Thumbs-up for stunning Bruce Grove Station revamp
The transformation of one of Tottenham’s oldest rail stations into a landmark spacious building with a striking copper-coloured steel facade will get underway next year after plans were approved by Haringey Council. Bruce Grove Station, on Tottenham High Road, will be extended with new space for a café or restaurant after Network Rail proposals were given the green light by the council’s Planning Committee.
Don’t give your home’s water pipes the cold shoulder this winter
Households are being warned not to give their home’s water pipes the cold shoulder this winter and wrap them up warm before temperatures plummet. The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has joined the Met Office and WaterSafe in urging consumers to take action now to protect their pipes from freezing and bursting in the icy grip of winter.
Sandwell To Fly Tricolore At Half-Mast Following Paris Terror Attack
The Leader of Sandwell Council has offered his condolences to the families of victims of the terrorist attacks that took place across Paris on Friday night. Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Barbara Price, will be writing a letter of support to the Mayor of Le Blanc-Mesnil - a town in the north eastern suburbs of Paris - which is twinned with Sandwell.
Shane Richie, the EastEnders cast and Peter Andre to give special performances for BBC Children in Need 2015
Shane Richie is set to reprise his role as host of the BBC Two Children in Need Appeal show at the Queen Vic on Friday 13 at 10pm. He will be joined by a whole host of famous faces as they pop into The Queen Vic to join in the fun. Shane says: “It is such an honour to be back behind the bar at The Queen Vic, once again hosting for Children in Need. We have some wonderful guests lined up this year with some great surprises - it is set to be a very special night.”
Battle Proms at Blenheim Palace
World Heritage Site and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace will once again play host to the UK's premier picnic concert series as the Battle Proms returns to Woodstock on Saturday 16 July 2016.
Hundreds pay respects to fallen at Observance of Remembrance
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects to the men and women of the Armed Forces, past, present and future, at Wolverhampton's Observance of Remembrance. The annual ceremony began with a parade led by the Band of the West Midlands Fire Service through the city centre featuring detachments from ex-Service, Regular, Reserve, Cadet Units and representatives of other local uniformed organisations, before dignitaries gathered at the Cenotaph in St Peter's Square for the traditional Drumhead service.