Bradford Council seeks £127M for 2025/26 by selling assets. Council Tax may rise. Gov’t aiding many councils facing financial issues. More Councils Get Financial Help, Bradford Council Wants £127 Million Bradford Council wanted £127 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils can now borrow or sell things, which helps them pay daily costs; this is…
A report suggests Watford should trial e scooters, citing potential benefits. Public consultation is crucial before. Watford E Scooter Trial Recommended Following Positive Report Findings Watford Council met on February 19. They talked about e-scooters, and a group studied if scooters fit the town and shared what they found at the meeting. They think Watford…
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Slough; suspect arrested for attempted murder. Slough Attempted Murder Arrest After Man Seriously Injured in Crash Okay, so something happened yesterday. It was on Littlebrook Avenue. Police got a call in the afternoon. A white Audi A4 drove onto the sidewalk and…
A taxi driver was fined £1,603 for illegally soliciting fares near Reading Festival, violating licensing rules. Taxi Driver Fined for Illegally Picking Up Passengers at Reading Fest A taxi driver got in trouble near Reading Festival. He had a license from Transport for London. He could only accept pre-booked fares in London. Undercover council officers…
Abbey in Reading faces high violent crime rate. Researchers analyzed UK neighborhoods crime data. Slough and Reading centres also affected. Reading Area Identified as a Violent Crime Hotspot in Berkshire Hey, I saw some data about crime. It focused on areas in England and Wales. Abbey, a place in Reading, had problems. Around 3314 violent…
Lisa Smith, from Slough, was fatally shot near a pub in Knockholt. Police launch murder investigation. Slough Woman Shot Dead Near Knockholt Pub on Valentines Day Police went to Knockholt on February 14, 2025, at 7:02 PM. The place was outside the Three Horseshoes pub. It’s located on Main Road. A woman had been shot.…
Major sentences dealt in Bucks courts this January include cases of dangerous driving, robbery, murder, and rape. Buckinghamshire Courts January Sentencings: Key Cases Roundup Many people faced sentencing in Buckinghamshire courts early in 2025. The Bucks Free Press covered some major cases in January. Russell Brand, an actor and comedian, was due in court. He…
Police seek Tishenne Cripps for motorbike theft from Manor Green School & drug dealing in Maidenhead. Do not approach. Maidenhead Manhunt: Motorbike Stolen, Suspect Wanted for Drug Dealing Police are looking for Tishenne Cripps, called Tish. He is wanted for robbery and drug dealing in Maidenhead. Last year, on October 18, a robbery occurred around…
Local courts address offenses: weapon possession, abusive behavior, drunk driving, and theft. Fines and orders issued. Wycombe Underwear Thief Faces Justice in Local Court Roundup William Allous, 24, had knuckle dusters. Police caught him in Wendover. He admitted possessing an offensive weapon. The court fined him £450. He must pay £85 in costs, and a…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…