Plans for a retirement community in Comberton were rejected due to concerns about creating a ‘senior ghetto’ and strain on local services. Retirement Community Dubbed ‘Senior Ghetto’ Blocked from Development in Comberton Comberton: Plans for a new retirement community were turned down. One councillor called it a “senior ghetto.” They worried about the impact on…
Lloyds Bank’s Wisbech branch will close on January 22, leaving customers with fewer local options for banking services. Exact Date Lloyds Bank in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Will Close to Customers Announced Wisbech: Lloyds Bank is closing its branch here on January 22. They announced it to customers recently. The Wisbech branch is on North Brink. A…
Cambridge may need new locations for 8,000 homes if sewage works plans stall, impacting housing needs. New Sites Needed for 8,000 Homes if Sewage Works Move Gets Blocked Cambridge: The city is facing a housing crunch. If the sewage works move doesn’t happen, they’ll need to find new spots for about 8,000 homes.Right now, plans…
In Cambridgeshire, many working families on Universal Credit struggle to afford food and heating, highlighting the need for better support. Cambridge Areas Where Working Families on Universal Credit Face Food and Heating Shortages Cambridge: Many working families in Cambridgeshire are facing tough times. They’re struggling to afford basic needs like food and heating. It’s a…
Residents express disappointment as trees along the A14 appear lifeless after a major upgrade Frustration Grows Over ‘Dead’ Trees Along A14 After Upgrade Project Cambridgeshire: A local man is really upset about the trees along the A14. John Lindsell thinks they look dead. He’s not happy with the planting scheme from National Highways. He feels…
Ely’s 1,200 home project sees changes approved, sparking mixed reactions from locals and officials. Changes to 1,200 Home Development in Ely Approved Despite Community Concerns Ely: Big changes are happening with a 1,200 home project. The developer, Endurance Estates, got the green light for some adjustments. They say without these changes, the heart of the…
Ivy Hart, Crewe’s beloved resident, celebrated her 105th birthday with love from the community and a surprise party filled with joy. Crewe Community Celebrates Ivy Hart’s 105th Birthday with Heartfelt Wishes and Joy Crewe: Ivy Hart just turned 105, and what a celebration it was! The whole town came together to shower her with love…
Michael Hayes is reaching out for memories of his dad, Mark, who survived a horrific crash on the M53 in 1989, hoping to honor his legacy. Son of M53 Crash Victim Seeks to Keep Father’s Memory Alive Through Shared Stories Ellesmere Port: Michael Hayes is on a mission. He wants to keep his dad’s memory…
A Chester couple faces a tough choice on Love It or List It, balancing home renovations with the desire to sell their chilly three-bedroom house Chester Couple’s Freezing Home Stars in New Love It or List It Series Chester: A couple recently appeared on Channel 4’s Love It or List It. They live in a…
Plans for a solar farm in Cambridgeshire could soon provide energy for over 16,000 homes, but local concerns may impact the decision. Decision on Cambridgeshire Solar Farm to Power Over 16,000 Homes Expected This Month St Neots: There’s a big decision coming up about a solar farm. This project could power over 16,000 homes. It’s…