Council ready to install EV chargers after plan agreed. Focus on council land, public input considered. Basingstoke Council Nears New EV Charger Installations Basingstoke’s council met on February 11. They agreed on a new EV charger plan then. This plan guides future actions for EV chargers. Andy Konieczko presented the plan, focusing on council land…
Ken Davies, a Widnes railway worker, celebrated as Alstom names locomotive 08721 in his honor for 50 years of service. Widnes Railway Worker Honored With Locomotive Naming Ken Davies, 66, received a nice surprise when Alstom colleagues honored him at his workplace, the Widnes transport tech center. They put his name on locomotive 08721. Ken…
Michael Kirkum Jnr continues his father’s legacy. He aims to bring Easter joy to Crosshouse kids and families in need. Michael Kirkum Jnr Launches Easter Appeal for Crosshouse Children Michael’s dad ran a donation drive for kids. He helped them during tough times for over ten years. Now, his dad is stepping back due to…
ScotRail is changing ticket office hours. Some will be shorter, others longer, starting late March. No offices will close. ScotRail to Reduce Hours at Over 30 Ticket Offices From Late March ScotRail announced some changes. Thirty-seven rail ticket offices will have new hours. These changes happen at the end of March. Thirty-one offices will have…
Fountains Abbey near Ripon vandalized. Police seek public help identifying suspects caught on CCTV footage. Vandals Target Fountains Abbey Police Issue CCTV Appeal Hey, something happened at Fountains Abbey. It’s near Ripon, you know? Vandals struck late Sunday night, and police need your help finding them. The vandalism occurred around 11:30 PM on February 16th.…
Developer appeals after dog park near Livingston was denied due to noise complaints from nearby residents. West Lothian Dog Park Faces Appeal After Planning Refusal A dog park near Livingston may still happen. The park was denied in Murieston Castle Farm fields last year. H&J Russell are appealing this decision. Neighbors near the park complained,…
ScotRail reduces ticket office hours at 31 locations, boosting hours at six; no job losses are expected. ScotRail to Cut Hours at 31 Ticket Offices Starting Next Month ScotRail will change ticket office hours in March. Thirty-one offices will have fewer open hours. Six offices will have longer hours, mostly weekends. One hundred six offices…
Popular coffee house, restaurant, and bar in Sandymoor closes temporarily in search of new owner amid staffing challenges. Sandymoor’s Otterburns Announces Temporary Closure, Seeks New Owner Otterburns in Sandymoor is closing temporarily. They are looking for a new owner now. The coffee house, restaurant, and bar opened last March. The current owner, Dave, shared a…
A 74-year-old woman was arrested in Glasgow for violating Scotland’s abortion buffer zone law. Pensioner Arrested for Abortion Protest Breach in Glasgow Buffer Zone Some protesters gathered at the site earlier. They held an anti-abortion prayer vigil there. This happened inside a prohibited buffer zone. Scotland’s law bans such protests near hospitals. It’s called the…
Panel formed to explore options for Warwickshire’s future governance after debate on restructuring local councils. Warwickshire Establishes Panel for Future County Shape Discussions Warwickshire councillors will discuss local government changes. They want the best options for the area. It started after a leader gave a “reality pill” speech. Currently, two levels of government serve Warwickshire.…