30 h. ago The historic country stables with planning permission for a 'hamlet' of homes

It's hidden away in Wales' most expensive county and is on the market for £1.8m

Events

32 h. ago Oracle shares tumble as worries swirl over huge spending on data centres

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Politics

39 h. ago Couple who housed 150 pigeons in illegal extension in their suburban garden are fined £6,000 after neighbours get in a flap

Rifat Begum and Zahid Khan erected the poorly designed, single-storey extension at their home in Wexham, Buckinghamshire, without planning permission.

Events

41 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 11 December: Index firm despite tech jitters, Drax plans data centre

Tech stocks and Bitcoin were under pressure today after Oracle Corp results soured the mood in the wake of last night’s US interest rate cut.

Politics

43 h. ago Drax announces data centre plans as earnings expected at ‘top end’ of forecasts

The FTSE 250 firm said trading was boosted by the performance of its flexible generation, pellet production and biomass operations.

Politics

51 h. ago Oracle shares slide as it adds $15bn to data centre spending

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Economics

51 h. ago Oracle shares slide on $15bn increase in data centre spending

Larry Ellison’s company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet

Economics

58 h. ago Bowling club in Paisley facing 'financial crisis' unveils parking and storage container plan

Inkerman Bowling Club lodges bid for planning permission for proposal at home in Blackstoun Road.

Economics

59 h. ago SpaceX plans to go public with $1.5 trillion valuation, reports say

Elon Musk’s company is planning to use funds from the IPO to develop space-based data centres

Technology

62 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council leader calls for Scottish Government to provide additional funding to plug £34.639m budget gap

Councillor Jim Logue responded to COSLA’s budget campaign by calling for increased financing to address escalating demand pressures.

Economics

64 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council agrees faster implementation of free broadband strategy

At a recent meeting, it was agreed to aim to roll out the broadband connections within five to seven years.

Politics

3 d. ago Girls and women 'are being targeted by sexual predators in mixed changing rooms'

Eighty sexual assaults, 16 rapes and 65 incidents of voyeurism happened across leisure centres in England and Wales in 2023, according to police data obtained by the Women's Rights Network.

Events

3 d. ago Public to have say on huge new Ayrshire data centre as part of £15 billion plan

The scheme involves the construction of a data centre complex including “data halls, substation, new road access, balancing pond, security, associated development, landscaping, new trees and wildflower meadow.”

Economics

3 d. ago Time capsule found in rubble of landmark church following ‘deliberate’ fire

St Mungo’s Church in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, was B-listed due to its historic significance.

Events

3 d. ago 'Controversial' plans rejected as landowner accused of 'utterly destroying' area

A project has been refused planning permission after local pushback.

Politics

4 d. ago Center Parcs granted planning permission for a new village in the UK

Much-loved holiday park company Center Parcs has been granted planning permission for a new village, set to be the company's seventh in the UK and Ireland.

Events

4 d. ago Mayor of London granted permission to use historic Greater London Council coat of arms

The coat of arms, once a familiar emblem across the capital, was originally granted to the GLC in 1966

Events

4 d. ago Neighbours at war over 'persistent nuisance' noise caused by rain smashing down on family's metal roof

An outbuilding, which was built behind a bungalow in West Winch, Norfolk, in July, received retrospective planning permission by the council despite complaints from the woman next door.

Events

4 d. ago Caravan retailer in Wishaw permitted to convert premises into shipping warehouse

North Lanarkshire Council has approved a planning application from Duncan Caravan and Camping which requested the change of use at its showroom and shop in Waterloo.

Events

7 d. ago Councillors confirm return of North Lanarkshire Half Marathon in 2026

The 2025 event saw hundreds of runners, spectators and families take part in a celebration of community spirit, fitness and fun.

Politics