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Claire Elliott

Coventry Telegraph

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Blade falls off wind turbine - you can predict the reaction

Blade falls off wind turbine - you can predict the reaction

Blade falls off wind turbine - you can predict the reaction Part of a popular forest has been closed as a safety precaution while the wind turbine...

03.03.2026 8

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

'Disgraceful' M&S exit leaves city angry and sad but not surprised

'Disgraceful' M&S exit leaves city angry and sad but not surprised

'Disgraceful' M&S exit leaves city angry and sad but not surprised The store has been a mainstay of Swansea city centre for decades, but...

25.02.2026 8

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Drivers claim speed cameras in Wales are 'all about the money'

Drivers claim speed cameras in Wales are 'all about the money' The cameras will be installed on roads where there is said to be a high risk...

16.02.2026 0

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Cardiff hospital hit by sewage leaks as locals say 'heads must roll'

Cardiff hospital hit by sewage leaks as locals say 'heads must roll' The problems have come to light just weeks after almost 300 doctors...

16.02.2026 10

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

New ski resort in Wales hailed as 'a fantastic opportunity' for tourism

New ski resort in Wales hailed as 'a fantastic opportunity' for tourism The Rhydycar West resort will include an indoor ski slope, water...

16.02.2026 1

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Wind farms set to go ahead, but critics fear they are chasing money

Wind farms set to go ahead, but critics fear they are chasing money Awel Y Môr off north Wales and Erebus off Pembrokeshire will power almost one...

16.02.2026 0

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Tall building gap sees Liverpool behind but some say 'Manchester has no soul'

Tall building gap sees Liverpool behind but some say 'Manchester has no soul' The issue of Liverpool's lack of very tall buildings was...

16.02.2026 3

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

Residents divided as Liverpool unveils 'fancy' Merseyfront plans

Residents divided as Liverpool unveils 'fancy' Merseyfront plans Liverpool council has unveiled an ambitious and controversial 30-year plan...

16.02.2026 70

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

People say Mill Lane traffic is 'dangerous joke' as they demand action

People say Mill Lane traffic is 'dangerous joke' as they demand action The sheer volume of cars on Mill Lane has led residents to form an...

16.02.2026 3

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

People say 'it's time for change' as town fights 'losing battle'

People say 'it's time for change' as town fights 'losing battle' Residents in the struggling Merseyside town say years of...

16.02.2026 30

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

Council set to ban bonfire over safety but others hit back saying ‘it’s tiny!’

A huge mound of furniture and other items which has been dumped for a bonfire in a Valleys park has prompted the council, police and fire service to...

02.02.2026 2

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Fury as ‘absolutely disgusting’ fly-tippers toss sofa down hillside

The fly-tippers were seen throwing parts of a sofa from a white van on the side of the busy A465, opposite Spring Valley Lakes in Glynneath, South...

02.02.2026 1

Wales Online

Claire Elliott

Parking plans in Liverpool raise fears city could become a 'ghost town'

City leaders have backed a proposal to adopt a new parking strategy with the key aim of reducing the ability for people to drive into and park in the...

21.01.2026 3

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

Residents told 'you don't own the road' as parking wars near City station turn ugly

Cars parked near homes close to South Parkway Station have been vandalised in the last week

19.01.2026 4

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

Liverpool 'overrun' by rats as 'bins are an all-you-can-eat rat buffet'

ECHO readers have been sharing their thoughts on the growing problem of rats in Liverpool

07.01.2026 5

Liverpool Echo

Claire Elliott

Coventry airport demolition plan branded a 'disgraceful waste of our heritage'

Warwick District Council's planning committee will consider the reserved matters application for a battery gigafactory this week

14.12.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Fears new UK rental laws will 'push prices up' in Coventry

The Renters' Rights Act received Royal Assent last month and will come into effect across the country from May next year - but not all councillors are...

13.12.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'Part of our history lost' as Coventry airport set to close

Readers have been sharing their thoughts after it was confirmed that Coventry Airport is set to close permanently from next year

05.12.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Cambridge East station plan moves forward but locals say it's the 'wrong place'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been discussing the news that the city could get another railway station. It comes as Cambridge South’s opening has...

24.11.2025 20

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Coventry’s 'legendary' swimming baths 'should have been demolished years ago'

The former swimming baths in Fairfax Street have been closed for more than two years

21.11.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Cycleway works begin, but residents fear an 'expensive white elephant'

The latest section of the Willenhall Cycleway is up and running on Humber Road. It is expected to last until the middle of next year

19.11.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Milton Road roundabout 'a major failure' one year after opening

Few things unite the British quite like a collective moan about traffic. Whether it’s endless roadworks, potholes that could swallow a small car, or...

12.11.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

City centre regeneration begins but some fear it marks the 'end of an era'

The major project will see around 1,500 new homes built in the city centre in the coming years

09.11.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Council slammed as bonfire cancelled 'they'll be taxing enjoyment next!'

Bonfire Night has long been a cherished tradition, bringing together families and friends to enjoy dazzling firework displays and a sense of community...

05.11.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Solar farm fields in Cambridgeshire 'great news, we need more renewables'

CambridgeshireLive readers have heard that a new solar farm could be built on farmland in the Cambridgeshire countryside if the plans are approved....

30.10.2025 9

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Coventry declares war on fly-tippers as locals say ‘no excuse’

Around £420,000 will be invested in the worst-affected parts of Coventry, with funding deployed across multiple initiatives

28.10.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Council pours £150k into 20mph rollout as drivers brace for slower roads

CambridgeshireLive readers are unhappy to hear that more than £150,000 could be spent introducing new 20mph zones across Cambridgeshire in 2026. A...

16.10.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

England’s first cycle street in Cambridge is 'a good start'

CambridgeshireLive readers are discussing the news that the city is set to host England’s first official Cycle Street as part of the Greater...

07.10.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Green light for Stivichall children’s home 'let’s do right by these kids'

The Dawlish Road property will house up to three children aged between ten and 17

18.09.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Row over skips in Tile Hill as council weighs options 'they will just be overfilled'

Cllr Marcus Lapsa made the request at last week's full council meeting of the city council but the idea was given short shrift

09.09.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Coventry cycleway divides locals as some slam it ‘irrelevant spending’

Work is under way on a new cycleway in Coventry’s Juniper Park, part of the Eastern Green development to boost greener travel.

06.09.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

New Cambs cycleway opens as residents complain 'roads are a disgrace'

CambridgeshireLive readers have been sharing their views after a £2m sustainable travel project officially unveiled new cycle and walking routes in...

04.09.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Overflowing bin sparks fury as council accused of 'dereliction of duty'

Cambridgeshire Live readers were left baffled after an overflowing bin in Cherry Hinton was labelled a “crime scene”. The bin, located between...

30.08.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Coventry pool faces demolition debate as some say 'well past their use by date'

The building closed in 2020 and has been standing idle ever since at a cost of £400,000 each year. But there is hope that the iconic Elephant...

26.08.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Demands to 'fine rogue landlords' as complaints soar over 'inhumane' HMOs in Coventry

The council has released data on the number of complaints it has received about unlicensed houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in Coventry

20.08.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'Burglaries soar' after lights go out plea to ‘find other ways to save money’

Coventry City Council is under pressure to turn street lights back on overnight after a spike in crime, including three burglaries in one week in the...

16.08.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Council urged to 'speed up the rollout' as speed cameras go live on six major routes

The cameras have been installed on the six roads, which all have a 30mph speed limit, in a bid to improve road safety and reduce speeds

14.08.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Thousands spent on defending Mill Road bus gate 'another waste of public money'

Cambridgeshire County Council shelled out more than £31,800 in legal fees to defend the second challenge against its decision to limit access to Mill...

14.08.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Council forced to install CCTV after fly tipping surge 'people should pay hefty fines'

Household items, electrical items, garden pots, and used paint tubs were all recently dumped near a park. Cabinets, which were seemingly smashed, were...

08.08.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Another car falls foul of busway as locals call for ‘flashing lights at entrances’

Frustration is mounting among Cambridgeshire Live readers after yet another car became stranded on the guided busway in St Ives — the second such...

05.08.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Green light for solar farm despite objections 'our countryside will be a mess'

Cambridgeshire Live readers were unhappy to hear that a new solar farm will be built in the Cambridgeshire countryside after developers were granted...

25.07.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

New Coventry cycle lanes welcomed as locals say 'they make sense for the city'

The move is part of the council's vision to create a city-wide cycling network

25.07.2025 9

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Police seize nearly 20 illegal e-scooters as locals say 'it’s about time'

Officers confiscated 18 e-scooters and e-bikes from two Cambridge streets this week. The action formed part of enforcement efforts targeting...

22.07.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Billions needed to stop Fens flooding as locals urge 'dredge the rivers'

Councillors have warned that billions of pounds in investment is required to avert 'catastrophic flooding' in the Fens. At its full council...

18.07.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Two new villages planned in flood area as locals ask will they 'build the houses on stilts?'

Cambridgeshire could see the addition of two new villages, potentially bringing 4,000 new homes to the region. The proposal comes from a partnership...

16.07.2025 8

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Mill Road Bridge legal challenge quashed as readers bemoan 'waste of money'

Some Cambridgeshire Live readers were annoyed to hear that the restrictions on Mill Road Bridge will stay in place after a second legal challenge was...

10.07.2025 6

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Council fixes 55,000 potholes but 'the roads in and around Cambridge are a disgrace'

More than 55,000 potholes have been repaired annually in Cambridgeshire over the past five years, a new report reveals. Cambridgeshire County Council...

02.07.2025 9

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Not enough homes planned but locals say there is 'too much development already'

Councillors have voiced concerns that the Cambridge Business Park's new development may fall short of housing targets. CambridgeshireLive readers...

21.06.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Council's £195k spend on 20mph signs slammed as 'a total waste of time and money'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have criticised the fact that Cambridgeshire County Council splashed out £194,396.69 on 20mph signs for Huntingdon. The...

21.06.2025 9

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Cambridgeshire guided busway fence gets 'lack of insight' verdict

A new fence is due to be installed along the entire guided busway. Additional measures will be put in place to address flooding concerns that...

19.06.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott