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Devon Reform UK politician Councillor Angela Nash has chosen to leave the party and become an independent member of Devon County Council, citing a compromise between her personal principles and the party's actions. The decision comes after party general secretary confirmed the permanent expulsion of Councillor Ed Hill
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The historic Carrickmacross Workhouse in County Monaghan, Ireland, is set to undergo a major transformation into a modern Community, Tourism, and Arts Hub, thanks to funding secured by Monaghan County Council under the Government's Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The project, which has been in the making
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The Waterford City and County Council has received 15 submissions for the Presidential Election Special Meeting, which will be held in the Civic Offices in Dungarvan on Friday, September 19th, 2025. The submissions, which include a digital photograph, passport copy, and candidate manifesto, were due by 5pm on Friday, September
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The Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience, housed in the restored Rectory in Mountshannon, Clare, Ireland, was officially opened on September 19, 2025, by Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD. The EUR5.3 million refurbishment project, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the
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A decades-old church-run primary school in Wales, Manorbier School, is threatened with complete closure after a fire three years ago left the building severely damaged. The school's staff, pupils, and parents have been left in limbo as the Pembrokeshire County Council continues to drag its feet on rebuilding
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Councillors in Monmouthshire have taken a stand against a decision to convert a historic library into a mosque, citing concerns over transparency and religious impartiality. The move has sparked controversy, with some hailing it as a vital step in promoting community cohesion, while others have accused the council of failing
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An emotional debate erupted in a Gloucestershire County Council meeting on September 10, with councillors calling out racial abuse and migrant scapegoating. The debate centered on a proposal by Reform Councillor Mark Howard (Lydney) and Conservative Tom Bradley (C, CampdenVale) to write to district authorities to ensure planning law was
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Residents in Abergavenny have been left divided following the news that a group of councillors are planning to take legal action against the council in an attempt to have the lease for the former library building turned into a mosque withdrawn. Three Conservative councillors, along with a local resident, have
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Work on the £1.4 million highways improvement scheme at Wetley Rocks is progressing with the resurfacing phase commencing on Monday, September 15. The project, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, aims to improve the A520 main road through Wetley Rocks, from the vicinity of Oakland Close to the Texaco Petrol
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Tamworth's Coleshill Street is set to receive a major facelift as Staffordshire County Council begins the final phase of its £1.5 million resurfacing scheme. The project involves resurfacing sections of the A4091 Coleshill Street and Atherstone Street in Fazeley, replacing ironworks, and making repairs to kerbs and
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A community-led initiative has secured planning permission to transform the historic Temperance Hall in Haverfordwest into a print works and exhibition centre, incorporating a cafe and private enterprise space. The renovation, spearheaded by Haverfordwest Heritage, will preserve the building's architectural significance while reviving its use after over a
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Devon Reform UK councillor Angela Nash has opted to leave the party, citing disagreements with the party's actions and values. Nash, who represents the Wonford & St Loyes division on Devon County Council, said she would continue to represent her constituents as an independent councillor. This move comes
