15 h. ago Plans approved for new 'nature hub' at RSPB Loch Lomond wildlife reserve

RSPB Scotland is set to proceed with its proposal to create the hub, along with associated parking, and the construction of a new footpath and access road at the wildlife reserve at High Wards Farm, in Gartocharn.

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37 h. ago Plans for new Port Talbot HMO approved despite local opposition

The proposal was brought to the committee after objections from local residents and councillors

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42 h. ago Popular UK holiday park unveils plans for new pools and lazy river in huge upgrade

Brean Splash, at Unity Beach, is set to undergo a major transformation if plans are approved by Somerset Council. The £10.2 million redevelopment will see new pools, a lazy river and lido

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4 d. ago Plans for food van in Wales' largest national park approved despite objections

The scheme concerned an area of hard standing at the Tan Y Coed car park in an isolated Dyfi Forest area at Esgairgeiliog

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5 d. 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.

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6 d. ago Locals 'disturbed' over housing plans that could 'dismantle' community

Councillors spoke during a planning committee meeting in which two houses of multiple occupation were approved

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6 d. ago Czechs agree to buy 44 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $1.6 billion deal

The Czech government has approved a plan to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany

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7 d. ago Plans to add to facilities at Ferguslie Cricket Club in Paisley approved by Renfrewshire Council

Proposal to introduce clubhouse with changing rooms, showers, toilet and social space given green light.

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7 d. ago Farm's dairy plans expected to be approved despite objections

The new owners of the farm are seeking permission for a milking parlour, a collecting yard, feed pad, silage clamp, dirty water lagoon and associated works

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1 week ago The swanky new flats where residents may have to close windows 'day and night' because of the smell

The council's planning committee is expected to approve the development

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1 week ago Uefa to decide in September on Real Madrid request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Real Madrid to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Uefa to decide in September on Barcelona request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Barcelona to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Councillors approve plans to restore grass cutting services across West Dunbartonshire

The council has agreed to restore grass cutting services across West Dunbartonshire after a summer of complaints from residents.

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1 week ago Councillors approve latest strategic housing investment plan for North Lanarkshire

Plan provides details of the local authority's intentions towards achieving its ambitions for the development of social housing.

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1 week ago Stirling residents to be given extra wheelie bin as councillors approve plan

Councillors have unanimously backed proposal to give householders new bins for glass recycling - to be emptied every eight weeks.

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1 week ago Poundland to close 68 UK stores after High Court battle – see full list

Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan. Here is the full list of affected UK locations

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1 week ago Scottish ministers approve controversial fish farm plans three years after proposal was rejected

Ministers this week revealed their decision to uphold an appeal in favour of controversial plans for a salmon farm near Arrochar.

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1 week ago Full list: All the Poundland stores to close after restructure approved

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

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2 w. ago The Poundland stores set to close revealed after business escapes collapse

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

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2 w. ago UK vows to help 30 more students leave Gaza to take up university places

Evacuation problematic and dependent on Israel’s approval amid claims more scholarship students still in darkMinisters have approved plans to help a further 30 students leave Gaza to take up places at UK universities next month but their evacuation remains uncertain and dependent on Israel’s approval.It takes the total to 39, after a government commitment last week to work to secure the evacuation from Gaza of nine Chevening scholars with places at some of the UK’s leading universities. Continue reading...

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