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One person in hospital after five-vehicle crash in Borders
ONE person was taken to hospital following a five-vehicle crash in the Borders on the weekend, according to police. The incident on the A68 happened shortly before 9am on Saturday (November 23). Police Scotland advised motorists following the
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More than 50 oil rig staff evacuated after supply vessel collides with rig
MORE than 50 staff members have been evacuated from an oil rig after a supply vessel crashed into the rig. On Monday, Harbour Energy said that 52 “non-essential” staff were taken from the Valaris 120 installation in the morning, after the boat
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No prospect of any winners amid the Winter Fuel Payment blame game
IT is a cold, wet and windy November day. The central heating has been off for a couple of hours and the room is getting noticeably colder again. I have resisted all attempts by my energy supplier to let them install a smart meter in a futile attempt
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Media Watch: Rise of Bluesky and BBC's ICC arrest warrant coverage
Good evening and welcome to Media Watch. This week we bring you up to speed with the evolution of Bluesky, while looking at anger over the BBC's coverage of an arrest warrant being issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Remember
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'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn
SCOTTISH Labour have been slammed after unveiling plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment. The party has lodged a series of amendments to the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill looking to reinstate the
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Brian Cox backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’
ACCLAIMED Scottish actor Brian Cox has backed calls for Scotland to be declared the world’s first “rewilding nation”. The Succession star is urging people to support the Scottish Rewilding Alliance’s Rewilding Nation Charter, which calls on the
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National Park offering to Galloway locals is full of 'jam tomorrow'
THE problem with the idea of “increased tourism” being a benefit to local Galloway communities can be addressed by the equally pressing problem of properties being bought for Airbnb use, taken out of the local housing market and inflating house prices
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Stephen Flynn calls on UK Government to comply with international arrest warrant
SNP MP Stephen Flynn has called on the UK Government to uphold the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Labour had to be “dragged” into calling for a ceasefire. The SNP Westminster
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General Election petition boosted by 'fascist cranks', warn Greens
A PETITION calling on Keir Starmer to call another General Election is being promoted by “far-right conspiracy theorists, racists and people like Elon Musk”, according to an MSP. Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie criticised Labour but warned that
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Economic boost predicted as Scots invited to climb inside the Kelpies
SCOTLAND’S “internationally recognisable” Kelpies have generated 16 times more for the local economy than they cost – and that could double or even triple over the next decade, according to one executive. John Paterson, who runs Scottish Canals
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What the viral election petition tells us about Labour's popularity crisis
A PETITON calling for another election to get rid of Labour has gone viral and gained more than two million signatures – but what does it tell us about the popularity crisis threatening Keir Starmer? The Prime Minister has been clear for a long
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'Clear as mud': Scottish firm calls for government action on new EU rules
A SCOTTISH business has expressed fears over a new EU regulation set to come into force next month, calling for more guidance and clarity to be issued by the UK Government. From December 13, the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
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Edinburgh named UK’s most attractive for foreign investment outside of London
EDINBURGH has been named the most attractive city for foreign investment outside of London in a new report. According to the latest quarterly report by law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell, Edinburgh has replaced Brighton
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Ian Murray challenged as Labour withdraw Scottish city's £5 million grant
IAN Murray has been called on to act after the UK Government confirmed it had withdrawn a Scottish city’s levelling up funding. SNP MP Pete Wishart has written directly to the Scottish Secretary after his inquiry about what had happened to some
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The story behind Donald Trump's new Scottish golf course
THE future 18-hole MacLeod Golf Course in North-East Scotland could have an irreversible impact on the largest sand dunes in Scotland. Named after Donald Trump’s mother, The MacLeod Golf Course will be built on the sand dunes north of Aberdeen,
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Westminster 'blackmailed' Scots in 2014 independence vote, Peter Mullan says
UK parties used a “particular form of Westminster blackmail” during the 2014 independence referendum, a renowned Scottish actor has claimed. Peter Mullan – who is known for his roles in everything from Braveheart and Trainspotting to Westworld
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'First of its kind in Europe': Work completed on Scottish reservoir energy scheme
CONSTRUCTION of a “first of its kind in Europe” hydro energy scheme has been completed at a Scots reservoir, the country’s water service has said. Scottish Water, a statutory corporation owned by the taxpayer, announced the completion of its £3
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Award-winning Scottish writer of Baby Reindeer announces new series for BBC
BABY Reindeer creator Richard Gadd’s new drama series will be fronted by him and co-star Jamie Bell. Gadd, who rose to fame with dark Netflix show Baby Reindeer, is the creator and executive producer of Half Man, about two estranged brothers.
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Anger as 'tankers pump raw sewage' at village residents' gardens
ANGRY residents in a Scottish village are having to put up with tankers pumping raw sewage at the bottom of their gardens after nearly 100 houses were built with no mains link. The East Lothian waste collections take place on land which is supposed
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Amnesty intervenes in Supreme Court case over definition of 'woman' in Scots laws
GLOBAL human rights charity Amnesty International has intervened on the side of SNP Government ministers in the Supreme Court case over the legal definition of a “woman”. Issuing a warning about “dangerous misinformation” around trans rights from
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Richard Walker: Why the Sunday Herald said Yes – and why I’d do it again
This is an excerpt from The National's indyref anniversary book 10 Years of A Changed Scotland. You can buy the full book online here or by clicking the banner above. THE Twitter monitor installed in the newsroom was gathering force. The
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Pleas for help from distressed rural communities are being ignored
AS I travel around the Highlands trying to avoid the heart-breaking scars of industrialisation creeping across the landscape, I have become increasingly aware of the presence of the navy-and-green vehicles belonging to SSE. I am either passing them
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Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show
SCOTLAND’S green jobs market is outpacing the rest of the UK, new figures have shown. The latest Green Jobs Barometer report by accountancy group PwC, published on Monday, has revealed Scotland has the highest proportion of green job advertisements
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These are the Scottish constituencies that favour an election most
MORE rural parts of Scotland are the most in favour of calling another General Election, analysis has found. The National has taken a look at figures showing support for a viral petition – which has now gained more than two million signatures –
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Wildcat kitten spotted in new footage as population thrives
WILD-BORN wildcat kittens have been spotted without collars following a successful breeding season. The Saving Wildcats partnership, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, announced in August that at least two of the females bred in captivity
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Scottish Labour to force Holyrood vote on Winter Fuel Payment
SCOTTISH Labour have unveiled plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment. The party has lodged a series of amendments to the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill looking to reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment
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British man captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine
A BRITISH man has reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. In a widely circulated video posted on Sunday, the man says his name is James Scott Rhys Anderson, aged 22. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said “we
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SNP MSP and former minister to step down at next Holyrood election
AN SNP MSP and former minister has announced she is stepping down at the next Holyrood election. Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley and former drugs and alcohol minister, said in a post on social media that “after much soul
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Golden eagle died after ‘wind turbine strike’, investigation finds
A GOLDEN eagle has died after a “wind turbine strike” in Dumfries and Galloway, an investigation has concluded. The death of the locally-fledged bird, named Sparky, is the first recorded incident of its kind in the south of Scotland, according
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General Election petition gathers more than two million signatures
A PETITION calling for a General Election has gathered more than two million signatures. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered – calls for there to be “another General Election”.
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'Not how our system works': Keir Starmer dismisses viral election petition
KEIR Starmer has dismissed a petition calling for a General Election which has gathered two million signatures, saying that is “not how our system works”. The Prime Minister brushed off the viral campaign, which has accused Labour of breaking promises
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Tories demand SNP give pubs and restaurants 100 per cent tax break
THE Tories have demanded the SNP give pubs and restaurants a 100% tax break in the upcoming Budget. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said the policy was a “bold move” to help the struggling hospitality sector. The SNP are running
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Grangemouth boss says ‘grown-up debate’ needed about future of oil refinery
A “GROWN-up debate” is required about the future of the Grangemouth refinery, a senior official from its owners has said. Petroineos announced in September the refinery will close in the second quarter of next year, putting 400 jobs at risk.
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What happens when a UK Parliament petition hits 100,000 signatures?
OVER the weekend a petition calling for a UK General Election gained huge traction online and has now reached a whopping two million signatures. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered
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Scottish Greens call for bus fare cap to be introduced ahead of Budget
THE Scottish Greens have called for bus fares to be capped at £2 ahead of next week’s Budget. There is currently no fare cap in place across Scotland, although some bus companies have set caps for daily use of their services. The £2 cap would
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Is Microsoft Outlook down? Users report problems with Microsoft 365
MICROSOFT Outlook users have reported issues with the email platform on Monday morning. Almost 1000 Microsoft 365 issues have been reported to Downdetector this morning, with the most common complaint being issues with Microsoft Outlook. Of
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Israel killing of three journalists could be war crime, investigation finds
ISRAEL used a US munition to target and kill three journalists and wound three others in an attack in south Lebanon which experts say could be a war crime, an investigation has concluded. A Guardian investigation found that on October 25 at 3.19am
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Popular American singer announces Scottish show as part of UK tour
AMERICAN singer Lana Del Rey has announced a gig in Scotland as part of her upcoming tour. The iconic musician will take to the stage at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 26 next as one stop of her UK and Ireland tour. Tickets will go on sale
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UK Government 'to give Scotland £300 million' for Budget tax hike compensation
THE UK Government has said it will give the Scottish Government an additional £300 million to cover the planned increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions. In the UK Budget delivered last month, Rachel Reeves announced £40 billion
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Major artist announces tour with six Scottish dates
A MAJOR UK artist has announced a tour with six Scottish dates. Take That singer Gary Barlow is set to take his Songbook Tour on the road next year. As part of it, he will play in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. Gary Barlow on
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Weather warnings still in place as Storm Bert brings flooding across Scotland
WEATHER warnings remain in place in Scotland as Storm Bert brings flooding across the country. On Monday, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) told those living from Ayr to Troon and in Orkney’s Churchill Barrier to expect flooding
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Army officer charged after 'taking decommissioned hand grenade' through airport
A SENIOR officer in the British Army has been charged after allegedly taking a decommissioned hand grenade through Scotland’s busiest airport. A bomb squad was called to Edinburgh Airport in October and Lt Col Hugo Clark is accused of taking a
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Failure to co-operate on climate will spell disaster
COP29 drew to a close late on Saturday night, deep into extra time, in chaos, confusion and conflict. The headlines that a £300 billion climate finance deal was reached to save the conference from the brink of collapse are to some extent accurate
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George Kerevan: Extent of the pain Rachel Reeves’s Budget will inflict is clearer
WE never really know how good or bad a Budget is until a few weeks have passed, and the reaction sets in. Chancellors draw up their Budgets in secret, even if – like Rachel Reeves – they leak bits beforehand. The Budget process insulates a Chancellor
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Scottish charity to highlight women killed by partners in 16-day campaign
A SCOTTISH charity will be raising awareness of women killed by their partners or relatives over the next 16 days as part of a major campaign. White Ribbon Scotland’s 16 Days of Activism runs alongside the UN’s campaign of the same name – an international
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Majority of Scottish businesses support fossil fuel phase-out, new figures show
FIGURES from an environmental group show that 82% of Scottish businesses support the phasing out of fossil fuels. The research, commissioned by Uplift, surveyed 545 business leaders across the UK for their views on the Government’s decarbonisation
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Ash Regan: There's only one way to end Great Scottish Energy Swindle
THE Great Scottish Energy Swindle continues to unfold, with our oil and gas-producing nation facing the urgent threat of closure in 2025 of our only oil refinery. The economic vandalism of shutting the Grangemouth refinery, coupled with the plight
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Tommy Sheppard: SNP must inspire if they are to win back voters before 2026
IT’S time to check in on the SNP’s journey back from its biggest ever electoral defeat back in July. Since then there has been a clutch of polls and by-election results, which all give us an immediate insight into the public’s perception of the
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Which of our parties actually have the most popular policies?
YOU might say Labour are the party with the most popular policies in Scotland, given how many people voted for them in July. Now, I suspect quite a few folk might be wondering why they supported Labour, especially if they depend on the Winter Fuel
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Rent control bill must be got right for our older tenants
Debbie Horne is Scotland policy and public affairs manager at Independent Age WE hear too often from older renters who are unable to find or afford a place to call home. That’s why many are hopeful that the Housing Bill making its way through
