Mohammed Shafiq, 46, Jailed for Transporting Counterfeit Goods to Market A man has been sentenced to prison after being caught with fake goods on his way to Wellesbourne Market Crime Wellesbourne, Birmingham, Counterfeit Goods, Mohammed Shafiq, National Trading Standards Birmingham: So, there’s this guy, Mohammed Shafiq, who got himself into a heap of trouble. He … Read more
Worcester Female Asylum: The History of Bishop’s House on Lansdowne Crescent Discover the fascinating history of Worcester’s Bishop’s House, once a refuge for women seeking a new life away from vice Local Worcester, UK, Bishop’s House, Worcester Female Asylum, History, Charity Worcester: Bishop’s House, which you see today, was originally built in 1831 as the … Read more
North Yorkshire Nightclub with ‘Scruffy Shoe Ban’ Now Up for Sale DeFacto in Ripon is on the market for £99,950, boasting a loyal clientele and great potential for growth Entertainment Ripon, North Yorkshire, Nightclub, DeFacto, Business Sale Ripon: So, there’s this nightclub called DeFacto that’s up for sale. It’s the only late-night spot in town … Read more
Foreign Rapist Claims Ignorance of Wrongdoing, Avoids Deportation Due to Bisexuality A foreign rapist who claimed he didn’t know it was wrong to assault a sleeping woman cannot be deported due to his bisexuality Crime Jamaica, UK, Rape, Deportation, Bisexuality, Home Office London: So, there’s this wild case that’s been making waves. A guy, 41, … Read more
Dolomites: Friend Remembers Hiker Samuel Harris After Body Discovered A friend of hiker Samuel Harris pays tribute after his body was found in the Dolomites, while the search for his companion continues World Samuel Harris, Aziz Ziriat, Dolomites, Italy, Mountaineering PA Media: Samuel Harris and his friend Aziz Ziriat were last in touch on New … Read more
Portadown Man Crashes Car on Cocaine, Suffers Permanent Injuries A Portadown man faces court after a crash while on cocaine left him with serious injuries Crime Portadown, Cocaine, Car Crash, Injuries, Court Portadown: A man named Stephen Woods had a rough day when he crashed his car while on cocaine. He ended up with some … Read more
Glen Sannox Ferry Faces Cancellation Risk on Its First Voyage The Glen Sannox ferry’s inaugural trip is uncertain due to high winds forecasted for Monday morning Local Glen Sannox, Arran, Scotland, CalMac, Ferry Troon: The Glen Sannox is set to make its first trip early Monday, connecting Arran to the Scottish mainland. But now, that … Read more
Elgin’s St Giles Centre Set to Close After Over Three Decades of Service The beloved St Giles Centre in Elgin will close its doors for good in January 2025, leaving many nostalgic. Local Elgin, Moray, St Giles Centre, Shopping, Closure Elgin: This week, news about the St Giles Centre closing hit hard for folks in … Read more
Warrington Bus Station Remains Closed Monday Due to Burst Pipe Warrington Bus Station will stay closed on Monday following a burst pipe, affecting local bus services and passenger routes. Local Warrington, UK, Bus Station, Burst Pipe, Public Transport Warrington: So, there was quite a scene at the bus station yesterday. Water was just pouring in … Read more
Bridge Repair Works to Begin on A77 at Girvan Next Week Starting next week, repairs will take place on Flushes Bridge, affecting a layby but not the A77 traffic flow Local Girvan, Scotland, A77, Bridge Repair, Transport Scotland Girvan: Amey, working for Transport Scotland, is kicking off some repairs on Flushes Bridge next Monday. They’ll … Read more