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Banker wins appeal over Belgravia roof terrace
A millionaire banker has triumphed over Westminster Council in a planning row about his glass roof terrace, with an inspector ruling it's in keeping with the area. Read the full story.
Banker wins roof terrace fight after appeal
A millionaire banker has triumphed in a three-year planning row over his glass roof terrace in Belgravia. An inspector ruled it acceptable as 'all his neighbours already have one'. Read the full story.
Green Belt Caravan Park Must Be Ripped Up
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
London's Oldest House: A 1597 Survivor's Tale
Discover 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house built in 1597-1614. It survived the Great Fire of 1666, the Civil War, and the Blitz. Plan your visit to this hidden City of London gem.
Bromley residents champion overlooked borough as London's best
Locals in Bromley, London, argue it's the capital's top spot, boasting 20-minute commutes, green spaces, and affordability, despite being outside the viral 'London Banana' zone. Discover why they love it.
London's oldest house survived the Great Fire and Blitz
Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built in 1597, it withstood the Great Fire, Civil War, and the Blitz. Read its full history here.
Aerial photos capture London's festive night lights
Stunning new aerial photographs reveal London transformed into a glittering wonderland after dark in the final days before Christmas 2025. See the capital's iconic landmarks illuminated for the holidays.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Top 15 Christmas Events in London for 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to festive London. From ice skating at Somerset House to carols at the Royal Albert Hall, here are 15 unmissable Christmas activities running until January 2026.
Labour's Sweeping Planning Changes for 1.5m Homes
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Labour's one-chance rule to stop Nimby planning delays
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
How to Plan an Affordable Party: Expert Advice
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Mum must demolish £170k 'eyesore' garden extension
A mother in Worcester is ordered to tear down her £170,000 garden building after a planning row with neighbours. Discover the full story behind the council's devastating ruling.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Bristol City vs Swansea City: Live Championship
Follow live coverage, team news, and updates as Bristol City host Swansea City in a crucial Championship clash at Ashton Gate. Get the latest scores and analysis.
Andrew to lose final honour after scandal
The Duke of York faces losing his last remaining title, the Freedom of the City of London, following crisis talks. Discover the full story behind this historic honour's potential removal.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Khan: London's global crown debunks city critics
Mayor Sadiq Khan defends London's global status, citing falling violent crime and cultural vibrancy as proof against critics who 'hate our success'. Discover the data behind the debate.
Milton Keynes: UK's Misunderstood American-Style City
A Milton Keynes resident defends the city's 'soulless' reputation, revealing why its futuristic design and tech focus make it an amazing place to live. Discover the real MK.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
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