A 34-story tower may become Battersea’s tallest, near the heliport. It will include apartments, shops and affordable housing. Battersea Skyscraper Proposed Near London Heliport A very tall building might be coming, right by London’s only heliport. The tower could have 34 floors, making it Battersea’s tallest building. Heliport London Ltd hopes to build it. The…
York Station improvements at risk. Substation relocation costs surged, leading to project review and potential funding gaps. York Station Gateway Project Faces Review Due to Rising Substation Costs York Council said the substation must move. This allows planned station improvements. The current substation is too far and lacks power for the new car park. Network…
Dorset school leavers are encouraged to explore the heating industry due to a technician shortage affecting green tech progress. Heating Industry Seeks Dorset School Leavers Amid Technician Shortage There are worries about a technician shortage. This could slow down renewable tech. Many want to push apprenticeship programs now, especially as it’s National Apprenticeship Week. A…
New signs in Dumfries and Galloway will say “Scotland Starts Here,” promoting tourism and Gaelic language. Dumfries and Galloway Road Signs to Change to Scotland Starts Here They want to replace old road signs. These signs say “Welcome to Dumfries and Galloway”. New signs will include “Scotland Starts Here”. The new signs will also have…
MECA Swindon’s involvement is seen as beneficial for Salisbury City Hall, boosting local acts and nightlife. Swindon Venue Deal Boosts Salisbury City Hall Reopening Hopes Jeremy Nettle leads the Friends of the City Hall group. The group formed about eighteen months ago. Some people felt impatient about the City Hall’s reopening. Wiltshire Council followed a…
Dover District Council considers court action to recover over £1M in business rates from Discovery Park amid worship claim. Dover Council May Sue Discovery Park Over £1 Million in Unpaid Rates Discovery Park claimed vacant units serve as worship sites. This claim aims to avoid paying business rates. The park insists it supports its workforce’s…
A look into the life and imprisonment of Ian Huntley following the tragic Soham murders in 2002 and his life sentence. Ian Huntley Today What Happened to the Soham Killer After 2002? Okay, so listen to this story. It happened on Sunday, August 4th. Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells were best friends. They were at…
Suffolk Highways suggests changes to Ipswich’s £1.4m Lloyds Avenue plan. Concerns raised over sidewalk width and lighting. Highways Suggest Changes to Ipswich Lloyds Avenue Upgrade Project Ipswich wants to update a local area. They have a budget of £1.4 million. This money comes from the Towns Fund Deal. The council wants to make it pedestrian-friendly.…
Hertfordshire Constabulary could receive £18.8m extra, protecting neighbourhood officers and increasing officer numbers. Hertfordshire Policing to See Funding Boost for Front Line Officers Hertfordshire Constabulary might get £18.8m more. The plan focuses on front-line police, and neighbourhood officers will be protected too. The policing budget is now £313m for 2025-26. Council tax for policing is…
New parking ticket machines vandalised in Leeds at popular parks. Police investigate, increased patrols planned. Parking Ticket Machines Vandalised in Bramhope and Otley Chevin Hey, guess what happened in Leeds? Some new parking machines got wrecked. This happened at Surprise View and Golden Acre Park. Both are quite popular spots, you know. The Leeds City…