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Watford’s support for homeless people has been praised by Felicity Buchan MP as a £5 million package of government support has transformed…

A homelessness charity has marked 25 years since it opened its Haven building to the public.

A homelessness charity has warned it is “fully expecting” evictions to rise in Watford after a ban on them ended this month. During the pandemic private renters have been protected by rules ensuring they cannot be kicked out of their homes. But since June 1 people can now be given four months’ notice – sparking fears of a spike in those facing eviction locally. Head of services at Watford’s New Hope, Rob Edmonds, said: “Like other areas in England, with the lifting of the evictions ban we are fully expecting to see an increased number of individual facing evictions, and ar...

Alpena The Alpena Municipal Council approved a contract with Donald Gilmet of Gilmet Construction Services. It also approved a budget amendment request to increase the capital vehicles account for the installation of specialized equipment for a police patrol vehicle in the amount of $11,751. It also approved a pair of events for this year. Art on the Bay is to be held July 14-18 and the 150th Anniversary Celebration Block Party to be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on June 20. Council went into closed session, but no action was taken when the open session resumed. Alpena Township The Alpen...

jriddle@thealpenanews.com News Photo by Julie Riddle New Alpena Fire Department hire Kevin Galloway uses a spreader to practice extrication techniques at the Alpena Public Safety Building on Monday. News Photo by Julie Riddle New Alpena Fire Department hire Kevin Galloway uses a spreader to practice extrication techniques at the Alpena Public Safety Building on Monday. News Photo by Julie Riddle New Alpena Fire Department hire Cain Makowski receives instruction in extrication techniques at the Alpena Public Safety Building on Monday. News Photo by Julie Riddle New Alpena Fire Department hire ...