Residents protest new homes amid failing services forming “Save Our Shipston” group. Shipston Residents Protest Mass Development Amid Dwindling Services Shipston residents are upset. They think too many houses could get built there, as the town already struggles with failing services. Infrastructure seems to be crumbling. About 350 residents protested proposed housing plans and object…
The £46 million Dyfi Bridge, replacing an old one, improves safety, cuts detours, and boosts school attendance. Dyfi Bridge: A Real Difference After Its First Year of Service The Dyfi Bridge just had its first birthday this month. People say it makes a big difference. It cost £46 million to build this new thing. The…
Aldi’s proposed Aberystwyth store faces continued delays. Flood concerns persist despite efforts by Aldi and local representatives. Aberystwyth Aldi Store Plans Remain Stalled, No New Movement Aldi still wants to build a store in Aberystwyth. The plan is to use the old Kwik Save site, which has been empty for years. The council approved the…
Developers advance housing plan, facing resident objections over traffic, flooding, and environmental impact. Council reviews 70+ complaints. Hipswell Housing Development Progresses Amid Local Concerns A housing plan started in 2021. Locals didn’t like it, and they sent many complaints to the council. Then, the plan changed with the addition of a nature report. This change…
A retired soldier discovered human bones outside a churchyard after recent flooding in Mudford, Somerset. The bones may have washed out from graves. Farmer Finds Human Bones Outside Churchyard After Somerset Floods A farmer found bones near a flooded churchyard. Stephen Bartlett, age 61, discovered them in Mudford, a Somerset village. Stephen is a retired…
Oxfordshire seeks funding for its flood alleviation scheme amid concerns over repeated delays and rural area support. Oxford Flood Scheme Must Be Ready To Go To Secure Vital Funding The government plans to spend money on flood defenses. This will happen over the next two years, and it should protect many homes nationwide. This commitment…