11 h. ago Plan to open third betting shop in same street approved despite fears

Dozens of residents in Llanrumney, Cardiff, opposed plans for a new betting shop on their high street with one councillor saying it 'risks harm to the most vulnerable'

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57 h. 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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62 h. ago Plans for Elsie Inglis statue on iconic thoroughfare approved

Contentious plans ratified by local authority committee

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4 d. ago Council permits demolition and replacement of animal feed warehouse in Shotts

A planning application from Davidsons Feeds, which sought approval for plans to demolish an existing warehouse in Gray Street in order to build a new facility on the site, has been successful.

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5 d. ago South Ayrshire Council bosses reveal plan to rip up Ayr town centre for giant cycle lane

Officials are facing questions over a plan to cut parking provisions in place of a cycle lane at the heart of the town.

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7 d. ago Jaded London Brings Its Retail World Tour to NYC, Hints at Future Permanent Store

Jaded London Brings Its Retail World Tour to NYC, Hints at Future Permanent Store  WWD

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7 d. ago Surf London Moves Forward After Planning Application Approval

Surf London Moves Forward After Planning Application Approval  Surf Park Central

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7 d. ago London City Lionesses: Plans approved for new training centre

London City Lionesses: Plans approved for new training centre  BBC

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8 d. ago Activists outraged after Rio lawmakers approve ‘wild west bonus’ for police who kill ‘criminals’

Similar legislation introduced in Rio in mid-1990s caused an explosion of extrajudicial killings in the city’s favelasHuman rights activists have voiced outrage after Rio de Janeiro’s parliament approved plans to pay police officers a “wild west bonus” for “neutralizing criminals” during operations.The move is a throwback to the mid-1990s when Rio’s then governor, Marcello Alencar, introduced similar legislation that caused an explosion of extrajudicial killings in the city’s favelas. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Plans approved for three new retail stores to move into Ayr Town Centre

It's an exciting retail development with three new businesses set to fill the void at the vacant site.

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9 d. ago Fashion retail giant with over 200 stores in UK to close 35 including one in Wales

The fashion retailer has come under increasing financial pressure in recent years

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9 d. ago Villagers' fury over Gatwick second runway: 'Heartbroken' residents living in shadow of airport condemn 'appalling' £2.2billion plan that will have devastating impact on their communities

Locals in the nearby village of Carlwood say the decision to approve the £2.2 billion plan for a second runway at Gatwick Airport is 'heartbreaking' and 'appalling'.

Economics

1 week ago The holiday destinations Gatwick Airport's new runway could unveil

Gatwick airport has been given the go-ahead to open a second runway - set to cost an impressive £2.2billion. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander gave the nod of approval to the plans.

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1 week ago Gatwick Airport to get a second runway as Government approves £2.2billion plans

The privately financed project will see the West Sussex airport will move its emergency runway 13 yards north, enabling it to be used for departures of narrow-bodied planes.

Economics

1 week ago UK government approves plans for second runway at London Gatwick airport

UK government approves plans for second runway at London Gatwick airport  Reuters

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1 week ago Government approves plan for second runway to open at Gatwick airport

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander backed the scheme as a "no-brainer" for economic growth

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2 w. ago Major UK high street brand to shut 35 of more than 200 shops

River Island has been closing stores across the UK as part of a restructuring plan approved by the High Court, with 35 branches set to shut in the coming months

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2 w. ago Major high street giant with over 200 shops to shut 35 branches in weeks – see full list

River Island has been closing stores as part of a restructuring plan approved by the High Court, with one branch set to shut in just a few days and a further 34 to follow

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2 w. ago Planning application approved at Trump Turnberry as US President jets into UK for State visit

Bosses at the resort will now erect new wrought iron gates to various entry points at the five-star resort.

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2 w. ago Uefa makes significant request in controversial games abroad plan

LaLiga and Serie A want to play leagues matches in the US and Australia respectively but Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin is yet to approve the plan

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