Andy Lee's £2.5M Renovation Sparks Neighbour Backlash
Australian TV star Andy Lee sparks outrage with extravagant mansion overhaul while neighbours endure construction chaos and privacy invasion.
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Barcelona's Camp Nou Return Delayed by Permit Issue
Barcelona's long-awaited return to the Camp Nou has been postponed due to permit issues, forcing the club to host Valencia at the Olympic Stadium. The setback deals a blow to the club's financial and emotional plans.
Barcelona's Nou Camp Redevelopment Halted by Catalan Govt
Plans for the £1.5bn Espai Barça project, including a new 105,000-seat stadium, have been dramatically suspended by the Catalan government, throwing the future of the iconic Nou Camp into uncertainty.
UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury
The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.
Road Rage Driver Attacks Construction Worker in Huntersville
A furious driver is wanted by police after a vicious road rage attack on a construction worker in Huntersville, North Carolina. The assailant was caught on camera punching the worker before fleeing the scene.
Planning System Not to Blame for Housing Shortage
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
Pennsylvania Town Sues Realty Firm Over Pothole Crisis
The tiny borough of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, has launched a landmark legal battle against real estate behemoth Howard Hanna, alleging its construction vehicles have turned community roads into an 'obstacle course' of destructive potholes. Residents dem
Residents' Fury Over 'Monstrous' 15-Hour Construction Noise
Furious residents in a UK neighbourhood are plagued by deafening, near-constant construction noise from a new housing development, with work permitted from 8am to 11pm daily. Locals describe the unbearable disruption as a 'living nightmare'.
North Korea Loses 2,000 Troops in Flood Catastrophe
Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.
Crane Operator Job Ad Offering £3,000/Week Goes Viral
A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.
SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson
The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte
Reeves' Landfill Tax Threatens New-Build House Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major expansion of the landfill tax to include construction waste, a move that could add thousands to the cost of a new home and threaten the government's own housebuilding targets.
Holyrood Crisis: Patrick Harvie Faces No-Confidence Vote
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie is facing a dramatic no-confidence vote at Holyrood after failing to meet a crucial deadline for updating Scotland's crumbling building standards, sparking a major political crisis for the SNP-Green government.
Fury as builders use couple's home as lunch canteen on holiday
A UK couple returned from holiday to find their building site home had been used as a makeshift canteen by construction workers, who left behind a trail of rubbish, food waste, and cigarette butts.
Downton Abbey creator's London home renovation sparks neighbour row
Exclusive: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes faces local backlash over extensive renovations to his £9 million London townhouse, as neighbours complain of 'nightmare' construction and loss of privacy.
Denver Skyscraper Declared 'Structurally Unsafe' in Lawsuit
A landmark Denver skyscraper has been declared 'structurally unsafe' and evacuated after a botched renovation, reveals a multi-million dollar lawsuit against contractor Upton Brothers.
Teen's JCB rampage destroys new-build homes in £2.5m spree
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a 'mindless' JCB demolition spree destroyed multiple new-build homes in Shropshire, causing an estimated £2.5 million in damages and leaving a trail of devastation.
Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
New Sydney Metro Station to Slash CBD Commute Times
A major new metro station in Sydney's west promises to transform travel, delivering passengers to the CBD in minutes and turbocharging a huge housing construction project.
Trump Plans Lavish Rhode Island Estate in Liberal Stronghold
Exclusive: Donald Trump is set to develop a sprawling new luxury compound in Rhode Island's elite coastal community, raising eyebrows and planning questions in the traditionally liberal state.
Govt Cuts Red Tape to Boost Home Building
In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.
Manhattan's 'Leaning Tower': 670ft Skyscraper Crisis
Exclusive details emerge on the severe structural tilt of a luxury Manhattan skyscraper, prompting evacuations and a frantic engineering race against time to prevent a catastrophe.
Saudi Desert Ski Resort Fails, Winter Games May Go to China
Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort, Trojena, is behind schedule, jeopardising its role in the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Officials are now in emergency talks to potentially move the entire event to China, casting doubt on the Kingdom's vision for a
Crumbling Schools £3bn Revamp to Create 60,000 Jobs
The UK Government unveils a major £3 billion investment to rebuild and refurbish over 150 dilapidated schools across England, tackling the RAAC concrete crisis and creating a jobs boom in the construction sector.
Hardy's Dorset countryside threatened by 4,000-home development
A massive development plan for 4,000 homes in Dorset threatens to erase the timeless landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels, sparking a fierce battle between progress and preservation.
Human Remains Unearthed at Westminster Construction Site
Construction workers in central London made a grim discovery after uncovering suspected human bones during excavation work at a site in Westminster. Police have launched an investigation.
UK New Home Building Plummets to Decade Low
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic collapse in UK housebuilding, with new home completions hitting their lowest level in over a decade, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Homeowner's fury at Habitat for Humanity 'monstrosity' next door
A Georgia homeowner is outraged after Habitat for Humanity constructed a towering new build mere feet from his property line, blocking sunlight and potentially devaluing his home. He claims the charity ignored local zoning laws.
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