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Popular Scottish beach issued with 'risk to human health' warning from bacteria
SWIMMERS are being advised against using Portobello beach due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria. Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has indicated a high bacterial result in the water at the Edinburgh beach following analysis
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Whole pod of 77 whales die in mass stranding on Scottish island
A whole pod of 77 whales have died in a mass stranding on a Scottish island. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) received a report of a mass stranding of up to 100 long-finned pilot whales in Sanday, Orkney, just before 11am on Thursday.
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No doubting Thomas as American leads at Genesis Scottish Open with a 62
Ah, the Scottish summer. “I wouldn't say it's warm when you have to wear a beanie in July, but Scottish people consider that a good day,” suggested German golfer, Yannik Paul. We were just about tempted to get the knotted hankie on the head and
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Will Keir Starmer be a good Prime Minister? Jeremy Corbyn responds
JEREMY Corbyn has revealed whether he thinks Keir Starmer will make a good Prime Minister. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The National, the former Labour leader said: “Ask me next year.” Corbyn added, however, that he didn’t think
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Jeremy Corbyn: Scottish Labour have minimal influence over UK party policy
Welcome to our Branch Office Updates newsletter, where we delve deep into the latest Scottish Labour news, gaffes and analysis. You can subscribe here to receive it every week straight in your inbox! SCOTTISH Labour have minimal influence
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MacIntyre hoping to be dressed for success after sprighty Scottish Open start
There have been some startling sartorial statements made in this game down the years. You can probably recall, for instance, those American polo shirts from the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline that were so jaw-droppingly repulsive, they just about led
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In Common: Are young people disillusioned, or hopeful, about politics?
Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Kaitlin Dryburgh, policy and communication director at Common Weal. To receive the newsletter direct to your inbox every week click here. It’s been a strange campaign
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Stephen Flynn blasts Labour oil and gas 'cliff edge' amid licensing uncertainty
STEPHEN Flynn has accused Labour of creating a “cliff edge” for oil and gas workers amid confusion over new drilling. Reports suggested on Thursday morning that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had ordered an immediate ban on new oil and gas licences
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Keir Starmer insists Joe Biden is not senile and is 'on good form' at Nato summit
JOE Biden is not senile and has been on “good form” at the Nato summit, Keir Starmer has said, as concerns grow about the US President’s mental fitness. The Prime Minister defended Biden’s leadership credentials amid questions about his cognitive
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Yes group organises event connecting Robert Burns and independence
A YES group is holding an event to mark the anniversary of the death of Robert Burns and his views on Scottish independence. Dumfries and Galloway Pensioners for Independence (DGP4I) has organised a weekend of special events in Dumfries to
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New exhibition examines Scotland’s role in the Cold War
SCOTLAND’S role in the Cold War will be examined in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which includes a map highlighting potential nuclear targets. Cold War Scotland, which opens on July 13 until January 26, examines the front
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Dozens of jobs 'at risk' as Glasgow food firm 'facing eviction' from council
Dozens of jobs are said to be "at risk" as a Glasgow food firm is facing eviction from the council. Locavore claims Glasgow City Council has sent a notice of removal for its organic farm based at Bellahouston Nursery. The site is used for most
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Number of Scottish families impacted by two-child benefit cap rises to 26,000
POVERTY campaigners have demanded the UK Government urgently scraps the two-child benefit cap after figures revealed 26,000 families were impacted in Scotland. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced pressure to abolish the policy before he even
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Labour urged to come clean on oil and gas licensing amid confusion
LABOUR have been urged to come clean about their positon on new North Sea drilling after confusing reports claimed the party had ordered an immediate ban. The Telegraph reported Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had overruled his officials and told
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Police launch manhunt as two suitcases containing 'human remains' found on bridge
A MANHUNT has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the landmark bridge just before
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POLL: Should Labour ban new North Sea drilling?
THE UK Government has denied reports of an immediate ban on new drilling in the North Sea. According to the Telegraph the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who is a committed opponent of oil and gas, has told regulators not to approve a new round of
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ScotRail cutting Sunday services by half is unacceptable, says union
SCOTRAIL plans to cut Sunday train services by half due to staff shortages caused by an ongoing pay dispute are “unacceptable”, a union has said. The national rail operator confirmed it is planning to operate between just 50% to 60% of services
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Reform on brink of major resignation as Nigel Farage ousts deputy leader
A KEY Reform Party figure has said he may quit after being ousted as deputy leader – putting the party on the brink of a major resignation less than a week after being elected to Parliament for the first time. Millionaire Reform donor Zia Yusuf
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New date revealed for Stevie Nicks at Glasgow Hydro after gig postponed
A new date has been revealed for Stevie Nicks at Glasgow's Hydro after the gig was postponed. The Fleetwood Mac icon was set to perform at the venue on Saturday, July 6. But to the disappointment of fans, the gig was cancelled hours before
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Climate protest camp set up in Aberdeen over plan to build energy transition zone
CLIMATE activists have set up camp in an Aberdeen park in protest over plans to build an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ). The group will occupy part of St Fittick’s Park in the Torry area of the city, a third of which could be used to develop an industrial
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Recovery operation underway as boat sinks and spills fuel at Scottish fish farm
A RECOVERY operation is underway at the Sound of Mull after a fish farm landing craft sunk and leaked fuel. The vessel, named Julie Anne and operated by Scottish Sea Farms, sank on Thursday near Fiunary at the company's salmon farming site.
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Plans for a wealth fund bring to mind the lies about oil told in 2014
AFTER not even a week in power, it did not take the British Unionist Labour Party long to show its predatory intent to toward the Scottish colony. Red Tory austerity enthusiast and ex-Bank of England economist Rachel Reeves is eyeing up Scottish
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Hero search and rescue dog awarded 'animal OBE' after 11 years of service
SCOTLAND’S first underwater sniffer dog, who has worked on many high-profile police investigations, has been given a post-humous award for their “outstanding duty to devotion” during their 11 years of service. Springer Spaniel Barra, who sadly
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Glasgow organiser of sci-fi con fails to return calls of world's biggest author
A GLASGOW sci-fi conference boss has not replied to multiple message requests to host a panel from the world-famous author George RR Martin at this summer's event. The Game of Thrones author has expressed his frustration after spending months sending
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UK Government denies ban has been ordered on new drilling in North Sea
THE UK Government has denied reports Ed Miliband has ordered an immediate ban on new drilling in the North Sea. The Telegraph reported on Thursday morning the Energy Secretary – a committed opponent of oil and gas – had told regulators not to
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Prince William slated for snubbing Canada while revelling in England's Euros run
PRINCE William has been heavily criticised for snubbing Canada’s historic run to the Copa America semi-finals while celebrating England’s success at the Euros. Canada triumphed over Venezuela in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the
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Police Scotland charge two people in connection with 'violent' attempted murder
TWO people have been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Livingston. A 48-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman have been arrested and charged over the incident in Clement Rise on Sunday. Police thanked the public for their assistance
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Scottish Government to 'keep taxation under review amid business concerns'
THE Scottish Government will keep taxation under review, Kate Forbes has said, after a survey suggested concerns around tax and recruitment could threaten Scotland’s economic growth. The quarterly economic indicator survey for the Scottish Chambers
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Scottish locations become unlikely hit with Japanese designer selling range of shirts
A JAPANESE clothing brand selling t-shirts with the names of random places in Scotland printed on them has become an unlikely online hit. Fashion retailer Shoo-La-Rue has taken social media by storm after images were shared of models wearing tops
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Scotland wins record number of foreign investment projects, beating UK and Europe
SCOTLAND won a record number of foreign direct investment projects in 2023, beating both the UK and Europe. The EY’s annual Scotland attractiveness survey, published on Thursday, found that Scotland won 142 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects
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Edinburgh Zoo issues update after chimpanzee fatally injured during fight
A CHIMPANZEE badly injured in a fatal troop fight at Edinburgh Zoo has been reintroduced to the enclosure to maintain social bonds. Qafzeh required surgery to his testicles after the fight which left another chimpanzee, 31-year-old Rene, fatally
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'I do exist': Glasgow 'ghost' Reform candidate tracked down more than 200 miles away
THE Reform UK candidate for Glasgow North has been found after concerns were raised about whether they existed. Helen Burns has insisted “I do indeed exist” after voters could find no social media presence linking her to Reform, and she failed
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Almost one quarter of Scottish crofts now under community control
ALMOST 25 per cent of Scotland’s 21,000 crofts are now on community-owned land, the Scottish Crofting Federation has announced. In these community buyouts, the owner is no longer the private landlord with local people – teachers and joiners and
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Keir Starmer goes to Washington – and finds himself in at the deep end
MORE often than not views on the value of Nato membership fall into two opposing camps. On one side there are those who view the alliance as a bulwark against tyranny and authoritarianism that has helped keep the peace in Europe for 75 years after
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Kelly Given: The SNP need to give voters reasons to keep the faith
HAVING had almost a week and a last-minute weekend in Ibiza to numb the disappointment, I fear that I might be ready to feel my feelings about the SNP’s General Election defeat. I have always been one to keep the faith or so it goes. I have knuckled
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The SNP need new policies and new faces to target Labour
CHANGE. That word got Scottish Labour MPs elected big style last week. Now the SNP must adopt the outlook fast. Change is how politics will be judged over the next two years – and the SNP have a perception of stasis, mismanagement, whingeing and
