9+ hour, 14+ min ago   (268+ words) The Highlander Hotel overlooking Scarborough’s South Bay has lost its appeal against North Yorkshire Council’s rejection of its “harmful” retrospective redecoration works. However, after planners said the redecoration led to “unjustified harm to the architectural significance” of the building and…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (262+ words) Michael Collins fined after failing to deliver promised home improvement services A Trowbridge handyman has been prosecuted after taking over £2,000 from customers for home improvement jobs that were never commenced. Michael Collins, 42, from Broad Street, Trowbridge, trading as MC's Gardening…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (206+ words) Historic building on George Street to get new lease of life Revised plans for a revamp of Oxford’s New Theatre aim to restore its art deco charm and address the "haphazard" presentation of the historic building. Earlier this year, initial…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (281+ words) It shut 5 years ago in 2021 There's hope the old Cole Brothers building in Sheffield can start to 'maximise its heritage' moving forwards. Sheffield City Council now has planning permission with developer Urban Splash to revamp the Grade II listed building....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (599+ words) It explores the use of design to aid care and comfort at centres including in Newcastle and Middlesbrough An exhibition celebrating the design of Maggie's Cancer Care Centres is now on display at V&A Dundee. Marking thirty years of…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (467+ words) High Point - perhaps one of the more divisive buildings in Bradford - used to be the headquarters of the Yorkshire Building Society. HIGH Point, Bradford’s most divisive structure, has been crowned best Brutalist building in the country. National newspaper The Telegraph…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (209+ words) It's as we mark National Empty Homes Week National Empty Homes Week commences today (9th March), highlighting initiatives in Cornwall aimed at reducing the number of homes remaining unfurnished and unoccupied for over a year, which currently stands at around 2,500. The…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (229+ words) The shortlist has been announced for the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) South East awards 2026. Three Sussex projects are in the running for a prestigious architecture award. The Grade II listed Saltdean Lido, Rye Harbour Discovery Centre and Brighton…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago   (300+ words) The water company has advice on how to avoid leaks during colder weather Affinity Water is urging householders to take precautions to protect their homes this winter as cold weather increases the risk of burst pipes and leaks. The freezing…...