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A PROPOSAL to bulldoze part of a historic pub which stands beside the trackbed of the Stockton and Darlington Railway to make way for a convenience store has been recommended for approval. Planning officers have backed the plan to create a 416sq m Sainsbury’s store in Historic England’s Stockton and Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone in Middleton St George. The recommendation comes despite concerns it will serve as another serious blow to the borough’s rail heritage as the auth...

A PROPOSAL to bulldoze part of a historic pub which stands beside the trackbed of the Stockton and Darlington Railway to make way for a convenience store has been recommended for approval. Planning officers have backed the plan to create a 416sq m Sainsbury’s store in Historic England’s Stockton and Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone in Middleton St George. The recommendation comes despite concerns it will serve as another serious blow to the borough’s rail heritage as the auth...

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A plan that aims to preserve one of East Devon’s most rural parishes as a special place to live, work and visit has been unveiled.

Campaigners rallying to save the old Winchester Tavern in 2019 - Credit: Archant A former Highgate pub long under threat of development has been relisted as an asset of community value (ACV).   The Winchester Tavern, in Archway Road, has been subject of numerous planning applications to turn the pub into flats – which neighbours have defied. Locals now hope the renewal of its status as an ACV – which formally recognises its social value to the area in planning terms – could see the pub, ...

A GROUP of villagers are determined to stop their local pub being sold to developers and keep it as a much loved community asset. The historic Grade II listed Holly Bush Inn in Little Leigh is listed for auction on June 7, but an application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council to put a six month hold to those plans. Still in its infancy, the campaign to save the pub from the pages of history has hit the ground running with many in the village offering their assistance ...

If we fail to protect our pubs, we will be left weaker - MP McMahon Date published: 24 May 2021 The famous old Hare and Hounds pub in Oldham town centre was boarded up recently Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has issued a warning that our communities will be left weaker if we do not protect local pubs. Speaking about the issue over the weekend, the Oldham MP said: “Not all pubs have reopened, some may never welcome regulars again. “Pub closures have been a running concern as man...

Fears Berkhamsted FC may have to leave 100-year-old ground which could be replaced by housing Proposals for a new once in a lifetime sports ground has been met with anger by locals Updated Berkhamsted FC could be forced to leave their home Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in ac...

Submitting... In his application Dr Brown stated: “The whole area is in a poor state of repair and has not been substantially maintained for many years. At present it is untidy, unsightly and unpleasant." However, councillors said while on occasion football matches had caused concern in the area due to indiscriminate parking, there had never been any of the other issues Dr Brown claimed had arisen following the pandemic. Elected members for the area said the county council had plans in place ...

By Vicky Nash Audience and Content Editor Brewers Quay A consortium of residents is planning to put together a bid to secure the future of Weymouths landmark Brewers Quay as a community asset for future generations, it has emerged. Dorset Council confirmed it was also preparing a bid for funding from the Governments Levelling Up scheme to fund a regeneration of the historic former brewery site - but the authorit...