A bell was stolen from a war memorial in Nottingham. Police are investigating the theft. The public is asked to assist. Bell Stolen from Nottingham War Memorial Chinese Bell Tower A large bell vanished from a war memorial. It sits in a park in Nottingham. Nottingham City Council alerted the police, as thieves targeted the…
An old homeless centre will be torn to build houses near Peterborough Cathedral. Peterborough’s Former Homeless Centre Set for Demolition, New Homes Planned They will tear down an old homeless center. Eight new homes will go up near Peterborough Cathedral. The old building is called Garden House. It was built in the 1930s. Choir members…
Julian Dunkerton’s plan for No. 131 Promenade faces a crucial decision, amid concerns about the building’s heritage. Decision Looms for Dunkerton’s Cheltenham Promenade Project A Cheltenham building faces opposition over plans. The plans involve permanent structures at No. 131. This follows a dispute about Covid-era tents. Julian Dunkerton owns No. 131, a luxury venue. He…
Coventry’s 19th-century summerhouses on Stoney Road Allotments are undergoing vital repairs thanks to funding. Coventry Summerhouses from 1800s Receive Major Restoration Coventry started fixing three old summerhouses built in the 1800s. These buildings stand on Stoney Road Allotments in the Cheylesmore area. The summerhouses needed repair work as these plots are from the Park Gardens,…
Housing plan near Arboretum Park delayed due to numerous objections and Historic England’s concerns. Derby Homes Plan Faces Delay Amid Objections Near Historic Park Derby wants to build houses on a green space near Arboretum Park in Normanton. The city council proposed this last year, in March. It’s on Rose Hill Street and used to…
Extensive improvements are planned in Lydney Harbour, focusing on safety upgrades and better boat access for the future. Lydney Harbour Improvement Project Set to Enhance Site and Access Hey, guess what’s happening at Lydney Harbour? They are doing more work to fix it up. The plan includes better piers and improved access for boat owners.…
Dispute halts Hopwood Hall restoration between the council and actor Hopwood DePree, sparking community division and uncertainty. Council Actor Spat Divides Community Hopwood Hall Restoration Stalls Hopwood Hall’s restoration faces issues. The plan aimed to restore the hall, involving the community’s work. Historic England also shows disappointment. Rochdale Council owns Hopwood Hall. They have a…