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Abandoned Edinburgh neighbourhood pub set to be turned into new offices

An old public house could become offices near the Royal Infirmary if council planning approval is granted - with plans drawn up and submitted to the local authority.

Edinburgh Live

Councillor storms out of Magdalene laundries meeting screaming 'how dare you'

Cllr Mannix Flynn is a survivor of an industrial school

Dublin Live

Julie Bindel raises nearly £40,000 in bid to sue Nottingham City Council

The council cancelled her talk at Aspley Library last month

Nottingham Post

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Campaigners fighting park mast plans force council debate after thousands sign petition

EE and Three networks say they need the temporary installation in the middle of the Knowle green space

Bristol Post

Meet the Edinburgh volunteers on the frontline as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Scotland

Community Task Force Volunteers with Volunteer Edinburgh have gone “above and beyond the call of duty” to act as the representatives of Scotland and provide warmth and comfort to those fleeing home.

Edinburgh Live

Number of Edinburgh cyclists using bike lane falls after controversial changes

South West Edinburgh in Motion have called on a more sensible approach to cycle lanes on Lanark Road and say that more consideration has to be given to residents with disabilities.

Edinburgh Live

UAE Approves 22 Policies to Expedite Transition to Circular Economy

The United Arab Emirates approved on Sunday 22 policies aimed at expediting the country’s transition to a circular economy. The Circular Economy Council approved the policies proposed by its subsidiary, the Circular Economy Policies Committee, that focus on accelerating the implementation of the circular economy model in four main sectors…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The flood of worries that linger in Wallsend 15 years after storm

"The impacts are felt because people every time we get a lot of rain people in Wallsend go 'oh God, not again'."

Newcastle Herald

Not just surveys, victories in recent polls show Congress is gaining strength: DKS

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The Hindu

Furious residents use wheelie bins to stop council painting yellow lines on their street

After a request from the fire service to limit parking on a street so they could access burning properties, residents took matters into their own hands to block new yellow lines

Daily Mirror

Reset mode: On GST reform

As GST turns five, its metamorphosis into a truly Good and Simple Tax needs greater Centre-States dialogue

The Hindu

Europe Reinforces Ban On Combustion Cars And Vans By 2035

The European Council of Ministers rejects an appeal by Italy to extend the ban on internal combustion cars and vans to 2040 (instead of 2035).

RideApart

Edinburgh workplace parking charge plans take step forward as council explore scheme

Under the scheme, which could raise millions for the council, employers could choose to pay the parking charges or pass the cost onto workers.

Edinburgh Live

Results in as Liverpool moves to scrap elected mayor position later this month

The results of a public consultation have been revealed - with the elected mayor role set to be abolished in a matter of weeks

Liverpool Echo

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Security Council Divided in Addressing Melilla Incidents

The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door session on Wednesday to discuss last week's Melilla tragedy. At least 23 migrants died trying to cross into the Spanish enclave, amid clashes with Moroccan and Spanish security forces, and 140 security personnel were injured. About 2,000 migrants tried to storm a…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Airbnb prices in the capital more than double for August

Hotels and Airbnb rates are set to skyrocket throughout Edinburgh over the summer as part of "business as usual" dynamic pricing despite global cost of living increases. Fringe Festival accommodation prices are approximately 52 percent higher in August than autumn rates.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France, UK, Germany Hint at Taking Iran Nuclear Escalation to UN Security Council

Washington on Thursday voiced deep concerns before the UN Security Council over Tehran pressing on with demands that go beyond the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Meanwhile, major European countries involved in negotiations for reviving the Iran nuclear deal took a tougher stance on the “extremely worrying context”…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pedersen to Security Council: ‘Don’t Forget Syria’

Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria, urged the international community on Wednesday to not to forget Syria amid the repercussions of the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine. Speaking via video teleconference, the envoy told the Security Council that renewing the resolution authorizing cross-border humanitarian…

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Council shoots down expanded protections for special character areas

Twelve hours in the Council chambers ended with a narrow defeat for adding more houses to the criteria for special character areas

ABC News

Changes in Victoria from July 1 include money for power bill comparisons and increased tolls and fines

Increases to utility bills, council rates and road tolls from today are set to add to cost-of-living woes for Victorians.

Chronicle Live

Gateshead Quayside arena in need of £20m Levelling Up boost as construction costs escalate

Council bosses are trying for a second time to secure extra cash from the government for the huge riverside development, which is due to open in 2024

Edinburgh Live

Councillors accuse Midlothian officers of handing £22 million primary school deal to Edinburgh 'cartel'

Long-serving councillors from all parties said they had made it clear they did not want to use hub to oversee projects and preferred a more traditional approach which allowed any firm to bid but officers went against their "express will."

The Hindu

GST Council meeting in August to decide on extension of compensation to States: Karnataka CM

After incurring huge revenue loss in the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, States have sought an extension of the compensation mechanism for another five years, till 2027

Manchester Evening News

Skateboarders create their own slice of paradise on wasteland because 'there's no other place to go'

The DIY skatepark drew in hundreds on Go Skate Day

AAP

Labor starts national culture policy talks

Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.

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