William Campbell wins the inaugural McAllister Award, honoring Bill McAllister, to attend a Labour conference in Glasgow. Nairn Man Wins McAllister Award from Inverness and Nairn Labour Party A young man from Nairn won a new award. It honors a dedicated Scottish Labour person. William Campbell got the first McAllister Award. Bet McAllister gave William…
Letters cover York’s Viking history, local opinions, Trump’s impact, NHS pledges, and hospice support. York Resident Voices: From Viking History to Political Views Someone asks if York’s Viking Poo Week will include city walks. The sender hopes they’ll see hidden paths, as walking needs care in York. D.M. Deamer wrote from Penleys Grove Street, Monkgate,…
Council tax in County Durham will rise after a narrow vote, as leaders cite financial pressures and differing political views. Durham County Council Approves Council Tax Increase After Close Vote Durham Council’s budget passed yesterday. Some councillors opposed it; fifty-nine councillors voted yes, while fifty-seven voted no. Leaders say finances will be tough, and they…
Residents and business owners implore Eurostar to restore services to Ashford after the station closure in 2020. Ashford Locals Urge Eurostar To Reinstate Train Station Services Ashford’s international train station shut down in 2020 and remains like a time capsule, with magazines from March 2020 still sitting there. Eurostar trains stopped serving Ashford, Ebbsfleet, and…