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Sunderland's iconic Museum and Winter Gardens is set to undergo a significant transformation, with plans for a £3m redevelopment aiming to revitalize the Grade II-listed cultural institution. The project, which includes a refreshed museum shop, new exhibitions, and improved facilities, is part of a larger effort to maintain
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Professor June Andrews, a world-leading dementia expert, has raised concerns about the noise pollution from bin hubs in Edinburgh's South Meadows area. The bin hubs, built to collect glass bottles and rubbish, are located just feet from residents' front doors, causing excessive noise levels to exceed those
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In a decision made by the Land Valuation Tribunal at Auckland on April 7, 2025, Judge M J L Dickey determined the objection lodged by Belk 500 Limited (Objector) to the valuation adopted by Tauranga City Council in relation to the property at 4A Belk Road, Omanawa, Tauranga. The parties
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Muhammad Hayat's application to become a private hire driver in Glasgow was rejected by the city's licensing committee after an objection from Police Scotland. The driver, who claimed his friend had "forced" him to drink, was found to be four and a half times
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Resident Sapphire McCarthy's Facebook group against green belt development in Handsworth has amassed 1,200 members in just four weeks, with volunteers set to distribute 10,000 leaflets across the area. The proposal to build over 3,500 homes on 14 large plots has sparked a community-wide movement
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Newcastle City Council has greenlit plans to build six new homes on a site in Walker, despite objections from neighboring residents who claim the development will take away valuable community space. The proposals, which were signed off by the council's planning committee last week, involve constructing one-bedroom homes
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Bristol City Council is embarking on a review of the Lord Mayor's Mansion House, a historic Victorian building that has served as the official residence of the city's lord mayor for 150 years. The review is sparked by proposals to sell the property, sparking criticism from
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A significant step forward has been taken in plans for a housing development on the grounds of a village manor house in Glinton. Despite concerns from the Peterborough Civic Society and Glinton Parish Council, listed building consent to convert and extend the Grade II listed dovecote building on the site
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Local street artist Nathan "Nyces" Murdoch has transformed two 8-yard skips into vibrant works of art as part of the "Waste to Wonder" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability in Peterborough. The campaign features four local community organisations, including
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The Birmingham City Council has announced the closure of the Sutton Coldfield town centre library, effective 27 June, due to significant investment required to address the building's condition and associated Health and Safety concerns. The decision supports the redevelopment of the Red Rose shopping centre as a priority
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A historic listed home in Belfast's Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one step closer to becoming a community art space, thanks to a £83,270 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Golden Thread Gallery and Belfast City Council have partnered to undertake a feasibility study,
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Striking bin workers in Birmingham, supported by protesters, disrupted the election of the city's new Lord Mayor, Zafar Iqbal, who took office on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was interrupted by shouts and whistles from the public gallery, with protesters demanding a fair pay deal and accusing the council
