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Barber shop at Three Tuns junction to be converted into cafe

A barber shop in a busy parade of shops in Slough is set to be converted into a cafe restaurant. The gents’ hairdressers is located...

£20 Million revitalization initiative breathes new life into Middlesbrough: House of Fraser building set to become vibrant cultural hub

Middlesbrough’s landmark House of Fraser building will be transformed as part of a £20m investment programme to revitalise the town. Middlesbrough Council was identified in...

Job cuts, council tax max rise, selling off buildings and parking fees: Kirklees Council’s ‘painful’ budget laid bare

The Kirklees Council has published its draft budget for the next financial year, with price increases, job losses, and service cuts set to continue. The...

Last bank branch to close

A North London neighbourhood is on the verge of being completely ‘de-banked’ after the last remaining branch announced its closure in the spring. Barclays...

Plan for eyesore building

One of the city centre’s biggest eyesores could be refurbished and re-opened if a new planning application is approved. A warehouse at the former Providence...

Kirklees Council admits the size of new bin wagons saw collections missed

Kirklees Council has admitted that the size of its new refuse collection vehicles has resulted in a “small number” of access issues resulting in...

City council calls for urgent action to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East

A call for urgent action to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East has received cross-party support from councillors in the city. A white paper motion on...

Community Partnerships strive to enhance mental and physical health in Shipley, Bradford

“Pockets of deprivation” surrounded by more affluent areas can sometimes be overlooked, a councillor has claimed. Members of Bradford Council’s Shipley Area Committee were given...

Transformation of historic Victorian pub in Barking for Muslim outreach

A Victorian pub in Barking that has stood vacant for five years could be transformed into a place of worship to support the area’s...

Planning officers reject expansion plans: concerns over size and design

A bungalow has been refused permission to extend upwards to create a first and second floor over concerns about its ‘bulk’. The home on Grays...

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