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Since 1956, the Stene family of Trondheim, Norway, has been quietly crafting bespoke down duvets renowned for their exceptional comfort and quality.
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has finalised a significant £15 million coastal defence project at Kinmel Bay, North Wales, aimed at protecting over 2,000 homes…
Hug Rug, known for pioneering washable rugs, has teamed up with Graham & Brown, a UK interiors brand with an 80-year design heritage, to release…
Road Safety Advances Reduce Vehicle Occupant Casualties by Nearly Half, Yet Vulnerable Road Users Now Represent Majority of Serious Injuries and Deaths
New research from Angelica Solutions reveals a significant disparity in road safety improvements between vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users in England.
Muse appointed Strategic Regeneration Partner for Castleford
Nationwide placemaker Muse has been appointed by Wakefield Council as its Strategic Regeneration Partner (SRP) for Castleford, marking a significant step forward in the town’s long-term regeneration ambitions.
Manchester rental homes are letting faster despite higher rents
Manchester’s lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing to rise, according to new research.
Historic 16th-century country house hotel goes to market
A charming Georgian country house hotel with holiday cottages built on the site of a former 13th-century religious convent in the heart of the North Pennines has come to market.
Breezemove Raises £160,000 from GC Angels to Boost UK Property Transaction Platform Expansion
Breezemove, a property technology company aiming to revolutionise the home-moving process, has secured a £160,000 investment from GC Angels.
UWL Lecturer Showcases Cutting-Edge Heritage Conservation Techniques
Dr Efcharis (Haroula) Balodimou, Senior Lecturer in the Built Environment and Course Leader in Architectural Design Technology at the University of West London (UWL), recently presented a lecture to the Ealing Civic Society, emphasising the university’s expertise in heritage conservation,…
Breck Homes Secures Approval for 120 Affordable Residences at Former Lloyds Site in West Yorkshire
Breck Homes has received planning permission to convert a former Lloyds Banking Group data and call centre in Farsley, West Yorkshire, into 120 affordable dwellings.
Dark Wood Revival Shapes Warm Modernism in Luxury Interiors for 2026 and 2027
Dark wood is poised to become a defining feature of luxury interiors throughout 2026 and 2027, signalling a shift towards warmer, more expressive home environments.
Shepherd & Wedderburn Secures Suite at The Capitol Amid Major Upgrade in Aberdeen
Shepherd & Wedderburn, a leading law firm, has taken a 5,000 sq ft office suite on the third floor of The Capitol, located at 431 Union Street, Aberdeen.
CBRE Facilitates Multi-Million Pound Sale of Noble Foods’ Witney Production Site
CBRE has completed the sale of a 115,000 sq ft industrial facility on behalf of Noble Foods in a transaction valued at several million pounds.