Stanway is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Essex, and is the 54th most dangerous overall out of Essex’s 315 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Stanway in 2021 was 83 crimes per 1,000 people. What is Stanway like to live? “It has easy access to transport links and …
A collective sigh of relief was heard across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon with news that the council strike is over. How long are the bin men on strike in Northern Ireland? The industrial action had been running for six weeks and led to thousands of bins across the area not being collected and piles of …
Unite the union notifies council of continuous strike action starting 6thSeptember 2022. After the breakdown of talks involving all three representative trade unions, Unite, GMB and NIPSA, strike action is now set to proceed at Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Which NI councils are on strike? The strike is the latest among staff members at …
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As a response to the improved offer from the council, Unite has agreed to suspend the industrial action from 12.59pm on October 12, 2022 to allow the ballot to take place. “Members will return to works as normal on Thursday morning. Further negotiations are ongoing regarding the clear up operation.” Are the bins being collected …
“More than 1,000 local government workers from GMB, Unite and Nipsa have been on strike for 6 weeks, leaving more than half a million bins uncollected. Workers sought a cost-of-living payment, wage harmonisation across the borough and a percentage point pay increase. Are the bin men still on strike in Northern Ireland? “It is agreed …
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An entry level garbage collector (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of £19,759. On the other end, a senior level garbage collector (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of £23,601. How much do binmen earn in Northern Ireland? Salary by Region Region Salary Northern Ireland £20,749.58 East Midlands £20,229.21 Eastern £20,664.38 …
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The biggest train station in the UK While Waterloo may have been stripped of previous titles, it still holds a major accolade. With 24 platforms in use, it’s the largest train station in the UK. Which train station is the biggest? Japan’s Nagoya Station is the world’s largest station in terms of floor area, which …
It was the miners’ strike in 1893 during which the town came to national attention when soldiers fired on striking miners, killing two. The event became known as the Featherstone massacre and a distinctive sculpture making its centenary stands in Station Lane. Why is Featherstone called Featherstone? Like many place-names in the area, ‘Featherstone’ derives …
The Blue Zone regions are home to some of the oldest and healthiest people in the world. Although their lifestyles differ slightly, they mostly eat a plant-based diet, exercise regularly, drink moderate amounts of alcohol, get enough sleep and have good spiritual, family and social networks. Why do people in Blue Zones live so long? …
