69 m. ago Putin health fears return as despot leaves Kremlin just once in weeks after 'limp'

Speculation about Vladimir Putin's health is mounting again after the Russian President has made just one public appearance in weeks, reigniting long-standing concerns about his wellbeing

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12 h. ago Developer behind proposed Woodford Garden Village expansion accused of ‘hiding’ from public concerns

An appeal has been lodged with the Planning Inspector.

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40 h. ago Stop ‘weaselly excuses’ and tell truth on Chinese embassy, Government told

The administration was accused in Parliament of ‘kowtowing’ to Beijing over the proposed development.

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4 d. ago Heber City considers tax sharing proposal to support New London development

Heber City considers tax sharing proposal to support New London development  KPCW

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7 d. ago Otters and beavers among rare wildlife ‘at serious risk’ from planning reforms

As part of the proposed plans, developers could pay a levy for their impacts on nature

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8 d. ago A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

As the US government shutdown enters its third week, concerns mount over how the nation’s public lands will fareCars and RVs surged into Yosemite national park throughout the weekend, as visitors from around the world came to enjoy the crisp autumn weather, undeterred by a lack of park services and the absence of rangers.National parks have largely been kept open through the lapse in US federal funding that’s left workers furloughed and resources for the parks system more scarce than usual. But as the US government shutdown enters its third week and legislators warn that their impasse could linger even longer than the one in Trump’s first term – which currently holds the record at 35 days – concerns are mounting over how the nation’s treasured public lands will fare. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Full list of Donald Trump's health fears as peculiar incidents spark concern

Donald Trump's health has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, with a series of public appearances and absences sparking concern, despite an update from his doctor

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2 w. ago Plans put forward for 23 new affordable homes in Welsh village

The proposed development would include six three-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom semi-detached houses, alongside four one-bedroom walk-up flats and a one-bedroom bungalow

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3 w. ago Douglas Ross brands seagull summit a ‘sham’ and ‘frustrating waste of time’

The event last week followed "concern" from the public about urban gulls.

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3 w. ago 'Barbie Kardashian' released from prison despite 'grave concerns' and 'threat to public'

Police believe Barbie Kardashian poses a 'significant threat' to her mother as well as the wider public after she was released from prison on Wednesday after serving two years and six months

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3 w. ago Postwar Gaza authority potentially led by Tony Blair ‘would sideline Palestinians’

Draft plan’s critics say it hands power to international figures and splits Gaza from Palestinian Authority in West BankA plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority potentially headed by the former UK prime minister Tony Blair would sideline key Palestinian political figures, while giving significant authority to its chair on most key issues, according to a leaked confidential proposal.The 21-page draft document, seen by the Guardian and Haaretz in Israel, envisions the governance and reconstruction of postwar Gaza being led by international officials, with Palestinians relegated to subsidiary roles. It also proposes a Gaza investment promotion and economic development authority involving “public-private partnerships and blended finance instruments” aimed at delivering “commercially viable returns” for investors. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fire safety fears as 80 battery storage plants lodged for Scotland in just 3 years

Following multiple fires at battery storage sites this year, concerns have been raised about public safety.

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3 w. ago Battle of Blackheath: Inside the celebrity fight against ‘ugly’ new housing in picturesque London hotspot

Blackheath locals including LBC presenter Nick Ferrari and actor Sarah Hadland tell The Independent their fight against ‘ugly’ proposed development could soon be repeated around the UK amid the government’s house-building pledges

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4 w. ago First glimpse of Paisley Grammar flats development proposals

Nixon has unveiled plans to convert the listed building into flats while building a further five blocks within the school grounds to create a combined total of 120 units.

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