Torbay must build almost 1,000 yearly due to government targets. Councillors are concerned about the impact. Torbay Faces Pressure to Build Thousands of New Homes Annually Torbay must build almost 1,000 homes yearly. This comes from government housing goals. Angela Rayner wants 1.5 million homes built for the whole country in five years. Torbay councillors…
A woman died in a Reading flat fire on Whitley Wood Road. Emergency services responded, but were unable to save her. Reading Flat Fire Claims Woman’s Life, Neighbours Left ‘Traumatised’ A fire occurred at a flat on Whitley Wood Road on Sunday, February 16th, starting around 9:20 in the morning. Emergency services responded to the…
A local metal detectorist found a rare Roman coin from AD 270-274 near Darlington, shedding light on a turbulent era. Darlington Metal Detectorist Unearths 1800 Year Old Roman Coin Mark McMullan hunts around Darlington. He also explores County Durham fields. He searches for interesting things. He’s done this for a few years. Mark discovered cool…
Former Stratford District Council chief planning officer John Samouelle passed away at 90. Remembered for dedication and service. John Samouelle, Former Stratford Planning Chief, Dies at 90 John Samouelle, a former planning officer, has died. He was 90 years old. John worked for Stratford District Council and saw many changes in planning rules. He cared…
Plans to revamp Knockbain Church face hurdles due to visibility issues, raising road safety anxieties for council transport officers. Road Safety Concerns Threaten Knockbain Church Redesign in Munlochy Hey, check this out! Someone wants to fix up an old church. It’s in Munlochy, at Knockbain Parish Church. The plan involves turning it into a cool…
550 homes approved for Armadale’s old brickworks. The project aims to revitalize the area, addressing dumping and safety. Armadale Brickworks Site Set for Housing Development Approval The old Armadale brickworks will become new homes. It’s part of a big project to fix up the area. Up to 550 homes could be built. The Bathville site…
Mark Vaskouski gets life for murdering Anthony Ibbitson in his Hull flat. A new TV series will cover the case. Anthony Ibbitson Murder Mark Vaskouski Sentence Explained Channel 5 will show a new series. It follows police after a man’s death. Anthony Ibbitson was beaten badly at home. Anthony died in the hospital two days…
The Trust will use the funds for new signage to educate visitors about the unique dune ecosystem. Findhorn Dunes Trust Receives £2200 from Co-op Community Fund Hey! A local group just got some money. They look after a cool natural area. The Findhorn Dunes Trust got about £2200. It came from the Co-op community fund.…
Moray Council is developing a tourist tax plan following the 2024 law. They will use funds to improve local tourism facilities. Moray Council Advances Tourist Tax Proposal with Expert Assistance Moray Council will get expert help soon. They will make plans for a new tourist tax. The 2024 law lets councils charge visitors for overnight…
Over 25% of Camden rentals are now short-term lets. The council appeals for stronger regulations in London. Camden Faces Short Term Let Surge Quarter of Rentals Listed Online Last year, estate agents Savills looked at rentals. They found over 8,000 homes in the borough on Airbnb. Vrbo also listed these homes for short stays. Over…