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Tories challenged over support for foreign Ineos project despite Grangemouth closure
THE UK Government has been challenged over its decision to act as a guarantor for a petrochemical giant threatening job losses in Scotland while building a major new project in Belgium. Project One will import import fracked gas from the US, to
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The REAL Scottish Politics: New poll shows Union is living on borrowed time
A NEW opinion poll has found that support for independence enjoys a 2% lead over opposition to it, with support for independence on 44% and opposition to it on 42%. This produces a hypothetical result of 51.2% Yes once don't knows are removed
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Glasgow's parking charge hike might not end up increasing revenue
THE planned additional concert and conference centre for the Clydeside, to supplement the other massively successful concert halls, is clearly both necessary and will be a great long-term asset for the city of Glasgow, who mainly own these venues.
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Ferry will be out of service for months as parts must be imported
IT seems that the ferry on one of CalMac’s busiest routes will be out of action until mid-June after it was damaged by large vehicles. The ramp hinges on MV Loch Shira – which operates on the Largs to Cumbrae route – will need to be replaced. Ferry
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Suspension of 'racist' candidate throws Labour selection process into question
Good evening and welcome to Branch Office updates. Steph Brawn here stepping in for James Walker after I covered an extraordinary Labour Party saga this week. It would seem the Labour Party are fast becoming known for suspending candidates
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Saving Grangemouth is not economically, environmentally, or morally sound
AT the start of a week in which the European Court of Human Rights found Switzerland culpable for failing to act on climate change, Scotland is debating the future of an oil refinery. Clearly I'm a strong believer in the need to take urgent
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Scottish Greens 'would take jobs in Unionist government', former minister claims
A FORMER Scottish Government minister has attacked the Greens – claiming they would take “ministerial jobs in a Unionist Labour government”. Alex Neil launched a blistering attack on the Scottish Greens amid a brewing row over the party’s involvement
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Young trans people in Scotland 'much less happy now than 10 years ago', survey finds
YOUNG transgender people in Scotland have the lowest level of happiness in a decade, according to a charity survey. A report by LGBT Youth Scotland showed happiness among the young trans community has halved from 2012 to 2022, from 59% to 28%,
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'Immensely proud': Charity celebrates raising £5 million for Doddie Weir's foundation
A FORMER Scotland rugby captain has said his late friend Doddie Weir would have been “immensely proud” as his charity’s fundraiser smashed the £5 million barrier. Rob Wainwright founded Doddie Aid in 2021 to help raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie
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Believe in Scotland confirms full line-up of speakers and hosts for rally
BELIEVE in Scotland (BiS) has announced its full line up for its march and rally for independence taking place in Glasgow later this month. The campaigning organisation is to host a "festival" as part of its upcoming march and rally in Glasgow
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EU-inspired art exhibition 'Please Leave a Light On' to be held in Scottish town
AN exhibition inspired by an SNP MP’s famous speech featuring artists from across Europe is to begin later this month. Please Leave a Light On is the latest exhibition from Artists in Motion (Aim) and will be held in Dunoon Burgh Hall from April
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Row over 'racist' Labour candidate 'could damage party brand', expert says
THE Labour Party brand is likely to be damaged after they were forced to suspend a Scottish candidate in a key target seat, an expert has claimed. Professor Jennifer Lees-Marshment, a political marketing expert at the University of Dundee, said
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How the Tory government are extremists – under their own new definition
THE UK Government’s lackadaisical and vague approach to a new definition of “extremism” tries its best to capture everything considered “extreme” under its irreverent scope. But the net is cast so wide, it has trapped the Government in with it.
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More foreign nationals registered to vote in Scotland than ever before
MORE foreign nationals were registered voters in Scotland for UK Parliamentary elections than ever before at the end of last year, according to data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS). There were 4,007,200 people registered to vote in
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OJ Simpson dies aged 76 after battle with cancer
OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76. The announcement was made by the family of the former NFL player and accused murderer on Thursday afternoon. Simpson was a running back for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers from 1969 to 1979, but
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Up to 100 jobs at risk as Scottish factory looks to close after 50 years
AROUND 100 jobs are at risk after a Scottish factory announced plans to close down after 50 years. The Silberline factory, in Leven in Fife, had been run by the US firm of the same name – which produces aluminium effect pigments for things such
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Police carry out 'controlled explosion' of 'suspicious package' in Scottish town
INQUIRES are ongoing after police carried out a "controlled explosion" in a Scottish Borders town on a "suspicious package". Properties in Selkirk were evacuated while roads were closed on Kirk Wynd on Wednesday afternoon after police were alerted
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Police provide update after girl 'raped' in Scottish park
POLICE have provided an update after a girl was "raped" in a Glasgow park. The Glasgow Times reported that crime scene tape was erected in Kelvingrove Park in the city's West End on February 3. It came after officers received a report of a
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'He'd be expelled': Tory MP risks losing whip by endorsing Reform UK candidate
A TORY MP may face suspension after endorsing a Reform candidate for the next General Election. Tory MP Nick Fletcher, who represents Don Valley, has told voters in Ashfield that they should vote for Reform candidate Lee Anderson at the next Westminster
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Chinese renewables giant set to build wind turbine plant in Scotland
CHINA’S largest wind turbine firm is aiming to open its first European manufacturing plant in Scotland – despite concerns of Beijing’s growing involvement in key UK energy infrastructure. Mingyang Smart Energy is one of eight renewable energy firms
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Richard Murphy: Is Rachel Reeves serious about tackling tax abuse?
IN the 1960s the US writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin said “I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do.” His message was simple. He was saying that what people said about their attitude towards racism did not matter; it is
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Anas Sarwar defends Labour vetting process after 'racist' candidate suspended
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the party’s vetting process after it was forced to suspend a General Election candidate in a key target seat. Wilma Brown was hopeful of becoming an MP in the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy seat currently
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Fire crews tackle recycling centre blaze for third night
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a recycling centre for the third night as residents have been told to remain indoors. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines remain on site at the fire at Byrehill Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire,
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Reform UK 'mortified' after sacking 'inactive' candidate who had died
REFORM UK has said it is “mortified” after the party sacked a general election candidate who turned out to be deceased. The party had dropped York Central candidate Tommy Cawkwell after he did not respond to any emails or phone calls. Reform
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'What on earth are you thinking?': Fury as loyalist march in Highlands confirmed
A LOYALIST march taking place in the Highlands has attracted criticism online after its confirmation was announced by the local council. The Apprentice Boys of Derry – which regards itself as separate from the Orange Order – has organised the march
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'Outrage': Legal challenge could be brought against King's prosecution immunity
CAMPAIGNERS are set to seek advice on a possible legal challenge to King Charles’s efforts to remain immune from prosecution under a Welsh law. A report by The Guardian told how a Buckingham Palace official phoned the Welsh Government to seek assurances
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Leonardo DiCaprio urges Scotland to be a ‘world leader’ in rewilding efforts
HOLLYWOOD actor Leonardo DiCaprio has joined Scottish environmentalists in urging ministers to declare the country a rewilding nation. The American star took to Instagram to share the message of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance with his 61.1 million
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Nuclear-armed UK is blind to its own violations of international law
WHILE defenders of Israel’s conduct in Gaza repeat the mantra “Israel has the right to defend itself” as a self-evident truism, critics are not slow in responding that war is not merely a competition in killing, there are rules governing conflict.
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Beyond controversy of ferry costs there is also a positive human story
HAVING viewed the launch of the Calmac ferry Glen Rosa from the other side of the Clyde at Cardross, I stood taking in the immense structure and all the work that had gone into this huge ferry. I know all the controversy and economy associated
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Hate crime law will not divert police away from serious crime, says senior officer
POLICE will not prioritise hate crime reports over violent and sexual crimes, a senior police officer has said. Concerns have been raised over the practicalities of investigating incidents recorded under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland
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Buckingham Palace demands King 'not be prosecuted under new Welsh law'
ROYAL courtiers put pressure on the Welsh Government to make sure King Charles would not be prosecuted under a new law drawn up by a minister, it has emerged. The elected minister who is the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser agreed to a special
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Royal National Mòd offers Gaelic signage 'phrasebank' for Scottish businesses
THE Royal National Mòd is offering Scottish businesses a Gaelic "phrasebook" to encourage new bilingual signage ahead of a major Gaelic fringe event. The business community has been equipped with a multi-platform toolkit to help them to engage
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Brothers embarks on Scotland to Ukraine road trip to help orphans
TWO brothers from Largs are embarking on an epic road trip to Ukraine to provide clothing and sweatshirts to orphanages in a gesture from a Largs businessman. Les Ward, director of the Largs-based charity Gillian's Saltire Appeal, has donated the
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Loch Ness Centre appeals to Nasa to help with major new hunt for Nessie
THE Loch Ness Centre is calling on scientists from Nasa to help provide their expertise in the search for Nessie. It comes after one of the biggest searches for the famous monster took place last year as the newly revamped centre looked to continue
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Winners of the 2024 Scottish Independent Retail Awards announced
THE winners at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards have been announced, seeing businesses across the country honoured in several categories. Esteemed guests, industry leaders and entrepreneurs came together on April 10 for a special ceremony
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New Brexit checks to cost businesses £2 billion, report finds
IMPORT controls coming into force at the end of April are set to cost businesses across the UK £2 billion and fuel higher inflation, according to a recent report. The report by Allianz Trade has said the post-Brexit border checks, due to come into
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Driver arrested as pedestrian fighting for life after collision with van
A DRIVER has been arrested and a pedestrian is fighting for his life after being hit by a van in the Scottish capital. Emergency services were called to Trinity Crescent in Edinburgh just before 6pm on Wednesday after a collision involving a Citroen
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Traffic on major Scottish road diverted for second day amid heavy rain
TRAFFIC on a major Scottish road has been hit with another day of disruption amid poor weather conditions. The Rest and Be Thankful has been closed since 12pm on Wednesday following a yellow weather warning for rain. The alert ended at 10pm
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Scottish seaside town named among world's best surfing spots
A SCOTTISH seaside town has been ranked among the world’s best surfing spots in a new study. Thurso, dubbed Scotland’s equivalent to Hawaii, made the list alongside a number of other global hotspots. Travel experts ParkSleep have included
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Tories trying to 'block Scottish votes' as poll shows confusion over voter ID rules
AROUND 27% of voters in Scotland are unclear about voter ID rules, according to a new poll which suggested confusion over the rules could save the jobs of a number of top Tories. A mammoth poll conducted on behalf of campaign group Best for Britain
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'A heavy heart': Popular Scottish music venue announces sudden closure
A POPULAR Scottish music venue has announced “with a heavy heart” that it will be closing its doors. The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, described as Scotland’s first dedicated jazz bar, is to close after 20 years. The venue was created by the late
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Here's why change is the one thing that Labour aren't offering
‘IT’S time for change.” “Communities are crying out for change.” “People are yearning for change.” “Voters want change and the way to get that change is to vote Labour.” You may have seen the contrived and orchestrated messages such as these on
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Colin Fox: Here's why change is the one thing that Labour aren't offering
‘IT’S time for change.” “Communities are crying out for change.” “People are yearning for change.” “Voters want change and the way to get that change is to vote Labour.” You may have seen the contrived and orchestrated messages such as these on
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West must wake up to Global South’s criticisms of double standards on Gaza
IT’S a term that’s used ever more readily, even if some of us remain unsure as to its real meaning. I’m talking about the Global South. For those unfamiliar with its usage, it refers to those various countries around the world that have in the
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Kelly Given: I wish I could back assisted dying legislation – but we’re not ready
ASSISTED dying legislation is a highly emotive and sensitive subject, a truth that transcends the varied opinions on it. Whether for or against, there are compelling and difficult personal circumstances to consider, whether that be past, present
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'It's a never-ending nightmare': Palestinian-Scots call for Gaza family visa scheme
SIGN THE GAZA FAMILIES REUNITED PETITION CALLING FOR A UK FAMILY VISA SCHEME HERE BAYAN Alhasani spent Eid al-Fitr – a celebration marking the end of Ramadan – trying desperately to call his family in Gaza. Finally, the 30-year-old civil engineer
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The Scottish Government must tackle the real burning issues for rural communities
NO more woodburning stoves in new houses or renovations. It’s hardly the stuff of revolutions is it? And yet for a lot of Scots living outside cities, it feels like a bit of a last straw. I live in a village in north Fife, just 20 minutes’
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We need visa scheme for Palestinians and Westminster petition is best chance
WE need visas to be issued to Palestinians trapped in Gaza so they can find safety. That’s the bottom line. The best chance just now for a scheme for refugees from Gaza, for the UK, is the petition to allow for family reunion visas with Palestinians
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The National urges readers to sign urgent petition calling for Gaza family scheme
THE National is backing a campaign for a UK family visa scheme for Palestinians and urging readers to sign a petition to force MPs to at least debate the issue at Westminster. The Gaza Families Reunited petition has already gathered over 83,000
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Time is running out – we need your help to reach 100,000 signatures for UK Gaza visa
OVER the past six months, the situation in Gaza has been catastrophic. More than 33,000 Palestinian lives have been lost. Millions are suffering from Israeli bombardment, incursions and severe lack of access to essential supplies and services like
