80 MW Blackpool data centre wins planning approval

A planned 80 MW data centre at Peel Park on the outskirts of Blackpool has been given the green light by Fylde Borough Council.

Ark gets green light for £250m data centre in Corsham despite local backlash

Wiltshire Council has approved Ark Data Centres’ latest facility at its Spring Park campus, despite fierce local opposition.

DataVita lands £44.9m deal to run core IT infrastructure for Glasgow City Council

Glasgow has awarded a £44.9 million contract to DataVita to transform and maintain the council’s core digital infrastructure.

European data centre market struggles to deliver amid an AI boom

The European data centre market is facing a growing imbalance between demand and delivery in 2026.

Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as new Enterprise Director

Telehouse Europe has appointed Chris Lamb as its new Enterprise Director, placing him in charge of a bold new strategy for the firm.

Pulsant completes £10m high-density expansion in Milton Keynes

Pulsant has completed a £10 million investment in a new high-density data hall at its Milton Keynes site.

Building a data centre in London? Good luck finding a contractor

Data centre operators planning builds in London may face continued cost and programme pressure in 2026, according to AECOM.

Edinburgh Council rejects ‘green’ data centre plan for former RBS HQ site

Plans for a large data centre on the former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters site in Edinburgh have been thrown out by councillors. 

Campaigners mount last-ditch bid to block data centre at former RBS HQ

Campaigners have launched a last-ditch effort to block a proposed data centre in Edinburgh, with a focus on the site's back-up generators.

DCR Predicts: Can data centres become ‘good neighbours’ in 2026?

Arup's Gareth Williams argues 2026 should be the year for designing facilities that stabilise grids, steward water, and deliver community benefits.

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