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Urban planning

An aerial image of where the Staplegrove urban extension would go, showing it spreading west to east surrounded by fields and other existing housing.

Housing plan moves closer after wetlands approved

A wetland will help offset phosphates from a major housing development in Taunton, planners say.

People gathering on a hillside watching flats being demolished

Glasgow high-rise towers demolished in seconds

Three 26-storey high rises on Wyndford Road were taken down in seconds by demolition experts.

Glasgow & West Scotland

Susan Brown, who has shoulder length brown hair, wearing a black suit

Sewage deal set to release thousands of new homes

Council leader Susan Brown says the agreement will "unlock" new homes across Oxford.

An aerial view of the Gateshead flyover. The road has been closed and the four lanes are all empty of traffic. Buildings and green spaces making up Gateshead town centre can be seen surrounding the bridge.

Closed flyover to be demolished 'by end of year'

Demolition of the flyover, which has been closed since December, is confirmed by Gateshead Council.

A map overlaid with new buildings viewed from above. There is a network of roads and outlines of new development surrounded by fields. Other built-up areas are shown in a faded grey.

Consultation opened over 10,000-home village

The village near Carlisle will include thousands of homes, commercial buildings and six schools.

The entrance to Northampton's Greyfriars bus station.

Silencing the 'mouth of hell': 10 years on

We remember an unloved bus station's dramatic demolition a decade ago, and look to the future.

Northamptonshire

Aerial view of derelict land around Alexandra Dock

Plans to redevelop area around town's dock

The dock area is to be incorporated into an updated masterplan for the town.

A bird's eye view of part of central Winchester, including the city's bus station, Friarsgate car park and the Kings Walk block.

'Magical' city centre revamp plan moves forward

The council leader says it is a "vital opportunity to bring new life to the heart" of Winchester.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Okuku Prince in a pink T-shirt looking out over the Kiteezi rubbish dump in Kampala, Uganda, with houses seen in the background.

'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'

Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.