Manchester skyscraper plans rejected by council
Plans for two towers in Manchester city centre have been unanimously rejected. Councillors slammed the lack of affordable housing and the impact on neighbours' light. Read the full details.
Plans for two towers in Manchester city centre have been unanimously rejected. Councillors slammed the lack of affordable housing and the impact on neighbours' light. Read the full details.
Manchester Council is shifting Gorton's heart to Garratt Way with a new town square, market revamp, and 400+ homes. See how the £60m plan transforms the suburb.
A brand-new team relay running event, Endure Relays Manchester, is set for Sale Water Park on May 2, 2026. Teams tackle a 2.5km loop over four hours. Find out how to enter!
Wealden District Council has published four significant planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Fletching, Mayfield, Rotherfield, and Danehill. Residents have until January 30, 2026, to submit comments.
The DWP must give a final decision on payouts for WASPI women by March 3. The ombudsman recommended compensation up to £2,950. Read the latest on this long-running saga.
Jon Venables, convicted of murdering two-year-old James Bulger in 1993, has been granted a parole hearing. His victim's mother, Denise Fergus, says the decision has 'taken away' her hope for peace.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a proposal to convert a house in Dene Court Road, Olton, into a children's home. The decision, driven by highway safety concerns, followed a petition and 38 objections. Read the full story.
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, has been granted a parole hearing. His victim's mother, Denise Fergus, will attend, confronting unimaginable trauma. Read the latest on this high-profile case.
Solihull planners unanimously approve a two-storey rear extension in Poundley Close, Castle Bromwich, overriding neighbour concerns over size and character. Read the full debate.
Plans submitted to replace 1860s warehouses near Parsonage Gardens with a landmark office block featuring a public bar-restaurant. Have your say on the proposal.
Plans for a new 200-capacity community hall at Wolverhampton's Ambedkar Buddhist Centre have been refused by the council, citing insufficient parking and traffic safety concerns. Read the full story.
Walsall Council's planning committee meets to decide the future of the former Falcon Inn in Willenhall. A petition with 375 signatures opposes the 10-bed HMO conversion. Read the latest.
Manchester's planning committee will make a final decision on two contentious projects: the 752-home Stockton's skyscraper and the Whalley Range mosque marquee. Watch the debate live.
Sandwell Council has postponed a ruling on eight new flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest on the planning controversy.
Sandwell councillors approve plans to convert the unique £1m Round House in Wednesbury, complete with windmill and pool, into a residential home for up to four children.
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
Worcester City Council has refused plans for a detached two-bedroom house on Avon Road, citing overdevelopment and loss of character. Read the full details of the rejection.
Solihull Council spent £35,437 defending planning appeals last year, a sharp rise from previous years. Discover the cases and outcomes that cost taxpayers thousands.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left furious with referee Andy Madley after a controversial penalty decision in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. Read his explosive comments and match analysis.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left furious after a late penalty claim was ignored in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. Read his explosive comments on the officiating.
The iconic Hard Rock Café in Manchester has temporarily closed its doors after a quarter of a century. Discover the future plans for this legendary music-themed venue.
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.
Carrin Wibier, 45, has been charged with murder and arson following the death of four-year-old Lesma-Rose Wibier in a house fire in Rusholme, Manchester. Read the latest court details.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a retrospective application for a large home extension in Shirley after neighbours and councillors objected. The homeowner now faces enforcement action.
A Headington Co-op and Post Office has closed after 134 years, to be demolished for laboratories. Locals fear losing a vital community hub. Read the latest updates.
Frank Lampard claims Coventry City were denied a clear penalty in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Birmingham City. Read his full reaction and match analysis here.
A plan to extend an Oldbury HMO from three to five bedrooms is recommended for approval by council officers, despite a petition from neighbours. The original seven-bed proposal was scaled down.