The bomb squad raced to a residential street in North Lanarkshire after a ‘potential historic ordnance’ was found inside a property. Emergency crews were alerted to the discovery at an address on Branchalfield Drive, Cambusnethan, Wishaw at around 7.30pm on Friday, January 24, 2025. Police and specialist officers then rushed to the …
Read More »Fallen tree by Scarborough Btidge cleared after Storm Éowyn
As reported by The Press, the tree fell just before 1.30pm yesterday (January 24) on a path close to Scarborough Bridge. This impacted access to and from the nearby Royal Mail office, with loose branches providing to be a hazard as they continued fall from nearby trees RECOMMENDED READING: This …
Read More »The reason why Meghan Markle ‘broke royal protocol’ on her first official engagement with the Queen – and Harry’s surprising reaction
Meghan Markle’s journey to becoming a full-time member of the Royal Family was fraught with a lot of well-publicised difficulties. In her months of dating Prince Harry and in the lead up to their wedding, there had been a number of critical stories in the press showing she was happy …
Read More »Full list of Asda closures amid red weather warning
The company decided to shut its “worst hit” Scottish spots in the wake of the extreme weather caused by Storm Eowyn, which could see winds up to 100mph. From 9am, shops including Glasgow Fort, Robroyston, Springburn, Maryhill, Govan and more will be closed. A spokesperson for the firm said: “Due …
Read More »Edinburgh City Council becomes first in Scotland to introduce tourist tax
Edinburgh’s tourist trade has been given an extra six months to prepare for the introduction of a tourist tax after it was approved by councillors today. City of Edinburgh councillors backed the new 5% visitors levy, which will be the first introduced in Scotland, at a meeting this afternoon. But …
Read More »Jersey Post asks for feedback in annual survey
Jersey Post Jersey Post said it had worked with Royal Mail to improve the service Islanders are being asked for their opinion of Jersey Post services in the firm’s annual survey. Following feedback from last year’s survey, the company said it had worked with Royal Mail to improve the service …
Read More »North Wales: Action to improve road safety in Capel Curig
The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, Andy Dunbobbin, visited Capel Curig to discuss the issue with the local community council. The meeting, held at Plas y Brenin on January 20, was attended by various members, including Peter Smith, the clerk to the community council, and councillors Shan Ashton, …
Read More »Anne McCarthy appointed as new chair of UCLan board
University alumni Anne, who graduated with a degree in business, has been a member of the board since 2018 and for the last year has been deputy chair. Anne said: “I was born and raised in Lancashire and live in Lancashire so being chair of the board of a university …
Read More »Confirmation that Keynsham’s main Post Office will relocate next month
It has been confirmed that Keynsham’s main Post Office will be relocating to a new home 20 metres away following a recent public consultation. The High Street branch will be moving into the former Shoezone premises two doors down into a new One Stop convenience store. The most recent use …
Read More »UK Litigation Roundup: Here’s What You Missed In London
By Max Austin ( January 24, 2025, 8:11 PM GMT) — This past week in London has seen Axa Insurance and Admiral face a claim from a former lawyer recently exposed for personal injury fraud, the owner of Reading Football Club sue a prospective buyer and mobile network Lycamobile tackle …
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