Parents protest possible closure of Steps Ahead Nursery after “inadequate” rating. Concerns raised over childcare impact. Trowbridge Parents Protest Steps Ahead Nursery Closure Threat Steps Ahead Day Nursery may close. Inspectors rated it “inadequate” last October. This followed a July inspection. The rating covered education quality, behavior, personal growth, and leadership. Inspectors returned in December…
Darlington Station upgrade leads to train delays, diversions, and bus replacements for six weekends. Plan your travel! Major Rail Works Cause Disruption in North East for Six Weekends Hey, so Darlington Station is getting a big upgrade! Expect train delays for six weekends straight. Things are closing in both directions. They’re using a massive crane,…
A Dartford woman was arrested for fraudulently taking UK citizenship tests using disguises and fake ID. Woman Arrested in Dartford for UK Citizenship Test Fraud Scheme Okay, so this woman got arrested. It’s about UK citizenship tests. She’s suspected of taking tests for others while wearing disguises. The Home Office confirmed this arrest. The woman…
Newport City Homes will upgrade existing homes in Alway after funding for demolition and rebuilding was denied. Newport City Homes to Upgrade Alway Homes Instead of Demolishing Newport City Homes changed their Alway plans. They will now upgrade homes; they won’t demolish them anymore. The housing group manages many homes and serves South East Wales…
Charlene Hobbs, 38, has been missing since July. Police seek tips in Adamsdown, Splott, and Roath to locate her. Police Seek Public Assistance in Missing Woman Case, Six Months On Charlene Hobbs, age 38, is missing. A photo showed her on Broadway in Adamsdown. The date on the photo was July 24, 2024, at 6:07…
Toxic hemlock water-dropwort washes ashore. It is more dangerous than knotweed and has killed dogs. Stay vigilant! Deadly Hemlock Kills Dogs on UK Beaches: No Antidote for Toxic Plant Dog owners, watch out! A toxic plant named hemlock is on UK shores. This plant is more dangerous than Japanese knotweed. Sadly, some dogs have died…
A member of the public was threatened by a couple with dogs after questioning them on the Old Cinder Track. Threats on Old Cinder Track Followed Questioning by Member of Public Couple This thing happened near Whitby. It was by The Windmill Inn on Saturday, January 2025. It occurred on the Old Cinder Track, which…
Daisy, stolen in 2017, was found in Somerset and reunited with her Norfolk owners after an eight-year search. Labrador Daisy Home After Eight Years Missing From Norfolk Garden Daisy, a Labrador, went missing in 2017. She was stolen from her Norfolk garden. Daisy is now thirteen years old. Her owners are Rita and Philip Potter.…
Council eyes Milburngate buy to revive stalled project. BrewDog, among others, awaits progress after significant investment. Durham Milburngate Project Sees Hopeful Turn with Council Intervention Okay, so there’s this huge project in Durham called Milburngate. It cost £55 million, and it has been stuck. The council wants to buy it to fix the problems. This…
A new family focused soft play centre opens at Weavers Wharf this weekend. Wacky Playland Soft Play Centre Opens at Weavers Wharf This Weekend Connor and Nicole Galbraith are opening Wacky Playland. They are both 26 and a married couple. The play center is located at Weavers Wharf. Community support helped them get started. The…