Planning Inspector Overrules Council, Allows Garden Fence to Remain Saturday, January 10, 2026 planning fence enforcement worcester lowerwick appeal inspector development council property A planning inspector has overturned Worcester City Council’s enforcement order, allowing a 1.5-metre garden fence at the corner of Columbia Drive and Quebec Close in Lower Wick to remain in place. The council had initially … Read More
Birmingham Farmers Market Cancels for Second Time in 20 Years Due to Ice Warning Saturday, January 10, 2026 farmersmarket birmingham kingsnorton ice cancellation stormgoretti community produce winter safety The Kings Norton Farmers Market, renowned as one of the best farmers markets in Britain, has cancelled its event scheduled for Saturday, January 10, due to icy weather warnings. This marks only the second cancellation in the … Read More
New Year Warning as Birmingham Bus Lane Camera Catches More Drivers After Relocation Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham buslane camera enforcement broadstreet fines traffic metro berkleystreet citycouncil Drivers in Birmingham should be aware of changes to bus lane enforcement as a key city centre camera has been repositioned, resulting in a significant increase in detected violations. The bus lane camera along Broad Street, … Read More
Learner Driver Denied Test Over Damp Passenger Seat After 285-Mile Journey Saturday, January 10, 2026 driving learner test examiner dvsa wet cancellation scarborough chichester rain Jacob Caroll, a 27-year-old father of three, was left stunned after making a 285-mile trip from Chichester to Scarborough for his driving test, only for it to be cancelled before it even began due to a few raindrops on the … Read More
No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More
Adults Who Embrace Lifelong Learning Show Stronger Mental Health Saturday, January 10, 2026 mentalhealth lifelonglearning aging resilience elderly pandemic depression loneliness education wellbeing A passion for learning plays a vital role in enhancing the mental health of older adults, according to recent studies. Research shows that middle-aged and senior individuals who develop new skills bolster their resilience … Read More