Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Milburngate project in Durham City faces more delays. Labour blames the council for mismanagement and stalled progress. Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays Durham Council will buy Milburngate in Durham City. This aims to end uncertainty about the site’s future. The development sits where old offices once stood. It was meant to open in…

Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Majestic Gentlemen Wins Favorite Barbers Award

Watford salon Majestic Gentlemen named “Your Favourite Barbers” in local poll. Recognized for style and service. Majestic Gentlemen Wins Favorite Barbers Award The digital age has revolutionized how we consume information. It has also impacted how businesses operate and connect with customers. Social media, in particular, has become a powerful tool for marketing and brand…

Road Closure Urged During Bury St Edmunds Road Work

Road Closure Urged During Bury St Edmunds Road Work

Residents seek closure of Rushbrooke Lane, Low Green during Sicklesmere Road work by Hopkins Homes due to traffic concerns. Road Closure Urged During Bury St Edmunds Road Work People are worried about upcoming road work. They want two roads shut during the project. The work happens on Sicklesmere Road. Hopkins Homes is doing this construction.…

Student Urges TfL Action on 346 Bus Route

Student Urges TfL Action on 346 Bus Route

Upminster student’s petition calls for TfL to address overcrowding and missed stops on the 346 bus route, causing school delays. Student Urges TfL Action on 346 Bus Route Mia Punchon attends Sacred Heart of Mary Girl’s School. She wants more buses on the 346 route, which runs between Harold Hill and Upminster. Mia needs this…

Print Studio Re-launches Wise Guys Classes

Print Studio Re-launches Wise Guys Classes

Highland Print Studio revives its popular printmaking classes for men aged 60+ in Inverness. Free workshops available! Print Studio Re-launches Wise Guys Classes Print Studio in Inverness will host free workshops. These workshops are for men over sixty years old. The Highland Print Studio is on Bank Street. They are bringing back their Wise Guys…

Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Councils Face £100M National Insurance Bill

Scottish councils still owe £100M for national insurance. Despite government aid, a funding gap endures, impacting public services. Councils Face £100M National Insurance Bill Local councils face a big bill that covers rising national insurance costs, totaling almost £100 million, according to an organization representing councils. The Scottish Government plans to help by covering 60%…

Basingstoke Mum’s Driving Test Booking Struggle

Basingstoke Mum’s Driving Test Booking Struggle

Basingstoke mum frustrated by lack of driving test slots. Daughter books test in Portsmouth after months of searching. Basingstoke Mum’s Driving Test Booking Struggle Nicola lives in South Ham. She pays £42 per lesson for her daughter. Her daughter has been taking lessons for six months. Test slots in Basingstoke are hard to find. Her…

Dounreay Fundraising Boosts Caithness Groups

Dounreay Fundraising Boosts Caithness Groups

Dounreay workers raised money for Caithness charities. The funds support local groups and benefit many residents. Dounreay Fundraising Boosts Caithness Groups Dounreay workers helped three local groups. Staff chose charities during the holidays. They raised money through fun events. People donated online via JustGiving. A bake-off also helped raise funds, while lunches and quizzes added…

Cadets Mark Milestone in Pembrokeshire Carmarthenshire

Cadets Mark Milestone in Pembrokeshire Carmarthenshire

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire cadets celebrate a historic first with funding for a new air rifle firing range. Cadets Mark Milestone in Pembrokeshire Carmarthenshire A West Wales RAF Air Cadet group made progress. They got funding from Sport Wales for air rifles. The funding helps them build a new firing range. The 2420 squadron is from…

Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Dorset Police Tax Hike Services Face Cuts

Dorset council tax rises for police, reaching £307.58 for Band D. Despite increase some projects won’t happen and some cuts expected Dorset Police Tax Hike Services Face Cuts Hey, listen to this local news. Council tax is increasing in Dorset. They will collect over £97 million total. The new Band D payment will be £307.58.…

Durham Council Blamed for Milburngate Site Delays

Beaconsfield Prezzo May Become Wetherspoons

A former Prezzo in Beaconsfield could be transformed into a Wetherspoons pub, pending council approval of submitted plans. Beaconsfield Prezzo May Become Wetherspoons Plans went to the council January 7th. The plans could change a pizza place on Station Road. The pub could replace Prezzo. Prezzo closed for good back in 2021. Plans came to…

Scotland Busiest Train Journeys Revealed

Scotland Busiest Train Journeys Revealed

Data reveals Scotland’s most overcrowded train routes, impacting commuters and sparking calls for improved services. Scotland Busiest Train Journeys Revealed Some Scottish train routes are very crowded. Routes to the Borders and Fife often have overcrowding. The Glasgow Cathcart Circle line also exceeds capacity. Daniel O’Malley says people are packed like sardines. He wants the…

Tendring Water Quality Improves After Push for Testing

Tendring Water Quality Improves After Push for Testing

Water quality at Clacton and Walton is now excellent. Manningtree Mermaids seek more testing for consistently cleaner water. Tendring Water Quality Improves After Push for Testing Tendring Council checked local water quality. They looked at sea, river, and tap water. Clacton and Walton bathing waters are now “excellent,” regaining that status in 2024. Holland-on-Sea’s water…

Bridge Inn Chirk: Reopening Next Month

Bridge Inn Chirk: Reopening Next Month

Chirk’s Bridge Inn reopens March 7 under new management. Expect a new takeaway service and live music! Bridge Inn Chirk: Reopening Next Month The Bridge Inn in Chirk closed suddenly in September. It briefly reopened, then shut down again soon after. Good news, though! The pub will reopen on March 7. A live singer will…

Market Place Toilet Closure Called Madness

Market Place Toilet Closure Called Madness

Resident criticizes Salisbury council’s Market Place toilet closure amid other costly projects. Alternatives are questioned. Market Place Toilet Closure Called Madness The council’s spending is hard to believe. They plan a Market Place stage, and an ice-cream van is also in the plans for a job study. The total cost is around £290,000. Some residents…

Havering Council to Discuss Housing and Library Closures

Havering Council to Discuss Housing and Library Closures

Havering Council meets to discuss library closures, new housing projects including Bridge Close, and education funding. Havering Council to Discuss Housing and Library Closures Havering Council’s cabinet meets today. They will talk about local issues. The meeting starts at 7 PM in the town hall. The council will decide on many things. They will discuss…

Ackhorne Wins York CAMRA City Pub of Winter

Ackhorne Wins York CAMRA City Pub of Winter

The Ackhorne, off Micklegate, wins York CAMRA City Pub of Winter award. Known for real ale and updates, landlord Mike is thrilled. Ackhorne Wins York CAMRA City Pub of Winter There’s a pub from the 1700s called The Ackhorne. You can find it off Micklegate on St Martins Lane. People love it for its real…

Ipswich Golden Ship Pub Faces Homes Conversion

Ipswich Golden Ship Pub Faces Homes Conversion

A 160-year-old Ipswich pub, the Golden Ship, may be converted into flats after a previous sale and new owner plans. Ipswich Golden Ship Pub Faces Homes Conversion Hey, want to hear something interesting? The Golden Ship pub got sold last year. It’s located on Cliff Road and is quite old at 160 years. It sold…

Corbyn Opposes Islington School Closures

Corbyn Opposes Islington School Closures

Jeremy Corbyn opposes Islington Council’s plan to close St Jude’s, St Paul’s, and Highbury Quadrant schools, citing community harm. Corbyn Opposes Islington School Closures Islington plans to close three schools: St Jude’s, St Paul’s, and Highbury Quadrant. Pupil numbers are down currently because birth rates dropped, and people moved. The council says fewer pupils mean…

Camden Council CEO Jenny Rowlands to Resign

Camden Council CEO Jenny Rowlands to Resign

Jenny Rowlands, Camden Council’s chief executive, will step down at summer’s end after joining in 2015. Camden Council CEO Jenny Rowlands to Resign Jenny Rowlands will leave her job as chief executive. She started in 2019, after joining the council in 2015. She will leave at summer’s end. In a statement, she thanked the council,…