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S&D Bookmakers, a locally based betting shop operator, has submitted a planning application to Peterborough City Council to change the use of a former hair and beauty salon at Ortongate Shopping Centre into a new betting shop. The proposed store, located in unit 25, would create two full-time
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Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, mayoral candidates Mayling Armijo, Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, Eddie Varela, and Darren White are vying for the top spot in Albuquerque's municipal elections. The race also includes candidates for odd-numbered city council districts and municipal school board seats. The Daily Lobo spoke to each
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A joint venture between Darren Sloniger's Parq Development and Aaron Galvin's Luxury Living is seeking City Council approval for an 18-story, 268-unit rental building at 214 N. Morgan St. in the Fulton Market District. The project, which will have 3,800 square feet of ground-floor retail
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Preliminary results for the Porirua City local body elections have been released, including all votes cast except for special votes. This year, a total of 797 special votes were cast. According to the preliminary results, current Mayor Anita Baker has been re-elected, receiving 8708 votes. Kathleen Filo finished second with
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Toronto's Mayor Olivia Chow and other dignitaries marked a significant milestone in the city's affordable housing endeavors with the craning and assembly of the city's first affordable housing project delivered through the Public Developer model at 11 Brock Ave. This innovative project is expected
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A federal judge ruled in favor of Oregon and California, issuing a temporary restraining order that prevents President Trump from deploying National Guard troops from any state to Portland, Oregon, until October 19. This decision comes after Gov. Tina Kotek and Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump
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Pounds House, a historic mansion villa in Plymouth's Central Park, is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of at least £500,000. The Grade II listed building and surrounding land are being auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers, offering a rare opportunity for a new
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A former auto spare parts store at Barrack Heights in Shellharbour, New South Wales, may soon be transformed into a food hub, accommodating up to six mobile food vans. The proposal, lodged with Shellharbour City Council, aims to provide a space for various food and drink options in a takeaway
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Sheffield City Council's proposals to develop two greenbelt sites in the S13 postcode area have sparked outrage among landowners and residents. The plans, which include building 1638 new homes, have faced thousands of objections due to concerns about traffic congestion, pollution, and the loss of green space. The
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As Worcester City Council continues to grapple with the housing needs of asylum seekers, new figures have revealed that 121 individuals are currently being accommodated in the Fownes Hotel, with an additional 38 beds available elsewhere in the city. The information, secured by Reform UK councillor Alan Amos, has sparked
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The Heidelberg City Council has approved an immediate program to address the city's strained budget situation. The program aims to improve the City of Heidelberg's current business results for 2025 by around EUR30 million. The City Council plans to adopt a supplementary budget for 2026, which
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Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government have partnered to establish a Community Fund, offering 10 grants with a maximum value of £500 each to support environmental projects. The fund will be shared between Derby City Council and Derbyshire-based groups, with eligible applicants including local community or volunteering groups, Community
