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Ignore 'hysteria' around Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond, says developer

The developer behind controversial plans to build on the banks of Loch Lomond has urged the Scottish Government to ignore the “hysteria” from…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Flamingo Land submits appeal after Loch Lomond resort bid rejected

FLAMINGO Land has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government after its plans for a £40 million holiday resort next to Loch Lomond were…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2024

Ever wanted to own a waterfall? Landmark site hits the market

Tim takes an exclusive look at the natural wonder, billed by some as Canberra's Kakadu.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2024

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This stretch of bygone bitumen was a real killer - mind the gap!

During a two-week period in 1981, seven fatal accidents occurred here.

The Canberra Times · Oct 11, 2024

Flamingo Land 'own impact assessments show issues with Loch Lomond plans', Greens say

FLAMINGO Land’s plans to develop on the banks of Loch Lomond would make traffic problems in the area “dramatically worse”, the Greens have…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2024

Flamingo Land plans 'weaponised as political football', claims developer

THE director of the company seeking to build a holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond has claimed the plans for the development have been subject…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024

'Unprecedented' spike in objections to Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond development

TENS of thousands of new names have been added to a petition opposing Flamingo Land's plans to build on the banks of Loch Lomond ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024

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Anger as Paisley nursery playground trashed for fourth time in less than a year

Windows were smashed, plant pots upended and slides ripped from the ground while wooden handmade cars and other toys were left unusable.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Paisley vandals target nursery for fourth time in a year causing hundreds worth of damage

Bosses at Gallowhill Early Years Centre have said "enough is enough" after vandals targeted the centre for the fouth time in just six months on Monday evening.

Glasgow Live · Jun 2, 2023

Vandals ransack Scots nursery for fourth time causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage

The outdoor play area at Gallowhill Early Years Centre was ransacked on Monday

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Renfrewshire play parks set for upgrades as councillors share delight over cash boost

A number of play facilities in the local authority are set to benefit from significant investment.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

Developers dismiss MSP's claim that new planning laws will halt Balloch Flamingo Land plans

Green MSP for the West of Scotland, Ross Greer, said that new planning framework would see the controversial plans rejected.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

King Charles Coronation sparks heated debate about monarchy among Renfrewshire councillors

The merits of the institution were discussed by elected members ahead of Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

Fare game: Review of public transport in Renfrewshire questioned by McGill's Buses chief

The £50,000 study aims to identify barriers, needs and demands related to provision in the local authority area.

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

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Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Paisley gran with MS says she will be "housebound" if McGill's bus cuts go ahead

Linda Stenhouse, who uses a walking frame, has lambasted McGill’s Buses for slashing her lifeline 64 bus which stops yards from her front door.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Flamingo Land 'steadfast in belief' £40m Balloch plans will benefit area

Speaking after a petition against Flamingo Land’s plans for Lomond Banks passed the 70,000 mark, development director Jim Paterson said: “We are steadfast in our belief that Lomond Banks will bring considerable economic and social benefit to both Balloch and the wider area.”

Insider UK · Mar 30, 2023

Flamingo Land plan for Loch Lomond breaks record for number of objections

Developer accuses Green Party MSP of 'clickbait politics' as consultation period for latest proposals closes

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Flamingo Land developers submit revised plans for major Loch Lomond resort

DEVELOPERS have submitted revised plans for a major tourism resort on the shores on Loch Lomond after concerns were expressed about their previous…

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Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Revised plan for controversial £40m Lomond Banks development in Balloch submitted

Flamingo Land, which is behind the Lomond Banks development, say it has made "significant amendments" to original proposals for the land at West Riverside.

Insider UK · Feb 23, 2023

Lomond Banks submits revised plans for holiday park

Developer claims to have made 'significant amendments' following a variety of concerns raised by the national park authority

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

'Vital' post office to be reopened in Paisley community

The Gallowhill area has been without a post office for almost a year.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 15, 2023

'Dad left, mum turned to drink, we were torn apart - all because of a serial rapist who must never be set free'

"My mother doesn’t have a voice anymore but I do, we are just one family to be rocked to the core by this man.

Wales Online · Dec 29, 2022

Serial rapist who was UK's most wanted man back on streets despite 13 life sentences

Andrew Barlow was dubbed 'the Coronation Street rapist'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 29, 2022

He was once branded 'Britain's most wanted man'... and now Greater Manchester's worst rapist is back on the street despite THIRTEEN life sentences

"Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community"

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

First picture of Scots grandad who died after being hit by car in Paisley

Jim Paterson, 63, was walking along Brediland Road in the Foxbar area when he was struck by the vehicle.

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