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More than 300 objections filed as Maidstone residents oppose plans to convert former Grange Moor Hotel into 42 studio apartments for 65 people, warning of added pressure on parking and infrastructure

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More than 300 objections filed as Maidstone residents oppose plans to convert former Grange Moor Hotel into 42 studio apartments for 65 people, warning of added pressure on parking and infrastructure

Residents oppose plans to turn the former hotel and wedding venue into 42 studio apartments for 65 people. (Photo: SWNS) Residents in Maidstone, Kent, have voiced strong opposition to plans to convert a former hotel and wedding venue into a 42-unit co-living development, saying they fear the proposal could put additional pressure on parking, local … Read more

A Utah couple bought a 30-acre ‘Lord of the Rings’-inspired estate in 2017, later added a pond, guesthouse and waterfalls; after a $5 million price cut, the 32-room property is now asking $38 million

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A Utah couple bought a 30-acre 'Lord of the Rings'-inspired estate in 2017, later added a pond, guesthouse and waterfalls; after a $5 million price cut, the 32-room property is now asking $38 million

The main exterior with the large circular/“hobbit” entrance (Photo: Homes.com) A 30-acre estate in Provo, Utah, inspired by The Lord of the Rings, has received a $5 million price cut and is now listed for $38 million, Realtor reported. The 32-room property was previously asking $43 million. It includes a nearly 23,000-square-foot main house, a … Read more

A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool in US; one Chicago-area library partnered with local businesses for discounts, while Brooklyn added 150,018 cardholders through August, up 16% from 2 years earlier

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A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool in US; one Chicago-area library partnered with local businesses for discounts, while Brooklyn added 150,018 cardholders through August, up 16% from 2 years earlier

A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool for Americans, as public libraries expand beyond books and offer access to free entertainment, technology help, community services and, in some places, discounts at local businesses.In Glenview, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, the local library partnered with businesses during September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month to offer special … Read more

In 2022, Naomi Osaka paid $6.3 million for a Los Angeles home, added an 800-sq-ft gym and recovery suite, then sold it back to the former owners for $7.95 million; they are now asking $8.2 million

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In 2022, Naomi Osaka paid $6.3 million for a Los Angeles home, added an 800-sq-ft gym and recovery suite, then sold it back to the former owners for $7.95 million; they are now asking $8.2 million

Professional singer Nick Lachey and television host Vanessa Lachey have put their former Los Angeles estate back on the market for nearly $8.2 million, completing an unusual real estate cycle involving four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka. The 6,855-square-foot Tarzana mansion, in the San Fernando Valley, was originally owned by the Lacheys. They sold … Read more

A conservation group bought nearly 2,000 acres of South Carolina forest before development could reach it; the land has now been transferred to the US government and permanently added to Sumter National Forest

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A conservation group bought nearly 2,000 acres of South Carolina forest before development could reach it; the land has now been transferred to the US government and permanently added to Sumter National Forest

Representative image from Canva In a quiet but decisive win for conservation, a 1,950-acre tract of South Carolina forest that once faced the threat of development has been permanently protected as part of Sumter National Forest. The Nature Conservancy purchased the land in 2023, held it while paperwork and funding were finalised, and has now … Read more

In 2024, Arizona used foam made from 100% recycled glass at 19 sites while widening 23 miles of I-17; the lightweight fill helped culverts built for two lanes support added lanes

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In 2024, Arizona used foam made from 100% recycled glass at 19 sites while widening 23 miles of I-17; the lightweight fill helped culverts built for two lanes support added lanes

I-17 Improvement Project using foam glass aggregate as a new innovative construction material Engineers in Arizona have used an unusual material to expand a major interstate: tens of thousands of tonnes of crushed recycled glass. During the expansion of Interstate 17 north of Phoenix, construction crews used ultra-lightweight foam glass aggregate at 19 locations along … Read more

In 2019, US researchers added fluorescent dye to a Pennsylvania mine-water wetland and flew 12 drone missions; a system designed for 29-hour retention held water for only 4.65 hours

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In 2019, US researchers added fluorescent dye to a Pennsylvania mine-water wetland and flew 12 drone missions; a system designed for 29-hour retention held water for only 4.65 hours

Visual observations indicated a retention time of about 61 minutes in Cell 3 and 66 minutes in Cell 4. Monastery Run Wetland 1, near Latrobe, Pennsylvania, was built in 1997-1998 as a passive treatment system for several discharges from an abandoned underground mine. Adequate retention time for iron removal from mine water before discharge to … Read more

In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas’ first state park

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In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas' first state park

Mother Neff State Park (Image Credit: Wikipedia) In 1916, a small piece of land along Texas’ Leon River became the starting point for what would eventually become the state’s first state park. Isabella Neff, known locally as Mother Neff, had long welcomed neighbours and community groups to the riverbank for picnics, gatherings, fishing and other … Read more

Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australias by about 19%

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Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

Representative Image (AI-generated) A long-term shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean has played contrasting roles in wildfire activity on opposite sides of the world, amplifying fire-prone conditions in the southwestern United States while easing them in eastern Australia. According to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, the Pacific Ocean pattern increased drying-related … Read more