Report on Bangor-Afon Wen line disappoints railway campaigners. Focus on train-tram rejects full heavy rail route. Bangor Afon Wen Line Reopening Hopes Dashed By Feasibility Report Folks pushing for a railway are bummed about a new report. It looked at reopening the Bangor-Afon Wen line. This line shut down way back in 1964 because of…
A temporary banking hub has opened in Mildenhall, offering key banking services while a permanent location is sought. Mildenhall Gets Temporary Banking Hub While Permanent Search Continues A new banking hub opened in Mildenhall. It is a temporary spot while they seek a permanent place. Cash Access UK runs it at The Pavilion, which is…
Council fears funding cuts after losing £14.3 million, impacting future projects. Review raises concern. North Yorkshire Council Faces Uncertain Funding After Spending Review Local leaders worry about future funding cuts. They already lost £14.3 million. This came from a canceled grant for rural services. Angela Rayner announced a local government funding review. It aims to…
A fundraiser aims to install emergency phones on North Devon bridges, offering immediate help and suicide prevention. North Devon Bridges to Get Emergency Phones Via New Fundraiser A GoFundMe exists to improve bridge access phones. It focuses on bridges in North Devon. Bulletin Media created this campaign. They want to raise £2,000. The money will…
A man fatally stabbed on Bodney Road in Hackney. Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder as investigation begins. Hackney Bodney Road Stabbing Man Dies after Fight Investigation Begins Hey, listen to this. It happened on Bodney Road. This is near Downs Park Road. It was just before 6 PM yesterday, February 18. Police…
Wooster’s Bakery moves from Bardwell to Wyken Vineyards, Stanton, reopening February 26th with expanded offerings. Woosters Bakery Relocates From Bardwell to Wyken Vineyards A popular bakery is moving to a fresh location. Wooster’s Bakery will leave its windmill site and move to Wyken Vineyards in Stanton. Will Wooster runs the bakery now, having led it…
Bridgwater’s mayor slams Somerset Council’s new parking plans, calling them greedy and harmful to the night economy. Somerset Council Parking Changes Draw Ire of Bridgwater Mayor The local council plans changes for 200 car parks. They will add charges in free parking areas, and overnight fees will apply everywhere in the county. Sunday charges will…
Nina Mercer is accused of murdering her partner in Strood. She allegedly stabbed him multiple times as he ate pizza. Strood Woman on Trial for Murder Stabbing Partner Eating Pizza A woman is on trial for murder. She allegedly stabbed her partner multiple times as he ate pizza, leaving the knife “deeply embedded” in his…
Businesses vote to renew Better Bankside for five years, securing £14 million for improvements in the Bankside area. Better Bankside Secured for Another Five Years by Business Vote A Business Improvement District got renewed. Businesses voted to keep it for five more years. This group is called Better Bankside, and they work with places in…
Stratford Upon Avon resident recounts strange encounters near NatWest, from wine drinking to egg assaults. Egg Throwing and Wine Glasses Strange Days in Stratford Upon Avon When I was a teenager, weekends were predictable. Saturday nights often started at the Cross Keys pub. It had a pool table and a jukebox back then. We next…