Zero accidents on a major construction praised. Union says workers voice vital for avoiding expected injuries. Battersea Project Safety Success Celebrated by Unite Union Input Major projects rarely have perfect safety. Around 100 serious injuries were expected. Surprisingly, the Battersea project reported none. The Trades Union Council wanted to share their efforts. They ensured safety…
Data shows 598 crimes by couriers in North Yorkshire since 2019. 2021 saw the most incidents, while 2024 had the fewest. Courier Crime Data in North Yorkshire Released: 2019 to November 2024 Someone asked North Yorkshire Police for crime data. This person wanted info on delivery drivers. The request covered crimes since 2019. It looked…
Bradford Council allocates additional funds to support the Darley Street Market development. Council Approves Extra Funding for Darley Street Market Project Bradford Council agreed to spend more on the market. The market already had a £31 million budget. Councillors made this decision on Tuesday. They discussed the extra money privately. The public and press weren’t…
Shinfield Garden Centre, now under British Garden Centres, celebrates its grand opening on March 1st & 2nd featuring giveaways. British Garden Centres Shinfield Opening Date: March 1st and 2nd Hey, guess what? Shinfield Garden Centre is opening soon! It’s happening March 1st and 2nd. The place is now run by British Garden Centres. They bought…
Haworth bookshop, Wave of Nostalgia, is a finalist for the British Book Awards 2025, celebrating independent bookstores. Wave of Nostalgia Bookshop a Finalist at British Book Awards 2025 Wave of Nostalgia is a finalist. It’s in the North of England category. This is part of The British Book Awards 2025. Nine shops are finalists overall…
Denzil Meyrick, bestselling author of the DCI Daley crime series, has passed away. He was known for his gripping plots. Scottish Crime Author Denzil Meyrick Dies, Aged 60 Meyrick was famous for his crime novels. He wrote over twenty books. Murder at Holly House became very popular, as did The Christmas Stocking Murders. Meyrick created…
North Wales pubs recognized for community support, fundraising, and sports initiatives. Welsh Pubs Shine As Community Hero Awards Finalists 2025 National pub awards honor pubs and people. They really help their communities. This help includes raising money and supporting local sports. They focus on being sustainable too, and truly improve people’s lives. The awards people…
Charity calls for stronger online protections after data reveals alarming rise in child abuse image crimes. NSPCC Urges Action After Child Sexual Abuse Findings Revealed Police recorded many child abuse image crimes. Last year saw 38,685 such offences in England and Wales. That is over 100 crimes every single day. A charity looked at which…
A look at the life of Martin Sumner, Northumberland’s school board man, education advocate, and community figure. Martin Sumner: Northumberland’s Dedicated School Board Man Remembered Tim Sumner now lives in France. He recently visited the Bellingham Heritage Centre. A volunteer suggested that Tim write about his father, Martin Sumner, who was well known in the…
Worcestershire becomes a haven for birdwatchers as rare birds like the Pied-billed Grebe make unexpected appearances. Rare Birds Galore Pied-Billed Grebe & More Spotted in Worcestershire Worcestershire is great. The county has rivers, wetlands, and woods. These habitats help birds thrive. You can spot lots of different birds. BirdGuides kept track of rare birds here.…