Green Belt Film Studio Approved Despite Local Fury
Labour overturns council rejection for £750m Marlow film studios backed by James Cameron. Local MP vows to fight on, citing green belt harm. Read the full story.
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Snowball Chaos Halts Sun Belt Championship Game
James Madison's athletic director took the mic to stop fans pelting players with snowballs during the Sun Belt Championship win over Troy. Read the full story.
Progressive Democrats Take Over in Rust Belt Swing States
A new wave of progressive Democrats is defeating establishment figures in key US swing states, driven by voter frustration over housing, transit, and party direction. Discover the movement reshaping American politics.
Boxer Ben Whittaker burgled during knockout victory
British boxing star Ben Whittaker's home was burgled while he secured a first-round knockout win in Birmingham. Thieves stole his IBF belt and other items. Read the full story and his reward offer.
Boxer's house burgled during title fight, belt stolen
Olympic medallist Ben Whittaker returned from a knockout victory to find his Wednesbury home burgled and his IBF title belt stolen. A 'big reward' is offered for information.
Labour ministers oppose UK's largest solar farm project
Labour ministers face hypocrisy claims as they oppose Britain's largest solar farm near Ed Miliband's constituency while pushing national green agenda. Local residents fight to protect Green Belt land.
Ben Whittaker's Benavidez Ambition: Reality Check?
Olympic medallist Ben Whittaker targets David Benavidez, but boxing legend Barry McGuigan warns the world title shot is premature. Read the full analysis.
Malaysia's £80bn Forest City: A Ghost Town
Explore the story of Forest City, a £80 billion Malaysian development built for 700,000 that now stands nearly empty. Discover why this ambitious project became a 'ghost town'.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Bath University Green Belt Student Housing Row
Plans to build nearly 300 student homes on protected Green Belt land in Bath threaten rare wildlife and panoramic views, sparking fierce local opposition. Join the debate on urban development.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
New 'default yes' planning rule for station homes
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title, Wardley promoted
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight championship belt, with British fighter Fabio Wardley being elevated to full champion status in a significant boxing development.
EU Climate Leadership Falters Amid Greenlash
The EU's climate leadership is unravelling as right-wing pressure weakens the Green Deal. Key policies are being diluted, threatening Europe's competitiveness and global standing ahead of COP30.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Whyalla's Green Steel Choice: Gas or Green Hydrogen?
Whyalla steelworks faces a defining choice between gas and green hydrogen. With a $2.4bn rescue package, this decision is a litmus test for Australia's green energy transition and Future Made in Australia policy. Will the government seize this global oppo
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Reeves unveils radical planning overhaul for 1.5m homes
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping reforms to fast-track 1.5 million new homes, pledging to override local opposition and transform Britain's planning system.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Starmer defends UK's green economy plans before COP30
Prime Minister Keir Starmer champions Britain's green economic transition, positioning the UK as a global leader in climate action while addressing concerns about costs and implementation ahead of crucial COP30 talks.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
New Forest Towns Planned for Oxford-Cambridge Corridor
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans for new sustainable forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge, creating 40,000 homes while preserving ancient woodlands and enhancing biodiversity.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Transform UK Housing
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
Professor Green's emotional parenting struggle revealed
Rapper Professor Green opens up about the emotional challenges of co-parenting his young son Slimane after separating from fiancée Karima McAdams, revealing his pain at missing precious bedtime moments.
Labour's 1.5 Million Homes Plan Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.
Haitian immigrants revive Ohio town's economy
Springfield, Ohio's remarkable economic revival is being powered by an unexpected force - a growing Haitian community that's breathing new life into abandoned businesses and creating jobs where they're needed most.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
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