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Plans to build two detached homes in Cheltenham have been given the go-ahead. Cheltenham Borough Council[1] has granted itself permission to develop a plot of land next to a community orchard in Saville Close.
Their proposals for the five-bedroom two s…
Two years ago, Siemens operated the country’s largest fleet of plug-in hybrid cars[1], as the company built its zero-emission transition strategy around a powertrain technology viewed as a vital stepping-stone to full electric.
Having converted more th…
‘Recycol’ is a process for the in-situ recycling of road surfaces. Developed by Colas – Cheshire West and Chester Council’s new highway contractor – it removes existing road materials, mills them and then mixes them with an emulsion-based binder before…
Work will commence this week. (Photo: DCC)
Derbyshire County Council[1] (DCC) are carrying out resurfacing work on the popular section of towpath this week between Brimington Road, near Tapton and Works Road, Hollingwood – along with work to widen …
I think it is entirely fitting, therefore, that I close this 12-part series on Scotland’s built heritage with the greatest of all our historic buildings.
From next week, as I have promised, I will write a separate four-part series on the built heritage…
Worn-out pedestrian crossings across Stoke-on-Trent are being revamped as part of a £200,000 scheme. And the works to crossings on some of the busiest routes will see technology installed that can detect pedestrians in the road and give them longer to …
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for strong winds which are expected to hit parts of Devon next week – but not for Plymouth. The alert currently comes into force on Wednesday, September 27, at 10am and will remain in place until 7am the follo…
Modern diesel cars can be surprisingly low on emissions, Green NCAP’s results show. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is less polluting than all petrol cars the environmental body has tested so far – and even gives many hybrid cars a run for their money. We re…
*ATTENTION* *NOT TO BE MISSED* *OFFERED FOR SALE* Is this generously sized, two bedroom, end terrace property with gardens to the front and rear. Located in this popular residential area of Cowlersley, ideally situated with easy access to all local ame…
Westlecott Manor on Mill Lane, Old Town, is said to date back to 1589 and was built for the Goddard family, who were the Lords of the Manor of Swindon[1] for 350 years, and many consider it the oldest house in the town.
It was extended in 1926 and rec…