Local News – Your Quick Guide to What’s Happening Now
We bring you the most useful local stories in one place. Whether you’re looking for traffic alerts, charity highlights, or community projects, our feed gives you the facts fast. No fluff, just the information you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Recent Headlines You Should Know
Big traffic jams hit the Dartford Crossing after a car‑lorry crash shut the southbound bridge. Drivers faced long queues and were urged to take alternate routes. The incident caused a fuel spill, adding extra delay for commuters.
In charity news, fourteen runners from Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust smashed the £30,000 mark at the 2025 London Marathon. Their personal stories – from gratitude for care to honoring loved ones – turned a race into a powerful fundraiser.
A tiny invasive plant, Japanese knotweed, is slowing down a pub redevelopment project in Chadderton. The 140‑year‑old building can’t move forward until the weed is cleared, pushing costs up for developers.
On the culinary side, a chef at Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms in Padstow was found dead. The community mourned the loss, remembering his role in the local food scene. Police have called the death non‑suspicious.
Small businesses across the UK got a break on hosepipe bans. If the water is used for commercial work—like washing vehicles or watering crops—most exemptions still apply. The northwest may see tighter rules, so owners should check local guidelines.
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Kieran Lockhart, Oct, 18 2025
Two fatal black‑bear attacks in Franklin and Newton counties break a century of calm in Arkansas, prompting new safety rules and reigniting debates over bear management.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 12 2025
UK small businesses can mostly keep using hosepipes during bans if it's for commercial work. Exemptions cover things like watering crops and washing vehicles. The northwest risks stricter bans, so checking local rules is key to avoid fines.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 3 2025
A crash between a car and a lorry shut the southbound Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford Crossing on July 3, 2025, leading to heavy traffic disruptions. Recovery crews and investigators worked into the evening, with fuel spillage adding to delays. Motorists faced long queues and were urged to find alternate routes.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 20 2025
Fourteen runners from Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust have raised over £30,000 at the 2025 London Marathon, with donations still coming in. Their motivations were personal, ranging from gratitude for care received to running in memory of loved ones. ACT staff cheered them on, celebrating their perseverance and spirit.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 2 2025
The 140-year-old pub in Chadderton has bumped into a major hurdle on its way to becoming a new convenience store—Japanese knotweed. This invasive plant's aggressive spread is delaying the project and driving up costs for developers.
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Kieran Lockhart, Mar, 10 2025
A chef from The Cornish Arms, a renowned pub by Rick Stein, was found dead in staff accommodation in Padstow. The police deem the death non-suspicious, while the restaurant community mourns the loss of their cherished colleague. The Cornish Arms plays a vital role in the local dining scene, part of Stein’s famed culinary network.
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