Croydon Council reveals plans to address a 98M budget shortfall focusing on efficiency, tech and service improvements. Croydon Council Faces £98 Million Budget Gap Croydon wants to revamp how they run things. They want to make public services better and safer. The council faces big money problems now. More people need help with housing and…
Plans for a children’s home in Ipswich are stirring worries, with police citing past incidents and safety concerns. Ipswich Childrens Home Plan Faces Concerns Someone wants to change a Bramford Lane house. They want it for kids with tough needs. It’s a care unit, and they already tried this last year. The council is now…
Kelvinbridge Parish Church sold to Glasgow Academy for £350,000. It transforms into a flexible space for school activities and events. Glasgow Church Gets New Life After Sale The Glasgow Academy bought Kelvinbridge Parish Church in the West End for £350,000. The church will no longer be a worship place. The school said they will fix…
Farm owners near Beoley challenge council notices about noise and light pollution after complaints from local residents. Attwell Farm Park Owners Fight ASBO Orders Attwell Farm Park had some problems last year. It’s a popular place near Seafield Lane in Beoley. People complained about their Christmas lights. Mike and Sue Attwell run the farm. They…
A 45-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a car in Parr. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses. Man Dies in Parr Motorbike Car Crash A bad crash happened in Parr around 11:30 AM. It was Wednesday, February 5th. A motorcycle and a Vauxhall Meriva collided. The road closed in both directions. Emergency services…
Local elections Suffolk have been cancelled this year
Warrington Borough Council is set to receive a £2.1 million funding extension for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Warrington Council Receives £2 Million Funding Boost The council cabinet meets Monday. They will discuss extending a funding program called the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, or UKSPF. The extension would cover 2025 to 2026. This UKSPF replaced…
Two people were hospitalized after a collision near Cirencester Dobbies garden center today. Emergency services responded to the scene. Crash Near Cirencester Dobbies Sends Two to Hospital The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from science fiction to a tangible reality, influencing various facets of our lives. AI encompasses a broad range of…
Work progresses on the Denbighshire nature park near Bodelwyddan Castle. New paths, orchards and woodland access will soon open. Denbighshire Nature Park Taking Shape They started fixing up the land near Bodelwyddan Castle. This is phase one of the project. The government gave money for this renovation work. The project will open parks, woods, and…
Attack therapy dog Dennis returns to Crufts after aiding police in a murder trial, aiming for veteran champion status. Therapy Dog Dennis Set For Crufts Return Karen Jones is from Wigan. Her Shiba Inu dogs help Merseyside police. They serve as therapy dogs for officers and also support crime victims. Jones helps people working on…
Cars may no longer use Snake Pass due to frequent closures from extreme weather and costly landslip repairs. Snake Pass: Cars Face Ban on Dangerous UK Road Hey, guess what’s happening with Snake Pass! It’s a road with amazing views in the UK, but it might close. Extreme weather and landslips are causing problems. The…
Explore Warrington Market’s evolution from the 1970s, its demolition for Golden Square, and its revival as a community hub. Warrington Market History Since the 1970s This old photo shows shoppers in the 1970s. They are buying things like fish and cheese. Stevens designed the market building in the 1850s. It was an open shed with…
The Wee Barber Shop has opened, bringing new barbers to Blairgowrie Town located on the main High Street. New Barbers on Blairgowrie High Street The Wee Barber Shop opened. It offers new barbers for Blairgowrie High Street. A calendar icon looks like a desk calendar. Cancel shows a circle with a line. Caret uses a…
West Berkshire Council seeks government funds & proposes a green bin tax change to avoid debt amid rising costs. West Berkshire Green Bin Tax Increase Proposed West Berkshire Council needs money and requested £16 million from the government to avoid debt. The green bin tax is changing, increasing for some and decreasing for others, which…
Hampshire Police engaged with rural areas to address crime, gather intel, and build community relations. Hampshire Police Engage with Rural Communities Police officers met in Basingstoke from several teams. These teams focus on local and rural areas and covered five districts. The districts include Basingstoke and Winchester, along with Hart, Rushmoor, and Test Valley. East…
Archel Homes’ plan for Bereweeke Court site approved despite parking concerns and public objections. Winchester Care Home Redevelopment Gets Approval Winchester City Council approved Archel Homes’ plan to develop Bereweeke Court. The site, located on Bereweeke Road in Weeke, has been empty since the nursing home closed. The project includes a mix of flats: ten…
Popular WWII themed tea room, known for its online presence and community events, to close in June 2025 due to location challenges. Air Raid Shelter Tea Room in Wycombe to Close The Air Raid Shelter Tea Room will close. It announced this news in late January on Facebook. The café has a large following online.…
Prestonpans considers alternative uses for The Gothenburg pub after closure. Community input sought for sustainable solutions. Future for Gothenburg Considered in Prestonpans The pub, called “The Goth,” is now closed. Dr. Gordon Prestoungrange owns the building and they are thinking about new ways to use the space. It is on the High Street in town.…
An AO van became wedged under a bridge in Basingstoke. Deliveries will continue with minimal disruption. The driver is safe. AO Assures Customers After Van Stuck Under Bridge An AO van got stuck under the Basing View underpass near Churchill Way East. The incident occurred Wednesday, February 5. AO assured people their parcels are coming…
See Rayleigh High Street’s evolution through Echo archive photos. Banks close, but new cafes and bars appear. Rayleigh High Street: Echo Archive Photos Rayleigh’s town center faces changes. Lloyds and Halifax banks will both close, and The Factory Shop is also leaving. These closures upset many residents. The Factory Shop building has a history. It…
