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The Women in Plant (WiP) group of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has teamed up with high-visibility workwear supplier Leo Workwear to promote suitable PPE and clothing for women in the plant industry.

Kevin Smith has been named as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year for his work to inspire young people into civil engineering. Kevin, area manager and principal chartered engineer with Waterman Aspen, has been a STEM Ambassador for over ten years. Ov

Dumfries and Galloway Council has commissioned a feasibility study into options for a replacement footbridge(s) on the River Annan. This study is required following the removal of the two previous structures, the Cuthbertson Memorial Footbridge, and the Diamond Jubilee Footbridge, which were lost du

The modernisation of Paisley Arts Centre into a unique and intimate performance venue and creative hub has been completed and will soon reopen to the public.

Moray councillors have unanimously agreed to progress with the Roysvale/Applegrove playing fields as the preferred site of the new Forres Academy.

A five-star hotel resort in Bishopton has unveiled its newly refurbished leisure suite as part of the first phase of a multi-million-pound development.

FMB Scotland will hold its AGM and Summer Reception in Glasgow next month. The Merchants House of Glasgow will host members and guests on June 6th from 4pm-7pm.

Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a supermarket made a startling discovery when they found a woman had been living there for over a year. The 34-year-old woman was found by police in the attic-like space inside the sign of the Family Fare store in Michigan.

Plans for a major development near Perth’s Broxden roundabout including Starbucks, Burger King and three other drive-thrus have been granted planning permission.

A new report by national planning and development consultancy Lichfields sheds light on the future of UK town centres, presenting a roadmap for the revitalisation and repurposing of vacant or underutilised buildings.

A planning application for a new retail development has been approved by Stirling Council.

A 16-floor block of 432 purpose-built student flats in Glasgow city centre has been approved by planners. The L-shaped Broadway Two building at the top of Renfield Street will join the recently completed office block and hotel in phase one. The vacant site was previously home to studios for STV

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Midlothian-headquartered Blackmoon Lighting Ltd has expanded its business with the appointment of three new directors following the retirement of its founder, Kenny Morrison. Formed in 2004, Blackmoon specialise in concept designs, lighting modelling

A drop-in session is being held as part of a public consultation to further develop options for walking, wheeling, and cycling interventions on the A947 from the Parkhill junction on the bypass (AWPR) to the A96 junction at Bucksburn including through Dyce.

A 13-month project to strengthen the 160-year-old Camps viaduct has been delivered successfully.