内容摘要：However, they added "no application or proposal" had been made for such an event, and there was no chance a "council-led" gathering would prevent "disruptive behaviour".

However, they added "no application or proposal" had been made for such an event, and there was no chance a "council-led" gathering would prevent "disruptive behaviour".

But the Loch Lomond park authority board ruled that the updated scheme still conflicted with both regional and national environmental policies.Stuart Pearce, "director of place" for the park authority, previously said

of flooding of the River Leven.More than 174,000 people signing a petition against the project.Mr Paterson, from Lomond Banks, said he was "delighted" with the decision from the Scottish government reporter.

"Our proposals have been informed by more than two years of positive engagement with the local community and key stakeholders," he said."At the heart of our plans is a commitment to sustainable investment, local jobs, and a long-term partnership with the area, backed by our legally-binding Lomond Promise to ensure the future prosperity of Balloch and beyond.

"As we look beyond today's decision, we remain committed to being a strong and valued contributor to the local economy and we look forward to progressing with our proposals as we now consider detailed planning."

The Flamingo Land resort in North Yorkshire has been operating since 1959, initially as a zoo.The company has made progress. After completing a programme of remote-controlled testing, it began carrying out piloted tests earlier this year. Initially, these were carried out with the aircraft tethered to the ground. In early November, it carried out its first untethered take-off and landing.

But there have also been serious setbacks. In August last year, a remotely-piloted prototype was badly damaged when it crashed during testing at Cotswold Airport, after a propeller blade fell off.In May one of its key partners, the engineering giant Rolls Royce

to supply electric motors for the aircraft.Ambitions remain sky high. Vertical Aerospace says it will deliver 150 aircraft to its customers by the end of the decade. By then, it also expects to be capable of producing 200 units a year, and to be breaking even in cash terms.