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Court papers stated Furuhashi drove at 44 miles per hour in a 30-mile-per-hour zone during the first alleged matter. He was then accused of driving at 43 miles per hour on the same road the next day. However, prosecutors decided to treat the matter as “not called.” A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service spokesperson said: “The Procurator Fiscal received a report relating to a 29-year-old male and an incident said to have occurred on October 3, 2024. “After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, including the available admissible evidence, the Procurator Fiscal decided that there should…

David Alexander Average house prices for Scottish new builds have now far outstripped prices for existing homes, according to analysis of the most recent statistics by DJ Alexander. The agency said that the latest data from the monthly house price index shows that between February 2024 and January 2025 (the latest period for which there is data) the average price of a new build in Scotland increased by £53,939 from £281,508 to £335,447, which is a 19.2% rise over 12 months. Over the same period the average price of an existing property increased by £8,640 from £165,388 to £174,028, which…

Savills has raised more than £90m across two auctions held in May, with 250 commercial, mixed-use and residential lots sold.   Year to date, the firm has generated more than £390m through its online, live-streamed auctions. The highest-value lot sold in May was a freehold social club and flat in Hounslow, which achieved double its guide price of £2.5m. Residential highlights included a three-bedroom detached family home in need of modernisation in Ealing, west London, sold for £1.155m – achieving more than £255,000 above its guide price. There was also a mid-terrace property in Kensal Rise, north west London, arranged as…

The Argus Camera Club member, Claire Andrews, captured these pictures when enjoying a walk in the sunshine between Woodingdean and Ovingdean. Claire’s photos show a sea of vibrant red poppies growing across the Sussex landscape. Poppies, also known as Papaver, typically bloom for about 1 to 2 months, between spring and early summer. There are more than 70 species of poppy in a range of shapes and colours, suited to different gardens and planting styles. A field of poppies captured by Claire Andrews (Image: Claire Andrews) The most widely grown variety is the Papaver orientale, a perennial poppy with large,…

A new Shared Ownership Code has launched, designed to improve the experience of shared owners and promote best practice across the sector. The code, developed by the Shared Ownership Council, follows an 18-month consultation with customers, housing providers, mortgage lenders and sector specialists. A four-month pilot involving eight housing providers – Clarion Housing Group, Heylo, Housing 21, L&Q, LiveWest, Onward, SNG, and Stonewater – helped refine the final version for wider industry rollout. The Shared Ownership Code aims to ensure transparency, fairness and improved support for shared owners, covering areas such as marketing, purchasing and management of homes.  It introduces…

New powers could soon come into force in Great Yarmouth to crack down on unscrupulous landlords and improve housing conditions, the Eastern Daily Press reports. Great Yarmouth Borough Council is considering an expansion of its selective licensing scheme to cover around 5,000 privately rented homes in the Nelson, Cobholm and Southtown and Central and Northgate wards – areas identified as among the most deprived in England. The proposed scheme, if approved, would run for five years and introduce stricter rules to tackle health hazards, overcrowding, poor heating and insulation. It would also enable the council to carry out more property…

Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 2 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 2 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

Annual rate of house price growth increased marginally in May to 3.5%, compared to 3.4% in April, according to Nationwide’s May House Price Index which has just been published. House prices were up 0.5% month-on-month, led by growth in in predominantly rural areas. Headlines May-25 Apr-25 Monthly Index* 542.7 540.0 Monthly Change* 0.5% -0.6% Annual Change 3.5% 3.4% Average Price (not seasonally adjusted) £273,427 £270,752 * Seasonally adjusted figure (note that monthly % changes are revised when seasonal adjustment factors are re-estimated) Annual UK house price growth was marginally stronger in May at 3.5%, compared with 3.4% in April. House…

BELUGA Lagoon brought a party to Kelvongrove Park on Sunday Night. For a band whose music is based in folklore and encapsulates all things wild in Scotland, the Bandstand was a perfect fit. The booming vocals, stunning harmonies and thickly layered instrumentals of the eight-piece band carried through the park as they took the crowd on a journey. Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O’Donnell, Beluga Lagoon conjure up music “inspired by the great outdoors.” And Andrew couldn’t look more at home as he beamed at the front of the stage, enveloped in the lush green canopy of the park’s trees. I…

Nikki Walker was working from home last month [April 17] when cockapoo Bella heard the garden gate open and jumped out of a ground-floor window. The 49-year-old says she heard the one-year-old yelp in pain, so she rushed to the front door to question a Royal Mail postman who had just delivered some letters. She says the worker denied kicking Bella and told her to ‘do what the f**k she wants’ when she pledged to check her doorcam footage. The shocking video shows Bella run over to the postman, who turns around and kicks the rescue dog in the face with his right…