Nick Clark

United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Slough Observer

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Articles

MAFS stars on fame, ambition and trying to make the world a better place

1 week ago | theadvocate.com.au | Nick Clark

The reality of life after Married at First Sight hit home again for the show's stars Clint Rice and Jacqui Burfoot in Launceston this week.
Developer loses bid to keep half-built flats that ‘loom’ over neighbours’ houses

1 week ago | sloughobserver.co.uk | Nick Clark

4 1/1 The developer behind a half-built block of flats that breached planning permission has lost its appeal against a council order to demolish or amend it. Wexham Construction Ltd only has permission for a block of flats of up to four storeys at 30-32 Wexham Road, opposite Royal Mail – but built up to six storeys instead.
Former harness racing trainer pleads guilty after failing to report crash

1 week ago | examiner.com.au | Nick Clark

A harness racing trainer failed to inform authorities when his company's horse trailer crashed at Sidmouth injuring workers and resulting in the death of four horses.
Car prank at McDonald's car park and evading police lands teenager in court

1 week ago | examiner.com.au | Nick Clark

An 18-year-old man who let down the tyres of a car at the McDonalds car park was involved in a 'prank gone wrong', the man's defence lawyer told the Launceston Magistrates Court.
Some 1,200 homeless Slough families could wait up to ten years in temporary homes

1 week ago | sloughobserver.co.uk | Nick Clark

A heartbreaking message to homeless families posted to Slough Borough Council's front door last year (Image: LDRS) Some 1,200 homeless families can wait for years in temporary accommodation in Slough, the council has said – in homes that are ‘expensive’ and of ‘mixed quality’. Slough Borough Council says it is forecast to spend £30 million on temporary accommodation this year after demand has skyrocketed.
'Cost of living struggles' leave Slough Borough Council behind tax target

1 week ago | asianstandard.co.uk | Nick Clark

Cost of living struggles mean council tax collection in Slough is still behind target, a new report has said. Slough Borough Council is hundreds of thousands of pounds behind its council tax collection target. A report to council leaders said the shortfall came as ‘residents continue to struggle with cost of living increases’, adding that there was a ‘similar trend across Berkshire councils.
‘Very few’ special needs plans completed on time in Slough last year, council says

1 week ago | sloughobserver.co.uk | Nick Clark

An increase in demand for Education Health and Care Plans is putting pressure on councils' budgets (Image: NQ) ‘Very few’ education, health and care plans for children with special educational needs in Slough were completed on time last year, the council has said – as demand increases. The plans – known as EHCPs – set out what a council needs to do to meet a child’s special educational needs and have to be assessed and issued within a 20 week timeframe.
Cost of living means people in Slough struggle to pay council tax

1 week ago | sloughobserver.co.uk | Nick Clark

Council tax collection in Slough is behind target (Image: Newsquest) Cost of living struggles mean council tax collection in Slough is still behind target, a new report has said. Slough Borough Council is hundreds of thousands of pounds behind its council tax collection target. A report to council leaders said the shortfall came as ‘residents continue to struggle with cost of living increases’, adding that there was a ‘similar trend across Berkshire councils.
22-year-old jailed for crimes, including speeding his motorbike at police

1 week ago | examiner.com.au | Nick Clark

Launceston Magistrates Court. File pictureA George Town man will remain in jail for another three weeks after accepting an indication of sentence when he appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
Sheep dog breeder assaulted man because his son was slow to pay for two kelpies

1 week ago | examiner.com.au | Nick Clark

A sheep dog trialler who represented Australia confronted a man because he believed two of his dogs were being kept on the man's property, the Launceston Magistrates Court heard. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaBernard McGlashan and his prize winning dog Nell in 2018.