Hannah Brown

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Hannah Brown |Kathleen Nutt |Rebecca McCurdy

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the Supreme Court on April 16, 2025 in London, England. (Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) The First Minister is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties and women's groups to update guidance for public bodies following a landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

1 week ago | huntspost.co.uk | Hannah Brown

Hardwick Moat Weddings site near Tilbrook, Cambridgeshire (aerial view from before work took place to create venue) (Image: Google Maps) A wedding venue has failed to get planning permission to hold events at a medieval site in Cambridgeshire. Hardwick Moat Weddings had asked for retrospective permission for its seasonal wedding venue near Tilbrook. The company began holding weddings at the rural site in 2021, which also includes earthworks of a medieval moat.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Hannah Brown

By-election date announced to replace late Scottish minister  (Image: PA) The date has been set for the by-election to replace the late SNP MSP Christina McKelvie. Holyrood’s Presiding Officer said the election for a Scottish Parliament representative for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse will be held on Thursday June 5. The news comes after Christina McKevle, the drugs minister, passed away last month after taking medical leave for treatment of secondary breast cancer.

1 week ago | huntspost.co.uk | Hannah Brown

Honey Hill poster in Horningsea, Cambridgeshire (Image: LDRS) Campaigners have shared their disappointment at the government’s decision to approve plans to build a new Cambridge sewage works in the green belt. It was announced this week (April 8) that the development could go ahead, despite the examining authority recommending that consent should be withheld. The examiners argued that they did not think the case for the principle of the development had been “adequately justified”.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Hannah Brown

Hannah BrownLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA seasonal wedding venue at a medieval site has been denied retrospective planning permission for a marquee, glamping and car parking. Hardwick Moat Weddings asked Huntingdonshire District Council for permission to use land near Tilbrook, Cambridgeshire, as a wedding events venue. The company started holding ceremonies at the rural site, which also includes earthworks of a medieval moat, in 2021.