Cringle Dock waste transfer station in Nine Elms, serving four London boroughs, may receive up to £20m for modernisation, including a visitor centre, according to a Kensington and Chelsea Council report.
A vacant Orpington dry cleaners at 31 Windsor Drive could become a takeaway, with plans submitted to Bromley Council by Exponential Properties Limited.
Islington Council approved the demolition of Edward Rudolf House in Clerkenwell on September 10, 2026, ending a six-year planning battle. The Planning Inspectorate had previously granted an appeal, deeming the building an 'unmistakable eyesore'.
Bathla Group's administration with $3.6bn debt leaves thousands of homebuyers in limbo, highlighting broader construction sector woes and casting doubt on housing targets.
B&O Developers Ltd and director Sanjay Swaminarayan fined over £17,000 after workers were put at risk of falling from a roof in Kings Cross, London.
A Luxembourg-based real estate firm proposes a 100,000sqm data centre at Charlton Riverside, requiring demolition of three locally listed buildings, conflicting with housing and venue plans.
The UK refurbishment sector is facing a £13bn pipeline crisis, with projects stalled due to rising costs and planning delays, according to Lawcris.
Ealing Council is set to approve the demolition and rebuild of Northolt Post Office, adding 500 self-storage units despite over 100 objections.
Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols for about £40m, securing over 1,000 jobs and 13 stores, with plans for restructuring.
Kensington and Chelsea councillors approved a six-storey office block and new car showroom on Old Brompton Road, despite local objections over bulk and height.
The Barbican has teamed up with MADE to launch a furniture collection inspired by its brutalist architecture, with items from £50, available from August 17.
A £178,000 play park in Knowsley, Merseyside, has been vandalised before opening, causing thousands in damage and delaying its use.
Foster + Partners cleared over death of Mick Ferris, killed by 130kg window falling 90m from Corniche penthouse; project managers and engineers found guilty of safety breaches.
Selsdon Park Hotel, empty since 2023, will undergo £30M restoration by BH Group, reopening in 2027 as a 176-room luxury resort with spa and padel courts.
The Berghaus Air 6 tent offers quick inflation, generous headroom, and durable build. Great for family camping, but heavy and bulky.
Bromley Council approved a £130m regeneration of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, with Sadiq Khan calling it a 'once-in-a-generation' project, but climbers worry the new climbing space is too small for commercial viability.
The cost of redeveloping Bridge Park Leisure Centre in Stonebridge has increased from £50m to £53.5m for Phase 1 alone, due to construction inflation and site constraints, as part of the wider £600m Hillside Corridor regeneration.
Waltham Forest Council will spend £3.2m resurfacing 30 roads in 2026; 16 completed, 14 remain. Full list includes Kings Head Hill (£227,600) and Bridge End (£220,200).
A century-old water pipe burst under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, flooding the area, creating a sinkhole, and disrupting traffic. No injuries reported.
A man in his 30s was killed after falling from height at a construction site in Mayfair, London. Police and ambulance attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
David and Victoria Beckham's plan to add an oak-framed balcony to their Cotswolds mansion has been rejected by the local council, which said it would detract from the property's agricultural character.
A high-rise in Manhattan was deemed unstable after two structural columns buckled, prompting evacuations. Officials found multiple cracks and sagging floors at the former Pfizer building being converted into apartments.
Plans for 108 homes at Old Wembley Hospital saw approval, refusal, and deferral in one meeting due to a voting error, with council officers warning refusal would be hard to defend on appeal.
The Albany in Deptford is set for a major redevelopment, partnering with Trinity Laban to build up to 300 student housing units, funding upgrades to the beloved arts centre.
Ealing Council has set aside £1.4 million for a 'Pride in Place' programme to upgrade high streets after being overlooked for government funding, with residents to decide priorities.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has submitted a planning application to finish deconstructing Grenfell Tower, separate from the future memorial planning process.
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The Workpro oscillating multitool offers corded power and versatility for DIY tasks. This review covers performance, features, and value for money.
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A local textile company plans to invest in revitalising Weiqiao Town, aiming to boost the local economy and preserve cultural heritage.
A HS2 contractor was fined £400,000 after a tipper truck driver suffered a broken nose when his vehicle fell two metres off a ramp at a West London site in 2021.
A huge fire engulfed a department store in Peckham, London, requiring 100 firefighters. Thick black smoke filled the air as crews brought the blaze under control.