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It’s asbestos, not just RAAC, that schools need to be concerned about

The announcement from the UK government that multiple schools will have to close or partially ...

By Nick Garland, Midlothian View

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Number of people in temporary homes almost halved in Midlothian

The number of individuals and families in temporary homes has almost halved in the last ...

By Luke Jackson, Midlothian View

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Shetland: Sovereign campaigner told in court to be of good behaviour

Following a 90-minute trial on Tuesday morning, Sandra Irvine, of Boddam, was found guilty of ...

By Shetland News

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Shetland: Twenty million pounds boost to unlock construction of 300 affordable homes in Lerwick

Social landlord Hjaltland Housing Association announced on Tuesday that local firm Garriock Bros Ltd will ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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£418,000 project to revamp homes for Ukrainian refugees in Helensburgh

Empty homes in Helensburgh are being brought back into use for Ukrainian refugees. The 24 ...

By The Lochside Press

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Building more affordable homes in Shetland is a challenge and it’s not because of a lack of funding

Bryan Leask was speaking after the association’s new £6.25 million Berryview scheme in Scalloway was ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Argyll and Bute: Minister of Defence historic buildings are still empty, despite the housing emergency

Historic houses owned by the Ministry of Defence are still standing empty – despite a ...

By The Lochside Press

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Edinburgh Council accepts East London street petition

A petition signed by over 160 East London Street and other residents was presented to ...

By Alan MacIntosh, Broughton Spurtle

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Making big tech pay for the UK news they use 

The news can be a profitable business, but profits have been lining the wrong pockets. ...

By Hani Barghouthi, Public Interest News Foundation

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BID for safer junctions legacy launched by tragic cyclist’s workmates

Urban design colleagues of a young woman who was killed in a cycling crash have ...

By ReGlasgow

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Shetland’s swimming pools and leisure centres reduced

Staff numbers have also reduced across all departments, according to Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) acting ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Rising numbers of pensioners living in poverty

The rise in the cost of living is negatively impacting people’s lives, and older people ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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