Oldham council tax could rise by 4.99%. Waste charges are frozen but service fees and social care face changes. Oldham Council Tax Increase Explained Plus Other Budget Changes Oldham got an extra £5 million from the government. This helped their finances more than they thought. However, they still need to find £14 million and must…
South West Water’s desalination plant plans face rejection due to inadequate information given to the MMO, raising environmental concerns. St Austell Bay Desalination Plant Plans Refused – For Now People are happy about a St Austell Bay decision. South West Water (SWW) wanted a desalination plant there. The plant would turn seawater into drinking water.…
Claire Howard from Solihull shares how she traveled extensively on a budget after reducing her work hours, embracing the thrill of ‘extreme day tripping’ Teacher Enjoys 13 Trips Last Year Despite Taking Pay Cut for New Adventures Solihull: A teacher has found a way to travel a lot while working less. Claire Howard, a 47-year-old…
Coventry sees a 6% drop in knife crime, but shoplifting rises over 30% in the West Midlands, raising concerns among local unions and police. Crime Falls in Coventry as West Midlands Police Says We Are All Safer Coventry: Recent stats show knife crime is down in Coventry and the West Midlands. It dropped by six…
A devoted Coventry City fan passed away just a day after a heartfelt wedding ceremony with his partner, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. Heartbreak as Huge Coventry City FC Fan Dies One Day After Getting Married Coventry: A young man named Callum Plummer, a huge Coventry City FC fan, had a beautiful ceremony…
Cornwall tops the list for council tax reductions, with over 200 households benefiting from successful appeals this year Cornwall Households Lead the Way in Council Tax Reductions Across England Cornwall: Households in Cornwall are really making waves when it comes to council tax reductions. They’ve had the most success in the whole country! Over 200…
A young angler in Cornwall faces a £250 fine for fishing without a licence, highlighting the importance of following fishing regulations. Cornwall Angler Fined £250 for Fishing Without a Licence in Marazion Falmouth: A 23-year-old angler just learned a tough lesson. Harry Fernihough was caught fishing at a lake in Cornwall without a licence. The…
The Met Office warns of Storm Éowyn, bringing snow and strong winds this Friday. Stay safe and be prepared for possible disruptions. Met Office Issues Storm Éowyn Snow Warning with Nearly 24-Hour Alert Coventry: Storm Éowyn is on its way, and it could bring some snow. The Met Office is warning us about strong winds,…
Two men in Coventry face attempted murder charges after a serious stabbing earlier this month Coventry Men Charged with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident Coventry: A teenager and a young man are in serious trouble. They’ve been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident. This happened on Stoney Stanton Road earlier this month. On…
Cornwall’s rent hikes are slower than the national trend, easing some worries for local renters. MAPPED: Rent Increases in Cornwall Slower Than National Average, Surprising Trend Cornwall: Rents are climbing, but not as fast as elsewhere. The average rent here is £943 a month. That’s up 8.2% from last year, which is £72 more. In…