Council plans to build housing at Rockhills and Sydenham Villas near Crystal Palace Park. Feedback is welcome until February 18. Housing Development Proposed near Crystal Palace Park The council aims to use two properties, Rockhills and Sydenham Villas, for housing. These properties are located on Thicket Road. This plan aligns with existing planning approvals: DC/20/00325/OUT…
Explore Croydon’s brighter side: parks, activities, food, sports, and nightlife. Croydon’s New Addington Deserves Better Than Depressing Title Some people think Croydon is depressing. iLiveHere.com said New Addington is the worst. Problems like crime can make an area seem bad. But, Croydon has cool things many people miss. It boasts culture and pretty scenery. Here…
Discover the Greenwich roads with the lowest property prices, including garages and flats, revealed by new sales data. Greenwich’s Cheapest Properties Located on These Roads Revealed Hey, guess what I saw? HM Land Registry shared new property sales data. It shows some deals from Greenwich. The cheapest sale was a garage on Courtlands Avenue. Someone…
Aldi plans a new Orpington store on Farnborough Way, opening before Christmas. Part of a bigger expansion plan. Orpington to Welcome New Aldi Supermarket Before Christmas Guess what? A new Aldi is coming to Orpington. You will find it on Farnborough Way. It should open before Christmas. Aldi is opening other stores, too. They’re going…
A proposal for an underground helicopter lift in a Bromley garden sparks debate among neighbours over noise, aesthetics, and community impact. Helicopter Lift Plan Divides Bromley Neighbours on Cookham Dene Estate Someone wants to store a helicopter underground. The Cookham Dene estate is where they want to do it. It is a listed building. A…
Reopening the Oasis Leisure Centre in 2026 is possible, taking around 18 months after planning approval. Oasis Leisure Centre: Reopening Possible 18 Months After Approval The Oasis Leisure Centre might reopen in 18 months. This starts after the planning permission approval, with the company boss telling councilors this at a meeting. The aim is to…
Council tax will rise to fund Wiltshire Police. Band D properties will pay £14 more per year. Wiltshire Residents to Pay £14 More for Police Through Council Tax The Police budget got approved last Wednesday. This followed Philip Wilkinson’s proposal. He is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Property taxes will increase to fund the…
Parents feel unsupported by the council after their son’s meningitis battle. Reduced care hours hinder his recovery. Council Care Concerns for Boy Recovering From Meningitis In 2022, Toby, Rebecca Kennedy’s ten-year-old son, was diagnosed with a life-changing condition. He also has focal epilepsy and shoulder dysplasia. Rebecca says promises of support weren’t kept after leaving…
Plans to transform the unused Assize Court into the Wiltshire Museum gain community and council backing. Devizes Assize Court Redevelopment Receives Strong Local Support They want to redevelop the old Assize Court in Devizes. It’s on Northgate Street. A planning application got submitted recently. The plan is years in the making and would turn the…
Horrific hygiene led to closure in March 2024. Eleven months later, the Swindon butcher shop remains closed. Kenya Butchers Swindon Remains Closed After Horrific Discoveries Hey, listen to this news. Kenya Halal Butchers shut down. It’s at 26 Bridge Street. Council officers closed it on March 8, 2024. They discovered rat nests inside. Rotten food…