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Villagers in Cossington say they were devastated after a memorial oak planted for Winston Churchill was cut down to make way for a housing development, with some claiming the decision to remove it was buried in early planning documents

An advert claiming households could save up to £546 by switching to a heat pump has been banned after the UK advertising watchdog ruled the figure could mislead consumers

Villagers claim they have used the route for decades as a public footpath – now a government inspector will rule on the dispute near Pippa Middleton’s country home

A 40-year-old iron forge known for bespoke gates and railings is being sold as a self-build plot with plans previously approved for a three-storey home

Entries are now open for the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2026, run in partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times. Submit your completed project for a chance to win £1,000

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 says housebuilding will fall to 220,000 before recovering – as industry warns targets are now completely unrealistic

Construction leaders warn Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge is at risk as insolvencies rise, labour shortages deepen, and the Spring Statement approaches

Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement

Failed insulation schemes should be used as a learning point for the government, a new framework suggests