Archive
-
Date
Royal Mail drone takes flight to deliver post to Scottish islands
ROYAL Mail has launched it latest drone delivery trial for getting post to and from remote communities. Argyll and Bute is playing host to the test, which is being carried out in partnership with mobility company Skyports. A multirotor drone
-
Date
Viewers stunned as Lorraine Kelly makes football 'error' on ITV show
VIEWERS were stunned when Lorraine Kelly made a football 'error' on her ITV daytime show. The Glasgow-born presenter spoke about Tuesday night's UEFA women's Euro 2025 qualifier games in Tuesday's show. Scotland plays Serbia while England
-
Date
Children’s letters from Gaza handed in to Downing Street
LETTERS from Palestinian children have been handed in to Downing Street, calling for an urgent ceasefire and end to the violence in Gaza. The messages to the Prime Minister, including a letter from the 15 year-old Palestinian Children’s Council
-
Date
The revolving door of leadership we saw under the Tories will continue under Labour
Political betting got a very bad name during the recent general election, but I'd be willing to bet that Labour's Scottish branch manager Anas Sarwar is going to try and keep a very low profile today. The Labour run Government in Wales has imploded
-
Date
Scott gets starstruck but Nairn golfer eyes amateur dramatics on Open debut
It’s not easy to get into The Open. The paying punter, for instance, can’t just roll up on a whim these days. You must stick your name into a vast, worldwide tombola and hope it gets plucked out of the ticket ballot. Even the golf writers are stripped
-
Date
Trident can be used as a lever during independence negotiations
CHRIS McEleny’s article on Trident removal is passionate but at the expense of reason (SNP and Labour may compromise on ditching Trident – Alba will never, Jul 15). The immediate removal of WMD cannot be done (I couldn’t flit that quickly). Far better
-
Date
Nuclear convoys travelling to Coulport should be peacefully stopped
IN this time of post election soul-searching, I would like to present your readers with two simple but vital facts. First, there are two roads by which heavy-duty vehicles can cross the border between England and Scotland, and two only. Secondly, to
-
Date
Woods does the full Monty in state of the nation address at Royal Troon
It doesn’t take much to ruffle the feathers of good old Colin Montgomerie. The mere hint, for instance, of a photographer gently changing the spool of his camera some 270 yards away used to generate the kind of withering glower that could melt a tank
-
Date
'Lack of principles': Anas Sarwar called out amid silence on Welsh Labour chaos
ANAS Sarwar has been accused of hypocrisy over his response to the chaos engulfing Welsh Labour. On Tuesday, the Labour MS and First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething announced that he would be stepping down following a mutiny within his own party
-
Date
Rachel Reeves's plan for housing in England has a fatal flaw
EACH time a new plan is announced, particularly by a chancellor, applying a systems analysis lens is crucial. In this post, I will use a very basic systems analysis approach to provide insights into the effectiveness of encouraging and supporting
-
Date
TRNSMT review: Lazily organised festival does Scotland a disservice
SCOTLAND’S biggest music festival has been and gone, and left those of us who attended asking some pretty key questions. Not least: who on earth was that all for? You won’t have needed to actually go to TRNSMT over the weekend to get a feel for
-
Date
Man, 53, pronounced dead at scene of Fife lorry crash
A 53-YEAR-OLD man has died following a crash on the A92 in Fife. The incident, which saw the man’s lorry leave the road near Cowdenbeath, happened at around 10.05am on Tuesday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. READ MORE: Elderly
-
Date
Labour promise English 'devolution revolution' – but Holyrood seeks 'reset' vow
THE UK Government has been warned it must commit to a “reset” in relations between Holyrood and Westminster – as Labour promise a “devolution revolution” for England. Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner has claimed her plans to take power
-
Date
Palestine row erupts between Scottish Greens and Pride organisers
A ROW has broken out between the Scottish Greens and Pride march organisers over support for Palestine. Greens in Glasgow are calling on supporters to join them in a pro-Palestine section in the annual Pride parade. The Glasgow Green Party
-
Date
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 60 people as sides consider new ceasefire deal
ISRAELI air strikes have killed more than 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza, including one that hit an Israeli-declared “safe zone” crowded with thousands of displaced people. The day’s deadliest strike came on Tuesday afternoon, hitting
-
Date
Holyrood committee invites UK constitution minister to discuss key devolution pledge
A HOLYROOD committee is hoping to press the new constitution minister on the UK Government’s pledge to “reset” relations with the devolved administrations. Clare Adamson, the convener of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
-
Date
'Perverse': MP calls for change to oath of allegiance after legal threat to seat
THE “perverse” rule that requires MPs to swear allegiance to the King and all of his heirs or face losing their seat in parliament should be changed, campaigners say. It comes after Labour MP Clive Lewis revealed that he had been forced to retake
-
Date
XL bully owners warned of approaching deadline to legally keep dogs or face huge fine
OWNERS of XL bully dogs in Scotland have two weeks to apply for an exemption certificate to allow them to legally keep the animals. From August 1 it will become a criminal offence to own one of the dogs without a certificate or having applied for
-
Date
Branch offices will never truly represent Scotland’s interests
CORRESPONDENT Joey Vimsante stating that if branch offices split from their UK parties Scots will never have a voice in Westminster, and that we did not benefit from Scotland being represented almost totally by SNP MPs there, meaning our voice was
-
Date
'Quaint' Scottish island restaurant put on market
AN established restaurant in Skye described as a "true gem" has gone on the market. The Harbour Restaurant, in Broadford, currently runs as a profitable Iberian restaurant and features a two-bed flat for an owner-occupier. An agent for property
-
Date
'Great shame': Huge Scottish creative studio collapses with 160 jobs lost
ALMOST all jobs have been lost as one of Scotland’s largest animation studios has gone into administration. More than 160 staff members at the Glasgow-based Axis Studios have been made redundant as administrators were appointed on Monday. The
-
Date
Former SNP equalities officer jailed for series of sexual and physical assaults
A FORMER SNP equalities officer has been jailed for six years after inflicting “unimaginable trauma” with a string of sexual and physical assaults. Cameron Downing, 24, attacked seven people at a variety of locations in Scotland over a five-year
-
Date
Independent MPs demand Government drop legal challenge to Israeli PM arrest
A GROUP of independent MPs have demanded the Government drop any legal challenge to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) application for an arrest warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jeremy Corbyn, Adnan Hussain, Ayoub
-
Date
Anger as BBC news prioritises English football over Welsh government
THE First Minister of one the UK nations has resigned after a stunning mutiny that saw four of his top ministers quit his government at once. Vaughan Gething’s ousting as Welsh First Minister and Labour leader is a test for Prime Minister
-
Date
Woman accused of throwing milkshake on Nigel Farage denies assault
A YOUNG woman accused of throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage has denied assault by beating and criminal damage. The Reform UK leader was doused with what appeared to be a McDonald’s banana milkshake as he left the Moon and Starfish Wetherspoon
-
Date
Kate Forbes dashes Ferguson Marine ferry contract hopes as new funding unveiled
HOPES a troubled state-owned shipyard could be awarded a major ferry contract have been dashed by the Scottish Government – as it unveiled a new funding package to “secure” its future. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes on Tuesday poured cold water
-
Date
Elderly man crossing street with walking frame dies in hit-and-run
AN ELDERLY man who was injured in a hit-and-run incident with a motorcycle has died in hospital. The 81-year-old was crossing Bathgate Road in Blackburn, West Lothian, while using a walking frame when he was hit by a motorbike at around 7.15pm
-
Date
Plans move forward to replace ageing ferry fleet as £175m contract announced
DELAYED plans to replace CalMac’s ageing ferry fleet have progressed as the Scottish Government announced it will take bids for a seven-boat contract. Previous plans were pushed back to save money but the Transport Secretary on Tuesday confirmed
-
Date
New defence review chief dials up criticism of China in 'deadly quartet' warning
THE new head of the Government’s defence review has dialled up official rhetoric on China, blasting the country as a member of a “deadly quartet” including Iran, Russia and North Korea. Lord Robertson, who Keir Starmer has appointed to lead the
-
Date
Decision date set for controversial Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development
THE date has been set for a decision on a controversial application to develop a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond. The theme park Flamingo Land is looking to invest some £40 million to develop an extensive section of the famous loch’s waterfront
-
Date
ScotRail drivers to be balloted for strike action amid ongoing dispute
SCOTRAIL drivers will be balloted on strike action amid a pay disagreement. Train drivers' union Aslef has announced that its members at the railway company will be balloted for industrial action and action short of a strike. The ballot comes
-
Date
Trust in Scottish Government falls to lowest level recorded
TRUST in the Scottish Government to work in the country’s best interests has fallen to the lowest level recorded since a regular survey of public opinion began. The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey (SSAS), which measures the public’s views on a
-
Date
Energy will end up being rationed despite all of our natural resources
MANY think that Scotland is a net exporter of electricity, and in the sense that the volume of electricity generated by the many windmills situated here, and fed into the National Grid, could sometimes be in excess of our requirements, that could be
-
Date
Charting the history of Scotland's ancient towns
SCOTLAND has a fascinating history – and our ancient towns are right at the heart of the nation's story. That's why our Back In The Day writer, Hamish MacPherson, embarked on a new series charting these tales and unknown pasts after years of research
-
Date
Welsh Labour First Minister to step down after government mutiny
THE Welsh First Minister has confirmed he will step down after a humiliating co-ordinated mass resignation from his Government. The scandal-hit Vaughan Gething has said he will “begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party
-
Date
Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro final defeat
GARETH Southgate has resigned as England manager after failing to win a major trophy on four attempts. England lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, their second consecutive defeat in the final stage of that tournament after also losing
-
Date
Labour will not change two-child cap with King's Speech, Angela Rayner says
LABOUR will not remove the two-child benefit cap in the King’s Speech, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has suggested. The top Labour MP appeared on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning and defended her government’s decision to keep the benefits
-
Date
Walking tour in Scottish city tops UK's best free tourist attraction list
A WALKING tour in Edinburgh has topped a list of the UK's best free tourist attractions. The Potter Trail, located in the Scottish capital, asks visitors to grab their “wand and cloak” as they discover the “magical” locations that inspired characters
-
Date
'Significant' number of new jobs as Scottish firm invests £9m in nanojet facility
A SCOTTISH company has invested nearly £9 million in a new manufacturing facility, creating a “significant” number of new jobs in the process. Innova Nanojet Technologies (INJT) creates products which use ultra-fine water droplets to clean and
-
Date
UK 'first Islamist country with nuclear weapons', Donald Trump's VP pick claims
DONALD Trump's newly-appointed running mate has described the UK as an "Islamist country" with nuclear weapons. JD Vance was announced as the Republican pick for vice president on Monday. His remarks, made during a speech at a conservative
-
Date
Welsh Labour Government in turmoil as FM urged to quit during flurry of resignations
THE Welsh First Minister’s Government has been thrown into crisis after the resignation of four ministers – who have urged the scandal-hit Labour politician to step down. Vaughan Gething has been told to quit by Mick Antoniw, Julie James, Lesley
-
Date
Clifftop Highland hotel with panoramic ocean views on NC500 route up for sale
A HIGHLAND hotel with a stunning panoramic ocean view close to the famous NC500 driving route has hit the market. Navidale House Hotel, located near the A9 Inverness to Thurso road, sits along the rugged Sutherland coastline and overlooks the North
-
Date
'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law
THE incorporation of a key UN treaty into Scots law has been hailed as a “historic day” by the country’s Children and Young People’s Commissioner. Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
-
Date
Council makes more than £29,000 in fines in first month of low emission zone
DUNDEE City Council has made more than £29,000 in fines in the first month of the city’s low emission zone (LEZ) scheme, according to recent figures. According to figures obtained through a freedom of information request by STV News, the local
-
Date
North Sea operators warned to step up decommissioning amid spiralling costs
OIL and gas operators in the North Sea have been warned by industry regulators that they must “step up” on well decommissioning to support the UK’s supply chain and to stop spiralling costs. In the latest Decommissioning Cost and Performance Update
-
Date
Nick Rodger: MacIntyre could be the talk of the Troon toon as Open takes the stage
The golf writers are a learned old lot. When we’re not gracefully composing another prize-winning article, and letting our typing fingers dance across the laptop keys with the elegant nonchalance of Richard Clayderman tinkling his ivories, then we’
-
Date
The story of a Scottish town made infamous for its ‘witch’ trials
WE are down to the last three in this series on ancient towns of Scotland. Today, I will concentrate on Forfar, with Kilwinning next week and Irvine last of all. This is my final appeal for anyone who wants to promote their ancient town for a column
-
Date
Greens demand Keir Starmer bring in wealth tax in King's Speech
KEIR Starmer must use the King’s Speech to introduce a wealth tax on Britain’s richest people, the Scottish Greens have demanded. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s address, party co-leader Lorna Slater said taxing the rich could “transform our economy
-
Date
Scotland’s story should not be one of missed opportunities and exploitation
AS the dust starts to settle post-election, reflections and analyses are flooding in. But while the general picture might seem bleak for us in the SNP, a deeper look reveals a more nuanced reality. Despite the relentless battering we’ve endured
-
Date
Five key lessons we must learn from last decade of independence campaigning
AMID the hullabaloo at Westminster last week, it could be argued that Labour forfeited any claim to have “beaten” the Tories politically when they purged all vestiges of socialism from the party and adopted the central tenets of Thatcherism – the privatisation
-
Date
Consent bid for huge wind farm off Scotland's east coast
ONE of the largest floating offshore wind projects in the world has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the submission of the consent application for its offshore array to the Scottish Government. The Ossian project is being co-developed
-
Date
As Labour back two-child cap, do other European nations have similar policies?
IN an ideal world, he says, Keir Starmer would include the scrapping of the two-child cap in this week’s King’s Speech. Unfortunately, he says, doing so is no longer affordable. It’s not clear if he appreciates the specific irony of having committed
-
Date
'Never been bigger': Alcohol-free whisky and the rise of sober curious Scotland
ALCOHOL aisles are a portal to a different, more vibrant world. It’s a fashion show of bottles; a fun competition for the attention of a lonesome shopper. How can one choose from this ergonomic buffet of colour? Deciding is harder than ever – and
