Former Llandudno subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has revealed he has turned down an “awful lot of things” after his campaign for justice for victims of the Post Office Horizon I.T. scandal. But he has decided to accept a new honour from a university near where he and other victims first …
Read More »The cosy village that’s ‘one of Kent’s best’ once home to comedy icon Jo Brand
Here in Kent, beautiful villages can be found at every corner, however only a handful can claim to be among the ‘best places to live’ in the county. Muddy Stilettos recently unveiled its picks for the top 10 best places to live in Kent for 2025. While well known destinations …
Read More »New report reveals how Derbyshire families with special needs children have been failed
A new report details a litany of council errors that have led to more than a quarter of a million pounds in compensation being paid to Derbyshire families who have children with special educational needs. The report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, largely details the complaints received …
Read More »Main structure of £500m Bristol project completed in Temple Quarter regeneration
The main structure of a £500m project at Bristol’s Temple Quarter has been completed today ahead of opening in two years time. The University of Bristol ’s Enterprise Campus, located next to Temple Meads, is part of the transformation of the Temple Quarter. The new campus, scheduled to open in …
Read More »Free Thank You Teacher Card with Moonpig, plus free delivery
Hey parents! Teachers across the nation do an amazing job and we want to help you recognise their incredible efforts. We’re giving you a free card to say a huge ‘Thank you!’ for the school year. And here’s the best part. Your kids can help personalise the card with photos, …
Read More »Scots flying abroad furious as postal vote scandal robs them of chance to have say in election
Scots have begun flying abroad on holiday furious that the postal vote scandal has robbed them of a chance to have a say in Thursday’s General Election. Holidaymakers leaving Glasgow Airport at the weekend told how they can’t vote after chaos led to postal ballots being sent out late. PM …
Read More »King Charles’ Birthday Honours list: Gloucestershire heroes shine
Numerous Gloucestershire heroes have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list. Charity workers, emergency service workers and educators from the region are among those celebrated in the list which also includes Post Office campaigner Alan Bates and former prime minister Gordon Brown. The list honours …
Read More »Special school firm settles out of court with pupil after Bristol abuse scandal
A young man with profound learning difficulties has been awarded an out-of-court settlement from a company that runs special needs residential schools across the country, after he was abused in a school in Bristol. But no one has been prosecuted over the abuse at St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park, …
Read More »Meet the Liberal Democrat candidate battling for the Devon South West seat
The historically safe Conservative seat of Devon South West will, for the first time since being won by Gary Streeter in 1997, be up for grabs – and Julian Brazil intends to secure it for the Lib Dems. He resides in the village of East Prawle in the constituency South …
Read More »Harry Potter star takes part in Royal Sutton Fun Run as many dress up to help good causes
The Royal Sutton Fun Run brings out the best in the town with thousands of people pounding the streets and park for good causes while thousands more cheer them on their way. Sutton Coldfield ’s annual run, come race, some stroll in the glorious sunshine (this year at least), is …
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