-30 in Worcestershire, helping raise money for Cancer Research UK and other great causes. Swimathon 2025 Coming to Worcestershire for Charity Fundraising Hey, check this out! A huge swim event is happening and it is for charity. The event spans March 28-30 in Worcester, Malvern, and other towns. People of…