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Belting up to deliver housing targets – are grey belts the answer?
The government’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years by freeing up grey belt land “may prove problematic,” according to a leading green infrastructure expert.In a
New housing office supports hundreds within months of opening
A brand new face to face housing service, set up by the council, has supported over 500 people since opening its doors earlier this year.The new office at number 2
Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, the organization said in
Community organisations encourage transition to eVisa for convenience and security
Community organisations and immigration experts support the UK government’s campaign to advise people about the change from physical immigration documents to an eVisa, an online record of a person’s UK
Therapy-based Olympic Games for stroke patients in Pendle
Staff at Pendle Community Hospital in Nelson came up with a unique way of encouraging rehabilitation, by hosting their own version of the Olympic Games.The team on Marsden Ward organised
2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 JCW EV
The new 2024 Mini Countryman is electric, bigger and less, well… Minier? Not just in size but in looks. The headlights are square, not round, and the proportions are distinctly
UK house prices grow at fastest rate in two years
House prices are now growing far higher than expected and at the fastest annual rate in nearly two years, the UK’s largest building society has said.In the year up to
Meet the officers dedicated to tackling retail crime at the Arndale Centre
A new retail crime team utilising our student cohorts has been set up in Manchester city centre.A group of 40 student officers are based at the Arndale Shopping Centre.As a
Young volunteers creating culture of kindness in Blackburn with Darwen
Two young Community Volunteer Awards winners tells us why volunteering is such a huge part of their lives, as part of our series of articles to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month.Sahil
Rochdale Diversity Awards 2024 Celebrated at Town Hall
The 2024 Rochdale Diversity Awards took place on 22 November 24 at the Town Hall, marking a significant celebration of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the borough. Over 300 guests
