Pro-government fighters killed in Syrian missile attack
A MISSILE attack targeting government outposts in Syria’s northern region killed 26 pro-government fighters – mostly Iranians – amid growing Middle East tensions.
Rudd under fire as leaked memo suggests she knew about deportation targets
AMBER Rudd is facing accusations she misled Parliament, after she was forced to deny seeing a memo copied to her office showing that the Home Office had set targets for immigration removals.
UK citizenship and language tests waived for Windrush generation
AMBER Rudd has announced UK citizenship tests and language will be waived for the Windrush generation.
Engineering giant to buy US firm for £1.3bn
SHARES in Scottish engineering giant Weir Group rose yesterday after an announcement that it is to buy a US mining tools producer in a $1.3 billion (£740 million) cash-and-share deal.
‘Sociopath’ who infected others with HIV jailed for life
A HAIRDRESSER who deliberately tried to infect 10 men with HIV has been jailed for at least 12 years.
St Mirren legend lends support to employment scheme
A ST Mirren legend has urged jobseekers in Renfrewshire to sign up to a new employment service.
Adoption scheme to find homes for neglected art put into storage
AN innovative exhibition designed to find new homes for contemporary Scottish artworks currently languishing in storage has been launched.
SNP pledge extra funding for farmers suffering in severe weather
A £250,000 funding package of support for farmers affected by the recent severe weather is “necessary and appropriate”, the Rural Economy Secretary has said.
Heroes’ welcome for Scotland's Gold Coast stars
SCOTLAND’S Commonwealth Games stars were welcomed home yesterday after their record-breaking success in Australia.
New Jolomo paintings shine a light on Islay
A BEST-SELLING Scottish artist has unveiled a striking new body of work focusing on one special Hebridean island.
