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Construction engineering maintenance contractors based at ExxonMobil’s ethylene plant in Mossmorran are set to take part in an industrial action ballot which could threaten production. Trade union Unite said there is a dispute over the level of bonus payments under the NAECI (National Agr

Members of the Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the Thurso Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, to help safeguard the distinct architectural and historical features of the town. Following public consultation and discussions with local Councillor

Bosses of a London construction company and a Greater Manchester sports coaching firm have each been banned from running a business for 11 years after abusing Bounce Back Loans. Lavinia-Larisa Mociar, 31, claimed £50,000 to support the Harrow-based construction business of which she was a dire

Barclays has launched a pilot offering up to £2,000 to its residential mortgage customers that make certain energy efficient home improvements. Energy usage is a top priority for many households, three quarters (75%) of homeowners intend to make energy efficiency-related changes to their homes

The Summary for Urban Policymakers (SUP) initiative has published three major reports to translate the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report into practical guidance for urban policy makers. Announced last year, the SUP initiative includes leading several of

Plans for a new primary school at Chapelton are progressing with Aberdeenshire Council anticipating opening to pupils in 2026. Changes are being made to the Section 75 agreement with developer Elsick Development Company, allowing the school to open in 2026, rather than on completion of the 489th hou

Planning permission in principle has been granted unanimously for a new Primary School at Old Craighall. In October 2019, permission was granted for a mixed-use development including housing, employment land and the school.

An Edinburgh shop ordered to replace its purple frontage with a "dull grey" has launched a petition to keep its colourful façade. The owner of House of Boë, a gin shop on South Queensferry High Street, was ordered to restore the original grey which was replaced with the bright purple in

Work is due to commence on Hjaltland Housing Association's new affordable housing project in Aith.

A plumber working in an Edinburgh flat was astonished to find a 135-year-old message in a bottle under the floorboards. Peter Allan cut a hole in the floor of a flat in Morningside when he discovered the whisky bottle complete with a rolled-up note.

A new fund has been launched to support communities to register an early interest to be able to obtain first option to buy land or buildings being offered for sale. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which already administers the Scottish Land Fund across the country on behalf of Scottish Gover

To support all construction businesses NatWest has created a new Carbon Planner tool, a free to use digital platform designed to help cut businesses energy costs whilst reducing their carbon footprint. Making a business case for investment in sustainability is seen as a key barrier for businesses lo

A man has returned from holiday to find his house had been stripped of all its furnishings and sold from under him without his knowledge. Reverend Mike Hall, from Luton, had been alerted by neighbours to explain that it appeared someone was in his home and that all the lights were on.

Home warranty and insurance provider NHBC has brought together some of the leaders of Build to Rent to share their thoughts on this burgeoning sector. Available to download and in print, NHBC’s Build to Rent, Insights from Industry Leaders explores what today’s renters want from their ho

Fife Council's Planning Services is the first local authority in the UK to be awarded Gold Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation. In 2019, the council declared a Climate Emergency and is taking steps to help tackle the impact of climate change in Fife.