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Scottish council declares 'affordable housing emergency' amid land loss claims
COUNCILLORS in East Lothian have declared an "affordable housing emergency" amid claims they are just "days away" from losing promised land on new developments. A special meeting of elected members was called to discuss the crisis facing the county
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Global delegates gather in Scotland to discuss prevention of wildfires
AROUND 250 delegates have gathered for day one at Wildfire2024 in Scotland to hear from global experts and their experiences of wildfire prevention across a range of landscapes in South Africa, Chile, Norway, Portugal, Canada and others. The UK
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Police charge man after £15,000 of cannabis seized from Scottish address
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with alleged drugs offences after police seized cannabis with an estimated street value of £15,000 from a property in Aberdeenshire. Officers acting under warrant found the class B drug at an address
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MPs vote to abolish hereditary peers from House of Lords
MPS have voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, with a 362-vote majority in the House of Commons. It comes as the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill cleared the Commons this evening with MPs voting 435 in favour and 73 against
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Stephen Flynn is an excellent debater but where is his plan for indy?
STEPHEN Flynn’s announcement that he is seeking to stand as an SNP candidate in the forthcoming Holyrood election is not unexpected. His star has been rising as an excellent debater and no nonsense dealer. However without the message, even the
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Don’t let the monarchy be a distraction from social justice issues
A COUPLE of weeks ago we had William Mountbatten-Windsor on TV telling us how we could end homelessness. Now we have his stepmother coming on our screens to lecture us about domestic violence. It is almost as if someone has told her that if she wants
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Keir Starmer pledges 81 per cent gas emissions cut by 2035 at COP29
KEIR Starmer has committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 – but said he would not be telling people how to live their lives to curb climate change. The new goal, unveiled by the Prime Minister at UN COP29 talks in Azerbaijan
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Major European retailer to open fifth Scottish store
A MAJOR European retailer is set to open its fifth Scottish store later this month. Danish family-owned brand Sostrene Grene will bring its signature Scandinavian-inspired lifestyle store to Livingstone Shopping centre later this month. The
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Keir Starmer 'embarrassed' as Sue Gray rejects 'fake' nations envoy role
KEIR Starmer has been utterly embarrassed after trying to give Sue Gray a “fake job” as nations envoy, the SNP have said. The party’s chief whip at Westminster, Kirsty Blackman, spoke out after confirmation that Gray would not be taking up the
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Cross-border services face delays as passengers warned of disruption
PASSENGERS are being warned of delays as a number of services between Scotland and England are facing disruption. Network Rail confirmed “major disruption” is expected between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed until 8pm on Tuesday. The disruption
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Stephen Flynn: News and updates on the SNP MP and Westminster leader
STEPHEN Flynn is the SNP’s group leader at Westminster and the MP for Aberdeen South. Flynn, who is tipped to be a future leader of the SNP, has also made clear his intention to stand for the Holyrood parliament in the 2026 elections. Read
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Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played live in Carnegie Hall
A BAROQUE fiddle believed to have been played by Robert Burns will be performed live on stage in the United States for the first time. The Gregg fiddle, which was reportedly played by Scotland’s Bard, Robert Burns, will be returned to use in a
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MacIntyre ready for a final flourish in Dubai to cap 'a hell of a year'
Well, that’s the DP World Tour almost done and dusted for another year. But don’t worry. You’ve only got a week to hang on before the 2025 campaign gets going in Australia. There’s barely time to draw breath in this crash, bang, wallop age of wraparound
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Scottish Government announces new planning hub to speed up housebuilding
SCOTLAND'S public finance minister has pledged changes to the planning system to help it play a “full part” in tackling the country’s housing emergency. Ivan McKee announced a specialist hub is to be created to help increase the rate at which homes
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Two men taken to hospital following ‘multi-vehicle’ crash on A7
TWO people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on a major road. The incident took place on the A7 north of Langholm and involved a lorry, a van and a car, according to Police Scotland. Traffic Scotland said the A7 was
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London Marathon organisers buy Scottish firms behind popular Loch Ness events
THE London Marathon organisers have bought the Scottish firms behind the Loch Ness Marathon and Etape Loch Ness cycling event. Caledonian Concepts and Loch Ness Marathon Ltd were purchased for an undisclosed fee by London Marathon Events (LME).
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Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland
A SUBSEA power line between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been given the green light. It is one of several cables approved by energy regulator Ofgem, which it said will carry enough electricity combined to power millions of homes. In total
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Neil Gray to give Holyrood statement after using chauffeurs for football games
HEALTH Secretary Neil Gray is to make a statement to parliament amid a row over the use of chauffeur driven cars to attend football games. The SNP MSP was given VIP seats – as a guest of the Scottish Football Association – three times, once in
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Anas Sarwar challenged as ex-Labour adviser claims 'we don't need small farmers'
SCOTLAND’s Agriculture Minister has called on Scottish Labour to clarify whether a senior Labour figure speaks for them after he said “we don’t need small farmers”. Jim Fairlie told The National that leader Anas Sarwar should “disassociate himself
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Will SNP rules allow Stephen Flynn to be an MP and MSP at the same time?
STEPHEN Flynn has sparked debate within the SNP after announcing a bid to stand for the Scottish parliament – without resigning his seat at Westminster. In a column for the Press and Journal on Tuesday, Flynn laid out his intention to both replace
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Mhairi Black reveals if she will be candidate for 2026 Holyrood election
THE SNP’s former deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black has revealed whether she will stand as a candidate in the 2026 Holyrood election ... in the most Mhairi Black way. Black gave followers a warning about her news after SNP Westminster
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Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside UK Parliament
A MAN has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament. Police cars could be seen parked in front of Carriage Gates – one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster – following the incident
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World should heed George Washington's wisdom about peace and harmony
I DON’T understand the meltdown many non-Americans are having following the US presidential election. I’ve read that this is a “dark day for America but also for the rest of the world”, blah, blah, blah. Is it? The rest of the world won’t be affected
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Legal challenge against Rosebank oil field begins in Edinburgh
A LEGAL challenge against the Rosebank oil field has begun in Edinburgh. Environmental groups Greenpeace and Uplift have jointly raised a judicial review arguing consent both for the Rosebank oil field north-west of Shetland and the Jackdaw oil
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James McAvoy pictured in Glasgow on set of directorial debut
SCOTTISH actor James McAvoy has been spotted in Glasgow on the set of his new film. The Drumchapel-born star will be making his directorial debut with the new film California Schemin’. It centres on Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who are both fed
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Ex-Tony Blair adviser sparks fury after 'we don't need small farmers' comment
A FORMER senior adviser to Tony Blair has said “we don’t need small farmers” during a discussion on GB News. John McTernan, a still influential figure in Labour who was the ex-prime minister’s political secretary, made the remark while discussing
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Tories take poll lead over Labour just months after landslide General Election
THE Conservative Party have taken a two-point lead over Labour in the latest poll since Kemi Badenoch became leader. The survey by More In Common showed Conservatives on 29% of the Westminster vote, and Labour trailing behind on 27%. It is the
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Warning for motorists as key bridge to close this weekend
MOTORISTS have been reminded that the Kincardine Bridge will be closed this weekend. It will shut from 8pm on Friday as part of the £16.85 million works that will see a new viaduct at the south side open to traffic for the first time when the crossing
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BBC host takes dig at Gary Lineker during Match of the Day report
A BBC host took a pot shot at Gary Lineker as the broadcaster led its Politics Live coverage on his exit from Match of the Day. On Tuesday, the BBC confirmed Lineker will step down from hosting its flagship football show at the end of this season
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Family-run Scottish farm secures deal with major retailer
A FAMILY-RUN Scottish dairy farm has hailed a major new deal for one of its products. Graham’s Family Dairy has said it secured a multinational listing with global retail giant Costco. The new deal will see the Stirlingshire-based firm’s Strawberry
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Cabin crew workers with Scottish airline secure pay rise above inflation
WORKERS at a Scottish regional airline have secured a pay rise above inflation. On Tuesday, trade union Unite confirmed it had won a pay deal worth an overall increase of 26.7%. The deal, which is UK-wide, will cover cabin crew servicing flights
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New mural appears in Glasgow for filming of upcoming James McAvoy movie
A NEW mural has appeared in Glasgow's East End for a Hollywood movie being filmed there. The work, by renowned city graffiti artist Rogue One, is located on a wall on Charlotte Street in the Trongate area. Inspired by the 1996 film Trainspotting
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Sue Gray 'rejects role of nations envoy in Keir Starmer's government'
SUE Gray has rejected the role of “envoy to the nations and regions” in Keir Starmer’s government. The Labour leader’s former chief of staff had been offered the position as something of a consolation after she was forced to resign amid bitter
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Israeli far-right minister orders preparations for annexation of West Bank
ISRAEL’S far-right finance minister has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump taking office next year. Al Jazeera reported that Bezalel Smotrich published a statement on Monday
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New direct train service to connect Edinburgh and Cardiff for first time
TRAIN operator CrossCountry has announced a new service linking Scotland, Wales and England by one train for the first time. The services will be introduced as part of the rail industry’s twice-yearly timetable change, rolled out from December
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Poll: Should politicians be able to stand as both MPs and MSPs?
ON Tuesday morning, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announced his bid to stand to be an MSP in 2026. At the 2021 election, the party had introduced a rule which meant candidates would have to resign as an MP if they wished to stand for election
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There is zero evidence Anas Sarwar has the ear of the Prime Minister
WHILE Anas Sarwar continues to make out that he has the ear of Prime Minister Starmer and thus has influence in UK Government decision-making, especially with regard to reflecting Scottish opinion, the facts tell a different story. The abolition
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SNP politicians call for Stephen Flynn to 'rethink' bid to be both MP and MSP
STEPHEN Flynn should rethink his intention to stand for Holyrood while holding on to his seat at Westminster as it opens up the SNP to accusations of “cronyism,” former Scottish government ministers have said. On Tuesday, the SNP Westminster leader
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Devolved Scottish welfare agency delivered nearly £2bn in benefits, accounts show
THE devolved welfare agency Social Security Scotland delivered benefits worth nearly £2 billion in the last financial year. The agency’s accounts show that in 2023/24 it spent £1.9bn, including just over £942 million on Adult Disability Payment
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Prestwick Airport put up for sale as ministers ‘testing the market’
SCOTTISH Government ministers are “testing the market” again to try to find a buyer for Prestwick Airport. The Times reported that the move was noted in newly filed annual accounts for the Ayrshire hub, which confirmed the amount it owes to the
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Home builder fined £160,000 after worker crushed to death on site
A CONSTRUCTION firm has been fined £160,000 after a worker was killed when a vehicle he was operating fell down an embankment. Merchant Homes employed Scott Bradley, 44, who suffered a fatal head injury after the tragic incident at the large new-build
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Joanna Cherry speaks out as Stephen Flynn announces Holyrood bid
FORMER SNP MP Joanna Cherry has issued a statement after Stephen Flynn announced his bid to become an MSP. The SNP’s Westminster leader said he intends to run for a seat in Holyrood at the 2026 election and wishes to stay on as an MP until the
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SNP MSP issues statement as Stephen Flynn announces bid to replace her
THE SNP MSP who Stephen Flynn has announced a bid to replace has issued a statement. Audrey Nicoll, who represents Aberdeen South and North Kincardine at Holyrood, spoke out on Tuesday morning after Flynn said he would aim to stand in her seat
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Scotland’s unemployment rate falls as UK sees increase
SCOTLAND’S unemployment rate fell by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2024, new figures have shown. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) labour market statistics for the July to September period show the unemployment rate was at 3.3%, while the
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Person dies after being hit by train on Glasgow railway line
A PERSON has died after being hit by a train on a Glasgow railway line. British Transport Police officers were called to the tracks near Blairhill station in Coatbridge at around 8.10am on Tuesday, November 12. The force says it was alerted
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Scottish bus station to be redesigned to create 'world-class' transport hub
A SCOTTISH bus station is set to be "redesigned" to create a "world-class" transport hub. AtkinsRéalis is set to create a "new vision" for Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow, Scotland's biggest and busiest bus station, with the aim of improving
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Aldi confirms opening date for new store in Scottish town
ALDI is set to open a new store in a Scottish town later this month. The new store in Loanhead in Midlothian will officially open to the public on Thursday, November 28 at 8am. The new store will offer a range of products including Scottish
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Police arrest 46-year-old man following Cambuslang ‘disturbance’
A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Cambuslang on Monday evening that saw police close a number of roads. Emergency services were called to the Glebe Place area of the town at about 5.10pm following reports of a “disturbance”.
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Several CalMac services disrupted as fog causes 'poor visibility'
CALMAC has confirmed that a number of ferry services have had to be cancelled due to poor conditions on Tuesday morning. Heavy fog has caused disruption to transport across Scotland with Traffic Scotland warning people to “take extra care and give
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Glasgow train lines closed after person hit by train
READ THE LATEST UPDATE TO THIS STORY HERE. A PERSON has been hit by a train on a busy Glasgow railway line. Emergency service crews are currently dealing with an incident between Airdrie in North Lanarkshire and Carntyne in Glasgow's
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Nick Rodger: In selfish age, Trump and golf will get on like a White House on fire
My dearly departed colleague and mentor, Jock MacVicar, was a tremendous creature of habit. Most Sundays, for instance, he would toddle off to his local driving range to hit 50 balls. “It’s just a bit of exercise,” he reasoned, but the true motivation
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Tennis legend Andy Murray announces new theatre tour – how to get tickets
SCOTTISH tennis legend Andy Murray has announced a new theatre tour, set to take place next summer. The former world number one and three-time grand slam winner made the announcement in a post on Twitter/X. He said: “I am stepping onto a different
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Person dies after incident at Glasgow Central Station
A PERSON has died following an incident at Glasgow Central Station. Police were called to the city centre railway station shortly after 7am on Monday, November 11, following reports of a medical emergency. Emergency crews, including officers
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Stephen Flynn confirms bid to stand to be MSP at next Holyrood election
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has confirmed his bid to run to be an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election. There had been plenty of speculation as to whether the Aberdeen South MP would put himself forward for a seat in the Scottish Parliament
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Climate change sending butterflies to Scotland, research finds
TEN butterfly species have significantly increased in Scotland over the last 40 years. The Scottish Biodiversity Indicator, published by NatureScot, reveals a 35% increase in butterfly populations across 20 species from 1979 to 2023. According
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Ellie Gomersall: Anything less than a wellbeing economy would betray working people
IT’S the economy, stupid. It’s an issue that consistently ranks among the most important to voters in elections all over the world. In the run-up to this year’s Westminster election, a YouGov poll found that the cost of living and “the economy in general
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Shona Craven: The joke is on us if we let our magical high street stores disappear
IT was a vanishing act many will have seen coming, but it’s no less sad for that. Tam Shepherds Trick Shop, a fixture on Glasgow’s Queen Street for an incredible 138 years, is closing its doors. The family-run firm will continue as an online store
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Jonathon Shafi: Anti-Muslim sentiment in the US did not begin with Donald Trump
IN the aftermath of the US election we have been inundated with perspectives and “hot takes” as to why Trump triumphed and the Democrats lost the House, the Senate, the presidency and the popular vote. Certainly this was unexpected, especially
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These are the must-visit villages if you are interested in ancient Scotland
IN researching the history of Scotland’s most important villages, I have been constantly surprised to discover that at some time in their history, many were expected to develop into towns and did not do so for a variety of reasons. Some, such as Culross
