The UK Government’s Shared Rural Network Programme was meant to address these issues. Instead, however, of forcing the mobile operators to share telecommunications masts, the UK Government left it to the big four to decide how to eliminate the hundreds…
Flood warning for River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury
A flood warning has been issued for the River Severn at Severn Ham in Tewkesbury.
The government said in a statement on their flooding service page: “River levels are continuing to rise at the M…
It comes amid concerns that the Scottish and UK Government and the ports involved aren’t informing local communities enough about green freeports and their implications.
Forth Green Freeport was one of Scotland’s two winning bids in January last year t…
Falkirk’s councillors heard about the positive progress of the Forth Green Freeport project at a meeting of the Council’s Executive on 17 October.
It was announced on 13 January 2023 that the Forth was one of two successful bids to host one of Scotland…
SNP MSP for Airdrie and Shotts Neil Gray has succeeded Michael Matheson.
Mr Matheson resigned on February 8 after incurring £10,935 in data roaming charges on his iPad while on a family holiday.
Michael Matheson MSP, the former health secretary (Jane …
Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost in the move which is expected to take place in the spring of 2025.
In November, Scottish Energy Minister Neil Gray told Holyrood that he remained hopeful he could “extend the potential life” of the refinery.
MSPs hea…
Next March the Branch Line Society[1] is running its three-day members-only BWC Two rail tour to discover the nature and scenery in Scotland[2] that can be seen from the comfort of a spacious First Class seat.
Thanks to the SRPS Diesel Group, Class 37[…
High-profile industry veteran opens up on powerhouses, freeports and bureaucratic inertia.
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Kevin McCabe may be proudly Yorkshire[1] born and bred and his business empire may have Scarborough[2] Group In…
Drivers using a busy motorway face overnight closures as resurfacing work takes place this week.
Diversions will be in place overnight later this week on the motorway. Pic: File image
A section of the M9 northbound carriageway after Junction 7 Kinnai…
A councillor who will join a new board overseeing the creation of Forth Green Freeport says he wants to use the position to “protect the people of Falkirk and Grangemouth”.
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A new amber warning for frequent snow showers is in place for the North West of England, as temperatures across the UK plummeted below freezing.
The alert, which runs until midnight, means travel delays and power cuts are likely and rural communities c…
Falkirk Council must be “ready to work with all partners” in response to any job losses in Grangemouth that will follow the closure of the Petroineos refinery.
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A DAD who was diagnosed with brain cancer after a lorry crash faces a “last chance” to see his infant daughter grow up as he seeks life-changing treatment.
Steven Fry, 32, was behind the wheel of an oil tanker when he suffered a seizure and careered in…
Planning continues as the highest level red weather warnings for the north east of Scotland have been extended beyond Angus and South Aberdeenshire to include the area north of Perth and Aberfeldy.
These warnings are subject to continued review. Detail…