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    More than 750 mixed-tenure homes approved in Essex

    First hearing for UK’s ‘biggest’ environmental pollution claim

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    Senedd Cymru election manifestos: A round-up

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    Scottish Parliament election manifestos: A round-up

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    England round-up: Fire safety | AI identifies flood risk | Flooding target exceeded

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    Scotland round-up: Companies urged to drop wind farm plans | Kirkintilloch housing plan | Affordable housing at old Urafirth school site

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    Wales round-up: Neath proposals | Motorhome sites | Expired Powys LDP

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    Plans for industrial blocks in Neath submitted

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