Local News

Aerial view of Belfast City Hall at twilight surrounded by the illuminated city center.

Sales to Children Trigger Belfast Tobacco Crackdown

By GlobeBids News Desk | 11 August 2026 A Belfast barber shop has been barred from selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products for three years after cigarettes were sold to a child volunteer during council test…

A blonde woman in a beige coat places recyclable items into a blue-lidded bin.

Braintree recycling rises as bin-space plans take shape

By the GlobeBids editorial team | Published 11 August 2026 Braintree District…

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Northampton and Daventry safety rules could change

Residents, businesses, community groups and visitors have until midnight on Tuesday, 22…

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Older Brixham residents get a new housing option

People aged 55 and over will soon be able to express an…

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Stoke-on-Trent residents could get a new way to travel

Stoke-on-Trent could gain a city-wide e-bike hire network after councillors backed plans…

Culture & Multimedia

A tranquil old cemetery with weathered stone monuments surrounded by large, lush green trees.

More Camden streets could gain trees under new scheme

A public walking path through a grassy area near suburban UK housing.

Wokingham housing plans clear a key hurdle

A man in a suit holding two large plastic bags filled with counterfeit toys.