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Concerns over a proposed solar farm on the Dundry Slopes are growing, with a petition signed by over 150 local residents in just a few days. The project, put forward by Bristol City Leap, aims to generate enough electricity to power over 500 homes but has been met with resistance
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A Plymouth nursery has resigned its registration with Ofsted after multiple concerns were raised about child safety. Seedlings pre-school, located on Hooe Road in Plymstock, had its registration suspended by Ofsted due to concerns that "children may be at risk of harm." The nursery's resignation comes
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Derby City Council is continuing to invest in childcare options for working families, securing a share of the Department for Education's £289 million national funding for wraparound childcare. This expansion will provide more families with access to affordable and reliable childcare from 8am to 6pm during term time,
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Edinburgh's iconic Spiegeltent, a beloved fixture of the city's cultural landscape, has made a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a nearly decade-long absence. Construction on the tent began in June, sparking controversy over the developer's decision to start work without obtaining
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The city's art scene will take a significant hit as one of Dublin's most popular galleries, the Hugh Lane Gallery, prepares to shut its doors for a major refurbishment. The planned renovation, which forms part of a broader investment in Parnell Square North, will upgrade the
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Edinburgh City Council, in collaboration with CCG (Scotland) Ltd, is making significant strides in sustainable development with the appointment of the latter to build 73 net-zero carbon homes on a site previously occupied by the Wester Hailes Health Centre at Murrayburn Gate. This ambitious project not only aims to provide
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The Old Fire Station building on Hales Street in Coventry has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Initially transformed into a bar called Escape in 2006, it later changed hands, becoming an ice cream parlour, Sprinkles. Now, plans to revert the building back into a bar with
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Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall has been equipped with a large-scale solar installation, featuring over 1,000 solar panels and worth approximately £1.5 million. The project was completed by renewable energy firm Vital Energi for Glasgow City Council as part of the council's climate action strategy.
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Parents with children in Plymouth, UK, are being encouraged to apply for 30 hours of funded childcare as soon as possible, as the government will be extending the 15 hours of working parents funded childcare from September 2025. Eligible working families will receive the increased funding, and parents who have
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Planning officials have received an application to convert the upper floors of a commercial unit at 11 Vine Place into two residential flats. The proposal, submitted by Rock Property Developments Ltd, seeks "prior approval" to create a one-bedroom, two-person flat on the first floor and a three-bedroom, five-person
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Cambridge City Council has agreed to make the four-day working week permanent for staff working in the planning and waste services shared with South Cambridgeshire District Council. This decision comes after the district council had also agreed to make its four-day week permanent. The scheme allows staff to receive full
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The Lithgow region is poised for growth and development, with Greenspot's planning proposal for its 620-hectare site in Wallerawang set to transform the town into a regional hub. According to the mayor of Lithgow, Cassandra Coleman, the proposal will create a jobs and industry hub, with residential developments
