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The council could struggle to reject unsuitable developments without the blueprint
One councillor said they were not responsible 'for people who do not follow road signage'
She has called on the city council to take action after city was named 7th best place to visit in 2026
The authority was forced to take emergency action on trees on land owned by private landowners
The 77-year-old man, who lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester, stopped driving in December 2024 when he was first diagnosed with dementia
Investigations into cases involving 30 women are continuing
The Chinese national must pay back £5,603,305.81 - or face extra jail time
Drivers are being urged to 'avoid the area'
Izabela Zablocka's body remained undiscovered for 15 years
A spokesperson for the force said the decision had not been taken lightly