12 h. ago 'This would be the biggest affordable housing scheme in Salford in 50 years'

Bosses behind the plans have spoken about how it could benefit the city if approved.

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42 h. ago China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision on controversial plans for China’s east London new super embassy this month

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62 h. ago Plans approved for restaurant and takeaway at former Ayrshire bank

One application pertained to a proposed change of use at the site and the other sought alterations to the listed building.

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5 d. ago Netanyahu praises Trump over hostage release and ceasefire plan

Benjamin Netanyahu praised Donald Trump and the Israeli military after Israel’s cabinet met on Thursday (9 October) and confirmed it had approved a hostage release plan around 23:30pm BST.

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5 d. ago Gaza ceasefire plan live: Israel’s government approves deal for hostages’ release as US troops to ‘oversee’ truce

Ceasefire supposed to begin immediately after early Friday’s cabinet approval under deal, says Israeli officialIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after a government meeting to approve the US-brokered deal to release all hostages and implement a ceasefire in Gaza.The Times of Israel reports that Gaza’s civil defence service has issued a warning to Palestinians not to approach the areas where the Israeli forces are present, particularly towards the border, until the IDF has officially announced their withdrawal and officials confirm this. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israel approves Trump's Gaza ceasefire and hostage release plan as Hamas says war 'over'

Israeli hostages expected to be released early next week and ceasefire begin on Saturday after Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet ratified the peace agreement

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5 d. ago Gaza latest: Israeli cabinet approves Trump’s peace plan for ceasefire and hostage release

Israel says its cabinet has approved the 'outline' of a deal to release the hostages

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6 d. ago Israel approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet votes for the first phase of the US president’s peace deal

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6 d. ago Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East

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6 d. ago Plans to create three padel courts at Renfrew health club approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission by David Lloyd Leisure given green light by local authority.

Society

6 d. ago Idyllic Scots seaside town to install dozens of parking meters as council decision branded ‘nonsense’

DOZENS of parking meters are set to be installed throughout an idyllic Scottish seaside town - despite locals branding the council's decision "nonsense". Councillors in East Lothian approved plans for 27 parking meters across a conservation area in North Berwick. But the decision has been slammed as "nonsense" and "bizarre" by objectors. A total of...

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6 d. ago Hamas accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'sabotage' Trump's Gaza ceasefire deal hours before Israel approves plan: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Donald Trump's Middle East peace deal with a ceasefire in Gaza set to come into effect.

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7 d. ago Holding league matches abroad risks 'breaking football', says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin

UEFA ‘reluctantly’ approved plans for domestic matches to be played overseas on Monday

Sport

7 d. ago City of London approves plans for new Square Mile skyscraper

City of London approves plans for new Square Mile skyscraper  BBC

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7 d. ago 'It feels like we're in limbo': After five years of furious controversy, New Islington Green's future is unknown

The project was met with a petition of 5,000 calling for it to be stopped, but Manchester council approved the plan

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8 d. ago 'World class' casino gets green light in Trocadero despite West End gambling warning

The plans for the casino were approved unanimously by Westminster City Council

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8 d. ago The three south east London winners at Asian Restaurant and Takeaway awards

The three south east London winners at Asian Restaurant and Takeaway awards  News Shopper

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8 d. ago UK’s best curry houses revealed in awards as 75 winners crowned – is your local on the list?

THE UK'S best curry houses have been revealed in a prestigious awards ceremony - and your local may be on the list. The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025 (ARTA) were announced yesterday evening at an event held at the Hilton, Park Lane London. The star-studded event hosted a number of popular celebs including BBC...

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8 d. ago Plans to transform Paisley unit into hot food takeaway approved by Renfrewshire Council

A bid for planning permission for the spot in Wellmeadow Street has been approved, subject to conditions.

Politics

9 d. ago Campaigners urge MPs not to cave in to 'Beijing bullies' as China turns off water taps for British diplomats in bid to force UK government to approve London 'mega

The ploy is said to be the latest tactic by President Xi Jinping to ensure he gets approval for his plans to build a complex at Royal Mint Court in the City.

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