The Pontypridd Museum opens to the public for the first time since the town suffered severe flooding in Storm Dennis, and a brand new community space has been unveiled. Following the bad weather in February 2020, the basement of the museum was flooded and major repair work was required. MondayRead More →
Plans have been submitted for a brand new community-owned solar farm in Plymouth, which could power almost 4,000 homes a year. After launching the scheme this summer and undertaking extensive community consultation, Plymouth City Council and local charity Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) have submitted a joint planning application to developRead More →
A bid for a housing estate on agricultural land in Bacup has received planning permission. Mr Darius Mahdavi has requested 29 houses with associated works on a pristine 1.98 hectare site adjacent to Laneside Cottages, Todmorden Old Road. The application, which received 16 objections from the public, was approved byRead More →
Lancaster’s theatres, entertainment venues, restaurants and hospitality businesses need a parking system that encourages, not deters, visitors, said a leading adviser. A proposed new, simpler fare system has raised concerns that patrons of theaters and restaurants will be deterred, just as theatres, arts venues and restaurants are recovering from theRead More →
The future of a former Mecca Bingo site and historic theater has been teased by its new owners. The Garrick Theater on Lord Street, Southport, former headquarters of the multi-million pound bingo company, was bought last year after being vacated by Mecca Bingo. The building was originally to be auctioned,Read More →
New plans have been tabled for homes on a farm in Buckinghamshire, just a year after a similar project was rejected. D Croft Transport is looking to redevelop Model Farm on Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Peter. In December 2020, Bucks Council refused a similar request from D.Croft Transport Ltd forRead More →
A mansion that was closed as an outdoor education center last year is now up for auction. Marle Hall, off the A470 at Llandudno Junction, was first built in the 17th century by Sir Hugh Williams, 5th Baronet, of the Williams Baronets of Penrhyn, but was later extended and refurbished.Read More →
Adele’s team are reportedly negotiating a deal with Live Nation and Caesars Palace in a bid to save her Las Vegas residency, it has been reported. Singer Adele, 33, tearfully announced her decision to postpone the dates of her residency show to Eleventh Hour last week in an Instagram video.Read More →
Liverpool shocked the footballing world this morning with a surprise move for Luis Diaz. The Reds are looking to complete a deal for the winger after hijacking Tottenham’s offer with one of their own. The Colombian could leave FC Porto for around £37.5m. It’s a statement signed by the RedsRead More →
A developer’s bid to build dozens of new homes on a former quarry and scrapyard site has been approved. The Heaton Group have applied to Rossendale Council for planning permission to demolish an existing two-storey detached house and erect 41 new bungalows, townhouses and houses on land south of BlackwoodRead More →
I wrote an article earlier this week saying enough is enough. I find myself writing the same words at the end of the week. Two lengthy statements emerged yesterday, one from Derby County trustees and the other from the EFL, in the latest twist in fate and the Rams’ battleRead More →
A young radio host who was simply told to ‘stop being gay’ is now using his airtime to help others struggling with their sexuality. Josef Hollywood recently shared a stat on his Instagram story about AIDS awareness ahead of National HIV Testing Week. Much to his disgust, a follower respondedRead More →
A permanent marker to commemorate the site of one of Scotland’s worst peacetime fire service disasters could be created as part of plans to develop a budget 66-bed hostel. Glasgow City Council has received an application seeking permission to change the use of a former nursery building on Warroch Street.Read More →
Activists celebrate after land that could have been turned into a crematorium was given an extra layer of protection from further development. Hundreds of people last year spoke out against Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s proposals for the facility off Woodhatch Road in Reigate, citing concerns over the crematorium beingRead More →
Proposals for a wind farm in the Glenkens are being appealed to the Scottish government – for the third time. Energiekontor UK has filed documents at Holyrood for its plans at Cornharrow near Dalry just two days before Christmas. The move was made possible because the council had not madeRead More →
ITV kicks off the new year with the third series of The Masked Singer UK. The hugely popular singing competition is back for 2022 and will see a new roster of celebrities hide their identities in a bid to confuse viewers and the panel as they sing on stage inRead More →
It has been a busy 2021 across Stockton. But next year promises many events, decisions and developments to come. Here are five of the top ones to watch out for. Go here for the latest regional affairs and Teesside politics news Demolition of the castle gate The face and skylineRead More →
A traveling family from Chorley have been told they can stay for another three years at the Greenbelt site where they currently live, as the council’s pledge to build permanent land in the borough has still not been kept. . Over 12 years ago the Linfoot family settled on landRead More →
Crystal Palace welcomed Dean Smith and his team from Norwich to Selhurst Park on Tuesday afternoon in a bid to continue their good form in south London this season. The Eagles have only lost one home game all season and since the 0-0 draw with Brentford in August they haveRead More →