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Yorkshire-based Empire Property received a unanimous decision for approval to bring the development forward at a Bolton council planning committee meeting on Thursday. The plans include a 16 storey apartment block aiming to replicate the area’s historic mills.

Outline planning permission for a £44m ​‘gateway to Bolton’ Bradshawgate development for 269 new homes including a 16-storey tower block has been granted.

Bill to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, creating a new transport spine across the North West that will reduce journey times and boost local economies.

The government has called in plans to expand Leeds Bradford Airport following a ruling by the communities secretary Michael Gove.

The multi-million pound redevelopment of a North East railway station has moved forward. £105m plans to transform Darlington railway station have progressed following planning approval of the eastern gateway element of the scheme.

Parcel delivery giant Hermes UK is recruiting for 1,400 jobs at a new South Yorkshire hub. The company’s new parcel distribution hub in Barnsley is due to be completed in September 2022.