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A resident of a property on the freshly refurbished Bromford estate in Hodge Hill informed the meeting she had struggled to heat her home in the past. After upgrades, she said she enjoyed a “cosy” and safer home. She said: “I’ve lived in my home for almost 19 years, but the heating issues meant I’d
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In its response, NGN said it understood the “the frustration caused by the congestion and the impact on daily routines”. It added: “We sincerely apologise for the disruption and appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the community during these essential gas main replacement works. “The closure and all associated traffic management arrangements have been
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However, he said the council was not “sufficiently mindful of, or able to assess its own position”, adding that he was concerned the authority had “not understood the severity of its situation”. Reed referred to reports by the council’s external auditor, Ernst & Young, in December, which identified 10 “significant” weaknesses in how the authority
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the illegal dumping of waste across England. The men, aged 44 and 49 and from Sale and Rochdale, were arrested after a raid by Greater Manchester Police and Environment Agency officers on Tuesday. The suspects were released after interview pending further enquiries, the Environment Agency said. “These
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Ceredigion County Council, working closely with schools and families across the county, is pleased to announce its support for the national Smartphone Free Childhood movement, an initiative that promotes a childhood rooted in freedom, play, and meaningful face-to-face connection. About the Initiative The movement encourages parents and carers to delay giving children a smartphone until
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A scheme providing financial assistance to help those who may be struggling with their utility bills this winter is now available for a time limited period. The Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme is distributing funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund providing a one-off voucher payment to meet an immediate need and help those who are
READ MOREThis week, MEPs will discuss the EU’s response to President Trump’s claims on Greenland. MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will take part in a debate recent events in Iran, as well as the situation in Venezuela following the abduction of Nicolás Maduro and the need to ensure a peaceful democratic transition. On
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The Typhoon is the RAF’s primary fighter jet, with the aircraft protecting the UK’s skies around the clock, as well as deploying on operations worldwide. Continuing to upgrade Typhoons was a commitment in the Strategic Defence Review, forming part of the … Source link
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Winter blues are a “real thing” but there are things people can do to help, the NHS is advising. Festive season debt, cold weather and darkness can leave people feeling more stressed and less happy in January and February. Top tips to improve mood include reaching out to friends and family, walking outside, eating well,
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Published: Fri 16th January, 2026 An annual service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will take place at the bandstand in Queen’s Park in Loughborough. The event, organised by the Loughborough Council of Faiths, will take place on Tuesday, 27 January at 12.30pm. The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage, will read a statement of commitment.
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A roofer who defrauded two elderly women out of tens of thousands of pounds, leaving one destitute, has been spared jail. Tony Lloyd, 24, of Ely, Cambridgeshire, was due to complete minor repairs for two victims, but instead told both they needed complete refurbishments. Chartered surveyors found not only was the work on both properties
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Children’s services councillor Clare Sutton said: “Phones can be great tools for adults but in school they’re often a distraction and a source of harm. “A clear, consistent approach makes classrooms calmer and learning stronger, and it gives children space to socialise face-to-face. “We’ll back schools to implement phone-free days and we’ll help families with
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Robbie MeredithEducation and arts correspondent, BBC News NI Getty Images For most teachers, a 4% increase will see their pay rise by between £1,000 – £2,000 a year The unions representing teachers in Northern Ireland have accepted a pay rise of 4% for 2025-26. The pay rise will be backdated to 1 September 2025. For
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The authority said booking systems had already been successfully introduced in many other parts of the country, including Swindon, Suffolk and Kent for several years. The council said it had received “strong feedback” about how it can improve the service after consulting other authorities. It said the system would also “save council taxpayers’ money by
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