‘Imagine looking out your window every day and seeing such an eyesore’

People in a south Manchester suburb are furious over plans to install ‘eyesore’ 15 meter broadband poles in their area. Councilors who met with IXW Build’s surveyor confirmed that IX Wireless masts will be installed in several streets around Withington – but they received a furious response from locals who claim the poles are unnecessary … Read more

The holiday led to a crackdown that hit tourism in Scotland

David Smythe, 66, says some Scottish holiday home owners have been driven out by new licensing rules – Chris Watt Photography Scottish holiday homes leave owners feeling like they can’t catch a break. A new licensing regime and a possible loss of mortgage interest deductions have led to higher costs for everyone – and tourism … Read more

Couple ordered to abort £100,000 extension for sick father despite consent

Wayne and Natalie Noke had planning permission for a £100,000 extension – David Clarke/Solent News & Photo Agency A couple have been ordered to demolish a £100,000 extension for which planning permission had been granted after it emerged the land was not in fact owned by them. Wayne and Natalie Noke were granted planning permission … Read more