Minister states violence against women happens everywhere, and new law will target spiking with jail time. Spiking to Be New Offence Violence Against Women Happens Everywhere Jess Phillips said violence against women happens everywhere. A new law will make spiking a specific crime. The government announced this Friday. Spiking will carry a 10-year prison sentence.…
Readers discuss recycling centers, restaurant ratings, solar farm benefits, and King’s Lynn Mart advertising. West Norfolk Issues: Recycling, Ratings, Solar Farms, and Local Concerns The council made a booking system for the recycling center. One person said fewer people now use it after the change. They visited on a busy Saturday and saw no other…
Swindon’s Rose and Crown is a finalist for PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards, recognized for its community support. Rose and Crown Pub in Swindon a Finalist for National Community Award The Rose and Crown pub is up for an award! It is a finalist in PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards. Holly Royle, the general manager,…
Max Edney awarded Cornwell Badge for charity work at Basingstoke Gang Show, recognized for strength and character. Max Edney Receives Top Scout Award at Basingstoke Gang Show Event Max Edney got a Cornwell Badge. Chief Scout Dwayne Fields gave it to him at the Basingstoke Gang Show on February 18 at The Haymarket. Max raised…
New pump installed after MP intervention protects New Earswick residents from flooding. MP Luke Charters Secures Flood Protection for Hartrigg Oaks Residents Hey, something interesting happened. About 50 people met with their MP, Luke Charters. They live at Hartrigg Oaks, a retirement place. This was Friday, February 14th. Yorkshire Water gave them a new water…
Over 100 arrested in Wales and West England after 121 visits, doubling last year’s figures amid increased enforcement. Wales Sees Surge in Illegal Working Arrests During January Raids Hey, guess what I read? Arrests for illegal work are way up. This happened in Wales and West England last month. They made 101 arrests after 121…
Bridgwater residents rally against rising council tax, demanding inquiry and debate due to perceived unfair taxation. Bridgwater Council Tax Petition Surpasses 2,000 Signatures Online A petition organizer asked a leader to reread it. The leader’s council thought they were in the right. The council considered the petition misleading, saying non-residents signed it and claiming it…