Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park Sold for Nuclear Research Super Cluster

The 40-acre Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park in Berkeley has been acquired by Chiltern Vital Berkeley Ltd (CVB), with plans to establish the UK’s first low carbon “super cluster” for nuclear research, education, and artificial intelligence. The Berkeley site, once home to one of the world’s first civil nuclear power stations, played a crucial role […]

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Issa Brothers Set to Demolish Final Thwaites Building in Blackburn

The billionaire Issa brothers have submitted an application to demolish the last remaining structure of the former Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn. The building, a former visitor centre, is located on a nearly half-acre site off Penny Street, which is owned by their property company, Monte Blackburn. The brothers, who made their fortune with the creation […]

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Highland Council Approves Development Programme to Drive Regional Growth

The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Local Development Plan Delivery Programme (IMFLDP2), which will guide the timing and location of development across the region. This programme will serve as a key tool for coordinating investment in Highland, ensuring that necessary infrastructure such as schools and transport is in place to support […]

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Hargreaves Land Acquires York-Based Ptarmigan to Boost Northern Expansion

Hargreaves Land, the development arm of County Durham’s Hargreaves Services, has acquired Ptarmigan Land’s York office, incorporating its team into Hargreaves’ central regional office in Leeds. This move is expected to strengthen Hargreaves’ strategic land portfolio across northern England. Hargreaves Land, which oversees more than 11,000 acres of future development land predominantly in northern England […]

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McDonald’s to Invest £1 Billion in UK Expansion

McDonald’s has announced a £1 billion investment to open over 200 new restaurants across the UK and Ireland in the next four years, creating more than 24,000 new jobs. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to continue growing its presence and supporting local communities. The investment, highlighted in the “McDonald’s at 50” report […]

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Phase Two of Tustin Estate Redevelopment Submitted for Approval

Planning permission has been submitted for the second phase of the Tustin Estate redevelopment in south-east London. This phase is part of a broader plan to revitalise the area, including the construction of 295 new homes, of which 151 will be affordable, and 144 will be private tenure. The redevelopment is designed to meet the […]

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