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Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has launched a scathing critique of Poundbury's house interiors, calling them 'intolerable', directly contradicting King Charles III's vision of a thriving urban settlement. Discover the architectural debate.
Sydney's newest urban beach at Bedlam Bay is now open, offering a slice of European-style riviera life. Discover the transformation of this historic site and what visitors can expect.
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Multiple schools in Sydney's north-west are in lockdown as police conduct a major operation in Beaumont Hills. Avoid the area and follow for live updates.
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
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.
A Milton Keynes resident defends the city's 'soulless' reputation, revealing why its futuristic design and tech focus make it an amazing place to live. Discover the real MK.
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.
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
The vibrant Double Deuce Lounge in Sydney's CBD has permanently closed, leaving cocktail enthusiasts mourning the loss of this beloved speakeasy-style establishment known for its innovative drinks and intimate atmosphere.
Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.
After years of decline, Sydney's legendary Kings Cross is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with exclusive new venues and revitalised nightlife transforming the once-notorious strip into the city's hottest destination once again.
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Sydney residents are battling an extraordinary surge in fly populations, with experts pointing to unusual weather patterns and environmental conditions creating perfect breeding grounds for the pesky insects.
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
North Sydney Council votes to remove 14 mature plane trees in Neutral Bay after declaring them a public health risk, sparking community outrage and accusations of council hypocrisy.
Discover how Indonesia is racing against time to construct its new political capital Nusantara, a $35 billion sustainable metropolis designed to replace sinking Jakarta by 2045.
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.
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are disregarding crucial Social Security guidance, potentially costing them thousands in retirement income. Discover why people are tuning out and what experts say you should really do.
James Packer's proposed $500 million luxury apartment development in Sydney's Kings Cross meets fierce resistance, with former PM Paul Keating joining heritage advocates in challenging the controversial project.