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An independent review of bridges and structures in Dumfries and Galloway has been published by the council, which identifies gaps in inspections, assessments, records, as well as planning. On 3 November, the findings and improvement work will be discussed by councillors on the Economy and Infrastruc

Aberdeen City Council has confirmed that its £29 million investment in the refurbishment, conversion and extension of St Peter’s RC School has reached a significant milestone with the project’s main works contract achieving financial close.

A £3 million project to replace an ageing railway bridge in Laurencekirk is due to begin next week. 

Civil engineering business Jones Bros has reported record turnover of more than £240 million as it continues to invest in its workforce, skills development, and plant fleet.

The Scottish Government has granted consent for a new gas-fired power station with carbon capture at Peterhead, a joint venture between SSE and Norway’s Equinor. The Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station is planned to generate roughly 900 to 910 megawatts of electricity and is designed to cap

Plans to include three additional housing projects, delivering 95 affordable homes within Dumfries and Galloway, will be considered by councillors next week. The Economy and Infrastructure Committee will be asked to approve the addition of three projects to the council's Strategic Housing Investment

An estimated 49,200 full-time equivalent jobs and £14.9 billion of economic output in 2024 have been supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry, a new report has shown.

An Inverness family’s ambition to improve specialist care for children across the Highlands and Islands is gaining community support, with Stoddart Crane Hire providing a van to help Sophie’s Story raise awareness and reach potential supporters.

The JR Group has sponsored both Rangers FC and Street Soccer Scotland at the return of the SPFL Tennent’s Sixes tournament.

Owners of historic buildings in Tarbert have been encouraged to apply for grant funding to support the repair and restoration of buildings in the village's designated heritage area.

Gartcosh Community Hub has now opened, with pupils at Gartcosh Primary School having spent their first day in the new hub, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the school and the community.

Projects across Moray's coastline will be benefiting from £100,000 of funding after residents made their votes via the Moray Engage platform.

A report discussing how reallocated Community Regeneration Partnership funding is helping the delivery of local projects has gone before Dundee City councillors. 

Argyll and Bute Council decided on 15 October to refer the task of identifying options for the future of the Helensburgh Waterfront to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee. The move arrives after the council considered the results of the recent public consultation and after hearing from communi

A long‑derelict site in Edinburgh has been earmarked by The Social Hub as the potential home for a £200 million flagship hospitality and community facility.