Worcester residents and visitors oppose Worcestershire County Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges at Worcester Woods Country Park, citing financial and community concerns Worcester Woods parking fee plans face strong opposition Worcestershire County Council Plans Car Parking Charges Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car parking charges at Worcester Woods Country Park and other scenic…
Councillors debate Worcestershire’s 22,000-home SWDP plan, citing infrastructure gaps and differing views on local control and development impact Worcestershire housing plan sparks infrastructure concerns Cllr Alan Amos Opposes Housing Plans in Worcestershire Cllr Alan Amos spoke against plans for 22,000 homes in Worcestershire as part of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP). He argued that…
Southend ranked 14th in The Times’ list, praised for affordability and commuter links, sparking mixed reactions from locals Southend residents respond to city’s Times ranking Southend Ranked 14th in The Times List Southend has been ranked 14th in a list by The Times, with Leeds City Centre taking the top position. The city received praise…
Southend imposes temporary traffic restrictions on Somerset Crescent for water main works, with additional goods vehicle licence applications in Basildon, Rochford, and Southend Recent public notices in south Essex Traffic and Parking Restrictions in Westcliff Temporary traffic and parking restrictions are now in place on a Westcliff street for essential water main works. Southend Council…
Inverness leads Highland optimism with £6.5B Green Freeport investment and 11,300 jobs boosting regional growth Highlands look ahead with optimism in 2026 Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Established The establishment of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport offers hope for the region’s industrial future. New Year Reflections Happy New Year to all readers!…
Darlington commemorates Pilot Officer William McMullen, who died in 1944 after steering his crashing plane away from homes, saving lives Darlington honors WW2 pilot William McMullen’s sacrifice Pilot Officer William McMullen’s Sacrifice Remembered Pilot Officer William McMullen likely saved hundreds of lives with his decision. However, it cost him his own life. At 8:49 PM,…
A major fire at Fusco Vehicle Sales in Bangor’s Balloo Industrial Estate, which required overnight firefighting efforts, has been deemed accidental by authorities Bangor fire ruled accidental by fire service Fire at Fusco Vehicle Sales in Bangor Firefighters responded to a blaze at Fusco Vehicle Sales in the Balloo Industrial Estate, Bangor, on Friday afternoon.…
Brighton and Hove City Council gains powers to issue parking tickets for pavement parking, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility Brighton and Hove to fine drivers for pavement parking Brighton and Hove City Council Gains New Powers for Parking Enforcement Brighton and Hove City Council has welcomed the news that it will have the…
A headstone dedicated to Robert Morrow, an early engine driver on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, has been rediscovered and will be displayed in Leeds Industrial Museum Rediscovered headstone honors early S&DR engine driver Robert Morrow’s Legacy in Railway History The stone is dedicated to Robert Morrow, “late of Darlington.” A sentence carved in italics…
A historic pub in Ferryhill, County Durham, the Eldon Arms, was struck by fire after being closed since the pandemic 15-year-old Eldon Arms pub in Ferryhill damaged by fire Eldon Arms Pub’s History and Closure The Eldon Arms, a pub rich in Victorian features, was once home to a world championship star. It failed to…