6 h. ago Historic village made famous by Bridget Jones locked in row over strict planning rules to stop it from looking ‘flashy’

A HISTORIC village made famous by Bridget Jones has been locked in a bitter row over strict planning rules. Locals in Snowshill, Gloucestershire, which appeared in the 2001 film, 'Bridget Jones's Diary', have been left divided over the rules. The Cotswold village appeared in the much-loved classic as the home of Bridget's parents, played by Jim Broadbent and Gemma...

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14 h. ago Uefa plans to relax multiclub ownership declaration rules after Crystal Palace furore

New rules give clubs longer to sort out MCO issuesPalace lost Europa League place despite Cas appealUefa is planning to give clubs more time to resolve potential multiclub ownership (MCO) issues next season following the controversy that led to Crystal Palace being expelled last summer from the Europa League.In a proposed change to its regulations discussed with elite clubs at a meeting last week of the newly named European Football Clubs in Rome, Uefa is poised to relax the 1 March deadline, which Palace failed to meet last season in an oversight that led to the FA Cup winners losing their Europa League place to Nottingham Forest. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago I explored the English destination with some of the best UK beaches and award

IF your perfect holiday includes wide skies, sandy beaches, clifftop walks and ending the day with a pint in a country pub, North Devon ticks every box. This corner of the South West is famous for its dramatic coastline, rolling countryside and some of the best beaches in the UK. Add in historic villages, family-friendly...

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31 h. ago The dream of turning empty office blocks into apartments appears over. What went wrong?

Strict planning rules and soaring refit costs are deterring landlords and developers, amid calls for government intervention to alleviate housing crunchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo years ago, state and local governments pushed to fast-track conversions of near-empty offices into much-needed apartments to alleviate a housing crunch.The promised panacea never eventuated. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Stacey Solomon embroiled in row with son as he hits out at strict parenting rule

Stacey Solomon clashed with her son Zachary in a scene in her BBC reality show, as the pair disagreed over a new household rule

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4 d. ago Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty as she closes Tory conference

She pledged a ‘golden rule’ on her budget plans, spending only half of any savings made through spending cuts, with the rest to reduce the deficit.

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4 d. ago US demands EU dismantle green regulations in threat to trade deal

Washington wants American companies to be exempted from rules such as having to draw up climate transition plans

Economics

4 d. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago London restaurant faces £2.5million 'proceeds of crime' fine over kitchen fan installed without council permission

Brothers Ahmet and Sahin Gok had their passports seized and face a £2.5million penalty for installing a kitchen extraction system without planning permission

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5 d. ago The history of London's Old East Village is hidden inside this new mosaic project

The history of London's Old East Village is hidden inside this new mosaic project  CBC

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5 d. ago People planning to retire much later amid 'pension rule changes'

There has been a major shift in the age at which people plan to leave work and start retirement

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6 d. ago Reeves's Budget 'to loosen planning rules and mount £2bn tax raid on banks as well as raising VAT' in desperate attempt to balance the books

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'to loosen planning rules again and hit banks for £2bn' as she scrambles to balance the books at her Budget

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics

9 d. ago Warning people adding CCTV cameras to their home may need planning permission

A Welsh council meeting which considered an application for a CCTV camera heard concerns many people do not know about planning permission rules around cameras in some circumstances

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1 week ago Historic gardens and parks at risk from proposed planning rule changes – charity

Gardens Trust says parks, parkland and gardens play a crucial role for the economy, health and tackling climate change.

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1 week ago Historic UK village with bustling high street and pretty homes is 'finest place to live'

The Black Country village has been rated as one of the top places to live in the UK – and it's easy to see why.

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1 week ago Council bans repainting homes and putting up fences in ‘Bridget Jones’ village without approval

Under strict planning laws, villagers living in Snowshill in Gloucestershire require planning approval from the borough council before painting their homes a new colour

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1 week ago Bridget Jones made our UK village famous but it’s being ruined by Airbnb tourists who wander around like it’s Disneyland

LOCALS of a Cotswold village, famous for being the home of Bridget Jones in the hit rom-com, are furious at the council for letting tourists overrun their home. Snowshill, which appeared in the 2001 film, 'Bridget Jones's Diary' has been 'ruined' by holiday lets complained its residents. Sheila Wilks, 85, said: "I have been here...

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1 week ago Village dubbed 'jewel of the Cotswolds' that featured in Bridget Jones' Diary is divided over strict new planning rules

As of this week, Snowshill in Gloucestershire will come under an Article 4 Direction by Tewkesbury Borough Council - and with it the imposition of strict rules to protect its heritage.

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1 week ago Overlooked 'colourful' village with stunning beaches and very unique attraction

Alnmouth is a picturesque seaside village with pastel-painted cottages, a vast sandy beach and a history as a busy port

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