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- The Construction Index5 October 2026
Liverpool Signs Historic Place Delivery Agreement to Boost Housing and Regeneration
The Liverpool City Region has signed England's first Place Delivery Agreement with Homes England and the National Housing Bank, aiming to accelerate housing and economic growth.
Read more - Construction Enquirer1 October 2026
Drink Driving Builder Sentenced After Fatal M23 Crash
Vilius Domarkas has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing the death of highways worker Anthony Howe due to dangerous driving while under the influence.
Read more - The Construction Index1 October 2026
Hampton Bridge Lifted into Place Over River Avon
The new Hampton Bridge in Evesham has been successfully lifted into place, marking a significant milestone in the project aimed at enhancing active travel in Worcestershire.
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