Bexley residents feel less safe due to declining police presence and rising car thefts and shoplifting. MP: Bexley Doesn’t Feel Safe With Fewer Police Amid Rising Crime Bexley is a pretty safe London borough. It has the fifth-lowest crime rate in London, with Sutton and Harrow being slightly safer. Islington’s crime rate is double Bexley’s…
The FBU slams Suffolk fire service for prolonged pay errors affecting pensions and holiday pay, causing firefighter anger. Suffolk Fire Service Pay Errors Spark Fury From Fire Brigades Union Suffolk County Council had payroll issues. They overpaid staff during Christmas. The council says they fixed the error, but past pay errors also existed. The Fire…
Locals voice concerns over noise, crowds, and blocked views from the new observation wheel on Ipswich Waterfront. Ipswich Residents Upset Over New Waterfront Observation Wheel City Observations plans a new attraction. It will show views up to ten miles away. The wheel is planned for several weeks, and they are in talks with the Ipswich…
Concerns surface over potential cuts to Route 36 bus after worries highlighted by local councillor Duane Farr. Councilor Fears Route 36 Bus Cuts After Loss of Another Kinson Bus A local councillor, Duane Farr, talked about the Route 36 bus. He’s worried it might get cut. This happened at a council meeting on February 11.…
A man was found guilty in a £1.38M watch robbery plot. Prosecutors allege it led to a store manager’s suicide. Man Convicted in £1.38M Watch Robbery Linked to Manager’s Suicide A man was found guilty of a watch robbery plot. The robbery cost £1.38 million. Prosecutors stated the store manager killed himself after. Oliver White,…
The final chefs joining the Bishop Auckland Food Festival are announced. Cherish Finden, Francesco Mattana, and Paul A Young to attend. Chef Lineup Complete for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2025 Bishop Auckland Food Festival now has a complete chef lineup. Organizers announced Sunday’s chefs. Durham’s biggest food festival happens April 12 and 13. Over 140…
Report blames overly tough crime laws for current prison system issues. It calls for sentencing reforms. Prison Crisis: Report Blames Government’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies A new report indicates prisons are facing a crisis. Past governments prioritized appearing tough on crime, which led to issues plaguing the system today. Longer jail terms overwhelmed the prison…
Major boost for heritage project with a new name, patron, and focus on visitor experience in Bury St Edmunds. Abbey of St Edmund Project Gains Momentum with New Patron and Vision They renamed the project. It’s now “The Abbey of St Edmund, reborn.” The Marquess of Bristol is now its patron. Last year, they unveiled…
Council backs down amid appeal risk. Croudace’s revised housing plan approved despite earlier inaction. Brentwood Council Approves 344 Shenfield Homes Despite Ongoing Appeal The council was warned about Croudace’s housing plan. They could face £500,000 in appeal costs. Planners advised the committee to approve it then. Kathryn Williams said the plan met all rules. No…
A sheep shot months ago defied odds, giving birth to healthy twin lambs at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm. Shot Sheep Welcomes Twin Lambs at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm An eight-year-old sheep had twins. She is a Llanwenog, an at-risk breed. The sheep gave birth on Sunday at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, which…