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'.
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McCartney's Tree Felling Plan Sparks Neighbour Objection
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney seeks council permission to fell two protected Sycamores at his St John's Wood home, citing tree decline. Neighbour Reinhold Meinen voices strong objections. Read the full story.
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.
Chinese London 'super-embassy' decision delayed until January
A crucial decision on China's proposed 'super-embassy' in London has been postponed to 20 January. The delay follows security concerns from MPs and a government arrangement to consolidate diplomatic sites. Read the full update.
Chinese Super-Embassy Decision Pushed to January
UK ministers postpone the ruling on Beijing's new London embassy to January 20 after a security arrangement was reached. Read the latest on the diplomatic and national security implications.
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.
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.
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.
Wimbledon expansion faces court appeal challenge
Wimbledon's major expansion plans hit legal hurdle as residents win appeal rights. The All England Club's 39-court development faces judicial review amid environmental concerns.
Wimbledon expansion faces fresh legal setback
Wimbledon's 73-acre expansion faces further delays after campaigners won appeal rights. The All England Club's plan to build 38 courts now hinges on a 2025 court hearing. Discover the latest.
James Corden's Leylandii Hedge Sparks Neighbour Row
James Corden faces fresh neighbour fury and council legal threats over a 32ft leylandii hedge blocking light. Discover the full story behind the latest dispute.
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.
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.
Ant McPartlin's home renovation faces neighbour objections
TV presenter Ant McPartlin and wife Anne-Marie face local opposition as neighbours object to their £5 million property renovation plans involving tree removal in their West London neighbourhood.
Squid Game London Immersive Experience Review
Step into the deadly world of Netflix's Squid Game at London's immersive experience. Our review reveals whether this £55 attraction delivers the chilling thrill of the original series or falls flat.
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