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Gathered here are news stories from all our publications, covering many of the biggest regeneration projects across the UK.

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Ł40 million boost for Gloucester

Published: 2010-03-30 09:52:38

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

More than Ł40 million will be invested in Gloucester's regeneration over the next year. (Sourced from thisisGloucestershire.)

Work planned includes transforming the former Gloscat site in Brunswick Road into homes and shops, and the reopening of the historic Blackfriars Priory to the public. read more

City speaks out on Tesco

Published: 2010-03-30 09:42:30

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

The city council has attacked supermarket giant Tesco over the location of new stores in Nottingham. (Sourced from Evening Post.)

Angry councillors say Tesco is looking at locations which they believe are inappropriate. read more

New road to unlock Barrow business park potential

Published: 2010-03-29 09:29:00

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

A new £5 million access road to serve Waterfront Business Park in Barrow has been officially opened by town MP, the Rt Hon John Hutton. (Sourced from NWDA.)

The new road, called Harding Rise, will enable all traffic to Cumbria’s newest business park and the adjacent dockland owned by Associated British Ports to bypass residential areas of Barrow Island. read more

Skyscraper for students may tower over the Emirates

Published: 2010-03-29 09:23:03

From: Islington (Inspire)

A skyscraper of student flats could be built overlooking the Emirates Stadium. (Sourced from Islington Gazette.)

Arsenal Football Club has been working on plans to build a tower block of 20-plus storeys by the Hornsey Road Arches in Holloway. read more

North West construction industry lights up debate

Published: 2010-03-26 13:43:03

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The North West Construction Knowledge Hub held a debate on green lighting, at the CUBE Gallery on Portland Street, on March 24th.

Chaired by TV's Granada Reports weatherman Fred Talbot, the event marked the launch of CUBE's "Brighter Futures" Exhibition. The debate discussed advances in green lighting and new lighting technologies; in particular solid-state lighting, and potential energy savings and carbon emission reductions. read more

New art fair is a first for Reading

Published: 2010-03-26 09:22:33

From: Reading (R:UK)

The town will host a debut cultural event next month. (Sourced from Reading Post.)

The Reading Contemporary Art Fair 2010 explodes at Rivermead Leisure Centre on April 24 and 25 and promises to be a vibrant look at the best contemporary art. read more

Medway bids for city status in 2012

Published: 2010-03-26 09:15:18

From: Medway (Medway1)

Leading architects, designers, regeneration chiefs and local residents are all behind Medway’s new bid to secure city status.

More than 200 people showed their support at the Making of Medway launch event, held at the St George’s Centre, Chatham Maritime.

The towns have made two previously unsuccessful bids for city status, but confidence is high that now is Medway's time to shine. Talking ahead of the announcement of next month's general election the leader of Medway Council, councillor Rodney Chambers, said: "We believe that we have the strongest possible case." read more

New Hub re-uses disused retail units

Published: 2010-03-25 12:36:13

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The University of Salford has launched the Salford Innovation and Creation Hub, described as a pop-up gallery and innovation space.

The Hub's launch took place on March 23rd in old retail space in Salford, left empty as a result of the economic downturn. Satellite events are planned for Eccles and Salford Quays. read more

Chapel Street draws creatives

Published: 2010-03-25 12:34:48

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The Chapel Street area is becoming the beating heart of cultural Greater Manchester, as it continues to attract creative organisations.

Fat Northerner Records is joined by the Un-convention office and Just Ask PR as the street's latest creative tenants. All three companies are now located in the former lodgings above the Black Lion pub. read more

MIPIM highlights

Published: 2010-03-25 12:21:33

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The Central Salford team returned from another successful year at the international property show MIPIM, held each March in Cannes, France.

Attending as part of the Manchester Partnership, the team had a busy week with over 30 meetings scheduled alongside a diary-full of business briefings, networking events and presentations. This included a session on the MediaCityUK development by Central Salford URC chief executive Chris Farrow. read more