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A new Shared Ownership Code has launched, designed to improve the experience of shared owners and promote best practice across the sector. The code, developed by the Shared Ownership Council, follows an 18-month consultation with customers, housing providers, mortgage lenders and sector specialists. A four-month pilot involving eight housing providers – Clarion Housing Group, Heylo, Housing 21, L&Q, LiveWest, Onward, SNG, and Stonewater – helped refine the final version for wider industry rollout. The Shared Ownership Code aims to ensure transparency, fairness and improved support for shared owners, covering areas such as marketing, purchasing and management of homes.  It introduces…

New powers could soon come into force in Great Yarmouth to crack down on unscrupulous landlords and improve housing conditions, the Eastern Daily Press reports. Great Yarmouth Borough Council is considering an expansion of its selective licensing scheme to cover around 5,000 privately rented homes in the Nelson, Cobholm and Southtown and Central and Northgate wards – areas identified as among the most deprived in England. The proposed scheme, if approved, would run for five years and introduce stricter rules to tackle health hazards, overcrowding, poor heating and insulation. It would also enable the council to carry out more property…

Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 2 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 2 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

Annual rate of house price growth increased marginally in May to 3.5%, compared to 3.4% in April, according to Nationwide’s May House Price Index which has just been published. House prices were up 0.5% month-on-month, led by growth in in predominantly rural areas. Headlines May-25 Apr-25 Monthly Index* 542.7 540.0 Monthly Change* 0.5% -0.6% Annual Change 3.5% 3.4% Average Price (not seasonally adjusted) £273,427 £270,752 * Seasonally adjusted figure (note that monthly % changes are revised when seasonal adjustment factors are re-estimated) Annual UK house price growth was marginally stronger in May at 3.5%, compared with 3.4% in April. House…

BELUGA Lagoon brought a party to Kelvongrove Park on Sunday Night. For a band whose music is based in folklore and encapsulates all things wild in Scotland, the Bandstand was a perfect fit. The booming vocals, stunning harmonies and thickly layered instrumentals of the eight-piece band carried through the park as they took the crowd on a journey. Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O’Donnell, Beluga Lagoon conjure up music “inspired by the great outdoors.” And Andrew couldn’t look more at home as he beamed at the front of the stage, enveloped in the lush green canopy of the park’s trees. I…

Nikki Walker was working from home last month [April 17] when cockapoo Bella heard the garden gate open and jumped out of a ground-floor window. The 49-year-old says she heard the one-year-old yelp in pain, so she rushed to the front door to question a Royal Mail postman who had just delivered some letters. She says the worker denied kicking Bella and told her to ‘do what the f**k she wants’ when she pledged to check her doorcam footage. The shocking video shows Bella run over to the postman, who turns around and kicks the rescue dog in the face with his right…

Image Credit: GC Images JoJo Siwa found herself in a little bit of reality TV drama after appearing in Celebrity Big Brother UK earlier this year. The former Dance Moms child star was rumored to be dating Chris Hughes, whom she seemed to be getting closer with throughout the 24th season of the show. Although both of them denied the romance rumors, their chemistry is undeniable. So, is it true — are JoJo and Chris dating? Hollywood Life has compiled everything we know about the nature of JoJo and Chris’ relationship here. How Did JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes Meet?…

Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J33 and J34 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 2 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 2 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Source link

The alteration came into effect earlier this week, and is intended to make the process simpler for drivers. It comes as the DVSA has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines. This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences. The DVSA has the authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for various offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours and licensing, impacting both domestic and international drivers. What could I get a roadside fine for? Some common offences that could see drivers hit with a DVSA roadside fine are…

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