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  • Hearth Tax 1666 and 1674

    Hearth Tax 1666 and 1674

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    From 1662 to 1689 Washington, like the rest of England and Wales, was subject the Hearth Tax, and charge on fireplaces. Surviving records fr...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Jenny Lowe and Nouri Beladaci are the best Stockton players for the January melee

    Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire
    Article by: Stockton Petanque Club

    16 club members turned out on a very frosty day for the January Melee and were joined by six players from Whitnash. After three rounds there...

    Stockton Petanque Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Temporary Road Closure

    Temporary Road Closure

    Knapton, North Walsham, Norfolk
    Article by: Denise Revell, Parish Clerk and RFO

    In accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Norfolk County Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE th...

    Knapton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Newsletter

    York, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Yorkshire Admin

    Bowls Yorkshire's first Newsletter of 2026 can be found under the relevant tab on the website

    Bowls Yorkshire   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Short-term library closures

    Short-term library closures

    Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex
    Article by: PAUL RICHARDS

    We have been advised of the follwoing from WSCC Libraries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

    Shipley Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Vehicle Interference in Cliffsend!

    Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Clerk (clerk@cliffsend-pc.gov.uk)

    Kent Police responded to reports of vehicle interference in Cliffsend early hours of 3rd January 2026. Multiple units attended and a dog tra...

    Cliffsend Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • New Email Address

    Munslow, Craven Arms, Shropshire
    Article by: Heather Coonick Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

    To comply with new requirements the parish council has a new email address: clerk@munslow-pc.gov.uk.

    Munslow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Geoff Humphreys RIP

    Geoff Humphreys RIP

    Ludlow, Herefordshire
    Article by: Jennifer Cole

    The family of Geoff Humphreys, a former member of our club, have announced his passing on December 30th. Geoff, from Ludlow, was a member f...

    Brimfield and Little Hereford Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Robert Burns

    Portishead, Bristol, Somerset
    Article by: Brian Lazenby - Secretary

    Portishead Probus Club’s next meeting is on WED 21st January at Clarence House 12 noon till approx 3.15pm. After lunch, Sandy Kem...

    Portishead Probus Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Parish Council - Revised date for January Meeting

    Parish Council - Revised date for January Meeting

    Ashendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council is now meeting on Thursday 8th January at 7.30pm This meeting will consider the precept setting for 2026/27. A full age...

    Ashendon Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26