Tenants cutting ribbon to celebrate moving into new homes in Renton.

Tenants welcomed to new homes at £5.4 million Dalquhurn Lane development

Zach O’DonnellCaledonia Housing Association

Cordale Housing Association, a subsidiary of Caledonia Housing Association, has officially completed a significant housing development at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton, delivering 25 high-quality new homes for the local community. A handover ceremony to mark the completion of the £5.4 million development was held on site, with new tenants Angela McKenzie and Lynda Mitchell alongside Jackie Baillie MSP, and representatives …

Macfarlane Packaging announces awards for valued suppliers across the business

Declan BarbourMacfarlane Packaging

Macfarlane Packaging, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed the winner of its Supplier of the Year for 2024 is Board 24, the UK’s largest independent sheet feeder. In a change for its 2024 awards, Macfarlane Packaging has also introduced three new award categories in addition to the Supplier of the Year, …

Port of Tilbury celebrates Windrush Day with film commission

Declan BarbourForth Ports, Port of Tilbury

To mark National Windrush Day 2025, the Port of Tilbury has today (20 June) released a commissioned film which takes a retrospective look at celebratory events hosted by the port, the Tilbury on the Thames Trust, and the local community and the legacy they have helped to create.

 77 years ago on the 22 June 1948, the port played a significant role for the Windrush generation as it was their first arrival point into the UK after a long voyage on board the Empire Windrush from the Caribbean. When she docked, a generation of people were able to move through the Cruise Terminal on Tilbury’s riverside to start their new life in the UK.

Macfarlane Packaging's trucks lined up

Macfarlane Group Sustainability Report reveals further improvements in carbon emissions

Zach O’DonnellGeneral News, Macfarlane Packaging

Macfarlane Group PLC, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed significant further progress on the delivery of its Sustainability Strategy. Its 2024 Sustainability Report, published today (8 May), highlights a range of measures being taken and reveals that the Group have reduced their carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years.