LibeRaCe’s Library Blog

Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Library Blog Wales

Get Local Information Fast!

Posted by LibeRaCe on May 23, 2008

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KnowUK (through your student ATHENS account) has a huge range of local information from arts, health, local organisations and tourism. Search by place name or the source reference book. A Welsh version is also available.

 

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Up My Street lets you search by place name or postcode. You can review local businesses and find out about property for sale in the area. There are also neighbourhood profiles with a break down of popeulation details, lcoal interests, policing, council tax and transport links. You can also compare areas!

 

 

 

 

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