47 m. ago Labour has denounced me as ‘deeply misleading’ on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Even it now admits that brick by brick, these proposals will wreck habitats. This could be Starmer’s most damaging mistake yetThe precedent is uncanny, and the failure to learn from it downright mystifying. Keir Starmer is rushing gladly towards the catastrophe Boris Johnson inflicted on himself in 2020. Had he set out to stymie Labour’s chances of re-election, he couldn’t be doing it better.In 2020, Johnson promised “a whole new planning system” for England, which, he claimed, would promote “economic growth”. He said he wanted to see 300,000 new homes built every year. He sought to “build, build, build”, but falsely claimed that his plans were thwarted by newts, which he used as shorthand for environmental protections. He would sweep these protections away. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Fewer cuts for West Lothian grassland as council opts for low maintenance plan

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive agreed to the new five year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns.

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38 h. ago Residents raise concerns over plans to build 200 new homes in their town

Some residents have said the already busy street could be "crazy" with the extra traffic it creates

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41 h. ago 'I'm a gardening expert – do this vital task before planting your garden centre flowers'

This simple tip could will help you get more for your money when shopping at a garden centre – and it involves something you might not expect. Here's all you need to know

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41 h. ago Ed Miliband’s wife objects to new block of flats near couple’s home in housing row

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to build 1.5 million homes by the next general election

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44 h. ago Newmains residents asked for their thoughts on new homes set to built at old school

The council planning to build around 33 affordable homes for social rent on the site of the former St Brigid’s Primary School on Newton Drive.

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3 d. ago London council plans garden bonfire ban to tackle harmful air pollution

The plan by Hammersmith and Fulham Council involves creating a new by-law to prevent residents from burning household or garden waste

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3 d. ago Fury as American billionaire owner of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch plans to build 'monstrous' mansion in idyllic Oxfordshire village

EXCLUSIVE: Locals in Little Tew are battling billionaire Ronald Burkle's bid to build a lavish six-bedroom home, which they fear could become a new ' Michael Jackson'-style Neverland mansion.

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5 d. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this weekend as area to bask in sunshine

Celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day take centre stage but there are also festivals and garden openings.

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6 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire highlights garden projects to mark Green Health Week

Staff from the health board's grounds and biodiversity team are working with patients on garden improvements at a number of healthcare centres.

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7 d. ago Stephen Curry’s playoff series against Minnesota under threat after hamstring strain

Guard picked up injury during Game 1 victory37-year-old will miss at least three games of seriesThe Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their playoff series against Minnesota, after an MRI exam on Wednesday confirmed the guard has a strained hamstring.The Warriors said the 37-year-old will be sidelined at least a week after he picked up the injury during Tuesday night’s Game 1 victory over the Timberwolves. When he left the court, he had 13 points in 13 minutes to help Golden State build a comfortable lead and take home-court advantage away from the Timberwolves. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle £2 item to stop ants entering your home

An expert from a leading garden centre has revealed a budget-friendly, eco-safe trick using a £2 household item to stop ants marching into your home this summer

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1 week ago Households in new builds urged to avoid specific type of lawn

A gardening TikToker has a host of tips for people living in new-build homes to bring more wildlife back to their garden - and their top tip is to avoid one type of lawn

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1 week ago Plan to set up dog daycare business on site of former garden centre

The site would operate five days a week and include a play area

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1 week ago New plan for almost all English homes could cut energy bills by £1,000

The government will reportedly compel developers to make the changes as standard on the vast majority of new-build homes by 2027, as part of Labour's drive to hit net-zero targets and cut household energy costs

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2 w. ago Brits warned not to make 'common mistake' at garden centre this weekend

A gardening expert has warned Brits not to make a common mistake when buying plants at garden centres - and has shared the best flowers to plant in April and May

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2 w. ago Plan to give council chief executives £19,000 pay hike shelved

A proposal that triggered a backlash has been deferred by council chiefs.

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2 w. ago We've been banned from objecting to 100 homes next to our new

Residents in Highlands Park, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, claim they have been 'gagged' by developer Crest Nicholson to objecting to more than 100 new homes in a neighbouring field.

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2 w. ago Councillors agree to charity Deaf Services Lanarkshire taking over Coatbridge building to house new base

Organisation submitted community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council, proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre.

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2 w. ago Affordable housing plans in Rattray put under the spotlight by councillors

Bancon Construction has submitted a proposal of application notice to Perth and Kinross Council to build a development of affordable homes and facilities

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