Plans for legalising assisted dying were

This outline permission would cover the creation of two access routes via Quarry Road and Court Farm Road, as well as in-principle approval to build up to 400 homes and to create 1,477 sq m (15,898.3 sq ft) of commercial floorspace.Despite its scale, the development is not expected to include any affordable housing, the

A report to the committee said this is due to the “abnormal costs” associated with the site, as a result of its topography and an element of contaminated land.The Dutch parliament has voted to ban people buying and setting off fireworks, but not until after next New Year's Eve.A majority of MPs backed a consumer ban but supported a separate motion postponing it because of potentially enormous compensation claims from fireworks suppliers.

Fireworks have been a New Year tradition for decades in the Netherlands, but the scale of injuries and damage on the night has spiralled in recent years.Last New Year's Eve, two people were killed and 1,162 people needed emergency treatment for a range of injuries including burns and eye damage.

New-year celebrations have become a byword for antisocial behaviour in many Dutch cities and public support for a ban has gradually changed the minds of politicians too. Three-quarters of the Dutch public now support a ban, according to a recent opinion poll.

The centre-right liberal VVD party, which is part of the Dutch government, swung behind a ban at the end of March, followed by another coalition party, NSC."I’ve got 440 coming through my door on a Wednesday night, it’s 400 people more than normal.”

Tourist attractions in Wales could claim up to £20,000 of grant funding from the Welsh government to invest in "weather-proofing".The government said the scheme would help small or medium-sized businesses to invest in measures like canopies, improved car park surfaces or visitor shelters, as weather conditions become increasingly unpredictable.

Data from Visit Wales showed 55% of businesses said poor weather was a reason for fewer visitors last summer.But a Bangor University economist questioned whether the £1m scheme would be enough to have an impact on the industry.