Ross Walsh

Aug 12, 2024 | getsurrey.co.uk | Ross Walsh |Ollie Leitelmayer

20mph speed limits are becoming increasingly common across the UK, and Surrey is no exception. Plans for new 20mph zones in Surrey could go ahead under Surrey County Council's new road safety strategy. Earlier this year, the council asked residents to have their say on a range of proposals. 3,600 Surrey drivers and residents responded to the Council’s consultation on their ‘Vision Zero’ strategy , which includes plans to expand 20mph zones.

Jul 28, 2024 | cornwalllive.com | Ross Walsh

Cornwall’s favourite surf and music festival is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Boardmasters 2024 is scheduled from August 7 to 11, with a line-up that includes Stormzy, Sam Fender and Chase and Status as headliners. Here at CornwallLive we want to know what our readers think of this year’s festival. Are you impressed with the line-up or a bit disappointed? Clearly lots of people are loving what they’re seeing, as Friday and Saturday day tickets are already completely sold out.

Jul 27, 2024 | cornwalllive.com | Ross Walsh

Cornwall has no shortage of beautiful properties, for those with a bit of cash to throw around. For the rest of us, finding a place to call home can be a bit of a struggle. The development of the new Langarth Garden Village, for example, has been plagued by concerns that the new properties will be unaffordable for Cornish locals. Sometimes you just need a bit of luck, like the Youtube property influencer who bagged himself a £2million Cambridgeshire hotel with a £1 deposit.

Jul 26, 2024 | essexlive.news | Ross Walsh |Emily Gill |Emily GillAudience

The newly formed Labour Government has unveiled plans to nationalise the country's railways, making public ownership the default for train operators. In last week's King's speech, it was revealed that Keir Starmer's cabinet intends to establish a dedicated public body for rail services, named Great British Railways. This move is set to reverse the privatisation of British railways, which was initiated by John Major's Conservative Government through the 1993 Railways Act.

Jul 16, 2024 | somersetlive.co.uk | Ross Walsh

As Nelson Mandela once said; “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Here in Somerset we take great pride in the level of education we can offer young people. In fact, the University of Bath was just ranked in first place by a new study on British universities. As well as that, it was announced recently that a major new primary school and nursery for children living in the new suburbs of Weston-super-Mare could open in September 2025.