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Diamonds are forever… or are they? – The legalities of the engagement ring
14th February 2025By Rachael Burke, Solicitor, Family Law, Gillespie Macandrew. Getting engaged is a hugely exciting time in a couple’s lives. The giving of an engagement ring by one party to the other is symbolic of a lifelong commitment to one another. When getting engaged, most couples expect to eventually get married…
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Goods Exports Underperform in 2024
13th February 2025Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The final trade data for 2024 shows the UK’s export performance is continuing to operate at two different speeds. “Exports of services remain robust and are generating solid growth across European and…
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) unveils new website for its collections, archives, images and information
13th February 2025Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today launched trove.scot, its new digital portal of information on the historic environment. Users in Edinburgh can now delve into the heritage on their doorstep with the platform, which brings together HES’s unique and diverse collections of information in one convenient place. From standing stones…
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Restoration work begins on John Byrne’s iconic King’s Theatre dome
13th February 202513 February, Edinburgh: A piece of Edinburgh’s theatrical heritage is in safe hands, as Capital Theatres embarks upon expert conservation work to protect and restore John Byrne’s iconic dome design as part of the King’s Theatre redevelopment project. The late John Byrne played an important role in the history of…
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Double Feature for Balfour Beatty: Shining in Ground Engineering and New Civil Engineer during National Apprenticeship Week
13th February 2025With National Apprenticeship Week underway, Balfour Beatty has been featured in Ground Engineering magazine and New Civil Engineer, highlighting the numerous benefits apprenticeships bring to businesses and individuals, the importance of industry collaboration, and the rewarding career opportunities within the construction and infrastructure sector. In Ground Engineering magazine, Harry Lambert,…
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Economy Grows but Chill of Uncertainty Remains
13th February 2025Responding to the latest GDP data released by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Confirmation that the economy grew slightly in Q4 is a small bit of relief for businesses in challenging times. However, regardless of the headline data, it’s clear…
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Balfour Beatty VINCI completes HS2 viaduct at Delta Junction
13th February 2025Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed the first huge viaduct at HS2’s Delta Junction in North Warwickshire, marking a major milestone as construction ramps up on the high-speed line in the region. A team of 40 people working for Balfour Beatty VINCI, used a giant cantilever structure to build the 472-metre…
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Rugby Legend Scott Hastings and Teammates Raise over £16k for cancer
13th February 2025As rugby fans gear up for round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations, Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings has taken time out to present a cheque to St Columba’s Hospice Care. 18 months ago, Scott, alongside fellow members of Watsonians Football Club and Kelso Rugby Club, took on a sponsored walk from Edinburgh to…
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Unique exhibition showcases creative journey behind QMU’s new public art piece
13th February 2025An exhibition, which will provide an insight into the development of a unique piece of public art, is to take place at Queen Margaret University (QMU). The exhibition, ‘Painting a picture of university life,’ will showcase the research and processes involved in the development of the final artwork, which will…
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Council unveils new £25m HGV and welfare bus fleet with enhanced safety features
12th February 2025Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson alongside fleet colleagues at Bankhead Depot. Safety is at the heart of the Council’s fleet, with the entire fleet of new Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) along with welfare buses all equipped with enhanced safety features. The Council is investing over £25m into its…
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