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Grangemouth specialty chemicals producer to expand following £2.2m grant support

  Specialty chemicals manufacturer and agricultural life science company Syngenta has been awarded £2.2 million from Scottish Enterprise towards a £14.7 million project to expand production at its Grangemouth site, creating 38 new jobs and safeguarding 14 existing roles The grant was announced today during a visit to the company by Deputy First Minister Kate […]

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Development proposals revealed for The Postings in Kirkcaldy

  Award-winning housebuilder Cruden has unveiled proposals to deliver much-needed affordable homes on the site of the former Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy Town Centre. The Shopping Centre was opened in 1981 and demolished in 2023. Design proposals include a mix of affordable housing tenures, including properties for those aged over 55. The development will

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Inspire Awards 2025 opens its nominations

  The prestigious annual, free-to-enter Inspire Awards 2025, now in its third year, officially opens for nominations this month (May 2025), celebrating extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. The awards ceremony will take place on 3rd of September 2025 at the Scottish Parliament, which Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP, Scottish Labour’s Education Spokesperson; will

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Two more high profile Scotland-based businesses lend their support to SAMS fight against Modern Slavery

  Two more high-profile Scotland-based businesses have expressed their support for the Scotland Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) movement. Caledonian Sleeper, which operates overnight train sleeper services for a unique way to travel between Scotland and London and Stena Line, the Swedish shipping line company and one of the world’s largest ferry operators, have both joined

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Thomas & Adamson hires new director for project management team

  International construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis group, has appointed experienced project manager Mark Humphries (pictured above) as a director. Mark brings over two decades of industry experience to Thomas & Adamson’s project management division, most recently as a partner at Gardiner & Theobald. Prior experience also includes roles at

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John Heaney Electrical posts record turnover of £11.5m

  John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has posted a record turnover for the third year running following a series of significant contract wins. The Livingston company’s latest set of financial results to the year end December 2024 show an increased revenue of £11.5 million, up 51% on

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St-Andrews distillery launches first-ever cask ownership programme

  A St Andrews based distiller producer has launched its first-ever cask ownership programme, giving whisky lovers the chance to purchase their own barrel of whisky through a secure and transparent process. St Andrews-based Kingsbarns Distillery has introduced the initiative with a strong focus on safety and trust, offering what it describes as the highest

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Derby tech firm celebrates national award win and multiple award nominations

  Staff at Derby-based technology firm Alton Valley are celebrating after winning a national award for delivering the best IT service in the UK. The Pride Park company, which provides market-leading technology products and services to businesses nationwide, was named Best IT Service at the 2025 Small Business Awards – a ceremony that honours companies

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New Charter sets customer care standard within water industry

  One of the UK’s leading water retailers has announced the launch of an industry-first Charter, marking a major milestone in the sector’s customer service standards. Developed in response to colleague and customer feedback, Business Stream’s Customer Care Charter sets out 12 commitments that the Edinburgh-based water retailer is committed to delivering to meet and

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Hardies enters new era with refocused growth strategy for Scotland

  In a move underscoring its strategic plan to consolidate growth through local activity, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants is to refocus its efforts on exploiting its unique potential throughout Scotland. The shift marks the start of a new era for the firm as it parts ways with Head of Business Development Danny McArthur (pictured

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