The Latest Breaking News from Paul Lawrence

Latest appointments and jobs news from the South West

We take a look at some of the people in the region who have taken on new roles in recent weeks

Birmingham Post · Nov 22, 2022

Edinburgh to withdraw support for Forth freeport bid as councillors were not given a vote

Plans for the free trade zone will now go back to councillors for consideration before the council's support is confirmed.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022

Edinburgh Council give update on closure of Filmhouse and end of Film Festival

Officials said there is optimism about the future of the film festival but warned saving the popular Filmhouse cinema would be "challenging".

Edinburgh Live · Oct 13, 2022

Edinburgh rent freeze could halt work on affordable house building

A freeze in 2023/24 could see the local authority to give-up on its target to build 10,000 new council houses.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022

The historic rallying battle royale revived 40 years on

Ford Escorts have dominated historic rallying for years but finally, in the shape of a Fiat 131, they face some tough opposition from an old foe

Autosport · Aug 5, 2022

Why Shelsley's 1000-yard dash is worth checking out this weekend

This weekend’s Classic Nostalgia gathering at the 117-year-old Shelsley Walsh hillclimb course spotlights storied British marque BRM and a celebration of rallying on its long list of attractions

Autosport · Jul 15, 2022

Edinburgh bid to give council bosses control over £13m investment blocked

An SNP councillor said she was "shocked" at plans for the chief executive and two councillors to sign off plans for how £13m from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund should be spent.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022

Thrills and spills as BTCC supports get underway

The British Touring Car Championship began last weekend at Donington Park, and with it came the usual thrilling racing action from the TOCA supports. Elsewhere, close battles raged in the opening rounds of the British Rally Championship and British Hillclimb Championship

Autosport · Apr 26, 2022

Edinburgh delay decision on historic Leith building until after election

The Council purchased Custom House in 2014 with the intention of turning it into a museum ⁠— an option now deemed financially unsustainable, as plans are unveiled to create a 'community and creative hub' instead.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022

Edinburgh low cost zebra crossings could take "several years"

A councillor's bid to run a trial scheme of side street crossings in Edinburgh failed after the council found they would breach UK Government legislation.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022