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New lease of life for refurbished Dyce industrial scheme

A terrace of eight energy efficient industrial and distribution units with yard accommodation next to Aberdeen Airport has been brought to market for lease or purchase by Clowes Developments, following a major refurbishment programme. Located at 1-8 Woodlands Road, the properties range in size from 1,830 sq. ft. to 3,122 sq. ft. and can be […]

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Watermans joins Post Office compensation fight

Edinburgh-based legal firm Watermans is to represent former Clackmannanshire sub-postmaster Rab Thomson (pictured above) as he pursues compensation from the Post Office following his wrongful conviction for embezzling money. Mr Thomson, 64, was found guilty in 2006 after an audit showed an apparent shortfall of nearly £6000 at his Cambus Post Office near Alva, which

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McCoy’s celebrates an epic year in Northern Ireland with new flavours

(L)Business Account Manager (Northern Ireland) for KPSnacks Ltd Ricky Watts & (R) Activation Manager (Northern Ireland) at KPSnacks John Baxter Poplar crisp brand McCoy’s is celebrating a record year in Northern Ireland, following growth of 16.3% over the past 12 months. And the good news for local snack lovers is that the province’s favourite ridged crisp isn’t resting on its

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Assetz Capital launches new £100m Planning Assistance Loan scheme

Manchester headquartered specialist lender, Assetz Capital, has launched a new Planning Assistance Loan product, aimed at supporting the conversion of commercial buildings into residential dwellings.  The new product solution is specifically designed to help experienced property developers acquire commercial buildings, with the intent of securing residential, PBSA, or PRS Planning Permission for onward redevelopment during

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Charity providing vital support to older people in Dumfries & Galloway secures £100k funding boost

A vital charity helping elderly people across Dumfries and Galloway has been awarded £100,000 from SP Energy Networks’ Net Zero Fund to electrify its fleet of delivery vehicles. Food Train’s Stewartry branch offers a range of essential services to help those who are no longer able to manage independently, with volunteer drivers making nearly hundred

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Ebbon Automotive works with QV Systems to provide fully integrated e-procurement solution

Bedford-based B2B Fintech, QV Systems, has integrated Ebbon Automotive’s market-leading e-procurement platform, Leaselink, into its Accelerate SaaS platform allowing customers to process and manage all new vehicle orders electronically from quote through to delivery. QV Systems operates primarily in the automotive and asset finance arenas and counts several well-known names in fleet, leasing and asset finance, including

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Hospitality firm hits new heights as it celebrates 20 years

A major player in Scotland’s hospitality sector is celebrating its 20th anniversary in what it anticipates will become its most successful year to date. Surgeons Quarter Ltd (SQ), the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), is on track to see turnover exceed £12 million, through growth across its conferencing, events and

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Proposed hub to future proof St Andrews mediaeval harbour

A Harbour Hub, aimed at revitalising and future-proofing the town’s mediaeval harbour, could be created in St Andrews.            St Andrews Harbour Trust, which is responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of the 14th century harbour, has lodged a planning application to Fife Council to construct a 1.5-storey building for harbour users, the wider community and

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Major new research to tackle health inequalities among Roma communities

A new £1.1 million research project led by Heriot-Watt University is set to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for Roma communities across the UK. Roma populations experience some of the poorest health and wellbeing outcomes, including significantly lower life expectancy of 10 or more years below the national average as well as a higher prevalence

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HFD launches first-of-its kind office service in Scotland

HFD – Scotland’s largest commercial property developer – has today announced the launch of its new serviced office concept Ospa, with a unique offering in the Scottish market. Ospa will provide occupiers with all-inclusive, flexible serviced office space, without the hidden fees typically associated with similar offerings. Figures from HFD suggest that over a three-year

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