Rob Parsons

Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Northern Agenda Editor at Reach PLC

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Articles

Copper wire theft penalties beefed up in Fresno County

2 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Rob Parsons

What's at stake? If you have 10 pounds of stripped commercial copper wire - and no ties to a legitimate business - you could face jail time. Calling it an “aggressive” crackdown, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of a new local law that they say beefs up penalties for copper wire thieves who target commercial businesses and properties.
Bus passengers in certain part of Yorkshire are unhappiest in the country

1 month ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Rob Parsons

Bus passengers in West Yorkshire have been revealed as the unhappiest in the country with their local services for a second year in a row. The region's passengers were satisfied with just 77 per cent of journeys last year according to watchdog Transport Focus' annual survey, while local operator Arriva West Yorkshire was the lowest-rated bus operator at 69 per cent.
Eviction Protection Program in Fresno workshop at City Hall

1 month ago | fresnoland.org | Rob Parsons |Pablo Orihuela

What's at stake? Eviction Protection is the last of the COVID-era initiatives aimed at helping renters in Fresno. Other programs, like the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and the Voucher Incentive Program, have already gone by the wayside. A report due out at this week’s Fresno City Council meeting paints a grim picture of the local housing market, where the average monthly cost of rent over the last five years has climbed by a reported 42%.
Cheshire councillors reveal why they ditched their old parties to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Rob Parsons

There was a certain familiarity to proceedings for Reg Kain as he and 28 other local councillors shuffled out to be presented to the waiting media at a press conference held by Nigel Farage and Reform UK last week.
Forensic audit to examine Fresno EOC's multi-million deficit

1 month ago | fresnoland.org | Rob Parsons |Omar Rashad

Overview: Milwaukee-based firm Wipfli agreed to examine Fresno EOC’s finances during 2023 and 2024 to “identify, quantify, and address any irregularities.” The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission this week approved a long-awaited forensic audit that is expected to reveal how the nonprofit ran-up a multimillion dollar deficit.
Special Fresno City Council election March 2025 results

1 month ago | fresnoland.org | Julianna Morano |Diego A. Vargas |Rob Parsons

Overview: The candidates are running at a time when the future of the city’s growth could largely hinge on their district. Candidate Brandon Vang jumped out to a big early lead after the polls closed in Tuesday’s special Fresno City Council election. Vang held 50% of the early vote, followed by Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas at about 35%, Jose Leon Barraza 12.3% and Paul Condon at almost 2.5%. This story will be updated.
'This isn't about unpredictable rain, it's not the weather's fault'

1 month ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rob Parsons

Labour MP says his patch needs spades in the ground 'as soon as possible' to stop disaster striking againA Greater Manchester MP has called for urgent action rather than "investigation, plans, dither, and delay" to protect communities across the North of England that have been repeatedly devastated by flooding.
Saudi Arabia told by key government unit not to invest in North East, says mayor Ben Houchen

1 month ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Rob Parsons

The Government unit set up to promote the UK to global businesses has been accused of encouraging Saudi Arabian firms to ignore the North East and instead focus its investment on the more affluent South East of England. Tees Valley Conservative mayor Ben Houchen told business and political leaders in Newcastle the apparent snub by the Office for Investment (OFI) was an example of the decades-long government reluctance to invest in the North.
Andy Burnham wants to run our railways - but what does that actually mean?

1 month ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rob Parsons |Joseph Timan

A new report has urged the government to give mayors like Andy Burnham more of a say over fares, ticketing and timetablesAndy Burnham has long said he wants to run Greater Manchester's railways - but it's still not clear how much control he'll have. The Labour mayor has vowed to bring eight commuter train lines into his London-style public transport network by 2028.
Angela Rayner promises better deal for North and end to 'begging bowl culture'

1 month ago | msn.com | Rob Parsons |Graeme Whitfield

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