A former factory in Leicester city centre can be brought back into use for new homes, planning officers have said. The Carron Building on …
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A 15-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a Lancashire river "was such a lovely boy", his father has said. Lotus Bowker, …
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Hundreds of households are still waiting for work to address mould and damp, despite a council's pledge to deal with the backlog. Newcastle City …
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Police are treating a large blaze at a former children's soft play centre as arson. Emergency services were called to Southdown Industrial Estate in …
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Five new bin lorries have been painted in bright colours and carry health and wellbeing messages from national charities. The vehicles, in South Kesteven, …
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A scheme in which people donate winter coats to libraries has become a "heart-warming success". A total of 15 libraries in Somerset, including Taunton, …
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A care home in Melton Mowbray has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found stained …
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A monkey sanctuary site is set to go up for sale after a period of "financial difficulty", charity bosses have said. Wild Futures, near …
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A swimming centre could be demolished and replaced with a new sports and leisure facility. A planning application has been submitted to Stevenage Borough …
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Two women who are attempting to row non-stop across the Pacific Ocean have been forced to turn back after eight days after their boat …