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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.

Airbnb guest's dog chews huge hole in host's wall

An Airbnb host in the UK was left with a massive repair bill and a scathing review after a guest's dog allegedly chewed a hole through a plaster wall. The shocking incident, shared online, has sparked a major debate on pet policies and guest responsibilit

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.

UK Pothole Crisis: 33% Surge in Breakdowns in 2023

New RAC data reveals a dramatic 33% increase in pothole-related breakdowns across the UK in 2023, with drivers facing a growing threat from deteriorating road surfaces and calling for urgent government action.

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.

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.

Parking car in garage could lead to £1,000 fine

Motorists are being warned of a costly and little-known driving law that could see them fined for parking a car in their own garage. Experts reveal the common mistake that invalidates insurance.

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.

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.

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