Dale Watts, 34, claimed CS gas was for protection while homeless, facing charges in court. Burnley Man Carried CS Gas for Protection While Homeless Dale Watts, age 34, went to court. The court was Preston Crown Court. He faced charges about gas and cannabis. He represented himself and had no lawyer. The prosecutor, Thomas Bramall,…
Durham Council plans eight homes in Spennymoor for vulnerable adults facing homelessness, aiming to reduce homelessness. Spennymoor: Council Approves Homes for Rough Sleepers in Durham Durham Council got approval for new homes. These homes are in Spennymoor. The council plans eight homes there for vulnerable adults over 25, who faced or risk homelessness. The council’s…
A homeless man died in Walthamstow after being trapped in a skylight. Starvation and dehydration caused his accidental death. Homeless Man Dies of Starvation After Hand Trapped in Skylight An estate agent found Khaled Aribi in Walthamstow last year. The agent was there for a property viewing. Mr. Aribi came from Camden and sought asylum.…
Social Bite seeks approval to move its homeless village due to lease end, despite city greenbelt concerns. Homeless Charity Awaits Decision on Village Relocation Plans A charity wants to move its village for homeless people. The village is called Social Bite Village. It is in Granton, Edinburgh. The current lease with the council ended. The…
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern donate £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire for vital housing and support services. Housebuilder Donates £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire Charity Homeless Oxfordshire started back in 1985. It was first called the Oxford Night Shelter. Now, they are the biggest housing provider for homeless people in Oxfordshire. They operate as a non-profit.…
Charity launches online Hidden Dorset report. Spotlighting needs, stats, and challenges across Dorset communities. Dorset Community Foundation Unveils New Hidden Dorset Website Hey! A charity in Poole helps Dorset. They work with givers and businesses. Last year, they gave £1.7 million away. Groups fighting poverty and homelessness got it. Some money went to mental health…
The inquest raises concerns about support for a former chef in Oxford, who died due to alcohol intoxication. Oxford Inquest Support Concerns After Former Chef’s Death Adam Owen passed away last September 3rd. He used to work at Browns and Balliol College. An inquest about his death happened in Oxford recently. He was homeless before…
A place for rough sleepers in Romford opened on February 10th at the Salvation Army, offering support services. Romford Opens Drop In Centre for Rough Sleepers with Havering Council Hey, listen to this! A new drop-in center opened for rough sleepers in Romford. It started on February 10th at the Salvation Army. Businesses donate things…
Edinburgh has over 3600 children in temporary homes. Wales reported 2823. Shelter Scotland calls the imbalance shocking. Edinburgh Homeless Children Outnumber All of Wales Total Shelter Scotland shared some worrying numbers. Edinburgh had over 3600 kids in temporary housing in 2024. Wales reported 2823 children in similar housing last November. The situation in Scotland seems…
A domestic abuse victim felt vulnerable after an armed police lockdown at her temporary Lewisham accommodation. Abuse Survivor Felt Helpless During Armed Police Lockdown in Lewisham A domestic abuse survivor shared a warning. Councils don’t always consider safety when housing survivors. Emergency housing can be risky, she says. Last week, police locked down Lewisham High…