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Giant solar farm approved despite local opposition

Residents in rural England are up in arms after ministers overruled local opposition to approve a massive 2,000-acre solar farm, raising questions about Westminster's Net Zero priorities versus community concerns.

Soho House tycoon's Cotswolds mansion rejected

Exclusive: Soho House founder Nick Jones faces major setback as planning officials reject his vision for a lavish Cotswolds estate, citing green belt concerns and design disputes in the picturesque village of Barnsley.

Beckhams' Netflix doc sparks fresh planning row

David and Victoria Beckham face renewed planning permission controversy as neighbours spot sprawling garden transformations in Netflix documentary, including artificial beach and lake at their £6m Cotswolds property.

Beckhams' private beach causes neighbour dispute

David and Victoria Beckham face local backlash over their exclusive private beach creation at their £12 million Cotswolds estate, with neighbours calling it an 'eyesore' and planning authorities investigating potential violations.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

Cotswolds village bans black doors without permission

The picturesque village of Blockley in the Cotswolds faces controversy as heritage rules require residents to obtain special permission for painting their front doors black, sparking debates about preservation versus personal freedom.

Urgent garden shed warning for UK homeowners

Homeowners across the UK are being warned about a common garden feature that could lead to massive fines and invalidate insurance policies. Experts reveal what you need to check immediately.

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.

Restaurant fells 80 trees, reveals industrial eyesore

A popular restaurant's expansion plans backfired spectacularly after removing 80 mature trees to create more parking, only to reveal an unsightly industrial estate that has devastated their business.

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.

Children's play park bulldozed for football pitch

Outraged parents and residents in a quiet village confront council officials after beloved children's play area is unexpectedly destroyed to make way for adult football facilities, leaving families devastated and demanding answers.

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.

Footballers' £1.8m 'hideous' mansions spark village war

Luxury new-build properties in an affluent Surrey village, marketed to Premier League stars and celebrities at £1.8 million, face fierce opposition from wealthy neighbours who condemn them as 'monstrous carbuncles' and 'a hideous blob' that's ruining the

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