House 2 Home, which replaced Primark, is closing. Signs are up, but the closing date is not yet confirmed. High Wycombe Shop Closing After Taking Over Former Primark Unit House 2 Home opened on November 17, 2024. It sat on Church and Castle Streets’ corner. The Free Press got photos of closing signs. The shop…
A man suffered a brain bleed after being punched at Ye Old Vaults pub in Oswestry on February 9th. Oswestry Pub Assault Leaves Man with Brain Bleed Serious Injury Hey, something happened in Oswestry. West Mercia Police need our help. A man got seriously hurt earlier this month. The assault happened on February 9, a…
A look at new planning submissions, including extensions, tree work, and a change for a former bank. Three Rivers Council: Planning Applications Listed This Week Someone wants to open a food place at 6 Church Street. It used to be a Barclays bank offering financial services. They also want to put a vent on the…
TfL is doing track work and maintenance, causing closures on the Croydon tram system from February 15 to February 23. Croydon Tram Line Faces Nine Days of Closures for Essential TfL Works The Croydon tram network has disruptions. These started today, February 15, and will last until next Sunday, February 23. TfL needs to do…
Plans to convert a restaurant into flats in Oswestry spark residents’ parking concerns. Councillor voices strong objections. Oswestry Residents Concerned About Restaurant to Flats Conversion Plan An old restaurant in Oswestry might become nine flats. It’s on Church Street, called Brooks before. Planners must approve the flat conversion first. James Owen, a local councillor, is…
Faulty market door repair delayed. Traders await fix of the troublesome entrance on Church Street. Blackburn Market Door Repair Delayed Awaiting Parts The market door on Church Street wasn’t shutting well. Traders worried about this ongoing issue. The council knew about the faulty door set. They planned repairs for February 12, Wednesday. This door faces…
The former Abertillery library on Castle Street will become mixed use office space; the plan was approved February 4th. Abertillery Old Library Approved for Office Space Transformation Hey, guess what I just read? They approved a plan for the old library. It’s on Castle Street, remember? Nick Landers from the council submitted it. The library…