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Community aims to buy historic Scottish church with links to Burke and Hare
THE local community is fighting to save a church where it is claimed notorious grave robbers Burke and Hare almost met their demise has been launched. Newton Parish Church, in Midlothian, was visited by the body snatchers more than once and a bullet
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Media Watch: Pro-Palestine fan palmed away by Sky News reporter
FOLLOWING four weeks of drama during the Euros, we’ve had a few instances of seeing politics and sport crossover. The event coincided with the General Election in the UK and a snap French election, not to mention the ongoing battle for the
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SNP council group leader in shock resignation – set to join Tory administration
THE leader of an SNP council group has quit the party – and looks set to join the ruling Tory administration as an independent. South Ayrshire’s SNP group was stunned by the shock resignation of their leader, William Grant, on Monday, which came
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Stewart McDonald's position on Trident comes as no surprise
THERE is no surprise in Stewart McDonald’s pro-Trident position (Swinney must be ‘ruthless’ and scrap Trident timeline, says ex-SNP MP, Jul 14). At Westminster he was very easily groomed by the UK defence establishment. They are very good at grooming
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Front page did not reflect our inclusive and mature Yes movement
PRESUMABLY The National’s front page on Saturday was supposed to be amusing rather than crass, puerile and parochial. Presumably the argument defending its use will be that it was meant to be treated as light-hearted rather than offensive, discriminatory
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Wee Ginger Dug: It's not inciting violence to say Donald Trump is a fascist
OVER in the USA, a rapist and convicted criminal with a long record of lies and hate speech has been shot at during a political rally. Donald Trump has immediately, and predictably, set out to monetise the incident. His team is already selling
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'How is this safe?': Highlands motorhome permit scheme 'may breach fire laws'
CAMPSITE owners and worried Highland residents have raised fears a new voluntary motorhome scheme designed to improve infrastructure could prove to be a major fire risk. Highland Council has introduced a new initiative which will entitle campervan
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Teenager charged following alleged sexual assault on 16-year-old girl
AN 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday. The alleged incident is believed to have happened in a property in the east end of Stranraer
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Diaries from Gaza: Palestinian describes returning for first time in nine months
A PALESTINIAN Oxfam worker has described how it felt returning to Gaza for the first time in nine months. The latest in our Diaries from Gaza series, Wassem Mushtaha said it was a “deeply emotional experience” returning to northern Gaza with the
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German city makes official move for Scottish twin after being charmed by Tartan Army
A GERMAN city has made the first official move to twin with a city in Scotland after being impressed by the Tartan Army during the Euros campaign. Cologne, where Scotland played their second match of the Euros against Switzerland, has seen a motion
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Shock U-turn as Lidl reveals purchase of Fife site is finalised
IN an unexpected turn of events Lidl has confirmed it has purchased the highly-controversial site on Admiralty Road in Rosyth. It comes after the supermarket chain announced in December of last year that it would "not be progressing" with plans
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Music legend Bob Dylan announces 'phone-free' Scottish shows for 2024
BOB Dylan has announced a 2024 “phone-free” UK tour, including two nights in Scotland. The 83-year-old music legend will play 10 shows across venues in Edinburgh, London, Liverpool, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Bournemouth in November. The
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Teen boy left with serious injuries after assault at TRNSMT
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was left with serious injuries after being assaulted at the Trnsmt festival, according to police. The force said on Monday that the incident happened at the Glasgow Green-based festival on Saturday at about 3.10pm, the second
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A statement on our Euros 2024 final front page
We would like to address the reaction to Saturday’s front page. Readers of The National who have been with us for a long time will know that humour has always been a big part of what we do. Yes, we report on a lot of serious issues, but we also
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Labour ‘aiding and abetting Israel's law breaking' in Gaza, Oxfam says
OXFAM has challenged the Labour government to “stop aiding and abetting Israel as it continues to break international humanitarian law” in Gaza. The aid organisation also took aim at Foreign Secretary David Lammy for not yet acting to address the
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Scottish council slated by regulator after school bus loses two wheels
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has been slated by a regulator after two wheels came off a school bus during a school run in October 2023. An inquiry by the UK's most senior traffic commissioner was launched after the incident, which happened with no
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'What possible justification?': BBC called out over 'wild' SNP headline
SNP figures have criticised the BBC after it reported that the party had “joined” Labour MPs in pushing against the two-child benefit cap. The policy, which was brought into effect by the Tories in 2017, limits the benefits a person can receive
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John Swinney asks SNP members for feedback on General Election campaign
JOHN Swinney has admitted that the SNP “failed to convince people of the urgency of independence” as he called on party members to give feedback on the SNP’s General Election campaign. Reflecting on the results of the election on July 4 – which
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13-year-old among 40 people arrested at TRNSMT music festival over weekend
A TEENAGER aged 13 was among a total of 40 arrests made by police at the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow over the weekend. Police Scotland have confirmed 21 arrests were carried out within the confines of the festival area on Glasgow Green from
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Could this funding model be this the answer to housing shortages?
IF we cannot afford to build social housing for rent, would it not be possible for the Scottish Government to contract large builders, like Barratt for example, to build houses for rent on their behalf? READ MORE: What did young people make of
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Former SNP MP reveals appalling racist abuse as she says farewell to Westminster
A FORMER SNP MP has said she “won’t miss the abuse of public life” as she shared shocking racist comments directed at her. Anum Qaisar, who lost her Airdrie and Shotts seat to Labour at the election, made an emotional intervention on social media
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Minister denies affordable housing projects being abandoned due to budget cuts
SCOTLAND’S housing minister has denied work on affordable homes has ground to a halt because of budget cuts from the Scottish Government, while insisting housebuilding targets can still be met. Paul McLennan said the Government had invested in
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Body found in search for missing Jay Slater, Spanish police confirm
A BODY has been found by Spanish police searching for Jay Slater, it has been reported. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife on
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Indy group issues stark warning to SNP over future of movement
A PROMINENT independence group has warned the SNP over the future of the movement, after the party suffered defeat in the General Election. Believe in Scotland (BiS) is a grassroots campaign which includes 142 local and national Yes groups. Led
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Two 'traditional' pubs in centre of Scottish city go up for sale
TWO pubs at prime locations in Glasgow have gone up for sale. Hummingbird on Bath Street and the Beresford Lounge on Sauchiehall Street have been listed by property firm Christie & Co. They described the venues as "traditional", with each
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ScotRail launch two-in-one ticket with bus provider for fans travelling to The Open
SCOTRAIL has launched a temporary ticket in collaboration with a national bus service provider to help fans reach The Open this weekend. The train operator has introduced a two-in-one Golflink ticket, which includes both return rail travel to Troon
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Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg's domestic abuse trial moved to September
THE trial of former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg for alleged domestic abuse will take place in September, a court has heard. The 32-year-old rugby star has denied behaving in a way that caused his wife, Gillian Hogg, “fear and alarm” over
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Keir Starmer under pressure to base GB Energy in Aberdeen
KEIR Starmer is under pressure to name Aberdeen as the headquarters of Labour’s Great British Energy project. More than 750 business leaders have called for the flagship scheme to be based in the city – saying it is best placed to house GB Energy
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Scotland as heavy rains expected
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, with impacts on roads and public transport expected. Heavy rains are expected to hit on Tuesday morning, with showers expected to become more widespread and slow-moving in the afternoon
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Good Law Project boss grills Wes Streeting over puberty blocker ban with 25 questions
A HIGH-PROFILE legal campaigner has grilled Wes Streeting after Labour’s move to keep the Tory emergency ban on puberty blockers. Jolyon Maugham – who is the director of the Good Law Project – took to Twitter/X with a lengthy thread of 25 different
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Man dies as police probe 'unexplained' death in Highlands
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following the unexplained death of a man near a bridge in Moray. Officers were called to an area around Craigellachie Bridge near Aberlour at around 4:45pm on Sunday following the sudden death of a man. The
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If you’re not troubled by the attack on Donald Trump, you should be
BEFORE Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a bystander saw a man with a gun climbing the roof and tried to warn the secret service and police, who ignored him. On April 19, Congressional Democrats tried to strip Trump of his secret
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Labour MP pans media 'hysteria' after taking affirmation 'under protest'
A LABOUR MP has blasted "hysteria" media headlines after he publicly opposed the monarchy before taking an affirmation in the House of Commons. Clive Lewis – the representative for Norwich South – is a keen republican and made his position clear
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Israel kills 17 people in strike on UN-run school in Gaza
AT least 17 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a UN-run school in Gaza, according to reports. More than 80 people were injured in Sunday’s attack on the Abu Oraiban school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, Al Jazeera reports. It
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Homes evacuated and roads closed due to fire at block of flats
RESIDENTS have been forced to leave their homes after a fire in a block of flats in Edinburgh. Firefighters were called just before 7pm on Sunday to a building on Colinton Road and remained at the scene. There were no injuries, and no other
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Is today a bank holiday in Scotland? 'The Fair' explained
THE Glasgow Fair holiday is one the oldest marked days in Scotland and dates back to the 12th century. Usually celebrated in the last two weeks of July each year, the date has been a staple of the local calendar for hundreds of years. If you're
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Six Scottish beaches named amongst best in the UK with excellent water quality
SIX Scottish beaches have been named amongst the best in the UK where only those with excellent water quality were considered. The Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide listed the 50 top beaches in Britain based on factors ranging from water quality
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Wes Streeting explains move to keep puberty blocker ban amid Labour split
WES Streeting has looked to explain his move to keep the puberty blocker ban put in place by his Tory predecessor amid a split in his party. The Health Secretary took to Twitter/X and said children’s healthcare “must always be lead with evidence
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Broadcaster Iain Dale left red-faced after dig at Spain's anthem
AHEAD of the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, journalist and broadcaster Iain Dale felt he knew exactly who was displaying the most passion ahead of the fixture. He said the English players were singing God Save the King with “gusto
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Climate activists warn more protests to come if energy scheme approved
CLIMATE activists have threatened to return to Aberdeen to protest against plans to build an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) after occupying a park over the weekend. The group set up camp in St Fittick’s Park in the Torry area of the city on Thursday
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Were Scotland the last team to beat Spain in a competitive football match?
THE Uefa European Football Championship is now done and dusted, seeing Spain emerge as the victor after a dramatic final match against England. Spain were the favourite to win the championship but England were able to equalise in the 73rd minute
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'I'm a die-hard Scot': Bob MacIntyre full of pride after Scottish Open win
GOLFER Bob MacIntyre expressed his passion and love for Scotland after he won his national open at the Renaissance Club, describing himself as a “die-hard Scot”. The Oban-born star took the title he came so heartbreakingly close to winning last
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Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle crash as road closed for eight hours
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash with two cars at the weekend. Officers were called to the A85 near Taynuilt, in Argyll and Bute, at around 12.40pm on Sunday. The crash involved a grey Yamaha Tracer motorcycle, a black Volvo V40 and
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David Lammy doesn't rule out weapons sales to Israel as he meets Benjamin Netanyahu
DAVID Lammy confirmed the UK Government has yet to make a decision on selling weapons to Israel as he met with Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The Foreign Secretary met with Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian Authority PM Mohammad Mustafa where
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Scotland sees growth in manufacturing jobs as England records decline
SCOTLAND has seen big growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the last year, in contrast to most English regions, according to new research. A survey by Make UK and BDO showed that, in the year to March, the number of manufacturing jobs
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John Purser: A cruel tale heard in Ireland decades ago has never left me
OWEY Island is off the north-west coast of County Donegal. Back in 1947 we were staying with the Bonners nearby in a house surrounded by corncrakes hiding in the little patches of oats between the rocks. There was no sleeping at night with their constant
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Labour urged to end 'shameful' two-child cap in King's Speech
LABOUR have been handed an ultimatum by the SNP if they do not include plans to drop the “shameful” two-child cap in the King’s Speech this week. The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has confirmed his party will table an amendment to end
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Jackie Kemp: Marking the 75th anniversary of the Scottish Covenant
THE Scottish Covenant is 75 years old this year. A petition demanding a Scottish Parliament, it was signed by two million people – significantly more than half the adult population at the time. The Covenant was launched in October 1949 in Edinburgh
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Steph Paton: Labour are twisting the knife with puberty blocker ban
IT has been a little over a week since the Conservative Party’s 14-year reign deservedly came crashing down around them. And yet, like many voters across Scotland and beyond, there is little joy or excitement for me in the government that has come
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George Kerevan: A second Donald Trump term could see the break-up of the US
THE gunshots that rang out on Saturday night in Butler, Pennsylvania have surely decided the outcome of the US presidential election. History paused for a split second and decided that Donald John Trump, son of a woman from the Isle of Lewis, would
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Chris McEleny: Unlike SNP and Labour, Alba will never compromise on ditching Trident
IN the early hours after the General Election result I sat in the studio of the BBC at Pacific Quay and listened to the newly re-elected Labour MP for Rutherglen, Michael Shanks, talk about how there was no money left. With one hand he said the
