Plumbase staff in King’s Lynn raised £2,897 for West Norfolk Autism Group through events like raffles and golf days, with more funds expected King’s Lynn Plumbase staff donate £2,897 to autism charity Plumbase Raises Over £2,800 for West Norfolk Autism Group Fundraising events, including raffles and golf days, have helped a business donate more than…
Park Mall in Ashford closes permanently ahead of demolition as part of the town’s redevelopment plans, ending its 37-year history Ashford’s Park Mall shopping centre closes for demolition Park Mall Shopping Centre to Close Permanently Park Mall shopping centre, once called the “heartbeat of Ashford” by council leaders, will close today. The site, which housed…
Hartlepool’s Giving Tree campaign received 6,226 gifts in 2025, a 49% increase from 2024, bringing joy to families in need Hartlepool Giving Tree sees over 6000 gifts donated 2025 Giving Tree Campaign Sees Record Donations During the 2025 campaign, 6,226 gifts were donated. This is an increase of 2,039 gifts from 2024. This represents a…
Research in North Yorkshire shows gamekeepers’ moorland management cuts wildfire risks by reducing flammable vegetation and protecting peat soils Gamekeepers reduce wildfire risks in North Yorkshire Research on Moorland Management and Wildfire Prevention The research was led by retired academic Professor Simon Denny and featured in a Fieldsports Channel podcast. It highlights how active moorland…
Brighton and Hove’s summer park and ride trial saw over 200 daily users, costing £52,000, with the busiest day reaching 347 passengers Councillor shares Brighton park and ride trial usage data Trial Park and Ride Service in Brighton and Hove A trial park and ride service ran for seven days in the summer. It was…
Dagenham’s Crowlands Heath Golf Course may be redeveloped into 1,300 homes and community facilities after the council agreed to sell the land 1300-home plan for Dagenham golf course site H4Life Ltd Plans to Purchase Crowlands Heath Golf Course The proposals first came to light on October 8, 2024, when a letter addressed to “residents local…
Woolwich’s Age UK charity shop seeks unwanted Christmas gifts to fund services for lonely older people this winter Donate unwanted Christmas gifts to Age UK in Woolwich Age UK Charity Shop in Woolwich Seeks Donations The Age UK charity shop in Woolwich is requesting unwanted Christmas gifts and other donations to assist lonely older people…
A fire in Consett, caused by a tumble dryer, severely damaged a home on Richardson Way, with four hospitalized and neighbors evacuated Tumble dryer blamed for Consett house fire Fire Breaks Out in Consett Home A semi-detached home on Richardson Way in the Berry Edge Estate in Consett caught fire on Friday, January 2. Eyewitnesses…
Kilrea Council urges replacement of the 250-year-old Bann Bridge, citing modern traffic demands and economic impact on the town Kilrea Council seeks replacement for 250-year-old Bann Bridge Kilrea Bridge Repair and Future Plans In November, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) announced it would begin repair work that is expected to last until February 2026. After…
A frightened kitten was found on a ScotRail train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley and is now in the care of Cats Protection in Glasgow Frightened kitten found on ScotRail train Kitten Found on ScotRail Train ScotRail staff were surprised to find an extra item of baggage on one of their services when a…