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Alan Carr launches bid for 'pink' castle for new Disney+ series
By Joseph Mullane published
Alan Carr turns Traitors inspiration into a new adventure as he bids for one of Britain’s most historic castles in his new series Castle Man

OBR delivers hammer blow to Government’s housing targets as Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement offers no solutions
By Joseph Mullane published
OBR says housebuilding will fall to 220,000 before recovering – as industry warns targets are now completely unrealistic

Homebuilding sector issues 'dire' warning of housing crisis ahead of Spring Statement
By Joseph Mullane published
Construction leaders warn Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge is at risk as insolvencies rise, labour shortages deepen, and the Spring Statement approaches

Ambulance garage owner refuses to take down massive structure after defying council's planning rules
By Joseph Mullane published
Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement

Why the collapse of ECO4 should make officials rethink home retrofits
By Joseph Mullane published
Failed insulation schemes should be used as a learning point for the government, a new framework suggests

Shirlie Kemp recycles her Belfast sink in the garden in this ingenious way
By Joseph Mullane published
Shirlie has repurposed an old Belfast sink to create a vegetable washing station in her garden, showing how everyday items can be reused creatively in garden design

Historic water tower offers a Grand Designs-style home, but it’s not for the faint-hearted
By Joseph Mullane published
A rare Braintree landmark promises a stunning home conversion with a twist that will test the adventurous

No, wood burners aren’t being banned — but these huge changes are being debated
By Joseph Mullane published
Media reports have suggested wood-burning stoves could be banned in the UK, but a new government consultation shows that while no ban is planned, major new emissions limits, health warning labels and tougher fines are firmly on the table
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