Folkestone's £100m revival from slump to trendy hub
How a tycoon's £100m investment is transforming Folkestone into a trendy, family-friendly destination just 45 minutes from London, sparking debate and driving up property prices.
How a tycoon's £100m investment is transforming Folkestone into a trendy, family-friendly destination just 45 minutes from London, sparking debate and driving up property prices.
Wandsworth Council is set to advance major housing and transport projects in 2026, including 446 homes, a £20m station upgrade, and a £100m estate regeneration. Get the full details.
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
Richmond upon Thames is set for a transformative 2026 with a new neighbourhood, a specialist school, and Kew Gardens' first learning centre. Discover the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Merton Council is launching a search for a developer to lead the long-delayed Morden town centre regeneration, marking progress after two decades of setbacks. Discover the plans and the challenges ahead.
New images reveal the first phase of the Alton Estate's long-awaited £100m regeneration in Roehampton, featuring 55 council homes and a new community hub. See the plans and timeline here.
Milton Keynes, once mocked as 'Satan's layby', has been named one of the UK's 11 coolest neighbourhoods to move to in 2026 by The Times, thanks to a booming arts scene and green spaces.
Discover the exciting new rides and attractions set to open at UK theme parks in 2026, from Alton Towers' Bluey ride to the UK's tallest gyro swing at Blackpool. Plan your next adventure.
Hackney Council has approved the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration, a 20-year project set to deliver over 3,000 new homes, including affordable housing and new community space. Discover the plans and local reaction.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Oakley Capital explores a potential £500m+ sale of London's largest estate agency, Dexters, despite the looming 'mansion tax'. Get the full story on this major property market move.
From the Blitz to skyscrapers: Explore 8 London locations that have been utterly transformed over the last half-century. See the astonishing before-and-after photos.
How 22,000 trees and nature's hidden networks transformed a Derbyshire wasteland into a vibrant wildlife haven. Discover the remarkable story of environmental recovery.
Up to 400 homes in central Blackpool will be bulldozed next summer under a £90m levelling up scheme, displacing hundreds of vulnerable residents. Critics call it a 'mass dispersion'. Read the full story.
From the long-awaited Westfield plans to a new town centre park and Crystal Palace's stadium expansion, discover the major developments shaping Croydon in 2026.
Senior planners and experts warn the government's new towns drive lacks ambition on affordable homes. They argue revitalising existing communities offers a faster, more sustainable solution to the housing crisis.
Brent Council anticipates a surge in construction for 2026, delivering thousands of new homes, including a landmark 45-storey tower in Wembley and the restart of the South Kilburn regeneration. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start in 2026.
Central London's landscape is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Discover the plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation, new homes, a Trocadero casino, and a Tate Britain garden. Read the full details here.
Merton Council pushes ahead with 400 affordable homes, major estate regenerations, and the controversial Wimbledon tennis expansion as 2026 local elections loom. Discover the key projects shaping South London.
Relive the year's wildest TV, from a flatulent 'Traitors' moment and a shocking 'Strictly' exit to Doctor Who's bizarre regeneration and a zero-star review disaster.
Coulsdon, Addiscombe, Norbury and South Croydon to share £600k UKSPF funding for signage, greening and safety works from January 2026. Residents shape the plans.
From the Chalk Gardens tower blocks to a new Lidl and Sutton College relocation, discover the key projects reshaping this London borough in 2026. Track the progress.
After a decade of earthquakes and terror, Christchurch emerges as NZ's fastest-growing, most vibrant city. Discover its remarkable revival story.
Torbay Council's £20 million regeneration project will revitalise Torquay's harbourside with new homes, a boutique hotel, and improved travel, boosting tourism and creating jobs over the next decade.
North London's iconic Hornsey Town Hall reopens as a vibrant arts centre after a major refurbishment. Discover live music, theatre, cinema and more in this modernist landmark.
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is delivering a 'once-in-a-generation' docklands revival. Discover how his low-profile strategy is securing billions for transport and housing.