An energy firm says it is disappointed and will consider its next steps.

The company says it hopes to give more clarity about jobs when its consultation period ends.

A planning application says the facility would generate energy from crops grown by local farmers.

The community council for Leitholm in the Borders opposed the plans near the Eccles substation.

Planning permission for a tidal energy project off the Isle of Wight expired on Monday.

Global temperatures rose and extreme weather ramped up, but there were also some significant breakthroughs for the climate this year.

The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.

West Lothian Council approved controversial plans for 80,000 solar panels near Threemiletown.