Fire union warns Scotland’s fire service cuts risk lives

Fire union warns Scotland’s fire service cuts risk lives

Fire union warns further cuts to Scotland’s fire service, including in Edinburgh and Glasgow, risk public safety and longer response times Fire union warns Scotland’s fire service cuts risk lives Concerns Over Cuts to Scotland’s Fire and Rescue Service Further cuts to Scotland’s fire and rescue service may increase risks to communities, businesses, and homes,…

Concerns over Powick Bridge maintenance and risks

Concerns over Powick Bridge maintenance and risks

Powick Bridge in Malvern faces potential collapse due to neglected debris buildup, with £5M already spent on repairs and more needed Concerns over Powick Bridge maintenance and risks Concerns Over Powick Bridge Repairs Five million pounds have already been committed to repairs from the last incident two years ago, and more funds are still needed.…

Mason family launches Inverness fundraiser for Sophie’s legacy

Mason family launches Inverness fundraiser for Sophie’s legacy

The Mason family announces a September 5 fundraiser in Inverness to support Sophie’s Story, aiming to create a lasting legacy for their daughter with Batten Disease Mason family launches Inverness fundraiser for Sophie’s legacy Sophie’s Story Announces Fundraising Event Sophie’s Story has announced a fundraising event for later this year. This follows a “heart-breaking” festive…

BT roadworks to close Castle Street in Buckie

BT roadworks to close Castle Street in Buckie

Roadworks by BT and other utilities will temporarily close parts of Buckie, including Castle Street, with multiple projects scheduled from January 12-22. BT roadworks to close Castle Street in Buckie Upcoming Road Closures and Works in Buckie, Moray A road in a Moray town will soon close for works by BT. From January 13 to…

Cowbar residents split over cliff erosion plans near Staithes

Cowbar residents split over cliff erosion plans near Staithes

Redcar and Cleveland Council accelerates Cowbar Lane realignment near Staithes due to erosion risks, sparking debate among residents over costs and necessity Cowbar residents split over cliff erosion plans near Staithes Redcar and Cleveland Council to Realign Cowbar Lane Redcar and Cleveland Council is accelerating plans to realign Cowbar Lane in Cowbar, near Staithes. An…

Liverpool Road flood scheme resumes causing closures

Liverpool Road flood scheme resumes causing closures

Liverpool Road in Warrington faces closures as flood risk management project resumes, with phases affecting traffic and bus services for weeks Liverpool Road flood scheme resumes causing closures Restart of Liverpool Road Flood Risk Management Project in Warrington The Liverpool Road flood risk management project in Warrington resumed on Monday, January 5, after a pause…

Two teens die in crash on Old Ferry Road, Iwade

Two teens die in crash on Old Ferry Road, Iwade

Two teenagers, Chloe Naylor, 16, and Adam, 17, died in a crash on Old Ferry Road, Iwade, near Sittingbourne, with over £10,000 raised for their families Two teens die in crash on Old Ferry Road, Iwade Two Teenagers Die in Iwade Crash Two teenagers who died in a crash have been named locally. Chloe Naylor,…

Council tackles fly-tipping and littering in Armagh borough

Council tackles fly-tipping and littering in Armagh borough

Armagh City Council engages landlords and tenants to address fly-tipping and littering through education and enforcement, issuing 15 fines Council tackles fly-tipping and littering in Armagh borough Efforts to Address Fly-Tipping and Littering in Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Council officers and environmental wardens are working with residents to combat fly-tipping and littering in the…

Volunteers clean up Armley after festive litter surge

Volunteers clean up Armley after festive litter surge

A volunteer in Armley, Leeds, collected four sacks of litter from a grassed area after the festive season, sorting recyclables to improve the local environment. Volunteers clean up Armley after festive litter surge Rubbish Left Behind After Festive Season in Armley The festive season left a trail of discarded rubbish in Armley. The grassed area…

Hexham road closure set for late January

Hexham road closure set for late January

A road closure in Hexham is scheduled from January 26 to February 13, with the actual closure expected from January 28 to 30 for utility duct work. Hexham road closure set for late January Northumberland County Council Announces Road Closure Northumberland County Council will close the U8076 Foggat Farm Junction to Newbiggin Junction. This closure…