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Lords reject casino proposals 29 Mar 2007

The Government suffered a shock defeat in the House of Lords yesterday as Peers rejected proposals for 17 new casinos by 123 votes to 120.

The motion passed in the Commons with a majority of 24 votes, despite the rebellion of 18 Labour MPs. Ministers...

Developers ordered to cut carbon emission 23 Mar 2007

First Minister Jack McConnell announced yesterday that all planning applications must set out how they will cut carbon emissions by 15%, with immediate effect.

The plans relate to any development with floor space greater than 500 square metres, and are expected...

Executive approves Edinburgh Airport Rail Link 22 Mar 2007

The Scottish Executive has approved plans for the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (EARL) that will provide direct rail services between the airport and stations across Scotland.

The £610 million project will see a railway station, to be designed by Aedas, built...

Rosslyn Chapel awarded £7 million in grants 22 Mar 2007

Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been awarded just over £7 million in restoration grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland.

The money will go towards a five-year restoration programme, as well as a new reception area, exhibition space and...

£50 million Old Town redevelopment edges closer 20 Mar 2007

£200 million Haymarket project unveiled by Tiger Developments 20 Mar 2007

Council delegation tours Antonine shopping centre 20 Mar 2007

Borders Council to discuss development at Newton St Boswells 20 Mar 2007

£1.1 million in lottery funds awarded to Scottish churches 14 Mar 2007

Figures reveal cost of Glasgow's super-casino pitch 14 Mar 2007

£83 million project to build low cost housing in Glasgow 14 Mar 2007

Glasgow tipped as Commonwealth 2014 favourite 12 Mar 2007

Scottish Borders Council announces £15 million housing project 8 Mar 2007

Work to commence on Greenlaw housing and business initiative 8 Mar 2007

Miller orders top £400 million 7 Mar 2007

Tulloch increases Highlands assets in £10million takeover 7 Mar 2007