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RESURFACING work is currently taking place on the A66 until the end of July. Some motorists have questioned why works are taking place given the dual carriageway plans for the vital route, but Highways England says the resurfacing work is essential, especially as the dualling plan has not been signed off. The authority says that parts of the surface west of Bowes has significantly aged over 35 years and needs repairing. Work started earlier this month and while most sections are being carried out 24/7, there will be work that can only be done overnight. As the scheme is running over...

AIM-listed Jersey Oil & Gas has provided an operational update in respect of its Greater Buchan Area ('GBA') Development Project.

PLANS for the major redevelopment of Winchester’s Army training camp have taken a step forward. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, held an initial community consultation last year on its masterplan for the future of Sir John Moore Barracks. A variety of housing has been proposed, including apartments and specialist elderly accommodation, along with a neighbourhood centre which could include community and sport and leisure facilities. Part of the site has also been earmarked for employment and commercial use, with the potential for a park ...

PLANS for the major redevelopment of Winchester’s Army training camp have taken a step forward.

The Lower Otter Estuary in Budleigh Salterton. Picture: PACCo Vegetation and tree clearance work at a project that will return a Devon estuary and floodplain to a more natural condition has been postponed after campaigners were left furious over the impact it would have on nesting birds. Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham led the campaign after highlighting the issue in a video on Twitter that has been viewed over 35,000 times. The project, that was set to begin on Tuesday, would have seen the removal of vegetation on the River Otter estuary, which would be essential for the success of...