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.
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.
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.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
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.
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.
A Devon father faces financial ruin after being ordered to demolish his £5,000 summer house, built for his children, following a shock council planning enforcement notice.
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.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under investigation by her local council for potential planning breaches at her £1.15m Essex home, raising questions over property declarations.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage alleges government 'collusion' after a Labour MP's letter to the Home Office sparks a review of his planning permission in a protected Essex woodland.
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Texas Democrats are using mock 'permission slips' to protest a new GOP-backed voting bill they argue imposes restrictive, discriminatory requirements on voters of colour.
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing council tax divide, with households in idyllic villages and market towns facing bills hundreds of pounds higher than those in major cities, sparking a 'postcode penalty' fury.
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
A contentious proposal to construct a new two-storey building for gardeners at London's historic Highgate Cemetery has ignited a fierce battle between conservationists and trustees over the site's future.
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson faces backlash over plans to build a helicopter pad at his new estate, with locals fearing it will ruin their peaceful countryside retreat.
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at US Senator JD Vance's suggestion to impose a no-fly zone over the Cotswolds, calling it 'utter nonsense'. The outspoken TV host and farmer defended his Diddly Squat Farm, sparking a fiery debate on rural security and privac
Australia's rural veterinarians face mounting challenges due to increasingly severe natural disasters, putting animal welfare and farming communities at risk.
Residents of a quaint village are up in arms over proposed housing developments that threaten to disrupt their rural idyll. Discover why locals are fighting back.
Experts warn that Labour's rewilding policies could exacerbate deadly moorland fires, putting lives and rural communities in jeopardy. Is environmental idealism overtaking public safety?
Millions of workers face a potential inheritance tax bombshell as pension pots may no longer be exempt if passed on after retirement. Experts warn of significant financial implications for families.
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Sunderland City Council has opposed a proposed housing development near the Stadium of Light, citing concerns over traffic and community impact. Read more on the latest local planning dispute.
Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess, delights fans with a touching tribute and breathtaking snapshots from her rural life.
Discover how the UK’s push for 20mph speed limits is making roads safer, reducing accidents, and creating more liveable communities.
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A leading dietitian shares an easy yet powerful tip to improve your family's nutrition without drastic changes. Discover the surprising habit that can make a big difference.
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