Mayors Could Introduce Tourist Tax on English Cities to Fund Local Projects
Visitors to English cities and regions could face a new tourist tax under plans giving mayors the power to impose…
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Unmarked Police Enforce Weight Limits At Kendal Bridges
Unmarked police cars have been watching closely at two bridges near Kendal after a surge of drivers chose to ignore…
Roanhead Resort Plans Rejected Over Threat To Sensitive Wildlife
Plans to build a holiday resort beside one of Cumbria’s most sensitive natural treasures have again met a firm and…
Sunderland Smoking Rate Reaches Historic Low Amid Ongoing Health Push
Sunderland has recorded its lowest ever smoking rate, marking what officials describe as “significant progress” in the city’s long term…
Former GMP Sergeant Dismissed For Gross Misconduct Over Sexual Comments
The dismissal of former Sgt Terry Mayers marks a stark and troubling end to what had been described as a…
A591 Lake District Closure for Resurfacing Causes Travel Disruption
A key stretch of a well used Lake District route has shut to traffic while essential repairs take place. Resurfacing…
Reform UK By-Election Win in Runcorn and Helsby Survives Legal Challenge
A legal challenge to Reform UK’s by-election victory in Runcorn and Helsby has been dismissed by judges. Sarah Pochin won…
Five Arrested Over Disappearance of Bradford Man Bailed
Five people arrested on suspicion of murdering a Bradford man who disappeared five years ago have been released on bail.…
Council Served Improvement Notice After Mother Killed by Falling Tree
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been served with an improvement notice after a mother was killed by a falling tree…
Transport Boss Company Card Fraud Leads to Suspended Sentence
A former transport executive has been sentenced after using his company credit card for personal expenses over a five-year period.…
