Council cites high costs as barrier to switching to electric waste lorries, jeopardizing net zero target. Electric Waste Lorries Too Costly Despite Net Zero Goal Says Council North Devon Council can’t replace old waste trucks. They lack the funds to buy electric ones now, and Councillor Ricky Knight feels frustrated with the situation. He thinks…
Creative Folkestone aims to help reopen Folkestone Library, closed since 2022, by integrating it into a larger community project. Creative Folkestone Plans to Reimagine Folkestone Library Space Folkestone library might reopen soon. A charity has plans to “reimagine” the space. Creative Folkestone wants to help Kent County Council (KCC). They aim to reopen the library…
New birdhouses in a Brighton park aim to attract woodpeckers, tits, wrens, and robins. Coastway Vets donated twelve birdhouses. New birdhouses in a Brighton park aim to attract woodpeckers, tits, wrens, and robins. Coastway Vets donated twelve birdhouses. Birdhouses installed in Brighton park to attract diverse bird species Birdhouses installed in Brighton park to attract…
Volunteers made over 125 sustainable hygiene kits at the York Minster event, a new record, celebrating International Women’s Week. Yorkits Minster Event Breaks Record for Ainsty Rotary Club Yorkits held their yearly workshop. It celebrated International Women’s Week. The event happened in the North Transept. Volunteers made special kits in two sessions. These kits are…
Road closures on the M25 will cause major disruptions. Expect gridlock in Surrey and issues for local businesses. M25 Weekend Closure Map Shows Where Motorway Will Shut Down The M25 closures will cause traffic problems. Surrey villages will see traffic gridlock this weekend, and businesses near the roadworks will face more issues. Junction 10 businesses,…
Stuart Everett’s body was dismembered and scattered. Marcin Majerkiewicz denies murdering the pensioner in Salford. Body Cut Into 27 Pieces Trial Hears Gruesome Details in Manchester A man’s body was cut into 27 pieces. The parts were left around Greater Manchester. Marcin Majerkiewicz, age 42, denies murder. The victim was Stuart Everett. His remains were…
Hertfordshire considers ANPR cameras for bus gates. Consultation open for views on the plans until March 20. Hertfordshire Bus Gate ANPR Camera Plan Faces Public Consultation Hertfordshire Highways plans camera upgrades. They will use new ANPR cameras on bus gates. Locations include Hertford Road in Stevenage and North Western Avenue and Thomas Sawyer Way in…
Seven face charges after Brighton drug raids. Cocaine and cannabis implicated; cash, drugs seized. Brighton Drug Raids Lead to Seven Arrests and Charges Filed Last week, cops raided some places in Brighton. They suspected drug dealing was happening there. Seven men now face charges in court. The case involves cocaine sales. Police got a tip…
A 17 year old was arrested in Banbury in connection with a stabbing that occurred on February 14, police announced Sunday. Banbury: Teenager Arrested Over February Stabbing Investigation A Banbury boy got arrested on Friday, February 28. Police confirmed this news today, March 3. He’s suspected of grievous bodily harm. Intent and other crimes are…
Drivers on the A39 may dodge speeding fines due to obscured road signs, raising road safety concerns in West Somerset. Dirty Road Signs on A39 May Allow Speeding Motorists to Evade Prosecution Speeding drivers might escape punishment. Mud hides road signs on the A39, happening in West Somerset. A road safety group, created by the…