48 m. ago Flight to quality: Scotland’s property investors adapt to shifting marketplace

“There is a clear shift in preference among investors towards quality assets in the best locations - generally speaking, city centres” – Alasdair Steele, Knight Frank

Economics

15 h. ago Manchester city centre set to expand into six new areas as council redraws map

But there will be an island of non-city centre specifically

Politics

17 h. ago Council blasted for letting city centre hotel house migrants unlawfully and approving plans that add rooms for more

A council is under fire after it emerged a Worcester city centre hotel is unlawfully housing asylum seekers - and has been granted planning permission to build extra 'hotel' guest rooms.

Society

20 h. ago Exact date M&S closing flagship city centre store later this month

The retailer confirmed the store will be closing in an update delivered earlier this year, after admitting the site has been performing 'less well' since Covid

Politics

21 h. ago Car drives into crowd of people in Berlin with children among victims

The incident occurred around 1:10pm local time on Seestraße, a street in Berlin-Wedding, to the northwest of the city centre.

Events

21 h. ago Car drives into crowd of people in Berlin with 'many children' among victims

The incident occurred around 1:10pm local time on Seestraße, a street in Berlin-Wedding, to the northwest of the city centre.

Events

22 h. ago Poundland shuts down 11 stores to avoid 'running out of money'

It is part of a major restructuring plan

Politics

24 h. ago Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges over Liverpool parade incident

Fifty-three-year-old was arrested after car was driven into crowd of people during football celebration in May A man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car was driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool in May.Paul Doyle, 53, was arrested on 29 May after driving through a crowd of Liverpool football club supporters during the team’s Premier League trophy parade in the city centre on the evening of 26 May. Continue reading...

Politics

24 h. ago Liverpool parade suspect Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges

Paul Doyle, 53, is charged with 31 offences in connection with the crash, which happened on Water Street in the city centre in May as thousands gathered for Liverpool FC's victory parade

Politics

25 h. ago Thousands of Lloyds staff face the axe amid performance review overhaul

Lloyds Banking Group has 63,000 employees and is planning a major overhaul of its performance management system.

Politics

27 h. ago Major plans to rejuvenate Swansea city centre block which is home to McDonald's and Taco Bell

There'd be 29 new flats and a new commercial unit

Politics

28 h. ago Drug use, assaults and human waste in tent camp in Cardiff city centre underpass

The underpass is used by thousands of people every day

Events

29 h. ago Detroit man sentenced for ‘senseless’ killing of roommate after argument over Taco Bell

Mark Newsome told the court that Dale Francis Mitchell had tried to punch him in the face in the days preceding the deadly encounter

Events

39 h. ago Major airport incident after plane crashes into fence as all flights grounded

A Gulfstream G150 appeared to overshoot a runway as it crashed at Chicago Executive Airport earlier today, grounding all flights

Events

43 h. ago Iconic high street brand to return 5 years after closing all shops – full list

The news comes amid efforts from department store chain John Lewis' attempt to drive its growth as it continues with a major transformation plan under boss Peter Ruis

Economics

67 h. ago Man suffers facial injuries after 'serious assault' at popular nightclub

Police are looking to identify captured on CCTV following an incident at Circuit nightclub in Cardiff city centre

Events

2 d. ago Police want to speak to three people after city centre assault

Two females and a male have been urged by the force to identify themselves

Events

2 d. ago New Fountainbridge brings 253 new homes to Edinburgh city centre

Developer Vastint UK has launched its first Build to Rent scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city centre. The development features high-spec finishes, sleek modern furnishings and a prime waterside setting.

Politics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer makes major asylum hotel vow as plan met with backlash

Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed he wants to shut all asylum hotels down before his existing 2029 deadline, saying he understands public anger amid a wave of protests

Events

3 d. ago Pret café 'evacuated' in city centre as emergency services called after 'substance' thrown

Police and fire crews attended the scene

Politics