The second phase of the Priory Field development in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, is nearing completion after a £6m loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The project delivers 29 new homes and supports 40 local jobs.
Plymouth City Council issues 18-month traffic order for Normandy Hill closure to facilitate National Grid connection works from January 2026. Plan your journey.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
Plymouth City Council issues a traffic order for gas mains works in Ford & Keyham. Major road closures and parking bans will be in force from 5 Jan 2026. Plan your journeys.
Plymouth City Council issues a temporary traffic order for Normandy Hill closure from Jan 13-20, 2026, for National Grid utility works. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
Enviroline Drainage Services Ltd has applied for a national goods vehicle operator's licence for a site on Foulston Avenue. Residents have until 24 January 2026 to submit representations to the Traffic Commissioner.
House of Fraser will shut its Plymouth department store in March 2026, leaving just 11 UK locations. The retailer has closed nearly 50 stores since 2018. Read the latest details.
Labour ministers admit fines for driving without insurance are outdated. New proposals aim to double penalties and tackle fake AI-generated documents to improve road safety.
A 'closing down' notice has appeared at Plymouth's House of Fraser, suggesting a March 2026 closure. Shoppers are concerned as the building is for sale for £3m. Read the latest.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
A teenager was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre on December 22. Police are treating it as an isolated incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
Plymouth councillors demand clarity on Babcock's claim of 7,000 new dockyard jobs, questioning the figures and future Royal Navy work. Read the full investigation.
Sutton Harbour Group pauses £60m Plymouth waterfront development as economic conditions deter buyers. Explore the future of this key regeneration site.
A former pub in Stockport could be replaced by a 17-storey tower with 76 apartments, part of a major regeneration plan. The council will decide by February 2026.
Actor Steve Coogan launches Middleton's co-operative regeneration plan featuring new homes, Metrolink extension and community-led development. Have your say in the town's future.
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for a man after a teenage girl was targeted in an upskirting incident at a B&M store in Plymouth. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone sentenced for premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read about the shocking case and police response to violent crime.
Historic Plymouth law firm Wolferstans wins prestigious Law Firm of the Year at LawNet Awards 2025. Judges praised its strategic vision and client care. Discover their success story.
Birmingham City FC unveils The Powerhouse, a revolutionary 62,000-seat stadium design featuring 12 iconic chimneys. Discover how it will transform the city's skyline.
Digital firm Vuba, backed by celebrity clients including Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp, has moved its headquarters to Hull's thriving @TheDock tech campus, occupying the final building and completing the decade-long development.
Birmingham City FC unveils its 62,000-seater 'Powerhouse' stadium vision, a 135-acre Sports Quarter set for a 2030 completion. Discover the design details.
The Persimmon Foundation donates £50,000 to Stephens and George Charitable Trust for vocational training, supporting 100 young people in Merthyr Tydfil. Discover how this transforms local futures.
Plans for a four-apartment block with undercroft parking in Solihull's Rowood Drive are now public. Residents have until December 16 to comment on the application.
A dilapidated former children's home on Stevens Avenue in Bartley Green could be converted into a new training and treatment centre for healthcare professionals, pending council approval.
Birmingham City Council approves the major Phoenix Yard development in Digbeth, creating a key gateway with 205 homes, student accommodation, and commercial space.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham unveils a pioneering £1bn investment fund using city centre profits to finance over 30 projects across all boroughs, tackling regional inequality.
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £5,000 for free Premier League Kicks football sessions, boosting confidence and social skills for 8-16 year olds. Book now!
Solihull Council approves a controversial three-bedroom bungalow in Knowle's conservation area, dismissing villagers' concerns about parking and access to local allotments.