Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
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Portland's twin crises: Housing costs and drugs drive exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
McDonald's Newtown Plan Sparks Community Backlash
Fast-food giant McDonald's encounters fierce community resistance as it seeks approval for a new outlet in Sydney's bohemian Newtown neighbourhood, sparking debates about local character and corporate expansion.
Labour's planning bill threatens England's nature
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
Khan fast-tracks Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan fast-tracks ambitious plans to transform Oxford Street into a pedestrian-first zone, potentially beginning transformation as early as next year ahead of local elections.
Nashville's Walking Revolution Transforms City Life
Discover how Nashville, Tennessee is embracing pedestrian-friendly initiatives that are reshaping city life, improving community wellbeing and creating more walkable neighbourhoods.
Boston supermarket fury: Council accused of 'communist' tactics
Lincolnshire residents erupt in anger as council officials push through controversial supermarket development, with locals comparing the heavy-handed approach to Soviet-era planning methods.
Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
Superannuation Overhaul: New Rules Proposed for Your Retirement
Australian workers face significant changes to their superannuation as new government proposals aim to protect retirement savings from excessive fees and underperforming funds. Discover how these reforms could impact your financial future.
Sydney Housing Crisis: Development Favours Wealthy Suburbs
Exclusive analysis reveals how New South Wales' desperate push for new housing may be disproportionately benefiting affluent Sydney suburbs, raising questions about equitable urban development.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's stylish London outing
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter Sunday makes fashionable statement in Miu Miu during London outing as her famous parents navigate their separation.
Nicole Kidman at Chanel with daughters Sunday Rose & Faith
Nicole Kidman makes stylish appearance at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show with daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, while confirming marriage to Keith Urban remains strong after 18 years.
London neighbours in bitter bin store planning dispute
A Kensington and Chelsea planning dispute over a modest bin store has escalated into a bitter neighbour feud, revealing the tensions lurking behind multi-million pound properties in one of London's most exclusive postcodes.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate
The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.
Labour's radical planning shake-up targets green belt for new towns
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious planning reforms targeting green belt land for new housing developments, drawing comparisons to Disney-style communities and sparking controversy over urban sprawl and local democracy.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.
Kidman-Urban's daughter Sunday Rose shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sunday Rose Urban, the 15-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, made a stunning fashion debut at Paris Fashion Week while speculation swirls about her parents' marriage.
UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed
Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.
Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce
Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.
Nicole Kidman's family support during Keith Urban tour
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman finds unwavering support from her family as husband Keith Urban tours, with sisters Antonia and Lucia playing crucial roles in her life.
Visionary architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 88
Celebrated architect and planner Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 Building and Embankment Place, passes away at 88, leaving an indelible mark on British architecture.
Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes
A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
Paddington Hotel's 'Parklet' Sparks Fury and Safety Fears
A luxury London hotel in Paddington faces intense criticism from residents after installing a controversial 'parklet' dining area, dubbed an eyesore and a danger to pedestrians. Locals demand immediate removal.
UK Trials Pedestrian Fast Lanes in Major Cities
Exclusive: Innovative 'pedestrian fast lanes' are being piloted in Manchester and London to combat overcrowding on busy pavements, aiming to revolutionise urban walking.
Madrid to pedestrianise 80% of city centre in car ban
Madrid is set to transform its urban landscape with a groundbreaking plan to pedestrianise 80% of its city centre roads, creating one of Europe's largest car-free zones in a bold move against pollution.
London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
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