Greenbelt land in Kidderminster listed for £20k

Greenbelt land in Kidderminster listed for £20k

A 0.8-acre greenbelt plot in Kidderminster, near Habberley Valley Nature Reserve, is for sale with potential for recreational or agricultural use under Green Belt policies. Greenbelt land in Kidderminster listed for £20k Green Belt Land for Sale in Kidderminster The 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) of green belt land at 13, Valley Close, Kidderminster, is located…

Councillors to debate East Cambridgeshire wildlife hospital plan

Councillors to debate East Cambridgeshire wildlife hospital plan

East Cambridgeshire councillors will decide on a proposed wildlife hospital in Kirtling, crucial for a charity’s expansion and wildlife care Councillors to debate East Cambridgeshire wildlife hospital plan Decision on Wildlife Hospital in East Cambridgeshire Scheduled for January 14 A decision on a proposed wildlife hospital in East Cambridgeshire is set for Wednesday, January 14.…

Newmarket’s bypass and shopping centre mark a new era

Newmarket’s bypass and shopping centre mark a new era

In 1975, Newmarket saw major developments with the opening of the £13 million bypass and Rookery shopping centre, aimed at easing traffic and boosting local commerce. Newmarket’s bypass and shopping centre mark a new era Newmarket Journal Headlines from 1975 As the New Year begins, it is a chance to look back 50 years at…

Ashford traders fear impact of Edinburgh Road car park closure

Ashford traders fear impact of Edinburgh Road car park closure

Ashford’s Edinburgh Road car park, with 210 spaces, closes Sunday for demolition, raising concerns among local traders about lost business and customer access Ashford traders fear impact of Edinburgh Road car park closure Closure of Edinburgh Road Car Park in Ashford Anxious traders are concerned about the closure of a major town centre car park…

Family seeks answers after Billingham man dies from asbestos cancer

Family seeks answers after Billingham man dies from asbestos cancer

A Billingham man, 67, died from peritoneal mesothelioma in July 2025, believed linked to asbestos exposure during his 55-year career in heavy industry Family seeks answers after Billingham man dies from asbestos cancer Paul Crossley, 67, Dies After Mesothelioma Diagnosis Paul Crossley, a lifelong resident of Billingham, died in July 2025. He passed away just…

Volunteers to plant hedgerow at Brighton nature reserve

Volunteers to plant hedgerow at Brighton nature reserve

Volunteers will plant a hedgerow at Benfield Hill nature reserve near Brighton’s A27 bypass on Saturday 10 January Volunteers to plant hedgerow at Brighton nature reserve Volunteers to Plant Hedgerow at Nature Reserve Volunteers are set to plant a hedgerow at a nature reserve near the A27 Brighton bypass tomorrow, Saturday, 10 January. The volunteer…

Stockton proposes taxi-only parking on High Street

Stockton proposes taxi-only parking on High Street

Stockton Council proposes traffic changes including taxi-only parking on High Street, with residents able to object until January 28, 2026 Stockton proposes taxi-only parking on High Street Stockton Council Proposes Traffic Regulation Order Stockton Council is proposing a traffic regulation order that includes several changes. The proposals aim to introduce restrictions on various roads. The…

County Durham cultural scheme boosts local creatives

County Durham cultural scheme boosts local creatives

Into the Light, a County Durham cultural program, supported 600 creatives in its first year, reaching 7,000 participants and attracting 14,000 live audience members County Durham cultural scheme boosts local creatives Into the Light: A Cultural Initiative in County Durham Into the Light is a three-year scheme that aims to place culture at the center…

Hartlepool Giving Tree sets record with 6,226 gifts

Hartlepool Giving Tree sets record with 6,226 gifts

Hartlepool’s Middleton Grange Shopping Centre saw a 49% increase in donations for its 2025 Giving Tree campaign, collecting 6,226 gifts for families in need Hartlepool Giving Tree sets record with 6,226 gifts Middleton Grange Shopping Centre’s Successful Giving Tree Appeal Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in Hartlepool had its most successful Giving Tree appeal to date.…

Auckland Project achieves museum accreditation in County Durham

Auckland Project achieves museum accreditation in County Durham

The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland gains Accredited Museum status from Arts Council England for four venues, boosting cultural and economic growth Auckland Project achieves museum accreditation in County Durham The Auckland Project Receives Accredited Museum Status The Auckland Project has received Accredited Museum status from Arts Council England for four venues: Auckland Palace, the…