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'Serious overhaul' needed for historic Dublin bridge as €1.5 million conservation works set to begin

Fingal County Council said the repair works for the single-span cast-iron girder bridge, which was commissioned by the Guinness family in the 1870s, will take five months

Dublin Live

Security Council Urges Taliban to Reverse Restrictions on Women

The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on the Taliban to reverse policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, expressing alarm at the "increasing erosion" of human rights in the country. In the latest blow to women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban reclaimed power last year, on Saturday the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mayor Adams was ardent defender of discretionary spending before pushing NYC Council cuts over migrant crisis

NEW YORK — In a move that provoked harsh backlash last week, New York Mayor Eric Adams called on City Council members to fork over half of their discretionary funds to help pay for the ongoing migrant crisis that has plagued his administration for months.

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Body of serial killer Peter Tobin cremated and dumped at sea costing taxpayer nearly £700

Edinburgh City Council is believed to have arranged for the body of the infamous murderer to be cremated on Thursday 13 October after he died days earlier

Daily Mirror

Forgotten Edinburgh statues from lost mansion will stand in new council scheme

Planners have requested detailed proposals for where the Griffins will be located in the new housing estate before work begins in 2023.

Edinburgh Live

Navigating Edinburgh's Leith Walk 'like playing Russian roulette' for the blind

Responding to claims Leith Walk is a "no go area" for the blind, the council accepted there were "genuine concerns" but said the layout provides "clear segregation for visually impaired pedestrians".

Edinburgh Live

Christmas on abandoned estate that went viral on TikTok

The housing estate could soon be transformed

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Queensland flood victims at Somerset blame council's poor water infrastructure for 'devastating' February flooding

Mr Duffy is among residents in Queensland's Somerset region who blame their local council for worsening the region's flood crisis due to poor infrastructure.

ABC News

How Volkswagen Transitioned From Climate Cheater To EV Leader

Rather than completely ruining the global automotive group, VW's storied "Dieselgate" scandal led to the company being considered a clean vehicle leader.

InsideEVs

Controversial plans to build houses could be given green light despite objections

Taylor Wimpey could win planning permission for the homes at Brotherton Farm

Daily Record

Marvel's Fantastic Four movie could beat 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' at its own game

Will the Fantastic Four reboot establish the Council of Reeds? The MCU could be setting up a surprising multiversal threat.

Inverse

Falkirk residents asked for ideas to stop council 'running out of money'

A survey wants to know more about people's priorities for council spending

Daily Record

Farmers fuming as city council in rural heartland 'goes vegan'

As part of a motion backed by Exeter councillors, the authority has also called for a policy to ensure plant-based dishes are available at Council-run sites including leisure centres, cafes and restaurants and that the plant-based options are advertised clearly

Daily Mirror

Funding decision on educational support for ethnic minority kids in Gateshead delayed until January

Gateshead Council has committed to continue to support kids across the area but due to an abandoned meeting, funding decisions will now be made next year.

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Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta figures attend Bangkok talks

Thailand hosted a regional meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, which included a rare international appearance by three junta ministers, but several key players from Asean did not attend.

Dublin Live

Planning permission sought for construction of 850 Oscar Traynor Road homes

The plans have split opinion about how much housing is being offered for social and affordable accommodation

The Independent UK

UN council adopts resolution urging end to Myanmar violence

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar

Reuters

Russia readies for another U.N. fight over Syria aid deliveries

Russia laid the groundwork on Wednesday for another fight over whether the U.N. Security Council should renew approval of humanitarian aid deliveries from Turkey to about 4 million people in northwestern Syria, which is due to expire on Jan. 10.

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Council confirms that work started on Penarth Methodist church project before permission was granted

The planning application proposes to turn the church into offices

ABC News

Victorian council to trial tiny house on wheels to combat housing crisis

A regional Victorian Council is running a two year trial in a bid to combat cost-of-living and employment pressures.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why critics say Lightfoot’s NASCAR deal is a wreck

Interviews with Chicago City Council members, experts and a WBEZ analysis of the contract show minimal financial benefit to the city and few specifics about who pays for related costs, such as security and clean up.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum left without hot water for weeks and unable to wash young children

Demi Coleman has hit out at the council after trying to secure a move to another property for the past four years, saying her flat at Cables Wynd House is unfit for purpose and unsafe for her two young boys

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council announces by-election next year after SNP councillor quits

Voters in Corstorphine/Murrayfield will go to the polls to pick a new councillor less than a year after the local elections were held.

Daily Record

Falkirk councillor resigns from 'lost cause' scrutiny role after pay bid rejected

Independent councillor Brian McCabe believes the role should be paid but others rejected this for the second time

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of children eligible for free food vouchers this Christmas

Knowsley Council's message is "you are not alone" this Christmas

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