Inside the battle against film studios being built near country town
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Inside the battle against film studios being built near country town
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"An MP vowed she will continue to fight the government's decision to approve the construction of a sprawling 750m film studio complex after it was rejected by her local council. Backed by Titanic director James Cameron and Sir Sam Mendes, director of 1917 and Skyfall, the Marlow Film Studios project promises to build a unique media campus at the heart of the West London cluster."
The Independent covers a wide range of issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and produces investigative reporting and documentaries. The outlet emphasizes the need for reporters on the ground and solicits donations to fund journalism that remains accessible without paywalls, relying on support from those who can afford it. A separate planning dispute involves a proposed 750m Marlow Film Studios project backed by James Cameron and Sir Sam Mendes, claiming 4,000 jobs and extensive production facilities. Buckinghamshire Council rejected the application in 2024 over green-belt, landscape and traffic concerns, prompting continued opposition from the local MP and campaigners.
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