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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why here?': inside mid-Wales village where far-right figure has created a settlement

Two hilly, wooded parcels of land in Llanafan Fawr were bought by the Woodlander Initiative (TWI), a land-buying scheme led by Simon Birkett, a far-right figure with links to Patriotic Alternative, the UK's largest fascist group. Critics say Wiltshire-based Birkett's aim is to create a racially exclusive settlement; he has cited Orania, a whites-only town in South Africa, as an inspiration for the project. TWI successfully bought the two small plots totalling a few acres from a local farmer late last year, after attempts in Cumbria and East Sussex fell through. Since launching in 2023, the group has raised 165,000 of a goal of 1m money Birkett plans to use to buy land or property in every county in Britain.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Manchester United's Wembley of the North' stadium plan hits the buffers

Manchester United intends to construct a 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford to catalyze an economic boost. However, plans are stalled due to land acquisition negotiations.
Manchester United
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg Expands Controversial $300 Million Hawaiian Estate After Spending $65 Million on Additional 1,000 Acres

Mark Zuckerberg acquired 1,000 acres adjacent to his Kauai estate, raising concerns about burial grounds among locals.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Mystery investor grabs hundreds of empty acres near east San Jose

An investment group purchased 355.7 acres near east San Jose for housing development, proposing residential and commercial improvements.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

How Bensonhurst Got Its Name

New Utrecht's historical roots originated from early Dutch land transactions, deeply influencing the development of present-day Bensonhurst.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Why new Compulsory Purchase Order powers are making it easier for the government to take your land

Recent reforms make Compulsory Purchase Orders faster, making it easier for authorities to acquire private land.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Billionaire John Magnier says he was outbid on a 15m property deal he had already agreed, High Court hears

John Magnier claims he had a handshake deal to buy land in Co Tipperary that fell through due to alleged greed from the sellers.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.

New York City protects its drinking water by purchasing extensive Catskills land, but restricts local development opportunities.
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for Tulip Siddiq MP - reports

Anti-corruption authorities in Bangladesh have issued a warrant for MP Tulip Siddiq related to allegations of illegal land acquisition.
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