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Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has completed a significant strategic investment in its logistics division, with the purchase of a new fleet of high volume delivery trucks.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Richard Howson £237,700 for his part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.

As pressure mounts to deliver new homes faster, more sustainably and at greater scale, English developers are looking beyond their traditional supply chains - and increasingly, they are finding answers north of the border. Deeside Timberframe, one of Scotland’s longest-established timber frame

Anderson Strathern has announced the appointment of Dawn MacPherson as a partner. Ms MacPherson, who will be based in Edinburgh, joins the firm’s English commercial property team, led by Iain Grieve.

Springfield Properties has reported a steady first half, delivering higher profit before tax and sharply reduced bank debt, as the housebuilder accelerates its strategic shift toward major opportunities emerging in the North of Scotland. The board said the performance gives confidence that full‑ye

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has selected Fife artist Ian Moir to design and deliver a new public artwork at the company’s Castle Park development in Coaltown of Wemyss. Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, Cllr Judy Hamilton, joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland head of customer care

Scottish Borders Council is to hold a public engagement session to share plans for the proposed refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick. The drop‑in event will take place at Deanfield on Friday 27 February, 4–6pm, giving residents, families and the wider community the opportunity to v

Record investment of over £28.7 million will be made to council housing across the Stirling area after the local authority agreed a 5.8% rent rise for 2026/27. At a special meeting yesterday, approval was given for the rise, increasing the average rent by £5.43 per week over the 48-week

Pupils at Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden.

Ashfield Land has acquired Lloyds Banking Group’s call centre building at Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, with plans to invest in and redevelop the site into a high-quality industrial/logistics development.

Plans by the University of St Andrews for a cutting-edge central hub for staff and students, and the new home of the School of Computer Science, have been unanimously approved.

A new report has confirmed that £2.38 million worth of “non‑operational” land has been sold in the past six months as efforts to unwind the collapsed Stewart Milne Group (SMG) continue. The latest update from administrators Teneo Financial Advisory shows that land parcels held by

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

Network Rail will carry out improvements to drainage infrastructure on the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh next month, helping to boost performance and keep services reliable for passengers.

Amey has been awarded £245,000 in funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund to support the delivery of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training programme.