Local pub event raises over £6,300 for Macmillan, featuring pros and amateur dart players in a fun, charitable competition. Darts Humiliation for Charity at Village Pub Raises Thousands I played some darts. I lost, but it felt different. The games helped Macmillan, a cancer charity. It was at The Beeswing Inn in East Cowton. Beth…
Durham council addresses housing crisis with review of social housing rules following a 30% increase in waiting lists. Durham Council Pledges Fairer Social Housing Allocation Review Durham is looking at its housing rules. They want to fix housing issues. Waiting lists got longer recently. Social housing is harder to get now. More people now need…
The brutal 1880 murder of Robert Snowball at Belmont Farm remains a mystery. The housekeeper was the main suspect. Unsolved Murder Chills County Durham: Belmont Farm’s 1880 Mystery A photo shows what remains of Belmont Farm. The farm sat near Burnhope Burn in County Durham. DJ Aerial Photography took this photo. They are part of…
Torridge Council speeds property sales by moving land searches online. It supports faster decisions and a digital future. Torridge Council Speeds Up Property Sales With Online Land Searches Torridge Council has good news. Buying property is now faster. The change started Tuesday, March 4th. Their land charges service moved online. It is now a national…
A study highlights burnout among Scottish police due to cancelled rest days and low resources, urging improvements. Scottish Police Face Burnout Amidst Dwindling Resources: Report A study looked at police officer health in Scotland. It suggested improvements for Police Scotland. Buildings should be reviewed, said the study. Taser access and mental health training are also…
A study highlights burnout among Scottish police due to cancelled rest days and low resources, urging improvements. Scottish Police Face Burnout Amidst Dwindling Resources: Report A study looked at police officer health in Scotland. It suggested improvements for Police Scotland. Buildings should be reviewed, said the study. Taser access and mental health training are also…
Scammers are posing as police in Berkshire, inventing stories to steal personal and banking information. Stay vigilant. Berkshire Residents Warned of Police Impersonation Phone Scams Criminals are calling people while pretending to be police. They make up stories about cloned bank cards. Scammers might also mention fake fraud on your account. They claim to have…
Wayne Clarke faces court to recover money from fraud victims near Ipswich. Hearing postponed to April 28. Essex Builder Faces Ipswich Court for Confiscation Hearing Wayne Clarke appeared in court recently. It was about recovering money from his crimes. Last year, Clarke got a suspended sentence. He admitted to fraud, totaling £161,830. The crimes happened…
Powys aims to reverse a decline in Welsh speakers with a five-year language strategy presented March 4th Powys Seeks to Halt Decline of Welsh Speakers with New Strategy Powys wants to keep Welsh speakers from declining. A new plan focuses on the language for five years. Senior council members will see the draft strategy. They…
Interactive game kicks off this week, encouraging residents to walk, cycle, and explore with prizes up for grabs. Interactive game kicks off this week, encouraging residents to walk, cycle, and explore with prizes up for grabs. Braintree District Gears Up for Beat the Street Fitness Challenge Braintree District Gears Up for Beat the Street Fitness…