43 h. ago Manchester Metropolitan University scales back 'bold' library plans

The 'exciting milestone' for the university is set to be four storeys smaller than similar plans approved in 2024

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60 h. ago North Carolina approves new congressional map intended to add Republican seat

The state Senate approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday

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61 h. ago White House hasn’t filed plans for Trump’s new ballroom despite demolition under way

Amid backlash over footage of East Wing being partly demolished, White House reportedly intends to send plans for new constructionUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House has not submitted plans for Donald Trump’s new ballroom to the federal agency that oversees construction of federal buildings, though demolition is already underway.On Tuesday, the White House told Reuters it intends to send plans to the National Capital Planning Commission, an agency that typically approves and monitors construction on federal buildings. Demolition began earlier this week, with reporters taking video of a backhoe ripping out chunks of the White House’s exterior. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago No plans filed for Trump’s new ballroom despite demolition being under way

Amid backlash over partial demolition of East Wing, White House reportedly intends to send blueprintsUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House has not submitted plans for Donald Trump’s new ballroom to the federal agency that oversees construction of federal buildings, though demolition is already under way.On Tuesday, the White House told Reuters it intended to send plans to the National Capital Planning Commission, an agency that typically approves and monitors construction on federal buildings. Demolition began earlier this week, with reporters taking video of a backhoe ripping out chunks of the White House’s exterior. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant could be lost forever after 99 years amid ‘devastating’ row over lease

BRITAIN's oldest Indian restaurant faces closure after 99 years amid a lease dispute and Crown Estate redevelopment plans. The Regent Street landmark has applied for special community status to try to stay open. Veeraswamy, which has been serving diners since 1926, faces closure after Westminster City Council approved Crown Estate plans to redevelop Victory House....

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63 h. ago Replacement mosque plans approved despite concerns about parking

The mosque - the only one in the southern Bury area - has seen 'increasing demand' year after year

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65 h. ago Regina Road rebuild plans approved with 340 new homes, green spaces and more

Regina Road rebuild plans approved with 340 new homes, green spaces and more  This Is Local London

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3 d. ago Five big questions about Cardiff's new parking plan with Land Rover tax

Cardiff Council has approved a new parking plan for the city aimed at reducing commuter parking and encouraging more sustainable travel

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3 d. ago Thibaut Courtois says La Liga plan for match in Miami ‘distorts the competition’

Courtois: ‘La Liga does whatever it wants because it suits them’Protests from players have been ignored in official broadcastsReal Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has launched a scathing attack on La Liga, criticising the league’s decision to stage Barcelona’s away match against Villarreal in Miami on 20 December, saying it “distorts the competition”.The fixture, which is set to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium, would be the first La Liga fixture held outside Spain and the first European league match staged abroad. While Uefa has “reluctantly” approved the plan, Real Madrid and other teams in Spain’s top flight have expressed their opposition. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Plans for alterations at former bank in Bridge of Weir approved by Renfrewshire Council

The changes will take place as the building in Main Street is converted into an office space.

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4 d. ago UK city votes to HIKE parking fees for bigger cars in major crackdown inspired by Europe

A UK city has voted to raise parking fees for larger cars in a major crackdown inspired by similar moves in Europe. The move is the first of its kind in the UK to approve higher charges for SUVs and other big vehicles. Cardiff councillors have approved a new 10-year parking plan that will make...

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8 d. ago Drivers with SUVs will be charged more to park in one UK city after council approves plans

The move comes in a bid to "discourage uptake" of SUVs and larger vehicles

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8 d. ago Nine common cars that will have to pay Cardiff's Land Rover tax on parking

Cardiff Council recently approved plans to overhaul parking in the city which will include a surcharge for larger and more polluting vehicles

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8 d. ago Plans for parking premium on SUVs and diesel cars in Cardiff given the go

Cardiff Council's cabinet members approved plans that will see parking in the city overhauled and a new surcharge brought in for larger and more polluting vehicles

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8 d. ago City council approves plans to make SUV drivers pay more for parking

Cardiff Council will increase the cost of parking permits for owners of sports utility vehicles or cars weighing more than 2,400kg.

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Loch Lomond park bosses slammed SNP government's handling of Flamingo Land appeal in uncovered letters

Letters obtained by the Sunday Mail reveal park CEO Gordon Watson raised 'significant concerns' over Holyrood's handling of controversial £43m resort bid.

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2 w. 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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