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Grangemouth oil refinery rival plans to sell more fuel once Scottish site closes
A MAJOR competitor to the Grangemouth oil refinery in the north of England is getting ready to sell more fuel ahead of the Scottish site closing next year. The Stanlow facility, near Liverpool, is reportedly planning to invest in its infrastructure
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Annual nine-day Gaelic culture and music festival announces full line-up
AN annual nine-day Gaelic culture and music festival will return for its 20th anniversary later this year as it announces its full artist line-up. The Blas Festival is set to showcase the best in Gaelic culture, and the thriving Scottish traditional
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Media Watch: Nigel Farage slated for 'racist' LBC interview on Kamala Harris
GOOD evening and welcome to the latest edition of the Media Watch newsletter. Remember you can sign up to get the newsletter in your inbox every Monday for free by clicking here. Just a week after an attempted assassination of Donald Trump
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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer needs to 'change' position on abhorrent two-child cap
THE month of the general election hasn't even come to an end and already a rebellion is brewing on the benches of the Labour Party. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to perform a good U-turn for a change and drop
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'Equality' must not be used as an excuse for anti-citizen legislation
READER M Ross is right to say that the only rights are equal rights, and we all have the right to be different (Letters, July 18), although I find Caitlin Logan’s assertion about non-binary people in the context of recent discussion about sex and gender
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Tony Blair triggered the obscene dash for wealthy foreign students
I’VE clearly lived a different UK socio-political history to the weekend political pundits who are talking about the cash crisis in universities being a legacy of the last government. I blame the Tories for a great deal of the hideous mess the
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Retail giant confirms 20 stores across Scotland to close with all jobs lost
CARPETRIGHT has confirmed that 20 of its Scottish stores will close with all staff being made redundant as the business goes into administration. Tapi Group confirmed the purchase of 54 stores and two logistics hubs from the business, including
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'I feel so proud': Woman becomes first Scot to row across Atlantic and Pacific
A SCOTTISH woman who completed “the world’s toughest row” across the Pacific Ocean has broken her second world record. Taylor Winyard from Peebles was part of the "Pacific Triow" team which travelled 2800 miles across the world’s largest ocean.
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Last-minute deals by train enthusiast and MSP may save Subway cars from scrapping
LAST-MINUTE deals brokered by an MSP and a dedicated train enthusiast may save some of the Glasgow Subway's old cars from the scrapyard. The fleet is set to be scrapped at the end of August, and only one of the 33 cars have been saved so far, going
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Seamus Logan joins The National, and some other news from us
FOLLOWING the General Election, we're making some changes to our columnist line-up. Seamus Logan, the new SNP MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, who managed to stop Douglas Ross from returning to Westminster, is joining us as a new weekly
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John Swinney says SNP in 'strong position' despite election 'setback'
THE SNP remain in a “strong position” despite the General Election “setback”, John Swinney has said in one of his first interviews since the election. The First Minister said he was “deeply concerned” about his party’s poor electoral performance
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Owner 'reluctantly' puts award-winning fish and chip shop up for sale
AN award-winning fish and chips shop in Fife has hit the market as its owner “reluctantly” puts the business up for sale. The Fish Hoose in Thornton, located midway between Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, has gone up on the market for £95,000. The
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Warning for motorists ahead of weekend closure of M8
Motorists have been reminded of weekend overnight closures of the M8 motorway in Glasgow as major repairs to footbridges take place. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential refurbishments of the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood
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Police probe after cricket match called off due to 'abuse from football fans'
POLICE have launched an investigation after a cricket match in Edinburgh had to be called off due to players allegedly being abused by fans attending Rangers vs Manchester United. The game between Murrayfield DAFS and Stewart’s Melville Cricket
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Drivers face 18-mile diversion for four days as speed cameras installed on major road
MOTORISTS in Aberdeenshire are facing an 18-mile diversion this week while speed cameras are installed at a notorious junction. The northbound road at the Toll of Birness junction, which is an accident hotspot in the area, will be closed for four
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Rwanda scheme has cost taxpayers £700 million with four volunteers removed
THE Rwanda deportation scheme has already cost £700 million, the Home Secretary has said, branding it the “most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen.” The previous Tory government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Kigali, which
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Minister announces when under-18s will stop entering young offenders institutions
NEW laws which will prevent under-18s from being sent to young offenders institutions will come into force “no later” than the first week in September, a Scottish Government minister has said. Natalie Don, minister for children and young people
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Scotland needs legendary figures like the late Hamish MacQueen
THANK you, Mary McCabe (Jul 19), for respectfully encapsulating Hamish MacQueen, a super SNP activist, and doing justice to his 93 years. He passed away peacefully in a coma, as a result of a fall, and we should be thankful he did not see or hear the
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'Stinking Scottish summer looms' as council waste workers reject pay offer
A UNION has warned that a “stinking Scottish summer looms” as the latest pay offer to council waste and recycling staff has been rejected. Unite the Union has accused Colsa, a local government body, of “grossly undervaluing” council waste workers
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'Greenwashing': Campaigners slam Scottish Government funding for carbon capture
CLIMATE campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government’s commitment to a carbon capture project in the north east and claimed the technology has largely failed to deliver on its promises. On Monday, First Minister John Swinney visited the
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Public called on to nominate Scots language heroes ahead of awards ceremony
THE Scottish public are being called on to nominate their Scots language heroes ahead of a national awards ceremony. Arts organisation Hands Up For Trad is calling on people to put forward their Scots language champions for national recognition
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Carbon capture project to receive £2 million from Scottish Government
A CARBON capture project in the north east has been awarded £2 million of funding from the Scottish Government. During a visit to the Acorn project in St Fergus, Aberdeenshire on Monday, First Minister John Swinney said the new funding will be
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Death toll in Gaza passes 39,000 after new round of Israeli strikes
MORE than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel's bombardment began in October. Four attacks from Monday morning to noontime Tuesday killed at least 38 people, according to Gaza's health ministry. An overnight strike near
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Keir Starmer says there is 'no silver bullet' to end child poverty
KEIR Starmer said there is “no silver bullet” to end child poverty but that “it’s good that we’re having a debate” about the two-child benefit cap as he faces growing pressure for the measure to be dropped. The Prime Minister acknowledged the “
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Ex-Tory chancellor 'assembling £600m bid for major newspaper'
A FORMER Tory chancellor is reportedly assembling a £600 million bid for the Daily Telegraph. According to Sky News, Nadhim Zahawi, who left Parliament in May after opting not to stand as an MP again, has approached a number of billionaire backers
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Scottish city named best for foreign investment outside London and south east
A NEW report has said that Edinburgh has overtaken Greater Manchester as the most attractive location in the UK for foreign direct investment (FDI) outside London and the south east. Produced by law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) and
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Galloway proposed as new national park for Scotland
GALLOWAY has been chosen as the proposed location to become Scotland’s next national park. The Scottish Government is committed to the creation of at least one new national park in the country by 2026, with nominations closing back in February.
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History shows us the need for unity in the independence movement
THERE’S been huge interest in the Believe in Scotland Strategy for Independence document released last Wednesday, plus plenty of reaction. Most, rightly in my view, give full-hearted support. Others find fault – stating that it is variously a power
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John Purser: Lessons from a rock climbing legend
WITH a huge variety of rock types, mountain forms and dramatic coastal features, Scotland is a rock climber’s paradise. It is also a wonderful training ground for the hazards of snow and ice climbing. Add to this weather so unpredictable as to make
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Almost £11m in funding announced to support Scotland's space sector
SCOTLAND'S space sector is to receive a funding boost worth almost £11 million. Two projects will receive £8.5m between them, with cash going towards a sub-orbital rocket test by Glasgow-based HyImpulse from the SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland.
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'Straight up racism': Nigel Farage panned for Kamala Harris comment
NIGEL Farage has been accused of “straight up racism” towards Kamala Harris after suggesting the Democrat party won’t “get rid of a black African woman”. The Reform UK leader was giving his reaction to LBC after President Joe Biden dropped out
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David Lammy must raise Jagtar Singh Johal case during India trip, urges brother
THE brother of a Scot who has been detained in an Indian jail for more than six years is urging the Foreign Secretary to raise the issue during an official visit to the country later this week. Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in the Punjab region
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Scottish city named as UK's 'most affordable' to buy a property
A SCOTTISH city has been named as the most affordable in the UK for people looking to get on the property ladder. Researchers with Shepherds Friendly analysed 39 cities across the UK to determine the most affordable to buy a house, looking into
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Flights delayed or cancelled at Inverness Airport due to 'technical issues'
FLIGHTS in and out of Inverness Airport have been cancelled or delayed due to “technical issues” in the air traffic control tower with hundreds of passengers stranded. A flight due to arrive at Stornoway at 9am was cancelled while arrivals expected
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Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure
SCRAPPING the two-child benefit will be “considered” by the Government, a Cabinet minister has said – as she claimed doing so was “very expensive”. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on Monday said axing the policy would be looked at “as one
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Labour slammed for 'grotesque' plans to deport undocumented migrants
LABOUR have been panned for their "grotesque" plans to intensify the deportation of undocumented migrants. It comes after the Home Secretary vowed to “increase returns” of migrants in the UK “with no right to be here” as she said the asylum system
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Glasgow trains disrupted due to herd of 12 cows on main line
GLASGOW trains are being disrupted this morning due to a herd of 12 cows. The animals moooved onto the main Edinburgh to Glasgow line near Lenzie on Monday morning, causing a bit of a delay to rush-hour services. Network Rail apologised for
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Russell Findlay confirms bid to run to be next Scottish Tory leader
RUSSELL Findlay has become the first contender to officially confirm he will run to replace Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. He formally announced his decision late on Sunday evening, with the West of Scotland MSP currently
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Kamala Harris looks to seal Democratic nomination as Joe Biden steps aside
KAMALA Harris has moved swiftly to attract Democratic delegates to her campaign for the White House after Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns he would be unable to defeat Donald Trump. Biden’s exit on Sunday, prompted by concerns over his fitness
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'Wonderful opportunity' as historic Scottish inn put up for sale
A HISTORIC Scottish inn dating back to the 18th century has been put up for sale. Property agent Graham + Sibbald is handling the sale of The Mormond Inn in Strichen in Aberdeenshire. The “charming rural inn” dates back to the late 1700s and
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'Disappointed': Confused visitor leaves baffling review of Scottish museum
A "DISAPPOINTED" visitor to a Glasgow museum has left a baffling TripAdvisor review of their experience. Emma M from Whitby visited the Burrell Collection in the city's Pollok Park recently but was disheartened when she discovered that the attraction
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Former Scottish hotel on fire again as emergency serves tackle blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a fire within a derelict building in Dumbarton for the second time in less than a month. Several fire engines were spotted at the site of the former Dumbuck House Hotel on Glasgow Road at 10pm on Sunday night. The
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John Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
JOHN Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east. On Monday, he will visit the Acorn project in St Fergus, Aberdeenshire, which plans to store carbon underneath the
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Tommy Sheppard: We need a brand new strategy to help drive independence forward
WELCOME to my first weekly column. In the coming months I hope to use it to support the debate on how we rebuild a strategy to achieve political independence for our country. I start – as gobsmacked about the election results as everyone else –
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Neale Hanvey: I’m relieved my time in Westminster has ended
THE General Election results were disastrous for all supporters of independence. I take my own result on the chin but look back on my time in office knowing that I tried my best. This is evidenced by my performance in Parliament, my record of delivering
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Stephen Flynn calls on Scottish Labour MPs to back amendment to scrap two-child cap
STEPHEN Flynn has called on Scottish Labour MPs to back his amendment to end the two-child benefit cap. In Labour's first major test on their pledge to eradicate child poverty, Flynn (below) has received cross-party support for his amendment set
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Football in Ukraine has gone from a symbol of a carefree childhood to a war casualty
JULY in Ukraine is absolutely brutal, making my current residence in cool and windy Scotland a privilege. One day earlier this month, the temperature in my hometown of Hola Prystan, in southern Ukraine, reached 38C. When I was a child, this heat
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Ruth Watson: Building a better world all starts by planting a tree
PEOPLE living in one part of Scotland are being offered free fruit and nut trees to plant in their gardens. It is part of TreeLink Stirling’s Crown of Trees project, which aims to connect pockets of trees in and around the city, creating a 36km
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George Kerevan: How the 2026 election could rejuvenate our Parliament
AND so game on for May 2026 and the next Scottish Parliament election. That’s barely a year and nine months away – a whisker in election campaign terms. If Labour’s lead remains more or less steady – a biggish if – then we are likely to see the
