Plans for thousands of homes spark fury in Suffolk village
Residents of Higham, Suffolk, are alarmed by early proposals for a large new settlement that could bring thousands of homes to the rural village of around 155 people.
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Grade I-Listed Woolton Hall Gutted by Large Fire
Fire destroys historic Grade I-listed Woolton Hall in Liverpool; crews extinguish main blaze after overnight battle.
Isle of Wight Cliff Edge Holiday Bungalow Listed for £5,000 at Auction
Two-bedroom Isle of Wight holiday bungalow with £5,000 guide price, but located on rapidly eroding cliff edge. Auction on Feb 7.
Six Hospitalised Following Warrington House Fire on Christmas Eve
Six people taken to hospital after a Christmas Eve house fire in Warrington; suspected accidental kitchen appliance fire.
Renovator discovers 400-year-old paintings in York kitchen
A man renovating his kitchen in York discovered 17th-century paintings of national significance hidden behind cupboards and plasterboard.
Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud's eco-housing investors face up to 97% loss
Investors in Kevin McCloud's eco-housing bonds face up to 97% loss after delays and debts. The Grand Designs presenter apologises.
98% of External Insulation Fitted Under Government Schemes Needs Repair, Report Finds
NAO report finds 98% of external insulation fitted under government ECO and GBIS schemes needs repair, with thousands of homes at risk of damp and mould.
Lenders Slash Mortgage Rates After Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4%
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4%, fifth reduction in a year. Tracker mortgage holders benefit immediately, but savers face lower returns.
Homeowner Forced to Demolish Summer House After Neighbour Complaint
Exeter homeowner Andrew Causley forced to demolish summer house after neighbour complaint sparks 18-month planning row.
Australia's Home Guarantee Expansion Sparks Price Surge Fears
Experts warn Labor's expansion of home guarantee scheme may push prices higher, despite Treasury estimates of only 0.5% increase over six years.
Starmer 'Furious' He Was Not Told Mandelson Failed Vetting
Keir Starmer calls it 'unforgivable' that he was not told Peter Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role, blaming Foreign Office.
Norfolk Pilates Studio Triggers Planning Battle With Locals
A wellness influencer's garden Pilates studio in Norfolk sparks planning row with neighbours over noise and parking concerns.
UK House Prices Slip Below £300,000 as Middle East Conflict Drives Mortgage Rate Rise
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677 as Middle East conflict pushed up mortgage rates and energy costs, Halifax reports.
Brits Forced to Discard Possessions as Housing Space Shrinks
Almost half of Brits regret discarding possessions during house moves due to lack of space, as high property prices force compromises on home size, a survey finds.
Man fined £2,070 for using bus stop as toilet
Sean Daley, 54, from Filton, was ordered to pay £2,070 and given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to criminal damage and littering for repeatedly using a bus stop as a toilet.
Lloyds: Buy Next Door to Save 28% on Average
Homebuyers can save an average of 28% by purchasing in cheaper postcodes adjacent to the UK's priciest areas, according to Lloyds research, with savings of up to 47% in some regions.
Gravesham Council Rejects Green Belt Homes Plan After Public Opposition
Gravesham Borough Council rejects plan for hundreds of homes on green belt land after public opposition, will use existing schemes for 4,600 homes.
Man Takes Revenge on Noisy Neighbours with 6am Saturday Lawn Mowing
A man takes revenge on noisy neighbours by mowing his lawn every Saturday at 6am, after years of late-night parties and litter issues.
NatWest pledges £10bn for social housing by 2028
NatWest pledges £10bn to UK social housing by 2028, after hitting £7.5bn target early, to fund new builds and retrofits.
26-Storey Tower Plans Next to Britons Protection Scrapped
Plans for a 26-storey block of flats next to Manchester's historic Britons Protection pub have been withdrawn after years of controversy.
FTSE 100 Gains on Earnings, Oil Drop Offsets Chip Sell-Off
The FTSE 100 closed up 89.27 points at 10,871.02, boosted by well-received earnings from Unilever, Croda and GSK and a fall in oil prices, shrugging off a chip sector sell-off in Asia.
UK House Prices Stall for Second Month as Summer Slump Looms
UK house prices stall for second month in June amid rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions, with agents predicting a quiet summer.
Burnham's Property Tax: Impact on Londoners
Andy Burnham's support for a Proportional Property Tax that would replace stamp duty and council tax could raise bills for many London homeowners by an average of £260 per year.
Bolton Pub Henighans to Be Converted Into 10 Flats
A popular Bolton pub and live music venue, Henighans on Bury Road, is set to be turned into 10 single-occupancy flats after closing last year.
Six-bed HMO plan for family home near Horwich centre
Planning permission sought to convert a family home on Brownlow Street, Horwich, into a six-bedroom HMO with en-suite bedrooms and communal facilities.
London Parking Spaces Cost More Than a House
Parking spaces in London's Chelsea and Knightsbridge sell for up to £1m, more than the cost of an average flat, driven by wealthy homeowners and investors.
Victorian Government Unveils Major Planning Overhaul to Fast-Track Home Approvals
Victoria plans to cut home approval times to 10 days and limit objections under major planning law reforms expected to boost construction activity by $900m annually.
Martin Lewis's Five-Minute Wallet Workout Could Save You Hundreds, Says MoneySavingExpert Founder
Martin Lewis shares 17 simple wallet checks to save hundreds of pounds, from bank switching offers to driving licence expiry.
Epoxy Grout: Interior Designer's Top Bathroom Cleaning Tip
Interior designer Elise recommends epoxy grout for bathrooms to make cleaning easier, as it resists mold, stains, and water, but warns of higher cost and potential yellowing in UV light.
Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas
TikTok's #90sChristmas trend surges as Home Alone and tinsel inspire 2024 decor, reflecting nostalgia for comfort in uncertain times.
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