Tram and bus fares in Edinburgh will increase to combat rising operating costs and fund future improvements. Edinburgh Tram and Lothian Bus Fares to Increase Soon Edinburgh’s tram fares are going up soon, sadly. The City of Edinburgh Council runs the trams. They operate them with Lothian Buses. Fare increases reflect higher operating costs. This…
A cyclist died in Matlaske. Police investigate a possible hit and run; villagers express grief and concern for family. Matlaske Shocked After Cyclist Death Possible Hit and Run Examined A man in his 60s was found hurt near Cromer. It happened at Blossom Hill in Matlaske on March 1st. The time was around 1:30 p.m.…
Shared Prosperity Fund supports 791 North Yorkshire projects, creating jobs and aiding businesses, boosting the local economy. North Yorkshire Projects Benefit from Shared Prosperity Fund The fund gave £16.9 million to county projects. Another £5.4 million came via another fund. Other sources added £16 million more to the pot. Total spending reached £39 million for…
Recognise hard-working Kent volunteers, charities and trustees! Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. Kent Charity Awards 2025: Nominate a Charity, Volunteer or Trustee Hey, want to give a shout-out to awesome volunteers? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards! The awards are back for 2025. You can show love for local charities, too.…
Charlie Prodromou, 63, died after an assault outside a Lewisham Wetherspoons. Paul Tallant, 42, charged with murder. Man Dies After Fight Outside Lewisham Wetherspoons Pub Charlie Prodromou died after an attack. The incident occurred outside a Wetherspoons in Lewisham. This happened around 8:39 pm on Saturday. He was 63 years old. Police think there was…
Two individuals face a Kenyan court after arrest in connection to the death of a Scottish businessman found in Nairobi. Kenya Court Hears Case: Two Face Inquiry in Scottish Businessman Murder A court ruled on suspects. They can be held for 21 days for further police investigations. This case involves a Scottish businessman’s death in…
A councillor proposes building a bridge over the River Great Ouse in King’s Lynn to better connect communities. West Norfolk Councillor Calls for Bridge Over River Great Ouse A local official wants a bridge built. It would connect Lynn to its neighbors. The river separates them now. Terry Parish proposed this idea. He spoke during…
Kids write letters to a councillor, fighting to keep Cefn Fforest leisure centre from closing due to budget cuts. Children’s Letters Urge Saving Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre A councillor got many letters. Kids from local schools wrote them. They want Cefn Fforest leisure centre to stay open. Shane Williams is the councillor. He represents Cefn…
Council considers adding Sunday parking fees to equalize parking costs and generate revenue. Sunday Parking Charges Considered by Somerset Council Hey, guess what I just learned? The council looked at parking plans before public input could occur. They wanted to protect free overnight parking spots. New plans might add charges to currently free car parks.…
Three men are accused of plotting a murder after stealing £3m worth of Ming dynasty antiques from a Swiss museum. Trio Stole £3m Antiques Before Plotting London Murder, Court Hears Three men are accused of plotting to murder a man. Before that, they stole antiques reportedly. These antiques came from a Swiss museum. The antiques…