Council rethinks transport cuts after public feedback, exempting primary students. Changes now affect secondary students only. Caerphilly Council Reconsiders School Transport Cuts After Feedback Caerphilly schools will see school transport changes. Primary school students are now exempt from these cuts. The council decided this after public feedback. Changes will only affect secondary-school students now. Free…
Former employees of NC Joseph and Stratford Produce Canners reunite on March 7th to reminisce and view company history. Stratford Companies Reunion: Former Workers Invited to Catch Up Hey, guess what’s happening? People from NC Joseph and Stratford Produce Canners are meeting up again. It’s on March 7th, a Friday, at the Home Guard Club…
MP Andrew Ranger calls for a new Local Development Plan. This is to address housing and infrastructure needs after a court victory. Wrexham MP Urges New Local Development Plan After Court Ruling Some council members set up a meeting because they opposed the Local Development Plan, or LDP. They want to update residents on the…
Report blames overly tough crime laws for current prison system issues. It calls for sentencing reforms. Prison Crisis: Report Blames Government’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies A new report indicates prisons are facing a crisis. Past governments prioritized appearing tough on crime, which led to issues plaguing the system today. Longer jail terms overwhelmed the prison…
A large sinkhole in Godstone, Surrey, triggers evacuations and a “Major Incident” declaration by Surrey County Council. Godstone Sinkhole Prompts Major Incident Declaration in Surrey Hey, guess what happened in Godstone! A huge sinkhole opened up on February 18th. It’s on Godstone High Street, near the M25. It’s also pretty close to the Croydon border.…
Glasgow considers a toll for non residents using the Clyde Tunnel and a congestion charge to boost city funds. Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration Glasgow sets its budget for 2025/2026 this Thursday. They plan to raise council tax to fund city investments. Some drivers might have their plates scanned. This aims to…
Major boost for heritage project with a new name, patron, and focus on visitor experience in Bury St Edmunds. Abbey of St Edmund Project Gains Momentum with New Patron and Vision They renamed the project. It’s now “The Abbey of St Edmund, reborn.” The Marquess of Bristol is now its patron. Last year, they unveiled…
Crafting Treasures in Royal Wootton Bassett, after relocating, will close February 2025 due to owner’s health and declining shoppers. Crafting Treasures Royal Wootton Bassett Store Faces Closure in 2025 Crafting Treasures started in Swindon. Tanya Hall opened it after her dad passed away in 2020. She loved crafts. The shop moved to the Apsley House…
A burglar in Northumberland, UK, was jailed after triggering a trap set by homeowners after local break-ins. Burglar Jailed After Triggering Home Alone Style Trap A burglar went to jail after a trap caught him. It happened at a home in Northumberland. Paul Howell, age 56, tried to break into a house in Blyth. He…
Commissioner Clive Grunshaw visits Darwen, discussing policing methods and plans to increase police visibility. Darwen Patrol Includes Police Commissioner, MP and Councillors Officers talked about what affects Darwen. They also discussed the nearby villages. The talk happened while they were patrolling. Officers shared their policing methods. They showed tactics for Darwen. The area includes both…