Motorists in Petersfield, Hampshire, face unexpected car troubles as squirrels hide acorns in engine pipes, leading to power loss and turbocharger issues, with mechanics reporting multiple cases in a single week.
A man in India was violently thrown to the ground by a malfunctioning elevator, narrowly avoiding being crushed. The incident highlights ongoing elevator safety concerns globally.
New research reveals UK construction sector experienced accelerated downturn in February due to exceptionally wet weather and weak housebuilding, with PMI dropping to 44.5.
London faces a severe development downturn with plummeting housing starts and a declining commercial pipeline, threatening economic growth and housing availability.
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A major fire on Imperial Way in Croydon is believed to have been started by vandals, with the leaseholder citing ongoing antisocial behavior and lack of CCTV as contributing factors.
The construction sector shows signs of recovery but faces ongoing challenges from high wages, planning delays, and labor shortages, with growth driven mainly by infrastructure projects.
Redbridge Council's £20m Wanstead Leisure Centre and school project stalls after main contractor Jerram Falkus enters administration, pushing back completion beyond this summer.
A new survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of senior council officers in England are experiencing project delays, with funding uncertainty cited as the primary obstacle to delivering Labour's ambitious housing and infrastructure agenda.
Business owners in Islington describe devastation as a burst water main floods Caledonian Road, causing severe damage and millions in losses to shops and stock.
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Barnet Council introduces stricter regulations for construction projects to address quality shortfalls, including independent audits and specialist oversight, following Grenfell Tower fire lessons.
A surge in AI-driven datacenter construction is transforming London's infrastructure, with major projects underway to meet soaring demand for computing power and energy resources.
An anonymous donor has gifted Osaka gold bars worth $3.6 million specifically to repair the city's deteriorating water infrastructure, following safety concerns after a fatal sinkhole incident.
The City of London Corporation has released renderings showing the district's skyline in 2032, following a record year of planning approvals for new skyscrapers and office developments.
A devastating fire in Manlleu, Spain, has claimed five lives after victims were unable to escape an attic storage room. Authorities report five others injured in the blaze.
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Kensington and Chelsea Council approves a £4.4 million project to modernize Portobello Road with wider pavements, new lighting, and flood mitigation, starting in January 2027.
A Victorian building and community hall in North London will be demolished after Brent Council approved plans for a four-storey office block, despite over 100 objections from residents and local councillors.
A construction worker from East London has been found guilty of murdering and robbing a customer following a financial disagreement, using the victim's bank cards immediately after the crime.
Bromley Council's £3.9 million archive facility in Priory Gardens faces approval despite 2,669-signature petition and objections comparing it to a prison.
Community groups warn that proposed modifications to City Plan 2040 could permit skyscrapers outside designated clusters, potentially threatening heritage and skyline management in London's Square Mile.
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Residents of One Hyde Park win £35m case over defective pipework, highlighting a nationwide construction quality crisis affecting luxury and affordable homes alike.
The family of Mohammad Arshad, who died building a 2034 World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia, still hasn't received compensation a year later, highlighting systemic issues for migrant workers.
The London Stock Exchange Group's headquarters at Paternoster Square will be refurbished starting in 2027, adding three extensions and new public-facing facilities near St Paul's Cathedral.
Global hotel chain Hyatt urges City of London to reject or defer Network Rail's £1.2bn Liverpool Street station redevelopment, citing financial viability concerns and disruption risks.
Residents in Monterey Park, California, successfully campaigned against a proposed datacentre, securing a moratorium and potential permanent ban through grassroots organising.
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Eight years after the Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 people, the deregulation, lobbying, and corporate practices that enabled it continue to influence UK and global construction, with implicated firms still securing public contracts.
The UK construction industry shows tentative signs of improvement with PMI rising to 46.4, though job losses persist for 13th month and housebuilding remains weakest segment at 39.3 despite government housing ambitions.
A woman in Shanghai repeatedly repositioned a traffic mirror for feng shui reasons, leading to a series of car accidents and a police investigation into potential criminal liability.
Planning officers recommend approval for Network Rail's controversial 19-storey office tower above Liverpool Street Station, despite over 2,000 objections from heritage groups and residents.
A decade after its proposal, HS2 has left a trail of disruption and anger along its route. This podcast explores the real human cost of the world's most expensive, delayed railway project.
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The Menai Bridge, a pioneering suspension structure by Thomas Telford, celebrates its bicentenary, highlighting its enduring role in connecting Anglesey and shaping transport history in Wales.
