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Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils

A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.

NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.

Clooney's Lake Como villa plans spark heritage dispute

George Clooney confronts local opposition to his villa renovations on Lake Como, as Italian officials cite heritage concerns. The Hollywood A-lister's plans for a private studio face scrutiny in a major conservation dispute.

Garden Paving Could Slash £15k Off Your House Price

Property expert reveals the costly mistake homeowners make with quick garden fixes. Discover why paving over your green space could lead to massive devaluation, planning permission woes, and neighbour disputes.

Couple wins 27-year planning battle after council error

A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.

John Gosden's York Runners Key to Royal Ascot Success

Renowned trainer John Gosden unveils his strategic masterplan for Royal Ascot, detailing why his York runners are the ones to watch. Discover the inside track on his meticulous approach to peak performance.

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.

Homeowner's £116k Driveway Fine Nightmare in Barnet

A homeowner in Barnet was hit with a staggering £116,000 fine by the local council for a dropped kerb they claim they never knew existed. Discover how a simple driveway led to a five-year legal battle.

Festival Fury: Headliners Clash in Scheduling Debacle

Furious festival-goers demand refunds after Points East Festival's Saturday line-up forces impossible choices between headlining acts Sampha, Jai Paul, and Erykah Badu performing at the exact same time.

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.

Wimbledon expansion blocked by Court of Appeal

The All England Club's controversial £65 million Wimbledon expansion fails as Court of Appeal upholds decision to protect historic parkland in major setback for tennis authorities.

Court blocks Wimbledon's £200m expansion plan

The All England Club's controversial £200m Wimbledon expansion plan has been decisively blocked by the Court of Appeal, preserving 73 mature trees and ending a bitter three-year legal battle with local residents and environmental campaigners.

Tory Councillor's GTA-Style Rant Against Solar Farms

A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.

Premier League clubs spark fury over £2m green belt plans

Manchester City and Gorton Wanderers face a fierce local backlash and council scrutiny over controversial plans to build a £2 million elite training complex on protected green belt land, threatening community access and local ecology.

Rooneys lose bid to block public footpath at mansion

Cheshire East Council has thrown out an application by Wayne and Coleen Rooney to extinguish a public right of way that cuts through the grounds of their luxury £20 million Cheshire mansion, a decision backed by local ramblers.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.

Neighbour's 6ft Wall Built Through Garden Sparks Fury

A furious homeowner tells of her property nightmare after a neighbour allegedly built a massive brick wall straight through her garden without permission, blocking sunlight and sparking a bitter feud.

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