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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It's a nightmare' - The 54 Galway families losing their homes to the new Ring Road project

A lack of consultation and 'insulting' CPO valuations in a process that has already dragged on 12 years are among the main sources of frustration for the impacted Castlegar residents.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 day ago

The rural-urban divide: Who is really footing the bill for Ireland?

"I have always rejected attempts to create an artificial divide between rural Ireland and urban Ireland - to play one off against the other - east v west, Dublin v the rest. We are one nation, and few Dubs are more than a generation or two away from rural Ireland."
Europe politics
#wood-quay
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, despite allocating €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Countil sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

A new 14-mile 'nature corridor' will transform four boroughs in east London

A 14-mile nature corridor in London aims to enhance wildlife movement and biodiversity through interconnected green spaces.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Explainer: New simplified BER system to be rolled out in Ireland - what does it mean and how will it affect me?

A new 'A0' class for low-emission homes will be introduced, enhancing energy performance ratings under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port

A fuel oil leak at Dublin Port was contained, with minimal impact on the shipping channel and active management by response teams.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'This could be groundbreaking for Ireland Inc and the midlands' - New research reveals transformative potential of 'energy parks'

Bord na Móna is set to transform state-owned bogland into energy-parks combining windfarms, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?

"We started Wild Cities because urban nature must be restored for people, for wildlife, and for the future. A coalition model lets us work at the scale the challenge demands, celebrating communities and helping people and ecosystems become more connected and resilient."
London
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
#metrolink
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Council investigates alleged unauthorised development at Marian Finucane's former home in Kildare

Andrea Jebb purchased Stream House as a long-term investment for employee accommodation.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'It just seems bizarre' - council intervenes as public green where children play is fenced off without permission

South Dublin County Council ordered the removal of an unauthorized fence around public green space in Old Bawn.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sewage spilled into English rivers, seas and lakes once every two minutes in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Deadlines, 1bn budget and home demolitions: What comes next after the Galway City Ring Road approval?

The decision on the Galway project has mixed reactions, with hopes to reduce traffic but concerns over environmental impact and costs.
#tourist-tax
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Europe news

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Europe news
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Dublin City Council proposes a tourist tax of €2 to €5 per night, potentially generating €30m to €50m annually.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Protestors against 10bn Shannon pipeline blast 'skewed' proposal to transport region's water to Dublin

A proposed 170km pipeline aims to pump 330 million litres of water daily from Co Clare to Dublin, costing up to €10 billion.
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Council in Louth seeks NTA green light to kick-start 2m Xerox junction upgrade in Dundalk

Active Travel funding cuts force Dundalk council to prioritize the Xerox junction for the R132 Pathfinder project, combining 2026 and 2027 allocations to deliver safer pedestrian access across the Inner Relief Road.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Bigger extensions and bike sheds in the frame as planning rules set to be ripped up for home renovations

A comprehensive planning system review will soon propose exempting numerous home improvements and new dwelling types from planning permission requirements to address housing shortages.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Flood warning system may take another 'five to 10 years' to complete, Oireachtas Committee hears

Localised flood warning systems may not be fully completed for another 'five to ten years', an Oireachtas Committee has heard. The national flood forecasting and warning service, which will allow the public and local authorities to better prepare against flooding impact, was first agreed in 2016 and came under renewed focus in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.
Environment
fromianVisits
1 month ago

TfL to unveil new tube station artwork exploring relationships with water

The artwork, called We Move Through Scales of Blue, will comprise four photographic pieces installed alongside the escalators at both stations. As people go up and down, the images appear to shift and change.
London
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK water giant to pay 44.7m over unacceptable' sewage spills

Welsh Water faces a £44.7 million penalty from Ofwat for serious breaches in sewage network operation, maintenance, and environmental protection.
#flooding
#albert-bridge
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London politics

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK news

Albert Bridge may close for a year for repair

Cracks in a cast-iron component may close Albert Bridge to motorists for up to a year; pedestrians and cyclists will still be allowed.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dail to vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before they are fast tracked through planning process

The Dáil will vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before the Government fast-tracks them through the planning process.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

The modern plumbing contractor is no longer just fixing pipes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

There was a time when plumbing work stayed politely behind the walls, noticed only when something went wrong. That era is over. Today's plumbing contractor sits at the crossroads of infrastructure, housing stability, climate stress, and technology that finally works the way it should. The job still involves grit and know-how, but it also requires foresight, communication, and a willingness to run a smarter business without losing the human touch. That mix is what separates contractors who stay busy from those who stay booked.
Business
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dublin football team buys pitches from developer after discovering council's claim of ownership was mistaken

Broadford Rovers purchased a near eight-acre site in Dublin 16 containing pitches the council previously claimed to own.
#dublin-city-council-relocation
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dublin City Council signs off on half-billion euro office move from Wood Quay to Camden Yard

Dublin City Council completed due diligence on a €581m acquisition to relocate civic offices to Camden Yard, enabling new energy-efficient offices and approximately 800 public homes across two sites.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dublin City Council signs off on half-billion euro office move from Wood Quay to Camden Yard

Dublin City Council completed due diligence on a €581m acquisition to relocate civic offices to Camden Yard, enabling new energy-efficient offices and approximately 800 public homes across two sites.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dublin City Council spent 130k to repair roof of Coolock Swimming Pool in building it doesn't own

Coolock Swimming Pool remains closed since December 2024 due to storm damage, with the roof in dangerous condition and its reopening date uncertain.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The rain has nowhere to go' - more flooding fears amid 'worst case scenario' as eight counties under weather warning with rivers at risk

Government cannot instantly deliver comprehensive flood relief; it will provide short-term humanitarian support and pursue complex, phased planning and construction.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Further flooding expected today as rainfall warnings to come into effect at noon

A weather warning for heavy rain affects Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford from noon to 11:59pm Friday.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Bin 'scavengers' in search of Re-turn bottles are leaving Dublin 'like a bomb site', says council chief Richard Shakespeare

Dublin is investing in cleaning staff and machinery and tackling Re-turn–linked bin scavenging to eliminate the 'dirty old Dublin' reputation.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Lorraine Courtney: Why Re-turn should reinvest its 50m surplus to clean up Dublin 'bomb site'

The Re-turn deposit scheme converts bottles and cans into refundable currency but is time-consuming, embarrassing for users, and driving widespread bin ransacking and street mess.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

ESB issues flood warning for Newbridge and Clane as it may empty excess water from Poulaphouca reservoir

Poulaphouca reservoir nears capacity after almost two metres rise; controlled releases will be required, increasing flood risk along the River Liffey, especially near Clane and Newbridge.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revealed: How much households face being hit with from new bin collection price hike

Panda Recycling will raise household bin lift charges by up to 9%, exceeding inflation and affecting thousands of households.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London's rubbish problem: Can the city finally clean up its act?

Veolia's Southwark recycling facility processes 100,000 tonnes annually using automated systems and manual sorting, while contamination from inappropriate items significantly hampers recycling efficiency.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Warning of flood risk across whole country whether or not a yellow rain alert is in place

Yellow warnings for wind, rain and snow cover 18 southeast counties; heavy rain may cause flooding and difficult travel, with milder temperatures following.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Plans revealed for pedestrianised College Green plaza in Dublin city centre

The sweeping changes include extensive greening and seating, two major water features, and a large paved events space in front of Trinity College. Early sketches for the space were revealed in June last year, but Dublin City Council (DCC) have refined them on foot of two rounds of public consultation and more than 2,800 written submissions. Extensive seating and a play space are also part of the project, with the council promising "an environment that encourages people to stop, relax and connect with the city around them."
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Number of pedestrians hit in major incident involving double-decker bus in Dublin city centre

Bus Éireann vehicle not in service struck pedestrians in Talbot/North Earl Street, triggering major emergency response, Luas suspension, and public avoidance of surrounding areas.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat

A £72.7 million communal heat network will use a River Thames heat pump to provide low-carbon heating for Waterloo and South Bank landmarks.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fresh MetroLink row erupts after 30m property deal revealed by director Sean Sweeney

MetroLink director Seán Sweeney is accused of revealing a confidential pre-Christmas deal to buy Dartmouth Square properties for more than €30 million on national radio.
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

New heat network plans to tap the Thames to warm London's South Bank

The Waterloo and South Bank Heat Network will draw low‑carbon heat from the River Thames to heat buildings, backed by Hemiko and government funding.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Rain warnings for seven counties today with further flooding expected, but Met Eireann says bank holiday weekend 'won't be a washout'

Flooding warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford from noon to 11:59pm Friday due to heavy rain and rapid runoff.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Met Eireann issues new rain warning for Thursday after Housing Minister accuses forecaster of 'withholding' vital flood alerts

Minister James Browne criticized Met Éireann for withholding adverse weather information and demanded transparent, improved communication to better protect communities from storm-related flooding.
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