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£700m redevelopment of Swindon Honda site approved by council

Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of new build industrial and logistics facilities, said its proposals could create 7,000 jobs

Birmingham Post · Apr 12, 2023

Rikki Neave's desperate mum begs for evidence to thwart appeal by son's murderer

Rikki Neave's killer James Watson this week got permission to appeal against his conviction for the 1994 murder of the boy. But the victim's mum said she sees no grounds for appeal

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

Three appeal judges have concluded James Watson has ‘arguable’ grounds for challenging his conviction.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate

Council tax in Wigan will rise by 4.99 per cent after a majority vote in Wigan Town Hall

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

Former cop Thomas Booker apologises over sophisticated online drug trafficking syndicate

A former police officer who ran a "one-stop shop" online drug trafficking syndicate became addicted to cocaine and "probably" would have died had he not been arrested, court has heard.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Councillor claims new homes have led to soaring school places demand

"250 pupils in Atherton are fighting for 120 places in the only high school"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

Adelaide Remand Centre manager who stole $100,000 from inmates spent $1m at casino, court told

A former general manager of the Adelaide Remand Centre who stole more than $100,000 in cash from prisoners gambled away $1 million about the same time as the theft, an Adelaide court is told.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Lithium exploration drilling near Litchfield National Park raises sustainability questions

Residents near Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory are growing increasingly concerned by mineral exploration in the area.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Councillor's speech ends in laughter after maths blunder

“Fine, I’ll give £100 and show this cabinet!”

Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022

Council looks to keep policy tackling drunk anti-social behaviour in crime hotspot

The policy means that anyone applying for a licence in the area is subject to extra scrutiny to make sure alcohol-related issues are tackled.

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022