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A major review into the future of dedicated accommodation for students in Scotland is likely to outline a minimum living standard and could create a new set of regulations for the sector, a Scottish Government document suggests.

New homes in England will be required by law to install electric vehicle charging points from next year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce.

The derelict former Bucksburn Care Home could be knocked down to make way for new homes under new plans submitted to Aberdeen City Council.

Initial plans have been submitted for 33 new homes, six of which will be deemed affordable housing, in Pittenweem.

East Dunbartonshire Council is asking locals for their views on a blueprint to create business investment, jobs, accommodation for older people and opportunities for active travel.

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TV personality Nick Knowles has been replaced on DIY SOS after breaking BBC rules when he appeared in a Shreddies advert.

Edinburgh’s first purpose-built music and performance venue in more than 100 years looks set to be given the green by councillors. The performance hall, designed by acclaimed architect Sir David Chipperfield and supported by Royal Bank of Scotland, has been recommended for approval by&nbs

Holmes Miller is working with Northern Light Arena Europe (NLAE) to shape up proposals for the new Dundee Esports Arena.

Inverness councillors have agreed to take forward the ambition to construct major new sports facilities on the east of the city and approved the removal of Drakies Link Road from the ongoing Inshes Junction Improvements.

Asset engineering firm Edwin James Group is to create more than 100 jobs over the next two years after a series of contract wins helped create a record order book in excess of £500 million. Sales fell by 11% over the last financial year due to the pandemic while profits held up well.

Employees working at property and civil engineering company DJ Laing Group are to see further improvements to their working environment. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness month in October, the company signed up to the Building Mental Health Charter.

West Dunbartonshire Council is to buy the Artizan Shopping Centre for £1.7 million to progress plans to regenerate and transform Dumbarton town centre, while a state-of-the-art new library and museum in Dumbarton’s historic Glencairn House could be operational as soon as 2024.

A judge in the Outer House of the Court of Session hearing a commercial action by a contractor relating to the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project has rejected from proof averments by a supplier of stone that there was agreement that a lower class of material would be supplied than that specified in

Scotland’s five regional hub companies have delivered 151 new schools and nurseries to the value of £2 billion across Scotland.