Heighley Gate near Morpeth will reopen in March with a new carvery, creating forty jobs for the Northumberland area. Heighley Gate Garden Centre to Add Carvery and Create 40 New Jobs Hey, guess what’s happening at Heighley Gate! They are making some big changes. British Garden Centres bought the place. It’s near Morpeth, and they’ll…
Coventry’s Godiva Festival is back! Expect three days of music and fun at War Memorial Park in July. Tickets on sale in March. Godiva Festival Coventry Announces July Dates For a Fantastic Event Guess what? Godiva Festival dates are out. It’s coming back to Coventry’s War Memorial Park. Mark your calendars for July. The festival…
Sand removal at Hayle, UK, stopped after public outcry over environmental damage from dredging. Hayle Sand Removal From UK Beach Halted After Public Outcry People are upset about sand removal from a local beach. They claim a small win since it stopped for now. The river dredging at Hayle and sand removal caused concern. Sand…
A cyclist in Newquay had a near miss with a car. Dashcam footage shows the incident at a junction. Dashcam Captures Cyclist Close Call Incident in Newquay Junction A driver filmed a near accident in Newquay. A cyclist crossed the road right into a car’s path. The video was captured on a dashcam, and the…
Row erupts as rescue plan for three Sutton Coldfield libraries is questioned. Misleading reports and changing plans hamper progress. Sutton Coldfield Library Rescue Plan Faces Doubt The Sutton Coldfield leader criticized city council heads. He thinks they risk a deal to save three local libraries. Simon Ward said a deal is not yet complete. This…
Council leader faces questions over pest control fees amid bin strike fears and budget cuts impact on city services. Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax” Birmingham faces tough budget decisions. Last year, the council declared itself effectively bankrupt. Budget cuts impacted many services. Bin collections and youth programs suffered. Libraries and street lighting were affected.…
Council OKs building plan for thousands of homes despite green space concerns. Further approvals needed. South Glos Homes Plan Approved Amid Protests People protested a housing plan near Bristol. They said it destroys green space. The council approved the 15-year plan, which includes rules for building homes and jobs. It covers 2026 to 2041. A…
Travelers are warned about rogue parking firms near Bristol Airport, following complaints of poor service and unsafe practices. Bristol Airport: Parking Scam Warning for Passengers Bristol Airport asks travelers to stay alert about parking. North Somerset Council warns flyers to watch out for online parking deals. Some parking companies near the airport cause problems. These…
Three teens tragically died after a car crash near Penkridge, Staffordshire. The driver lost control, hitting a tree on their way home from a party. Penkridge Teens Die After Driver Loses Control, Hits Tree Returning From Party A young driver and two friends died in a car crash. The driver, Dafydd Craven-Jones, was only 18.…
Birmingham faces a budget shortfall. A lower-than-anticipated tax increase leaves a £12.5 million gap, requiring urgent government assistance. Birmingham City Council Struggles to Cover £12.5 Million Gap After Tax Decision Birmingham council planned a bigger tax increase, wanting to raise council tax by 9.99 percent. The government only allowed a 7.5 percent rise. This left…