Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
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Birmingham Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road, aiming to create a safer, city-wide network and reduce car dependence.
Discover why 1.2 million UK small businesses are rejecting Black Friday sales this year. Explore the shift towards sustainable promotions and long-term customer value.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
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Software giant Sage posts £530m operating profit as its AI agents, developed in North Tyneside, create new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. Discover how tech is driving growth.
Discover the longest-surviving household goods, from Victorian sewing machines to 1970s microwaves, defying today's throwaway culture and still in daily use.
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
A £21m development of 88 gas-free affordable homes is now complete at West Vale, Oldham. The project tackles the borough's housing crisis with sustainable design. Discover the new community.
Bristol tech firm Matter, a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist, secures investment from Inter IKEA to scale its microplastic filtration technology, aiming to prevent 15,000 tonnes of ocean pollution.
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
Historic engineering giant Smiths is creating 50 new UK jobs, opening a Birmingham hub at 60 Church Street. Apply now for apprenticeships and corporate roles via their careers website.
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches the Atom Valley scheme in Rochdale, set to create 20,000 jobs. Discover how this major regeneration project aims to transform the region's economy.
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
Join Leicester's festive toy swap on December 13! Exchange unwanted toys for free, reduce plastic pollution & save money. Hosted by Parents for Future at LCB Depot.
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
Jet2 announces new flights and holidays from London Gatwick from March 2026, creating over 300 jobs. Discover the new routes and eco-friendly aircraft.
Cadbury trials 300,000 recyclable paper Heroes tubs in Tesco, adding Flake. Critics say it 'takes joy out of Christmas'. Share your feedback via QR code.
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service pure water stations. The initiative supports local professionals and enhances sustainability. Find your nearest location.
Birmingham City Council approves a major £22.5m cycle route extension from Selly Oak to Longbridge, aiming to create a safer, connected corridor for cyclists and cut car dependency.
Major changes to parking space regulations now require all new homes with associated parking to feature electric vehicle charging capabilities. Discover how this affects homeowners and the UK's green transport revolution.
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.