Locals demand answers about housing, jobs & town improvements at a public meeting. Grangemouth Meeting Seeks Answers on Town’s Future and Key Issues Grangemouth people should go to a public meeting. It will address town issues like bad housing. The town centre is also run-down. The meeting is February 20 at Grangemouth High School. Grangemouth…
Locals back a new childcare business in Chaddesden, Derby, but parking and noise are raising concerns. Nursery Plan Gains Support on Derby Street Despite Parking Concerns The council will soon decide on a home childcare plan. This Chaddesden house might become a childminding business. The planning committee votes on February 13. The house sits on…
Ian Trought, formerly of RHS Wisley, is the new head gardener at Overbecks Garden, aiming to enhance its beauty and visitor experience. New Gardener to Transform Stunning Overbecks Garden in Salcombe Overbeck’s Garden has a new head gardener now. His name is Ian Trought. This garden is famous, sitting high above the coast near Salcombe.…
A Devon mum gave birth in a car outside a school after a rapid labor. Dad delivered the baby with 999 guidance. Mum Gives Birth in Car Outside School As Dad Helps Deliver Baby Hollie wanted her baby at Torbay Hospital. It’s a family tradition for them. But she lives far away now, like 300…
A Gateshead owner seeks help to save her young labradoodle battling a tumour between its lungs; she says the dog means everything. Gateshead Mam’s Plea: Save Labradoodle From Tumour Okay, so I read this interesting article. It explains something about getting money back. You overpaid your taxes, maybe? Well, you might be able to reclaim…
A new film highlights a Cork charity transforming young people into skilled river racers through boat building and rowing programs. Rebels Row From Rookies to River Racers A new film showcases the impactful work of a Cork charity, focusing on their efforts to teach young people how to row, culminating in river races. The film,…
Durham residents will see a police tax rise. This will fund officer numbers and community safety across the region. Durham Police Tax to Rise for Homes Council tax bills in Durham and Darlington will change. The police portion will increase. The regional police commissioner approved this. It’s a maximum 5% increase. Joy Allen is the…
New Sunderland train station faces difficulty finding tenants for retail spaces after opening in December 2023. Sunderland Station Struggles to Attract Businesses Hey, want to hear about Sunderland’s new train station? It is having some issues. The station’s southern area opened in December 2023. It cost millions, but faces problems now. Vandalism damaged the toilets…
Council approves new turnstiles for Hebburn Town Football Club. This enables them to meet FA rules and move up leagues. Hebburn Town Turnstiles Approved for FA Compliance Hebburn Town Football Club can build new turnstiles. The local council approved the plans, which they submitted in 2024. The football ground is at North Drive and Victoria…
Fota is seeking trainee rangers in Cork! No prior qualifications are needed to care for exotic animals. Fota Wildlife Park Hiring Trainee Rangers Fota seeks a trainee ranger. You will care for exotic animals. The park is in Carrigtwohill. No formal qualifications are required. A Leaving Cert and good English work. You must pursue animal…