A witness in the Higgins Homes fatal lift case has denied fabricating his account of a crane incident that led to the death of a pedestrian in Bow, east London. The court heard conflicting evidence about whether the pallet of bricks struck scaffolding, how the load was secured, and who was responsible for the lift setup.
The local NHS trust says the facade installed by Merit Health on an unfinished hospital project needs replacing, alongside concerns about the steel frame. Robertson is due to begin removing mechanical and electrical systems, pipework and internal elements as part of the next phase of work.
Citizens Advice has reported a rise in roofing-related scam complaints, with rogue traders accounting for a significant share of scam alerts and many more complaints relating to poor-quality roofing work. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has urged homeowners to use its directory and has renewed calls for regulation of the roofing sector.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has paused the Rockingham Wing extension after updated costs and programme delays made the scheme less affordable than expected. The trust is now weighing a new-build option against a revised extension-and-rebuild approach, while services continue and the existing wing remains in use with RAAC-related monitoring in place.
Warrington Borough Council’s Pyramid Arts Centre redevelopment has been hit by delays, cost increases and a payment dispute with the contractor. The council is seeking legal advice and has acknowledged that payments above the originally authorised level may raise authority issues, while the project continues toward handover and reopening.
Sheffield City Council says the Event Central redevelopment in Fargate has been delayed after the site’s electricity supply was disconnected following identification of an unsafe connection. The £14.4m Willmott Dixon scheme, which involves major refurbishment and structural alterations to a former retail building, is now expected to open in 2027 rather than this year.
