Music, comedy, film showings, art exhibits, and a valuation event fill the week in West Berkshire and nearby Oxford. West Berks Arts This Week: Music, Comedy, Film, Exhibits and Valuations There’s a music gig tomorrow at ACE Space. Three musicians will play Appalachian music. Hannah Read plays fiddle and sings. Michel Starkey plays banjo. They…
Scottish councils may raise taxes up to 10% as freeze ends. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, and others to vote on increases for 2025/26. Council Tax Hikes Loom in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow Face Increases Hey, so Scotland’s council taxes are going up. They might rise way more than inflation! A freeze on tax hikes is ending in…
Glasgow residents will see a 7.5% council tax increase. The rise funds essential services, schools, and infrastructure. Glasgow Council Tax Set for Biggest Rise in Years After Deal Hey, so there’s news about the city budget. People will be paying more in council tax, but more money will go to important stuff. The council tax…
Alfie Cosimini, a 10-year-old, ran 100km in January. He raised money for the Swings & Smiles charity. Ten Year Old Runs 100km in January for Swings & Smiles A young boy named Alfie ran a lot last month. He’s ten years old, and he wanted to help others. Alfie ran 100 kilometers in January. He…
A 74-year-old is first in Scotland charged under the new abortion buffer zone law after protesting near a Glasgow hospital. Scotland Woman Charged Under Abortion Buffer Zone Law, First Case A Scottish pensioner has been charged under a new law creating abortion buffer zones, making her the first person in Scotland to face this charge.…
A 74-year-old woman was arrested in Glasgow for violating Scotland’s abortion buffer zone law. Pensioner Arrested for Abortion Protest Breach in Glasgow Buffer Zone Some protesters gathered at the site earlier. They held an anti-abortion prayer vigil there. This happened inside a prohibited buffer zone. Scotland’s law bans such protests near hospitals. It’s called the…
Glasgow considers a toll for non residents using the Clyde Tunnel and a congestion charge to boost city funds. Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration Glasgow sets its budget for 2025/2026 this Thursday. They plan to raise council tax to fund city investments. Some drivers might have their plates scanned. This aims to…
A female prankster posing as a marshal detoured race runners 2.5km, disrupting a Glasgow 10k trail run. Prankster Sends Runners on 2.5km Detour Pretending to be Race Marshal Hey! Listen to what happened at a race in Glasgow. Someone messed with a 10k trail run. A prankster caused some serious trouble, you know? This person…
Calls grow for Glasgow City Council intervention in Jordan Peterson’s Hydro show due to controversial views. Council Urged To Act Over Jordan Peterson Glasgow Hydro Show Jordan Peterson will speak at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. He is a Canadian psychologist and media commentator. Peterson’s views have caused much public debate. He faces accusations of supporting extremists,…
Denzil Meyrick, bestselling author of the DCI Daley crime series, has passed away. He was known for his gripping plots. Scottish Crime Author Denzil Meyrick Dies, Aged 60 Meyrick was famous for his crime novels. He wrote over twenty books. Murder at Holly House became very popular, as did The Christmas Stocking Murders. Meyrick created…