A proposal to demolish a derelict Borders farm cottage believed to date back to the early 1600s has been refused amid concerns it would set an “unwelcome precedent” for countryside development. Julia and James Campbell had applied to Scottish Borders Council for permission to knock down
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A proposal to build four new homes near Bridgend on Islay has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. The application, lodged by Donald Baker, covers land to the southeast of Neriby Cottage and includes the creation of new vehicle access. No public objections were submitted during the planning pro
A flying pig caused a power outage in rural China after a farmer decided to try transporting his animals via drone. The man, who is now facing a police investigation, had sought to find a quicker route to a local slaughterhouse in the mountainous Tongjiang county area.
BAM’s UK construction operations have returned to profit after a year of tighter bidding discipline, stronger project delivery and rising activity across both the building and civil engineering markets. The wider Royal BAM Group reported a 10% rise in revenue for 2025, with the UK and Ireland
Demolition of the Arran Mall in Ayr is set to begin on 23 February 2026. The buildings to be demolished include the three-storey concrete office block on Alloway Street and the single storey mall and retail units behind.
A row of homes in a village in south Wales is to be bought by a local authority and demolished as they can no longer be protected from flooding. Proposals have been approved for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to acquire 16 residential properties at Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl. It follows s
A former Glasgow presbytery could be transformed into student accommodation under newly submitted plans. The proposals, lodged on behalf of restaurateur Hajar Salih, would see the empty presbytery opposite St Roch’s Catholic Church converted into 13 student bedrooms with en-suite facilities.
A truck that was deployed to repair a sinkhole in New Jersey this week fell victim to another sinkhole, which swallowed up the entire vehicle. The massive sinkhole opened up in Phillipsburg on Tuesday. The truck fell into it when it was in the neighbourhood to help repair another sinkhole that opene
Scottish Borders Council’s Active Travel and Transport Team have successfully secured Tier 2 Construction Active Travel Infrastructure Funding (ATIF) from Transport Scotland to support the next phase of construction on the Active Travel Corridor - Lauder to Oxton. Scheduled to start this week,
Nova Homes has acquired a new development site in Newton Mearns. Located in Maidenhill, the site will be brought forward for development in due course, with plans focused on delivering high-quality new homes in line with Nova Homes’ commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable communities.
Orkney Islands Council has agreed to place a new housing development in Stromness onto its capital programme. The proposed development at Copland’s Road will deliver 25 new general needs social rented homes, comprising a mix of one and two-bedroom properties across two site areas (North and So
Customers at a long‑standing electronics store in Japan were treated to an unexpected trip back to 1994 after staff opened a time capsule sealed inside the building more than three decades ago. Best Denki’s flagship Fukuoka store in Tenjin closed its doors on 15 February ahead of a major red
Highland Council has signed off on a £21.55 million roads capital programme for 2026/27, confirming a significant investment to upgrade and maintain routes across the region. The package includes £7.8m for base capital works, £12.15m in top‑up funding for priority schemes, £
Transport Scotland has awarded a £1.1 million ground investigation works contract to Causeway Geotech Ltd to support the ongoing design and assessment work for the A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements project. The work is expected to start in March and will last for a period of approxim
Scottish Borders Council is to hold a public engagement session to share plans for the proposed refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick. The drop‑in event will take place at Deanfield on Friday 27 February, 4–6pm, giving residents, families and the wider community the opportunity to v


