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Twenty more new council houses have been added to Fife Council’s affordable housing stock this week, marking the completion of the second phase of an ambitious development delivered in partnership with Robertson Construction Eastern on behalf of Robertson Partnership Homes.

Edinburgh-based Lochay Homes has appointed Andy Wyles, former northern regional chair at Bellway, as its new non-executive chair. Andy joins Lochay Homes following a distinguished 23-year career at Bellway, where he held senior leadership roles and led major delivery programmes across the North of E

Ice may seem like an unlikely building material, but scientists now believe it could be the key to establishing long‑term human settlements on Mars. 

Turkish archaeologists digging in the ancient city of Ephesus have unearthed some unusual Roman-era finds during restoration work at the famed site.

West Lothian is set to see over £1.6 million invested towards active travel in the local area. An upcoming meeting of West Lothian Council executive will be asked to approve proposals for funding to be allocated against specific projects and activities designed to improve and encourage active

Manor Forrest has submitted plans to Falkirk Council seeking to build around 200 new homes in the village of Maddiston.

Cala Homes (North) has supported Banchory Community FC with the donation of a defibrillator and cabinet, installed outside the changing rooms at King George V Park, after the previous equipment was damaged. 

Glasgow City Council has been fined £80,000 after a military veteran sustained life-changing injuries when he was struck by a falling lamppost in the city's west end in June 2023.

Planning consultant Steven Black has set up a specialist planning and development business, Steven Black Planning and Development Ltd. With strong foreign direct investment (FDI) figures and a growing renewables sector it is a natural step to set up an independent practice, with a strong focus on re

Edinburgh-based property investment and management business ArcGroup has reported strong trading performance, with combined revenues circa £2 million and turnover forecast to reach £3.2m this year. Formed in 2023 by three female directors with over 50 years’ cumulative industry exp

Kitchen design and installation company Silver Birch Interiors has promoted Aileen Thomson to the role of director. Her promotion, following more than five years of outstanding service to the business, makes her the first female director of the firm.

Highland property investment and development company, Ark Estates, has expanded its Inverness commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of the former RBS premises at 29-31 Harbour Road, Inverness.

A father-of-six has died in an accident at a demolition site in Renfrewshire. Derek Russell was fatally injured while working on a regeneration project demolishing empty flat blocks in Paisley on Friday.

Mosaic Architecture + Design has submitted a planning application to develop best-in-class purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Princes House on the corner of Waterloo Street and West Campbell Street in Glasgow city centre.

A bid to build a five‑storey hotel on Clydebank’s riverside is expected to be rejected after officials raised serious concerns about the safety of the land earmarked for development.