Politics Bradford City Centre Nears Pedestrianisation Completion with New Amenities February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek New benches and disabled parking spaces have been installed in Bradford as work to pedestrianise the city centre nears completion. Bradford Council has been working to pedestrianise areas around the…
Politics Sheffield Council Approves 20 mph Zones for Two Suburbs February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Approval has been granted for new 20 mph speed limits in two suburban areas of Sheffield. The city council’s transport, regeneration, and climate policy committee endorsed these proposals for the…
Politics Welsh Parliament Endorses Disposable Vape Ban for 2025 February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Welsh Parliament, the Senedd, has endorsed a prohibition on the commercialization of single-use vaping devices within Wales, effective from June of the upcoming year. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies…
Politics Opposition Alliance Secures Overwhelming Victory in Mauritian Election February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Following Sunday’s general election in Mauritius, the opposition Alliance of Change secured 60 out of 64 parliamentary seats. Navin Ramgoolam, 77, the leader of the Alliance, has been named prime…
Politics Prince Andrew to Miss Royal Family’s Christmas Gathering at Sandringham February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek According to royal sources who spoke to the BBC, the Duke of York will not be present with the other members of the Royal Family for their customary Christmas assembly…
Politics Government Allocates Additional £72 Million for East of England Road Repairs February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The government has announced that the East of England is set to receive an additional £72 million for pothole and pavement repairs in the coming year. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander…
Politics Portsmouth City Council Highlights Temporary Housing ‘Crisis’ February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Portsmouth City Council, which is contending with a £5.6 million budget deficit, has called on the government to tackle a “significant crisis” in temporary housing. The council in Portsmouth noted…
Politics Plymouth Councillors Urge Post Office to Reverse Branch Closure Plans February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Plymouth city councillors have urged the Post Office to abandon its intentions to shut down one of its branches within the city. This appeal comes amidst a significant restructuring of…
Politics Former RAF Airman Receives Official Apology for Sexuality-Based Dismissal February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Mark Shephard, a former senior aircraftman technician with the Royal Air Force (RAF), has been issued an official apology for his dismissal from the service in 1999, which was due…
Politics Memorial Service for Alex Salmond Scheduled for St Andrew’s Day February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A public memorial service for Alex Salmond, who previously served as first minister, is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day. According to his family, the service,…