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Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury

Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.

Birmingham approves Druids Heath estate demolition

Birmingham City Council approves controversial plan to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out of their community.

Calabria's Festival-Led Village Revival

Discover how grassroots festivals celebrating local music, food and traditions are reversing depopulation trends and revitalising communities across Calabria, Italy's beautiful southern region.

Welsh town's £14m transformation begins

The former slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is set for a remarkable £14 million regeneration, creating new attractions and breathing fresh life into this Snowdonia gem while honouring its industrial heritage.

UK Launches Search for Town of Culture 2027

The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.

Bradford wins UK City of Culture 2025 title

Bradford has triumphed in the prestigious UK City of Culture competition, securing the coveted title for 2025 and beating county rivals Durham in the final round.

Man Utd's 90,000-seat stadium plans revealed

Exclusive insight into Manchester United's ambitious plans to either build a spectacular new 90,000-capacity stadium or radically redevelop Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading the charge for Northern regeneration.

Man Utd seek government funding for new stadium

Exclusive: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ambitious vision for a state-of-the-art Old Trafford replacement gains political momentum as Manchester United explore groundbreaking funding options.

Man Utd's Billion-Pound Stadium Vision Unveiled

Exclusive details emerge about Manchester United's potential new 90,000-seat stadium as Sir Jim Ratcliffe leads ambitious regeneration project that could transform Old Trafford and the surrounding area.

London's Bishopsgate Set for Major Office Development

A significant new office development in the heart of London's financial district has received planning permission, promising to reshape the City's skyline while addressing modern workplace demands.

Bournemouth's battle against crime and decline

Once hailed as the jewel of the English Riviera, Bournemouth now grapples with rising crime, anti-social behaviour and urban decay. Discover what went wrong for this historic coastal destination.

Man Utd's new stadium plan: Ratcliffe's bold vision

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveils ambitious plans for a world-class 'Wembley of the North' stadium that could transform Old Trafford and regenerate the local area, marking a new era for the historic club.

Mary Portas: Reinventing Britain's High Streets

Broadcaster and retail expert Mary Portas reveals her transformative vision for Britain's high streets, advocating for community-focused spaces over pure commerce in this compelling interview.

UK garage converted into full-scale home grocery store

A British homeowner's incredible DIY garage conversion into a fully-stocked grocery store has taken the internet by storm. Discover how a simple lockdown project turned into a viral sensation, featuring professional shelving, a checkout, and even a loyalt

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

‘Shed’ sells for staggering £485,000 in bidding war

A deceptively small property in Merseyside, which looks like a simple garden shed from the outside, has sold at auction for an eye-watering £485,000 after a fierce bidding battle, far exceeding its guide price.

Trump admin axes funding for NC project with Ukrainian manager

The Trump administration has moved to cut vital federal funding for a North Carolina housing initiative after it emerged the project's manager, Iryna Zarutska, is a Ukrainian national, sparking a major political row over aid allocation.

UK's Biggest Waterpark Project Cancelled in Manchester

The highly anticipated Therme Manchester, slated to be the UK's largest waterpark, has been officially scrapped. The £250 million project, promised to create hundreds of jobs, has been abandoned after failing to secure necessary funding and approvals, mar

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