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A time capsule that was buried in a Liverpool police station in 1971 has been unearthed during building work. Bricklayers calling themselves Swooper, Smiler and Boss planted a newspaper covering the UK's entry in the European Economic Community in the container.

Drum Property Group has announced pre-tax profits of £9 million as the firm hailed another year of strong growth. The developer said it continued to deliver “transformational” developments across the residential, leisure and business space sectors in Scotland and beyond in its last

A luxury California home complete with a "meth lab" and meth "contamination" has been listed for sale. According to the $1.55 million listing, the six-bedroom house in San Jose offers a "great location" with more than 2,700 square feet of living space.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the planning profession in the United Kingdom. With a focus on understanding the needs of its members and facilitating an informed dialogue with the government and the general public, the report sheds light on the cha

A planned extension at Park Mains High School in Erskine should be in place by June 2027, councillors have been told. The expansion, which will boost capacity at the facility in Barrhill Road from approximately 1,600 to 2,000, was approved by councillors earlier this year.

An Aberdeen construction worker scooped an incredible £54,000 casino jackpot on a blackjack side bet worth just £1. Father-of-two Deivis Karklins was playing Ace King Progressive at Aberdeen's Grosvenor Casino where each player has the chance to add a side bet to each blackjack game

The JR Group is inviting local businesses and SMEs to a Meet the Buyer event in Hawick, ahead of the business starting its inaugural project with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) in January 2024. Taking place on Thursday 23rd November at Burnfoot Community Hub, 89 Burnfoot Road, Hawick, T

The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore has been given a three-month deadline to demolish an unauthorised spa pool block at their home. Central Bedfordshire Council issued an enforcement notice in July requiring the demolition of the “unauthorised building” in the grounds of the propert

The Highland Council has awarded a contract to a firm which will carry out vital repair work to the road bridge on the A939 at Dava, near Grantown on Spey. The bridge was badly damaged after a vehicle struck the upstream parapet during an incident on Friday 15 September 2023, which forced the closur

An Aberdeen joinery and manufacturing company has been fined £9,400 after one of its workers suffered horrific injuries while cleaning a machine. Brian Strachan was working for Hall & Tawse Joinery Limited, a manufacturer of timber windows and doors, at their premises on Granitehill Road o

An Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register has just been launched. It asks people to provide their basic information and what type of plot they are looking for.

A new roundabout has finally opened to motorists but a lone utility pole, a remnant from the previous road intersection, remains in place in the circle. Construction on the Lincoln Road roundabout in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick in eastern Canada, began in late June of this year an

A property lawyer who quit her job to become a full-time animal psychic has said she is now happier and earning more money. Nikki Vasconez charges $550 for an "animal communication session" in which she purports to speak with any animal, living or dead, for up to 90 minutes.

Linthouse Housing Association has unveiled plans to transform a former Glasgow pub into two homes for residents with disabilities. Glasgow City Council has opened the door for the Vital Spark on Govan Road, which was previously Fairfield Bar, to be renovated.

Details of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries have been published. The proposals form part of the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament.