The disruption is due to a £5.8 million revamp, aiming to create a more “welcoming and “accessible” experience for visitors and residents. Work is expected to take approximately one year. Officials answered questions about the scheme at a public event in April. Paul Shaddock, senior traffic engineer at Wiltshire Council, said one long-awaited …
Read More »Local councils urged to save Woodsmith workers at Anglo American
The Mail revealed earlier this month that more than 1,000 roles could be cut By Francesca Washtell Updated: 22:01, 1 June 2024 Councils must do everything to help workers who are laid off at Anglo American’s mine in North Yorkshire into new jobs, a former secretary of state has insisted. …
Read More »Massachusetts teacher who held mock slave auction, used racial slur, placed on leave: school officials | National
A Massachusetts elementary school teacher has been placed on leave following a series of incidents in which she held a mock slave auction and used a racial slur, district and school officials said this week. The fifth grade teacher at Margaret A. Neary Elementary School in Southborough, a town about …
Read More »‘Serial slingshot shooter’ found dead days after he’s arrested for terrorizing neighborhood | National
An 81-year-old man who was arrested near Los Angeles Thursday for tormenting neighbors by being a “serial slingshot shooter” died just one day after his release from jail. Azusa police said Prince Raymond King was released from jail custody on May 28, and died the next day, May 29, at …
Read More »Spain demands return of sunken treasure
The next time you go treasure hunting, you might just want to leave the gold and silver where you find it… In May 2007, divers from Odyssey Marine, an American salvage company, gave their latest project the name “the Black Swan.” In addition to conjuring exciting images of pirates and …
Read More »The royal love palace: How Birkhall is ‘as close as it comes’ to being Charles and Camilla’s marital home and has hosted more than one royal honeymoon (including the King and Queen’s)
It was once described by King Charles as ‘a unique haven of cosiness’. Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty. So it is no surprise that one source said it is ‘as close …
Read More »Firefighters rush to village home after fire breaks out in lounge
Firefighters rushed to a home on The Crescent in Bomere Heath on Saturday morning after receiving a report of a house fire. Two fire crews from Shrewsbury station were sent to the scene after the call which came in at around 9.38am. A spokesperson for the fire service said the …
Read More »Firefighters rush to overnight blaze metal manufacturer – Shropshire Star
Terrier at centre of postage row as Royal Mail suspends deliveries over report he 'attacked' postie. Plus. Shrewsbury|9 hours ago · 5. Shrewsbury … Source link
Read More »Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul called off due to ulcer flare-up
Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul in Texas has been postponed on health advice given to the former world heavyweight champion. The bout, due to take place on July 20 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium between the 57-year-old and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, will now be put back after Tyson was diagnosed with …
Read More »Royal Mint rare coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay
The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint’s Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available to purchase directly for £9.90. However, with the collection no longer available from the Royal Mint, they have become much sought …
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