Lymington council approves £12k grants for community groups

Lymington council approves £12k grants for community groups

Lymington council approves £11,923 in grants to 18 community groups from this year’s budget, supporting local initiatives and charities Lymington council approves £12k grants for community groups Lymington Council Approves Grant Aid for Community Groups Lymington council has approved nearly £12,000 in grant aid applications for community groups, according to the mayor. The council has…

Inverness man exploited trust to harm children in care

Inverness man exploited trust to harm children in care

Alexander Boyd, 56, of Inverness, jailed for eight years for sexually abusing two teenage girls at an Argyll and Bute children’s home between 1998 and 2001 Inverness man exploited trust to harm children in care Police Urge Sexual Abuse Victims to Report Crimes Police have encouraged sexual abuse victims to come forward after a rapist…

Inverness man jailed for raping two teens in care

Inverness man jailed for raping two teens in care

A 56-year-old Inverness man was jailed for eight years after raping two teenage girls at an Argyll and Bute children’s home between 1998 and 2001 Inverness man jailed for raping two teens in care Sex Attacker Jailed for Eight Years A sex attacker who abused two teenage girls in care has been jailed for eight…

Man charged following disturbance at Dundee asylum accommodation

Man charged following disturbance at Dundee asylum accommodation

A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged after a disturbance at asylum seeker accommodation in Dundee’s Hilltown area on January 4 Man charged following disturbance at Dundee asylum accommodation Man Arrested After Disturbance Outside Asylum Seeker Accommodation A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged after a disturbance outside asylum seeker accommodation on Sunday, January 4.…

Educator Paul Rickeard receives OBE in New Year Honours

Educator Paul Rickeard receives OBE in New Year Honours

Paul Rickeard, CEO of Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, awarded OBE for services to education in Newcastle Educator Paul Rickeard receives OBE in New Year Honours Paul Rickeard Awarded OBE for Services to Education Paul Rickeard, originally from Newcastle and now based in Acomb, has received an OBE. He is the CEO of the…

Sedgefield sees spike in Nissan Navara thefts

Sedgefield sees spike in Nissan Navara thefts

Sedgefield reports a rise in Nissan Navara thefts, with 25% of stolen vehicles being this model. Police advise enhanced security measures. Sedgefield sees spike in Nissan Navara thefts Vehicle Security Advisory for Nissan Navara Owners in Sedgefield Drivers of Nissan Navara cars in Sedgefield are advised to enhance their vehicle security due to rising theft…

Two arrested in Spalding drug raids

Two arrested in Spalding drug raids

Police in Spalding arrested two individuals on suspicion of drug possession during coordinated raids targeting county lines activity Two arrested in Spalding drug raids Two Arrested in Drug Offences After Police Raid Two individuals have been arrested for suspected drug offences following a police raid. A series of coordinated drug warrants took place yesterday, January…

Darlington road closures and traffic updates

Darlington road closures and traffic updates

Multiple road closures and traffic disruptions are planned in Darlington from January 5, including gas pipe replacements, water mains renewal, and electric cable installations. Darlington road closures and traffic updates Upcoming Road Works and Closures in Darlington Here are the ones you should be aware of: Blackwell, Darlington – Bridge Road to Carmel Road South…

Christchurch beach hut owners lose council tax discount

Christchurch beach hut owners lose council tax discount

Christchurch beach hut owners face full council tax as BCP Council removes 50% discount to raise £211,000 amid financial pressures Christchurch beach hut owners lose council tax discount Changes to Council Tax for Beach Hut Owners in Christchurch More than 300 beach hut owners in Christchurch will lose their council tax discount. This change is…

Folkestone’s abandoned space above Petticoat Emporium becomes The Loft

Folkestone’s abandoned space above Petticoat Emporium becomes The Loft

An abandoned Folkestone town centre space above Petticoat Emporium has been transformed into The Loft, a multi-use event venue hosting yoga, cinema, and creative events Folkestone’s abandoned space above Petticoat Emporium becomes The Loft Transformation of Abandoned Site into Event Venue A high street site abandoned for fifty years has been transformed into an event…