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With the changed numbers on the floor, it will face no hurdles

The Edinburgh Monarchs had been hoping to purchase the land and build a new West Lothian Community Stadium in Livingston.

Council leader and Provost lead tributes following the death of Broxburn Labour councillor Ann Davidson following short illness

Ann, wife of late former councillor Lex Davidson, was described as "caring and hard-working woman"

"We have already reported this breach of employment law and we will use every angle to challenge this legally"

The council estimates around 400 workers could be on working from home contracts but say the cost of living crisis and energy bill increase mean the current allowance of £156 is no longer an incentive to sign up

India highlighted that the impact of the Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe, adding that it has exacerbated concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, especially in the developing countries. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Arab League at the level of Foreign Ministers approved the appointment of Saudi candidate Khalid bin Mohammed Manzlawi, as Assistant Secretary-General for a five-year term. The Council also approved the nomination of Qatar’s candidate, Ambassador Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, as Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs, replacing Ambassador Mubarak al-Hajri.…

There were concerns it would worsen parking problems

Council officials are recommending taking out loans to cover the cash shortfall for the new MacMillan Hub.

An Edinburgh restaurateur has been left raging after piles of rubble appeared directly outside her business overnight which, she says, has already had an impact on trade.