James Robinson

Harrison Marshall, 28, plans to live in the skip in Bermondsey, southeast London, for a year as a project aiming to make a “statement” about the “crazy” cost of living in England’s capital city.

The town council and local residents had objected to the plans

Ashington saw a £16 million bid turned down which would have seen the development of a cinema and restaurants as well as upgrading Wansbeck Square and Portland Park

The final decision rests with the council’s cabinet

The Conservative administration will set out its budget plans in full next month

The council’s finances are reportedly in significantly better shape than they were earlier this year, however

Nimby stands for “not in my backyard” and refers to people who object to planning applications

The company has said it has invested heavily to bring in new drivers

The details of the deal were revealed on Wednesday morning

Kitching was the chef behind the popular 21212 restaurant in Edinburgh, which held a Michelin star for a decade.