3 h. ago So many Greater Manchester town centres are changing, but what about Droylsden?

The town of Droylsden has been waiting for investment for years, and now it's on the precipice of change

Politics

18 h. ago Protesters demonstrate against 'underhand' plan to house 600 migrant single men on old army base just a mile from town centre

Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex has been lined up to house up to 600 male asylum seekers as part of the Government's bid to reduce the use of asylum hotels.

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48 h. ago Residents hit out at 'droopy and browning' Christmas tree dubbed a 'Temu special' that looks like it was left over from last year

The 'dying' fir tree was put up in Wisbech town centre, Cambridgeshire, on November 4, with locals describing it as an 'absolute disgrace'.

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50 h. ago East Kilbride teen told police: “I’m not going to lie. I’ve got a knife in my pocket.”

Police officers saw him acting suspiciously in the town centre.

Events

66 h. ago Empty land has stood still for years, now it will finally be transformed

The land just sits just a stone's throw from the train station and the town centre

Politics

68 h. ago Offender jumped out of dock and fled from court after hearing he was being sent to prison

Barry Walker, 35, sprinted through Airdrie town centre, chased by police officers, and assaulted three of them when they caught up with him.

Events

3 d. ago London man, 36, is charged with ‘rape’ of woman in town centre park at 1.30am

Travis Moore, 36, from Hounslow, has been remanded in custody until December 1

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3 d. ago Woman ‘raped’ in town centre park in early hours – as man, 36, charged

A MAN has been charged with rape after a woman was allegedly attacked in a town centre park in the early hours of the morning. The horror attack reportedly took place at the Godolphin Recreation Ground in Slough, Berkshire, at around 1.30am on Sunday. Travis Moore, 36, was charged with one count of rape and...

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3 d. ago Brits flock to Bonfire Night celebrations across the country

In Lewes, Sussex, torch bearers in historic garb paraded through the town centre in one of the UK's largest and most famous Bonfire Night celebrations.

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5 d. ago Council to spend £1m buying and demolishing town centre pub for new square

The pub in Oldham has stood empty for almost a year

Economics

8 d. ago Police raid enormous cannabis factory hidden inside former casino: Thousands of plants on all three floors 'are worth millions'

Officers used chainsaws to smash their way into the disused Aspers casino in Northampton town centre at around 9am yesterday.

Economics

8 d. ago Kentish Town homes and medical centre flooded with metre of water after pipe bursts

Kentish Town homes and medical centre flooded with metre of water after pipe bursts  London Evening Standard

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8 d. ago Kentish Town flood: Homes and medical centre submerged in metre of water after pipe bursts

The basements of 10 homes and a medical centre were damaged by up to a metre of flood water

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8 d. ago New cafe plan for Kilmarnock town centre approved at former marriage suite

East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action, previously lodged a planning application, seeking permission for a change of use at the former marriage suite within the Civic Centre North building.

Politics

9 d. ago Vietnam floods: streets of Hoi An submerged like canals of Venice – in pictures

Flooding that killed 10 people in central Vietnam this week turned streets in the historic town of Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities say. The Unesco heritage-listed town is among the country’s most popular tourist destinations Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago NHS pull cash plug as Ayr town centre care village plan collapses

South Ayrshire Council say they were left to go it alone on the project, meaning it was "no longer viable."

Politics

9 d. ago Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in town centre

There were severe delays at the scene as emergency services attended

Events

1 week ago It's been a building site for months, but now one Greater Manchester town centre is coming to life

Since the start of the year, construction workers have dominated the central hub of the town

Politics

1 week ago North London borough's £26m upgrade of parks, pothole repairs and town centre CCTV

North London borough's £26m upgrade of parks, pothole repairs and town centre CCTV  MyLondon

Economics

1 week ago Parts of Merthyr town centre will disappear for good within weeks

The demolition work is to create a better link with public transport

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