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Leeds-based property managers Watson have welcomed government reforms aimed at ending the ‘Wild West’ of poor managing agent behaviour.
A new German kitchen showroom has launched at 22–28 George Street in Hull, occupying the site once home to the well-known Browns Books.
Henry Boot Construction has completed the major refurbishment of the Maple Ward, a mental health facility at the Longley Centre in Sheffield. The £3million project…

Historic Scottish Inn Reopens under Community Ownership after Major Regeneration
The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, near Dunoon, is getting set to open its doors for the first time in almost three years.

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool Secures Leading Retail, Leisure and Placemaking Sector Award for Borealis Campaign
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is celebrating a major victory after winning the Best Large Marketing Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Revo Awards in London on Wednesday 3rd December.

New British Bathroom Designs Highlight Acrylic and Resin Trends for 2026
Nôsa introduces new acrylic and resin bathroom collections for 2026, highlighting trends of expressive forms, rich colours and spa-inspired wellbeing.

Tens of Thousands of European Landfills Found in Flood Zones and Water Supplies
An extensive investigation into Europe’s landfills reveals thousands of sites located in environmentally sensitive and flood-prone areas, raising concerns over toxic waste leakage and potential risks to human health and ecosystems across several countries.

New LifeHub Community Centre to Boost Health Education and Fitness in Trafford
LifeHub, a new community centre in Sale, Trafford, offering a wide range of services in health, education and fitness, has been announced by a local charity.

Student Lettings Agency Loc8me Expands Operations To Exeter Strengthening UK Presence
Loc8me has expanded its student lettings operations to Exeter, extending its reach from Newcastle in the north to the South West.

Louis Vuitton Opens Visionary Journeys Experience in Seoul Combining Fashion Culture and Cuisine
Louis Vuitton has launched Visionary Journeys Seoul at LV The Place in Shinsegae The Reserve, blending retail, culture, and dining across six floors.

Parador Honoured with FX Design Award 2025 for Innovative Louvre Collection
Parador, the global flooring brand established in 1977, has been honoured with the FX Design Award 2025 in the Floor Coverings category.

First Anniversary of Latest Store Underscores Abu Bakr Supermarkets’ Expanding Retail Vision
Abu Bakr Supermarkets is marking the first anniversary of its Batley store — a key milestone for a business whose history stretches back nearly four decades and whose growth has turned a once-small family shop into a significant player in…

Walker and Watts to Support Capital Investment and Green Energy in Northeast and Yorkshire
Walker & Watts, a leading supplier of engineering services for electricity network operators and tier-one contractors, has been appointed by Northern Powergrid to deliver Lot 1 – Electricity Network Project Engineer & Ancillary Services under framework NPg22002.



