SCAS launches a campaign to combat knife crime, focusing on education, first aid, and the impact of stabbings. Thames Valley: Reducing Knife Crime with New Awareness Campaign SCAS will run a campaign all through February. It wants to show knife crime’s impact; victims, families, and communities all suffer. The campaign teaches first aid, so people…
GRAHAM and AECOM hired for HIF1 stage two, including dual carriageway, bridges and bypass construction. Contractors Appointed for Oxfordshire Highway Improvement Fund Scheme Oxfordshire hired two companies, GRAHAM and AECOM, for the Highway Improvement Fund scheme, called HIF1, stage two. HIF1 includes a new A4130 dual carriageway running from the A34 Milton Interchange toward Didcot;…
Suzanne Williams de la Rosa replaces Paul Evans as chair of Cogges Heritage Trust, overseeing Cogges Manor Farm. Suzanne Williams de la Rosa New Chair at Cogges Heritage Trust Want to hear some news? Suzanne Williams de la Rosa will be the new chair. She’s replacing Paul Evans at Cogges Heritage Trust. Paul led the…
Support wildlife conservation! Wildlife Trust sells butterfly plaques, with proceeds aiding vital training. Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Butterfly Plaques Raise Conservation Funds Hey, listen to this cool thing! The Wildlife Trust does a Valentine’s fundraiser. It’s for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. They sell crafted butterflies at nature reserves. Find them at College Lake and Nature Discovery…
A councillor proposes lower speed limits for urban Norfolk areas to enhance safety and cut insurance costs. Norfolk Streets Could See More 20mph Speed Limits Under New Proposals David Sayers, a Liberal Democrat councillor, wants lower speed limits. He asked for a “20’s Plenty” plan. This would lower speed limits in urban areas. He spoke…
Find recent death notices from the Ipswich Star. Remember and honor the memories of loved ones. Condolences can be sent online. Ipswich Star Recent Death Notices Honor Loved Ones Memories The online death notices will stay available. These notices honor the memories of loved ones. People can send condolences online by visiting the specific death…
Crackdown on improper parking at Arbroath Sports Centre. Wardens will patrol and issue fines to offenders. Arbroath Sports Centre Tackles Abusive Parking in Disabled Bays Drivers near Arbroath Sports Centre are getting warnings. People park poorly near the sports center. It’s been a rising problem since the Covid-19 pandemic. Some park in disabled bays without…
Explore the history of Ipswich Waterfront House, from its origins as a grain warehouse to its future as a cultural center. Ipswich Waterfront House Past Grain Store to Cultural Hub Waterfront House is an iconic building overlooking Neptune Quay. People think it dates back to the 18th century. It was first a grain warehouse, used…
Norfolk council details spending of £15m pothole cash on repairs, prevention, and infrastructure improvements. Norfolk Council Reveals £15m Pothole Repair and Prevention Plan The council received over £56m for road upkeep. This came from the Labour government. It’s £15m more than they expected. The council will use about £1.7m for potholes, spending the money on…
Campaigners fight plans for a huge wind farm, fearing environmental damage and broken promises. Wind Farm Expansion Faces Resistance on Scout Moor Scout Moor has 26 wind turbines already. There’s a plan named ‘Scout Moor II’ that proposes installing 21 bigger turbines nearby. Cubico says the new turbines could power 100,000 homes yearly, which is…