40 h. ago Historic Ayr building to be partially torn down after facade retention plan is approved

Ayr-based firm LMA Architects previously submitted a planning application, seeking Listed Building Consent and approval to partially demolish the building - but save its facade.

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52 h. ago Plan to introduce automated pharmacy prescriptions machine at Ayr store

A planning application has been lodged on behalf of the proprietors, seeking permission for the installation of a Medpoint unit at the store.

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64 h. ago Historic Perth golf club's housing development plans recommended for refusal

On Wednesday councillors will consider Craigie Hill Golf Club's planning application for up to 175 homes to be erected on part of its golf course

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6 d. ago Blindsided by Trump, Modi is learning hard lessons about India's place in the new world order | Mukul Kesavan

New Delhi spent decades cosying up to the US. The truth is, Washington doesn’t have allies outside the west – it has clientsSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreWhen Donald Trump won his second term, India’s ruling elite must have been quietly pleased. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s performative courting of King Donald, both in and out of office, suggested a special chemistry between these two titans of the hard right.As Trump set about remaking global trade and geopolitics by weaponising tariffs, India got into trade negotiations with the US early. New Delhi accepted that negotiations would be difficult, given its red lines on agricultural and dairy products. Yet it was optimistic about getting a deal commensurate with India’s economic heft – and strategic value to the US as a counterweight to China.Mukul Kesavan is an Indian historian, novelist and poli...

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7 d. ago India is selling Russian oil products to EU at record rate before ban kicks in

From January new EU sanctions will prohibit the import of petroleum products refined from Russian oil in third countries

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8 d. ago John Lewis reveals plans to hire record 13,700 workers – here's how to apply

John Lewis has become one of the first to kick off its Christmas hiring spree - with a record recruitment drive despite tough trading on the high street

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8 d. ago iPhone 17 event: Everything else Apple plans to reveal – and what it won’t launch

iPhone may be the star of the show – but might not even be the most exciting update

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9 d. ago Apple iPhone 16e slashed to 'lowest ever price' as rumoured iPhone 17 launch nears

Apple is hosting its annual showcase at its California headquarters on September 9, where we're expecting to catch our first glimpse of the new iPhone 17 line-up

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9 d. ago Former police station in Ayrshire town could make way for new homes

A planning application has been lodged, seeking permission for the works in Ladyland Road.

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1 week ago The 'grey belt' argument that could see 350 homes built within a whisker of the hard shoulder

A planning application will be submitted for the huge site with developers intending to use the argument that the land is 'grey belt'

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2 w. ago Immigration minister dismisses Reform immigration plans as ‘gimmicks’

Seema Malhotra says Government’s plans to speed up asylum applications will reduce need for hotels.

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2 w. ago Pink Floyd star David Gilmour ordered to tear down garden shed after planning row with neighbours

The 79-year-old submitted a retrospective planning application to Camden Council following the start of work on the development in April this year.

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage commits to locking up women and children in migration plan

Asked if his plan would apply to women and girls, as well as unaccompanied children, Mr Farage confirmed they would be thrown in detention centres with everyone else

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2 w. ago Pub, concert and sport bans proposed under new sentencing powers

The plans, which would apply in England and Wales, give judges the power to pass tougher community sentences

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2 w. ago All the major planning applications submitted across Greater Manchester

These are all the significant developments submitted to councils across the city-region recently

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2 w. ago All the major planning applications recently submitted across Greater Manchester

These are all the significant developments submitted to councils across the city-region recently

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3 w. ago Objectors voice 'dangerous' concerns over Ayrshire town's petrol station plan

A planning application has been lodged with East Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for the new business venture.

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3 w. ago Every iPhone 17 rumour in one place, from release date to price

Apple is expected to release a super-thin iPhone 17 Air alongside the other iPhone 17 handsets this September

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3 w. ago 'It fills my heart with absolute dread': The plans that could be approved despite HUGE backlash

The planning application in Shaw has been heavily opposed by locals

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3 w. ago 'I strongly objected and my opinion hasn't changed... it fills my heart with absolute dread'

The planning application in Shaw has been heavily opposed by locals

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