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Developer Thomas Worrall has received retrospective approval from Bath and North East Somerset Council for his seven-bedroom ‘mega mansion’ in a protected area, which was built significantly larger and taller than originally permitted. Local residents claimed over 100 objections, citing planning breaches.
A significant fire broke out in a flat on Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, on Bonfire Night, prompting the attendance of ten fire engines and 70 firefighters. One man jumped from a second floor and was hospitalised with minor injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Andrew Gardiner, 59, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home in Folkestone on Sunday. Known as the town’s ‘best-known postie’, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
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Friday’s newspapers are dominated by the general election and with less than a week until polling days, they are keen to force home their messages.
The traditional right-leaning newspapers are slamming Nigel Farage’s Reform Party – the true threat to the Conservatives at this election after members were recorded making racist, homophobic and Islamophobic comments. Other right-leaning papers are tapping into fears that Labour will end up with a supermajority if disillusioned Conservative voters decide to cast their vote for Reform.
The left-leaning newspapers, continue to push Labour’s plans if they are elected this July. These include plans to fix the NHS and close loopholes for private schools.
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