Church Road in Tarleton (Image: James Maloney/LancsLive) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Residents of a historic rural village have expressed their concerns about a raft of changes in their area, fearing a rise in "the 'entitled' generation driving their huge 4x4s to get 'branded' coffee". Since 1881, the population of Tarleton, Lancashire has grown from 1,900 to almost three times that amount at the time of the 2011 census. Further growth has continued since, with multiple new build estates popping up in the village and its surroundings. Now, the rural village once again stands at a crossroads as its future shifts further away from its agricultural past. Related articles 'Crazy' church yard ruling sees fake flowers banned and … [Read more...] about Row erupts as historic leafy village becomes magnet for ‘entitled’ 4×4 drivers
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Court blocks housing for homeless and 1,100 UC Berkeley students at People’s Park
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 4 A California appeals court ruled Friday that a $312 million plan to turn Berkeley’s historic People’s Park into housing for about 1,100 students and more than 100 of the homeless people who regularly camp on the 2.8-acre site fails to address environmental concerns surrounding the proposed construction projects. The unanimous ruling by the First District Appellate Court brings the project to a standstill until the University of California can conduct a new environmental study — a temporary victory for neighborhood groups that sought to preserve the park as an open space. Under the university’s proposed plan, more than half of the historic park would remain open to the public. The other half would host a 17-story building that UC Berkeley hopes will house more than 1,100 students. The university provides housing for just 23% of its students, by far the lowest rate in the state … [Read more...] about Court blocks housing for homeless and 1,100 UC Berkeley students at People’s Park
Best Main Street in America 2023 announced: Is yours at the top of the list?
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The 2023 Great American Main Street Award winners have been announced. The Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) recognizes communities that exemplify the idea of giving life back to commercial districts . This year’s award will be given to not one but three main streets in America — something the president and CEO of the organization calls "unique." MAIN STREETS ACROSS AMERICA ARE UP FOR THIS KEY AWARD "Each organization’s story and work are unique … The 2023 GAMSA winners all demonstrate excellence in creating welcoming downtowns through representative leadership, innovative programming and inclusive economic development," said Hannah White in a media statement. Here are the lucky winners. See if your town's Main Street is among them! Danville, Virginia Danville, … [Read more...] about Best Main Street in America 2023 announced: Is yours at the top of the list?
Disabled woman left with incomplete bathroom for almost two months
Karen Scott said she has been left "disgusted" after her bathroom remains incomplete (Image: Stoke Sentinel) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A disabled woman has hit out, claiming her local council left her with an unfinished bathroom for almost two months. Karen Scott, 61, is disabled, suffering from arthritis and relying upon crutches or a frame to get about. Despite securing a borough council grant for work to turn her bathroom into a wet room, the job has been left unfinished. Karen claims she was told by Newcastle Borough Council that it would take five to 10 days to complete the work. However, the project was still not finished seven weeks later. The problems have included a toilet which is too low, a loose tap, and unfinished … [Read more...] about Disabled woman left with incomplete bathroom for almost two months
Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer leaves viewers baffled with ‘awkward’ remarks
Gwyneth Paltrow sent warning by Johnny Depp's attorney SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash trial has left viewers baffled as the plaintiff's lawyer kept making "awkward" comments to the Hollywood star. The Shakespeare in Love actress and founder of Goop is on trial over claims she injured retired optometrist Terry Sanderson in a "hit-and-run" ski slope crash. But Sanderson’s attorney Kristin Vanorman appeared to gush over Paltrow as she took the stand last week. Related articles Gwyneth Paltrow feels ‘very sorry’ for man injured in ski crash Johnny Depp’s lawyer issues warning to Gwyneth Paltrow amid trial In once clip, the prosecutor asked Paltrow: "You were … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer leaves viewers baffled with ‘awkward’ remarks
‘Human remains’ found in tunnel under city
The bone fragment was found in the Williamson Tunnels (Image: Martin Birchall / Trinity Mirror) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info "Human remains" have been found in a tunnel under a city. Police confirmed that a bone fragment, believed to be human, was found in the tunnels on Friday, March 24. Related articles Drunk thief threatened to throw acid at shop worker Childminder quits as Ofsted inspector reports dog knocking over tots Archaeological work had been underway in Liverpool's historic Williamson Tunnels when the potential human remains were found beneath the city's Edge Hill area, reports The Liverpool Echo. Writing on the Williamson Tunnels Facebook page, heritage centre manager Dave Bridson … [Read more...] about ‘Human remains’ found in tunnel under city