Woolwich housing expansion sparks temple concerns
Greenwich Council approves 75 additional homes in Woolwich development. Local Sikh temple raises fire safety and noise complaint fears. Read the latest community impact analysis.
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Wimbledon expansion faces new legal challenge
Wimbledon's plans to build 39 new grass courts hit a major hurdle as residents win the right to a judicial review. Discover the latest in this David vs Goliath planning battle.
25 killed in Russian missile strike on Ternopil apartments
At least 25 people died in a heavy Russian missile attack on residential buildings in Ternopil. Zelenskiy urges allies for more air defence support to end the war.
Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
Labour's 'default yes' for station housing plans
Government announces planning reforms to fast-track housing near train stations, giving developments automatic approval. Read how this affects local communities.
Women turning away from investing - new research
Financial journalist Iona Bain reveals why women are pausing investments amid life pressures. New eToro research shows £678bn gender investment gap. Discover the real reasons behind this trend.
Correction: CPRE Brownfield Figures Revised
The Campaign to Protect Rural England has issued corrected data on brownfield land capacity in England. Discover the updated figures and what this means for the housing crisis.
Government Risks Missing Housing and Nature Targets
A cross-party committee warns that planning reforms threaten both 1.5 million home target and nature goals. Find out why nature is not the 'blocker'.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Chernobyl survivor widow killed in Russian strike
Natalia Khodemchuk, who survived Chernobyl and lost her husband in the 1986 disaster, has been killed in a Russian drone strike on her Kyiv apartment. Read the full tragic story.
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
Lunch date mix-up leads to all-day cooking marathon
A couple's carefully planned lunch turns into a comedy of errors when guests fail to show. Discover how a simple misunderstanding about meal times led to an entire day in the kitchen.
Man charged over Remembrance Sunday uniform offence
A 64-year-old man from Harlech has been charged with wearing military uniform without permission during a Remembrance Sunday service in Llandudno. Read the full details.
Brockwell Park Festival Future in Legal Battle
Lambeth Council challenges High Court ruling on Brockwell Park festivals as Mighty Hoopla sells 35,000 tickets. December appeal hearing to decide 2026 events fate.
East London's 7,172-home Silvertown plan delayed
A major East London development with 7,172 homes is on hold due to a £6.3m funding gap for a new footbridge. Newham councillors seek clarity on financial oversight.
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
Tesco Towers developer pulls out of Harrow plan
The future of the controversial 'Tesco Towers' development in North London is uncertain after Notting Hill Genesis withdrew from the 504-home project. Discover the local reaction.
2,500-home West London development approved
A major 2,500-home development on a former Kensal Green gasworks site has been approved, with the decision now going to London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Discover the details.
21-storey City of London block sparks 730 objections
A proposed 21-storey office block opposite the Barbican Estate faces fierce opposition from residents and heritage groups. Discover why the 'needlessly overpowering' scheme has sparked over 730 objections.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC Increase Contraceptive Funding
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
Court rejects Epping asylum hotel legal challenge
Epping Forest Council fails to block asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel. High Court judge dismisses planning breach claims, citing national need for contingency accommodation.
Liverpool Street Station £1bn revamp hit by fresh delay
Network Rail's controversial £1 billion Liverpool Street Station redevelopment faces further delays, pushing the City of London Corporation decision into 2026. Discover the latest on this major transport hub upgrade.
How McDonald's overcomes community opposition to expand
McDonald's uses long-term strategies and planning expertise to overcome community resistance when opening new stores, often waiting years for success.
Neo-Nazi Rally at NSW Parliament: Police Response Questioned
A neo-Nazi protest targeting Jewish people occurred outside NSW Parliament. Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast investigates why police permitted it and prevention measures.
Tofino's race against time for tsunami survival
The Canadian coastal town of Tofino faces an inevitable megathrust earthquake and tsunami. Discover how this community prepares for a disaster that could strike at any moment.
High Court ruling on Epping asylum seeker hotel
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
Pension tax threat for young savers faces backlash
A 31-year-old paying thousands into his pension warns that proposed NI taxes on salary sacrifice could destroy retirement planning for young Britons. Discover why this policy threatens financial futures.
50+ trees threatened by London cycle path plan
Controversial plans to build a cycle path on Woolwich Common would require cutting down over 50 mature trees. Greenwich Council decides November 18.
Kensington's 2,500-home transformation plan
London's most exclusive borough is set for its biggest housing revolution in decades, with 2,500 new homes planned across multiple strategic sites in a major boost for the capital's housing supply.
Highgate legal battle over 15-storey tower block
Furious locals in affluent Highgate are taking legal action to stop a massive 15-storey development they claim will destroy their neighbourhood's character and create a 'monstrous' landmark.
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