Category: Local News
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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