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Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Developer’s proposals had attracted thousands of objections due to its scale and impact on views of St Paul’s Cathedral

Evening Standard

‘Sherlock Holmes’ hotel set for demolition due to perilous condition

The developers said they would rebuild the construction in line with Arthur Conan Doyle’s design

The Independent UK

Spas, bars and luxury hotels: how Britain’s historic buildings are being sold off to the highest bidder

From Churchill’s old War Office to Liverpool’s Municipal Buildings, national and local authorities have been selling off valuable assets to plug budget shortfalls

The Guardian - UK

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Thousands object to 'ugly' £1.5bn Liverpool Street station revamp plans

Liverpool Street is the busiest station in London thanks to the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard

2,100 objections to Liverpool Street Station £1.5bn redevelopment plans

Plans to redevelop Liverpool Street Station have received more than 2,100 objections, with local authorities also among those to air concerns about the scheme.

Evening Standard

Liverpool Street station: Tower block plans are 'frightening' and 'blatant greenwashing' says Griff Rhys Jones

Heritage campaigners unite for 'fight of the century' against developers

Evening Standard

'Commuters face decade of disruption if controversial Liverpool Street station plans approved'

Full details of the proposed £1.5bn scheme emerged this week

Evening Standard

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Liverpool Street station's controversial overhaul including rooftop pool in the sky revealed in new plans

Conservationists are up in arms over plans to transform and update the Victorian station

Evening Standard

Extraordinary ruin called Soldier's Point House named on list of 'endangered buildings' that need vital maintenance

Soldier's Point House on Anglesey has a fascinating story behind it

Wales Online

The Mancunian Way: A 'wasteful' act

A brotherly bust-up PLUS the journey to Port Sudan AND a Trust requiring improvement

Manchester Evening News

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