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Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Trump's authoritarian tactics threaten US democracy
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Rugby clubhouse converted to mosque despite objections
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Gulf States Strengthen European Diplomatic Relations
Bahrain and UAE strengthen diplomatic ties with European nations, signalling major geopolitical realignment as global influence patterns evolve
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Neighbour planning row over 'monstrous' house extension
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Turkey and Oman strengthen ties with multiple agreements
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures crucial agreements with Oman during landmark visit, expanding Ankara's influence across the Gulf region amid shifting global alliances.
Australian Superannuation Balances Hit Record High
Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.
Most Americans Ignoring Social Security Advice
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are disregarding crucial Social Security guidance, potentially costing them thousands in retirement income. Discover why people are tuning out and what experts say you should really do.
Putin Oversees Nuclear Drills Amid Rising Tensions
Vladimir Putin has personally supervised large-scale nuclear strike exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, as tensions between Russia and the West reach dangerous new heights.
Trump Allies Push Space-Based 'Star Wars' Missile Defence
Former Trump budget director Russ Vought advocates for revolutionary space-based missile defence system, echoing Reagan's Strategic Defence Initiative in new policy blueprint.
Putin's troops marooned on 'Death Island'
Russian forces stationed on Snake Island face devastating Ukrainian strikes as Kyiv's precision weapons turn the strategic outpost into a deadly trap, new intelligence reveals.
Warner Bros Discovery considers studio sale
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly exploring the potential sale of studio assets as part of a major strategic review, signalling significant changes ahead for the entertainment giant.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Australia-US Critical Minerals Deal Sealed at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump forge strategic alliance on critical minerals, positioning Australia as key supplier to US defence and tech sectors while navigating diplomatic tensions.
Labour's planning bill threatens England's nature
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
Ukraine downs Russian Tu-22M bomber in drone attack
Ukrainian forces successfully destroy Russian strategic bomber in drone attack, dealing significant blow to Moscow's long-range aviation capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions
Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.
Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bomber Spotted Over Texas
A powerful US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, has been tracked flying a highly unusual route over Texas, sparking speculation about its secretive mission objectives.
Boston supermarket fury: Council accused of 'communist' tactics
Lincolnshire residents erupt in anger as council officials push through controversial supermarket development, with locals comparing the heavy-handed approach to Soviet-era planning methods.
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