Chester Zoo in Chester achieved a record 2.1 million visits in 2025, marking its highest attendance since opening in 1931 Chester Zoo hits 2.1 million visitors in 2025 Chester Zoo Sets New Visitor Record in 2025 Chester Zoo welcomed over 2.1 million visitors in 2025. This marks a new all-time record for the zoo. New…
Residents near Newmarket express concerns over safety risks posed by a planned lithium-ion battery storage system at the Sunnica solar farm project Residents fear high-risk battery at Sunnica solar farm near Newmarket Concerns Over Sunnica Solar Farm Project Residents are worried that the planned Sunnica solar farm will negatively impact their lives. They noted that…
Ayr’s ‘The Pines’ is the only Scottish property in Rightmove’s UK most-viewed homes list post-Christmas, valued at £560,000 Ayr home tops Rightmove’s most-viewed Scottish property list Most Viewed Home in Scotland Revealed An online estate agent has shared what people in Scotland are looking for in homes. A five-storey detached house in Ayrshire is the…
A Brighton takeaway director denied calling a council official a “jobsworth” during a licensing visit and has applied for a late-night licence to operate until 3am Takeaway boss denies insult as he seeks late licence in Brighton Company Director Denies Insulting Council Official A company director denied calling a council licensing official a “jobsworth” during…
Lossiemouth United FC helped clear icy paths and opened its social club to support families in Lossiemouth during a cold snap Lossiemouth United FC aids community during cold snap Lossiemouth United FC Aids Community During Cold Snap A town football club has been praised for helping the local community during “exceptionally tough” conditions amid the…
Bridlington Priory hosted its largest-ever festive dog service, drawing 176 dogs and hundreds of attendees from across the region Nearly 200 dogs gather at Bridlington Priory event Bark the Herald Angels Sing Dog Service Returns to Bridlington Priory Bridlington Priory was full as the Bark the Herald Angels Sing dog service returned after a yearly…
Christchurch planning applications and decisions include extensions, conversions, and modifications approved by BCP Council BCP Council planning updates for Christchurch Planning Applications Submitted in Christchurch The following applications for planning permission in Christchurch were submitted to BCP Council during the week ending Friday, January 2, 2026. Address Application Type 35 and 35A Somerford Road Extension…
Shannon Hauxwell, 32, of Bishop Auckland, passed away on New Year’s Eve after battling aggressive mouth cancer for nearly a year. Her funeral will be held on January 16 at St Anne’s Church. Bishop Auckland funeral for Shannon Hauxwell Shannon Hauxwell, 32, Passes Away After Battle with Cancer Shannon Hauxwell, 32, from Bishop Auckland, died…
A 78-year-old woman drowned in the River Tees in Barnard Castle after entering the water late at night, prompting a major search before her body was recovered Woman drowned in River Tees in Barnard Castle identified Inquest Opens for Kay Wilson’s Drowning Kay Wilson’s body was recovered from the water near River View Leisure Park…
A Poyntzpass farmer received a Long Service Award for 45 years in agriculture at an RUAS event, recognizing his contributions to farming Poyntzpass farmer honored for 45 years in agriculture Recognition for Dedication to Agriculture A skilled farmer from Poyntzpass was recognized for his dedication and loyal service to agriculture. Four individuals received awards from…