Edinburgh councillors passed a new budget. It includes an 8% tax increase and some council service charge adjustments. Edinburgh Council Approves 2025 2026 Budget with Tax Increase Edinburgh councillors agreed on a new budget recently. Council tax will increase by 8%, and many council service charges are also going up. This budget includes money for…
A recent study ranks Bradford as the second-least safe city for driving, citing unsafe driving conditions. Bradford Ranked Second Least Safe City for Driving in the UK A study looked at why people feel unsafe while driving. The study cited aggressive driving as a top reason. Confusing roads and poor road conditions also make drivers…
Plans to revamp Knockbain Church face hurdles due to visibility issues, raising road safety anxieties for council transport officers. Road Safety Concerns Threaten Knockbain Church Redesign in Munlochy Hey, check this out! Someone wants to fix up an old church. It’s in Munlochy, at Knockbain Parish Church. The plan involves turning it into a cool…
Commissioner Clive Grunshaw visits Darwen, discussing policing methods and plans to increase police visibility. Darwen Patrol Includes Police Commissioner, MP and Councillors Officers talked about what affects Darwen. They also discussed the nearby villages. The talk happened while they were patrolling. Officers shared their policing methods. They showed tactics for Darwen. The area includes both…
Newport faces road decline. Council needs millions to maintain current conditions, but funds are lacking. Safety is the priority. Newport Roads Face Decline Without Huge Boost in Funding Newport’s roads will likely worsen. The council needs lots of money to keep things the same. Road repair backlogs reach £50 million. Total highway backlog is £118.7…
Brother and sister, Roman and Darcie Casselden, died after a car struck their e-scooter in Pitsea, Essex. Investigations are ongoing. Siblings Die From Head Injuries After Car Hits E Scooter in Pitsea Roman Casselden and his sister Darcie died. He was sixteen and she was nine. A car hit their e-scooter in Pitsea, Essex. It…
Have your say on plans to improve safety on Leeds and Bradford Road. New speed limits and crossing upgrades proposed. Leeds Bradford Road Safety Scheme Seeks Your Views Now John Baron wrote this article. They want feedback from West Leeds residents. It’s about improving safety on Leeds and Bradford Road. This road is in Bramley.…
Residents petition for double yellow lines to improve visibility and safety at a hazardous junction near Hillside Gardens. Stanley Residents Demand Road Safety Improvements After Risky Junctions A petition wants safer streets near Hillside Gardens. It also covers Pelaw Avenue in Stanley. People are worried about a dangerous spot. The petition describes a risky junction…
Essex Police’s CVU issued 83 traffic reports, arrested six for drunk driving, and tackled various driving offenses. Essex Police Issue 83 Traffic Offence Reports Across County Hey, listen to this! Essex Police has a special CVU team. These officers target law-breaking drivers and watch for criminals using roads. The CVU officers recently issued many reports,…
A London food courier shares his experiences, highlighting the dangers and need for better safety measures for delivery workers. Food Courier: I’ve Been Knocked Off My Bike 8 Times Delivering Food I crashed my bike in 2020 while working. It happened during a delivery run in December. Oxford Street was less crowded than usual that…