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Staff at Scottish university told job losses 'inevitable' amid £30m budget deficit
STAFF at the University of Dundee have been warned of “inevitable” job losses as the educational institution faces a financial budget deficit of £30 million for this year. Staff were informed by Principal Professor Iain Gillespie on Wednesday as
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Man's body found on beach triggering mass emergency response
A MAN has been found dead at a beach in South Ayrshire. Emergency services were called to Greenan beach, near Dunure Road in Ayr, at around 11.40am on Wednesday when a body was discovered. There was reportedly a mass emergency response as several
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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer just can't help but find himself in more controversy
WELL that's gone terribly well, hasn't it? After Keir Starmer found himself mired in controversy over his penchant for taking free stuff, and amidst plummeting poll ratings following his decision to strip the winter fuel allowance from millions
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Stephen Flynn’s move suggests SNP’s period of turmoil is not over yet
YOU have to hand it to Stephen Flynn. At a stroke he has exposed as utter fiction three SNP myths. First, that of John Swinney’s “leadership”. He has been simultaneously ignored, sidelined and humiliated. Second, that of a party united by collegiality
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Tom Hunter matches Children In Need donations for Paddy McGuinness's challenge
THE charity founded by the Scottish entrepreneur Tom Hunter said it will match the donations made by people to Paddy McGuinness for his BBC Children In Need challenge. TV presenter McGuinness is taking part in a five-day ultra-endurance challenge
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Award-winning Indian restaurant chain looks to open in Scottish city
AN AWARD-winning Indian restaurant chain has submitted plans to combine two units in a Scottish city as it looks to open at a new location. Savills have submitted proposals to Glasgow City Council on behalf of AECR UK Investment I Limited to combine
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MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'
MSPs have called on the UK Government to reverse the decision to impose a so-called "family farm tax” on agricultural businesses. Holyrood backed by 93 votes to 26 an amended version of a Tory motion calling for the decision, announced in Chancellor
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Church of England should be subject to the full scrutiny of law
WE welcome the resignation of Justin Welby after the Makin report found that Church of England leaders “knew at the highest level” about John Smyth’s abuse of hundreds of children in its care. We expect many more resignations to come. It is the least
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BBC accused of ‘whitewashing Israel’s crimes’ as surgeon's Gaza testimony ignored
THE BBC has been accused of “whitewashing Israel’s crimes” after it failed to report on the testimony of a surgeon who recently returned from Gaza at a Westminster committee. We told how Professor Nizam Mamode, a former NHS surgeon who spent time
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'We can't keep changing rules': Activists split over SNP MPs applying for Holyrood
ACTIVSTS across SNP and Scottish independence circles are split on whether an MP should hold on to their seat at Westminster if they are elected to Holyrood, with one urging the party "not to change rules every election". The internal debate over
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Concerns over anti-assisted dying commentator's links 'to religious right'
CONCERNS have been raised over a prominent anti-assisted dying commentator’s links to “the religious right” as a bill on the issue makes its way through the Scottish Parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament’s health committee have begun hearing
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Hotel in picturesque beauty spot for sale for first time in 35 years as owners retire
A HOTEL nestled in a small village in the Perth and Kinross area has gone up for sale for the first time in 35 years as the owners look to retire. The Rosemount Hotel is a popular hotel and entertainment venue housed within a Victorian building
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More disruption for islanders as CalMac issues revised winter timetable
CALMAC has published a revised winter timetable, after the return to service of one of its largest vessels was delayed for additional repairs. The ferry operator has reduced sailings and capacity across its network following the announcement MV
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Third SNP MP applies for Holyrood 2026 as SNP yet to make decision on dual mandates
A THIRD SNP MP has applied to make a run for Holyrood in 2026, joining colleagues Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins. Dave Doogan, who represents Angus and Perthshire Glens, has confirmed he has submitted his vetting papers for consideration.
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Humza Yousaf 'certain' Elon Musk has access to his private messages on social media
HUMZA Yousaf believes Elon Musk has a “whole team of people” looking at his direct messages on Twitter/X after the American suggested the former first minister had been “racist” in his private communications. The pair first got into a feud online
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Lesley Riddoch: Stephen Flynn should change his mind – here's why
STEPHEN Flynn should change his mind. If he wants to head to Holyrood, that’s fine – but if he wins, the Aberdeen South MP should quit his Westminster seat. And if he wants to represent the north east in the Scottish Parliament, he should stand
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Kate Forbes: Stephen Flynn would be a 'brilliant asset' at Holyrood
KATE Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament. Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said the SNP Westminster leader is “exactly the kind of person” needed at Holyrood. Flynn announced on Monday that
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Pro-independence leaders must now heed Alex Salmond’s call for unity
THE recent Inverclyde by-election results have once again highlighted the critical need for a united front among pro-independence parties in Scotland. The combined votes for the SNP (923) and Alba Party (239) totalled 1162, surpassing Labour’s 932
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Michael Matheson 'unlikely to pass vetting' as SNP candidate, party source claims
MICHAEL Matheson is unlikely to pass vetting to become an SNP Holyrood candidate despite putting a bid forward, a source has claimed. There have been reports the former health secretary has submitted an application for vetting. But a senior
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UK Government confirms review of smart meter roll-out as Scots hit with issues
THE UK Government has confirmed it will undertake a review of the roll-out of smart meters. It comes after a new documentary by BBC Panorama found people in Scotland and the north of England are more likely to encounter issues with their smart
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Plans revealed for public park at historic Govan Graving Docks
PLANS have been revealed for a new public park along the River Clyde waterfront at the historic Govan Graving Docks. Iceni Projects has submitted the proposal to Glasgow City Council to transform the land which lies to the east of the basin of
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Owner of two Scottish airports sold for more than £1 billion
THE owner of two Scottish airports has been sold for more than £1 billion, it has been announced. AGS Airports, which operates Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton Airports, has been acquired by German company AviAlliance for £1.53bn. The airport
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Man on trial accused of murdering brother-in-law in Skye shooting spree
A MAN has gone on trial accused of murdering his brother-in-law during a shotgun rampage on Skye. Finlay MacDonald, 41, is accused of a shooting spree on the island on August 10, 2022. He denies a charge of murder, and two charges of attempted
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Grangemouth transition planning should have started five years ago, MSPs told
PLANNING for a “smooth transition” at the Grangemouth refinery should have started five years ago, MSPs have been told. Representatives of Petroineos, which owns the Scottish plant and has announced plans to close the refinery in the second quarter
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Tommy Robinson pleads not guilty to terrorism offences in London court appearance
TOMMY Robinson has pleaded not guilty to charges under schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The far-right agitator appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday accused of failing to provide the pin to his mobile phone. The charge
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Proposals for £5m ‘luxury lodge’ holiday park in Borders unveiled
PROPOSALS for a new holiday park in the Borders have been unveiled. The development, which would include 40 luxury lodges, is being put forward for a site in Earlsheugh, near Jedburgh. The company behind the bid, CampbellMac Developments, said
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New York Times issues correction over Amsterdam football violence video
THE New York Times has issued a clarification over a video falsely portraying Israeli football fans being attacked after a Europa League match in Amsterdam. A photographer with the Twitter/X username "iAnnet" recorded footage of the violence in
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Three children killed by Israel in fresh strike on northern Gaza
AN ISRAELI strike on a home in northern Gaza has killed three siblings aged six and under, Palestinian medics have said. The children are among at least six people killed in air strikes in the war-ravaged territory on Wednesday. The strike
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'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa
CASH from the Scottish Government is to be used to develop cholera vaccine testing in parts of Africa. Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin announced £200,000 of funding for the project for Malawi and Zambia. The support comes as the countries
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Scottish Labour 'must confirm' if they back 'appalling' hospital league plan
SCOTTISH Labour must confirm whether they support an “appalling” plan to introduce hospital league tables in England, the Greens have said. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to publish football-style tables of the best and worst-performing
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'What happened?': SNP MP takes Keir Starmer to task on Winter Fuel Payment cut
KEIR Starmer has been taken to task over his decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment means-tested after an SNP MP pointed out previous concerns he had expressed over pensioners heating their homes. Brendan O’Hara told the Prime Minister at PMQs
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Keir Starmer dismisses idea Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
PRIME Minister Keir Starmer has said that he does not believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Labour leader’s comments came as he responded to a challenge from independent MP Ayoub Khan during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday
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Second SNP MP to run for Holyrood 2026 while remaining MP
A SECOND SNP MP has announced plans to make a run for Holyrood in 2026 and not step down as a member of the House of Commons. Stephen Gethins made the announcement after Stephen Flynn revealed the news on Tuesday. His colleague Dave Doogan also
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The Guardian quits Twitter in shock move for UK media
THE Guardian has announced it will no longer be posting on social media platform Twitter/X. It is the first major UK news outlet to quit the platform, as it said the benefits of remaining on Twitter "are now outweighed by the negatives". Whilst
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Who will foot the bill for the impact of climate chaos in Scotland?
AREAS of Inverness underwater and parts of other Scottish towns affected by 2050? Laura Pollock’s report in The National is an alarming survey with major implications for householders and businesses (The Scottish towns and cities that could be underwater
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Full list of Scottish Post Office branches set to close as dozens of jobs at risk
NINE Post Office branches and dozen of jobs are at risk in Scotland amid a sweeping overhaul as the group looks to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years. The Post Office revealed it is looking to offload 115 directly-owned branches
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RSPB 'highly suspicious' after eagle vanishes in bird of prey crime hotspot
THE sudden disappearance of a satellite-tagged Golden Eagle has sparked concerns of criminal activity in the Cairngorms. The young bird, which hatched in Tayside in 2022, was fitted with a satellite tag while in its nest for research work.
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Renowned actor Timothy West dies aged 90
ACTOR Timothy West, known for many roles in television and the theatre, has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 “with his friends and family at the end”, his family said. West, who was was married to fellow actress Prunella Scales for more than
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Row as Scottish fishing bosses brand conservation group's report ‘fake news’
A FISHING industry body has hit out at a conservation group, accusing them of spreading "fake news" in an upcoming report. Based in the north east, the Scottish Fisherman's Federation (SFF) has claimed a report published by Oceana, which calls
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Homebase ‘set for administration’ with thousands of jobs at risk across UK
HOMEBASE could be heading for a partial collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk, amid reports that the chain has appointed insolvency experts with a potential buyer of parts of its 130-store estate also circling. The DIY retailer is reportedly
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Top Scottish hotel to expand with purchase of historic church
THE owners of Braemar’s five-star Fife Arms Hotel have purchased a historic village church. Hospitality and development company Artfarm, which is owned by Swiss art dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth, have bought Braemar Kirk, reportedly for "way over
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Scottish vegan cocktail company lands major supermarket deals
A SCOTTISH plant-based cocktail is now available in supermarkets across the country after the business landed two major deals. Panther M*lk, founded in Glasgow, will be available in more than 50 Co-Op and ASDA stores over Christmas and the company
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Scotland's best campsites revealed at 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
SEVERAL Scottish campsites have been commended at the 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards. Introducing the awards, the organisers said there is nothing quite like a holiday in the great outdoors, adding that there is an "endless" list of places to
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Michael Matheson applies to be SNP Holyrood candidate in 2026
MICHAEL Matheson has applied to stand as a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election. It is being reported the former health secretary – who was forced to leave the Government after racking up an £11,000 iPad roaming bill while on holiday
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Suspect in rape of 16-year-old student 'captured on CCTV'
POLICE believe the suspect in the rape of a 16-year-old student in Dundee was captured on CCTV. The teenager was approached by a man in the Cowgate area of the city between 1am and 1.30am, before being subjected to what police have described as
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Sculpture unveiled in Ayr to mark Scottish Witch Trials
A NEW sculpture has been unveiled in Ayr town centre to remember women killed in the Scottish Witch Trials. A wire sculpture by local artist Vanessa Lawrence has been installed outside the Cutty Sark Centre on Ayr High Street. It has been placed
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Accident investigators publish report on Greenock tug tragedy that claimed two lives
A TUG tragedy which claimed the lives of two men in the Clyde off Greenock occurred because several protocols that were meant to keep those onboard the vessel safe broke down, marine investigators have said. The UK’s chief inspector of marine accidents
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More than 100 branches and 1000 jobs at risk amid huge Post Office overhaul
MORE than 100 Post Office branches and some 1000 jobs are at risk under a sweeping overhaul as the group looks to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years. The Post Office revealed it is looking to offload 115 directly-owned branches
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Weather expert confirms snow is on its way to parts of Scotland
A WEATHER expert has confirmed that Scotland's temperate autumn is coming to an end, with snow on the horizon for parts of the country. It comes after weather maps predicted that an Arctic blast of cold air could soon bring snow and icy temperatures
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Ex-NHS surgeon breaks down describing 'IDF drones shooting children' in Gaza
A FORMER NHS surgeon who recently returned from a hospital in Gaza broke down while testifying about children being “shot by IDF quadcopters”. Professor Nizam Mamode, who worked at Nasser hospital for a month between August and September this year
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Donald Trump selects Elon Musk to lead new government efficiency department
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new non-governmental agency called the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). The acronym Doge is a nod to Musk
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Donald Trump's Scottish hotel to host show by far-right activist Katie Hopkins
DONALD Trump’s Scottish hotel and golf resort is set to host a show by far-right activist Katie Hopkins. First revealed in The Scotsman, the stand-up comedy event is reportedly taking place at Trump Turnberry on June 11 next year. Trump and
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Assa Samake-Roman: Trump’s win is a serious wake-up call for Europe’s progressives
WHEN Donald Trump won the US presidential election in 2016, Europeans stayed up late, glued to their screens, shocked and horrified. Many of us were outraged, asking how Americans could let someone so abrasive take the White House. This year, as
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Seamus Logan: Why I’m conflicted over Labour MP’s end of life bill
THE big news this week at Westminster – despite struggling for the headlines it deserved alongside COP29 and the resignations of a BBC football presenter and the Archbishop of Canterbury – has been the introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End
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More needs to be done to tackle Scotland's vacant and derelict land
SCOTLAND has made great strides in addressing vacant and derelict land (VDL) but much remains to be done to tackle this persistent issue. The decline of our high streets, with shuttered shops and empty storefronts, is a visible reminder of how
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Caitlin Logan: Trump is just more transparent than Labour about his trans stance
MANY American trans people and their families are devastated and fearful of what is to come following the re-election of Donald Trump. A campaign video in which Trump outlined his plans to tackle “gender insanity” as president has been re-circulating
