Two men jailed for a year after stealing £400 from an 81-year-old woman at a Newcastle ATM. Thieves Jailed for Stealing From Elderly Woman at ATM Two thieves each got a year in jail. They stole £400 from an 81-year-old woman at a cash machine. The woman asked for £150. The machine gave her £400.…
Oldham Council narrowly voted to withdraw from the Places for Everyone housing plan, which includes 11,500 homes in the borough. Oldham Votes to Withdraw from Places for Everyone Housing Plan Oldham Council voted to leave a housing plan. The vote was very close. The plan involves building over 10,000 homes, and people debated building on…
Council demands a statutory inquiry into child abuse after prior rejections, citing need for judge-led review. Oldham Council Calls for Statutory Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Oldham Council voted unanimously about child abuse. They want a statutory public inquiry now. This follows ministers rejecting a government inquiry months ago. The Conservative Group requested this special council…
Councils’ agency spending soars amid staffing crisis. Social care is a significant factor, leading to increased costs. North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis Councils in the North West are using more agency workers. This costs more than hiring permanent staff. BBC research looked into council spending. They found big increases…