Local Berkshire start-up Bags of Hope, which supports cancer patients with free bags, nominated for “Best New Start-Up” award. Bags of Hope Shortlisted for Thames Valley Business & Community Award A local project, Bags of Hope, might win an award. They give free bags to cancer patients, which help during treatment. Started only five months…
Salisbury Model Centre wins “Model Shop of the Year 2025” from Hornby Hobbies, recognized for community focus. Salisbury Model Centre Crowned Model Shop of the Year 2025 Salisbury Model Centre won a big award. Hornby Hobbies named them “Model Shop of the Year 2025.” The shop is located on Fisherton Street. They were a finalist…
Group needs bigger premises to continue making vital items, host workshops, and support volunteers across the UK. Oakley Stitchers Seeks New Space to Expand Community Support Caroline Worley started Oakley Stitchers in 2020. She asked for fabric to make scrubs, and the response was huge. Caroline lives in Basingstoke and has always loved crafts. She…
Local updates include road closures, parking rule changes, licence applications, plus various council and community notices. Taunton Public Notices: Road Closures, Parking Changes, and Updates Okay, here’s the lowdown on local updates. Some temporary road closures will happen. There are reports from the Ombudsman too. Probate notices exist, plus new parking rules are coming. Licence…
Free pools in Bournemouth will open this summer, funded by BCP Council. They offer families a chance to have low-cost fun. Bournemouth Pools To Open: Free Summer Fun Confirmed For Families The BCP Council agreed to fund local pools and allocated money from this year’s budget. These resources will help keep pools open in 2025.…
Calvin Parris, a major drug dealer, is sentenced to 12 years after being apprehended in Portugal and extradited to the UK. Drug Kingpin Faces Years Behind Bars After Fleeing Wales for Portugal Calvin Parris, 35, lived in Barry, Wales. He fled to Portugal after police discovered his drug ring. Court documents show Parris was a…
Calvin Parris, a key figure in a Wales-based drug ring, is jailed for 12 years after fleeing to Portugal. Barry Drug Dealer on Wales Most Wanted List Gets Twelve Years Calvin Parris, 35, is from Barry, Wales. He fled to Portugal after police found his drug ring. He had a big part in this criminal…
Mike Bowden, a key figure in Swindon’s charity work, has died after an illness. He co founded SHAP and aided numerous local causes. Mike Bowden of Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership Has Passed Away Mike Bowden helped many people during his life. He worked with local charities, including Friends of Lydiard Park and Phoenix Enterprises. Recently,…
Former pupils of Verdin County Grammar School are holding a reunion. It’s for those who attended before the 1970 closure. Verdin Grammar School Reunion Planned for Former Students and Staff Verdin County Grammar School closed in 1970. Before that, it became a comprehensive school. The school started as Verdin Technical School in 1895. It had…
Council approves Downshire Golf Complex cemetery expansion amid objections. Burial space is urgently needed in Bracknell Forest. Downshire Golf Course Graves Plan Approved in Bracknell The council approved plans for a cemetery expansion. They will use the pitch and putt at Downshire Golf Complex. This happened last night, February 13th. Bracknell Forest needs more burial…