Students in West Lothian can now access better employment and skills development opportunities thanks to a new partnership launched this week. West Lothian College has officially partnered with energy-efficiency specialists Warmworks and Sureserve Energy Services to help tackle skills shortage
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A volunteer-led wellbeing project in Stewarton has received a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to support its ongoing work tackling loneliness, improving mental health, and providing practical support to local people. Thrive in Stewarton provides free, accessible activities f
Plans for a new hotel at Clydebank’s Queens Quay have taken a significant step forward after West Dunbartonshire Council approved a planning permission in principle (PPP) application. Montgomery Developers, with Environmental Design Scotland as agent, is proposing a five‑storey Class 7 Clyde
Construction and projects lawyer Kirstin Beattie is one of five new partners at Scottish law firm Burness Paull. Ms Beattie acts for a wide variety of clients across the UK on contract advisory and contentious construction matters. She has considerable experience in various forms of dispute resoluti
The Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit has approved plans for the 14-turbine Dunside wind farm located in the Lammermuir Hills in the Scottish Borders. EDF power solutions UK has been working closely with communities around the site for over four years. Dunside wind farm will be situat
The role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes has been recognised by the Irish government during a St Patrick’s Day visit to Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Irvine, part of Irish-owned Glennon Brothers. Ireland’s minister with responsib
Plans for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries have taken a major leap forward, paving the way for Wheatley Homes South’s biggest development in the area. The plans, approved this week by Dumfries and Galloway Council, will see 296 new homes built at Catherinefield Farm, including
Cala Homes (West) is renewing its partnership with Kilbryde Hospice by extending its ‘roof donation’ initiative as part of its Community Pledge for local development, Cedar Brae. The homebuilder announced the community initiative five years ago, when it launched its first Jackton develop
A dozen architects and a dozen builders walked into a room — and found a great deal of common purpose. That was the spirit of the inaugural joint CPD and networking breakfast hosted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland
The nine-month renovation of a semi-detached house in the Manchester suburb of Stretford is to feature in a new programme on Channel 4. The 90-minute feature-length programme follows the nine-month renovation of a semi-detached house in the Manchester suburb of Stretford,
Orkney Islands Council has launched an investigation after fake planning objections were submitted against a proposed hotel development in Kirkwall. Two bogus representations appeared on the council’s online planning portal, using the names of well‑known local residents and businesses withou
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system. The training body said the changes are designed to ensure CITB can deliver the greatest value for the greatest number of employers and maximise the value of the Levy for in
Motherwell FC Community Trust once again brought warmth, connection, and festive spirit to older and socially isolated residents through its much-loved Festive Friends programme.
A new £200 million hospitality and community venue is being proposed in Edinburgh as The Social Hub announces plans to expand its growing European footprint with a second UK hotel, featuring its unique model that brings together travellers, businesspeople, neighbours, and students. The group,

