Plans for 1,000 new homes on Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Dorset get green light from court

The biggest ever development of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty anywhere in England is to go ahead after a high court judge threw out a legal challenge against its approval. Almost 1,000 new homes will now be built at Vearse Farm, near Bridport, West Dorset, on an area of green countryside equivalent in size … Read more

Inside Ashley James’ VERY funky flat complete with pink kitchen and Coachella-inspired outdoor area

She’s carved a fruitful career in modelling, DJing and online influencing ever since rising to fame on Made In Chelsea back in 2014.  And Ashley James has showcased the fruits of their labour in a series of photos of her vibrant London flat, purchased in August 2018. The media personality, 32, has injected her typically retro … Read more

US coronavirus: Trump will NOT qurantine the Tri-state area

President Donald Trump has said he will not attempt to quarantine New York, after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the proposal to the limit the spread of coronavirus would be tantamount to a ‘federal declaration of war.’  ‘On the recommendation of the White House CoronaVirus Task Force, and upon consultation with the Governor’s of New York, … Read more

President Trump declares New York a major disaster area

President Trump declares New York a major disaster area as the state becomes the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak The declaration allows New York State access to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund The Trump administration declaration was issued Friday    This is the first time in US history a major disaster has been declared over a … Read more

The green, green grass…of Salford! Area once dubbed a ‘dirty old town’ is crowned the greenest

The green, green grass…of Salford! Area once dubbed a ‘dirty old town’ by folk singer Ewan MacColl is crowned the greenest place to live in England and Wales By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 01:12 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 01:14 GMT, 15 March 2020 It was fondly dubbed a ‘dirty old town’ by … Read more

NY gov declares 1-mile radius coronavirus ‘containment area’ in New Rochelle

Schools, houses of worship and large gathering places in the New York suburb that has the ‘largest cluster’ of coronavirus cases in the country will be shut down as the National Guard is being brought in to help stop the spread of the disease. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday that a one-mile … Read more

How many cases of coronavirus are in YOUR area? Map reveals breakdown of England’s infected patients

Devon is the county hardest hit by coronavirus and a total of 18 cases have been confirmed there. Six people in Torbay have been revealed to have the infection, and a further 12 cases have been confirmed elsewhere in the rural county. This makes it worse hit than Hertfordshire, where there have been 13 cases, … Read more

How likely are you to get planning permission approved in your area?

How likely are you to get planning permission? New tool reveals approval rates for your town – with Carlisle at 97% but Harrow bottom of the pile Majority have planning permission applications granted  Homeowners in the North East have the best chances of getting approval  West London has the lowest average planning approval rate in … Read more

Savvy mum transforms a dull area of land into a pristine garden for £1300

A savvy homeowner has revealed how she transformed her garden on a budget by sourcing wood from sawmills and seeking out cheap flowers on eBay.  Mother-of-three Becca Menzies, 44, from Sussex, transformed the area of ‘scrub land’ into a stunning oasis, complete with beautiful flower borders, pebble paths and a spacious chicken coop.  The hands-on … Read more