5 h. ago Funding boost for community development trust in West Lothian village

It's part of a £2.5 million package supporting almost 80 organisations across Scotland

Politics

30 h. ago 'Significant milestone' reached in bid to transform church hall in Paisley into community hub

Ferguslie Community Development Trust's request for an asset transfer of St Ninian's Church Hall has been validated.

Politics

59 h. ago Tiny Bookshop review – a truly cosy escape made with readers in mind

PC; Neoludic GamesReal titles from Shakespeare to John Green line the shelves of your seaside shop in a rhythmic, mellow management simulator worth relaxing intoIt is a rare thing in my experience that a resource management simulator, set in a retail or service environment, can strike the precise tone and pace that manages to evoke both interest and relaxation. As a player who previously worked as a bookseller, and currently is a novelist, I am poised to be extremely stressed out by a game set in a mobile bookshop. However, Tiny Bookshop is crafted with such care and balance that I found myself losing hours to the gentle pace and tiny puzzles and sheer escapism of the world it presents.The setup is simple, and one that is common to many games in the post Stardew Valley era of “cosy” games. You throw in your old life and open a shop selling tiny things you are passionate about to a bustling little community full of interesting characters who you progressively develop relationships wi...

Politics

7 d. ago Artificial intelligence rollout for police forces to investigate grooming gangs

Officers across all 43 forces in England and Wales will gain access to the investigative technology as part of a £426,000 funding boost.

Events

8 d. ago New primary school in West Lothian village completed ahead of time and ready to welcome pupils

Hawkhill Primary will open its doors to pupils on Wednesday, August 13

Politics

9 d. ago The Conservation Volunteers group in £9158 funding boost from North Lanarkshire’s Grant Award Programme

Every Tuesday and Thursday, residents are invited to join Green Gym and Wild Ways Well sessions in the North Lanarkshire area of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.

Economics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire gets funding boost for greenspaces from National Lottery Heritage Fund

Approximately £640,000 will be spent by the creation of a ground-breaking ‘environmental justice map’.

Politics

3 w. ago North London’s WWII museum gets funding boost ahead of opening next year

North London’s WWII museum gets funding boost ahead of opening next year  ianVisits

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4 w. ago McVitie’s owner invests £68 million into factories across the UK

Turkish-owned snacking giant Pladis said investment funds will be used to boost manufacturing capacity and productivity across its factories.

Economics