Plans are submitted to convert Hexham offices at 28A Fore Street into four new residential flats. Hexham Offices Could Become Flats Under New Conversion Plan Hey, guess what’s happening on Fore Street? Someone wants to change that old building into apartments. It’s number 28A, a really old spot, actually. It’s even listed! Phonebox (Hexham) Limited…
Amegreen seeks to extend Willow Brae children’s home in Pamber Heath, sparking parking concerns among neighbors. Tadley Childrens Home Faces Concerns Over Expansion Project Amegreen wants to build onto Willow Brae. It’s a children’s home in Pamber Heath. They want a side extension on the building. The plan includes adding one bedroom. The bungalow has…
Carpet bowls clubs in Tynedale are seeking new players of any age to boost the sport and create new friendships. Tyne Valley Carpet Bowls Clubs Seek New Players for Friendly Matches Carpet bowls is like a mini version of regular bowls. It has been popular in Tynedale since the 1980s. Many clubs exist in places…
Recent death notices from Northwich and Winsford. Details include funeral arrangements and donation requests. Northwich & Winsford Guardian: Death Notices Released This Week These are recent death notices from the area. They offer a way to remember loved ones. You can send condolences on each person’s page. Florence Joyce Dale passed away on January 15…
Six criminals were sentenced at Worcester’s Court last month for a string of offences. Worcester Court Jails Six Criminals in Recent Crackdown on Crime Sometimes, a case moves from one court to another because the first court cannot give a long enough sentence. The higher court can handle more serious crimes. Richard Leighfield used to…
Puma sighting reported near Worcester before Christmas, dead deer found in nearby Blakedown and Chaddesley Corbett. Big Cat Sightings Reported Near Worcester, Dead Deer Found in Blakedown A man reported seeing a puma near Worcester. Others shared photos of dead deer. These were near Kidderminster and Chaddesley Corbett. The sighting happened before Christmas around 4:20…
Explore interesting snippets from Andover’s past, spanning from 1861 to 1978, featuring local news and events. Andover Advertisers: Looking at News From Years Gone By in Andover 164 years ago, it was February 10, 1861. People saw strange posters about “General Riley.” They wondered who this general was and what he wanted. Some thought an…
Residents near Wales’ last coal power station grapple with demolition, ash mound fears and renewable energy hopes. Aberthaw Residents Await End of Coal Plant Era & Ash Mound Removal Keith lives near Aberthaw Power Station. Its chimney is visible from his house. A large ash mound has grown over fifty years. He recalls dust blowing…
Elizabeth Bland, 67, skydived to raise £850 for the Great North Air Ambulance after a prior jump in 2014. Bellingham Woman’s Sky Dive Supports Air Ambulance Service Again Elizabeth Bland skydived last November. She was 67 years old. She jumped from 15,000 feet over County Durham. Elizabeth raised £850 for charity, giving the money to…
Probate claims sought for estates. Licence application for Neptune Road premises includes live events. Barry Public Notices: Probate Claims and Premises Licence Application Hey, I saw some public notices. You can find all of them online. Two notices are about probate stuff. One deals with a business permit. Janet Mary Bateman passed away. She lived…