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Far-right protests continue across England ahead of weekend of demonstrations
FAR-RIGHT protests have continued to erupt across England, marking the third night since the first violent riot in Southport. Protests in Sunderland and Liverpool took place on Friday evening, with at least 19 other demonstrations planned over
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Rachel Reeves is a 'mini-me', says George Osborne
GEORGE Osborne has called Rachel Reeves a “mini-me” over her recent statement to the Commons, where she announced a swathe of cuts to plug a £22 billion black hole in public finances. Osborne– who was chancellor under David Cameron’s government
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Keir Starmer has negative approval ratings less than one month after election
KEIR Starmer already has negative approval ratings, less than one month after the General Election. According to the latest YouGov poll, Starmer’s popularity has gone down – with just 40% of people saying they have a favourable view of the new
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Less is more for Lawrie as Scot takes route 66 to top of PGA Seniors Championship
They do like a racket at golf tournaments these days. As Paul Lawrie hovered over a short putt to equal the course record on day two of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, the warblings of a young singer from the entertainment stage of the nearby
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More people consider Andy Murray to be Scottish than British – new poll
MORE people consider Andy Murray to be Scottish than British, according to a new poll. The survey by YouGov found that 46% of people see the sporting legend as mainly Scottish, compared to 36% of people who see him as mainly British, and 18% of
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How to check if Edinburgh Fringe shows are cancelled amid power cut
A POWER cut affecting large parts of the nation’s capital has impacted shows performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. The outage was first reported just after 4pm on Friday and affected the EH1, EH3, EH6, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH13 and EH16 postcodes, with
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Wee Ginger Dug: Independence movement should unite with Glasgow anti-fascism march
NO doubt emboldened by the recent electoral breakthrough of the hard-right, Anglo-British nationalist, anti-immigration Reform UK party, which now has five MPs including the ubiquitous Nigel Farage, the extreme right, actual naked fascism, is
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101-year-old family run fish and chip shop makes 'heartbreaking' decision to close
THE owner of a 101-year-old fish and chip shop in the Highlands has had to “bite the bullet” and make the hard decision to close the business. Michael Miele, who has served customers at the Northern Fish Restaurant in Elgin for more than 50 years
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Podcast special: Robin McAlpine and Richard Murphy on Labour's PFI Scandal
THE SNP should be "screaming, yelling, hollering and shouting" at Westminster to demand more borrowing powers and stop the use of "fraudulent" Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs), a top political economist has said. Speaking to The National for
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See where police warn far-right protests are expected this weekend
POLICE have warned that far-right demonstrations are expected to take place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this weekend. Coming in the wake of the stabbing attack in Southport on July 29, at least 19 demonstrations are expected to take
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'St Andrews betrayed me': Rector speaks out after dismissal over Gaza
THE rector of a Scottish university has said the institution has “betrayed” her and “the entire student body” by removing her from key roles after she called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Stella Maris – who was dismissed from St Andrews University
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Garbage cancel 2024 shows after Shirley Manson injured on tour
GARBAGE have announced they will cancel the rest of their shows for 2024 after lead singer Shirley Manson was injured on their recent European tour In a post on social media, the band told fans they were “crushed” by the decision and added: “You
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Edinburgh Fringe shows affected as major power cut hits multiple postcodes
A POWER cut hit multiple postcodes in Edinburgh, affecting shows performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. The EH1, EH3, EH6, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH13 and EH16 postcodes experienced power outages, with SP Energy Networks first reporting the issue at 4.05pm
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One in four journalist roles at The Scotsman expected to be cut
ONE in four journalists at a Scottish newspaper are expected to lose their jobs. The cuts at The Scotsman will be drawn from feature and business writers, as well as specialist correspondents. Staff at the Edinburgh-based title were told about
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Man charged over crash which left pedestrian, 84, dead
A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with a crash that killed a pedestrian last year. Robert Shira-Gibb, 84, was rushed to hospital after being struck by a flatbed vehicle on Glasgow Road in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, at around 6pm
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Two people injured in dog attack at ferry terminal on Scottish island
TWO people were injured by a dog attack at a ferry terminal in Shetland. Officers were called to reports of a dog having injured two people at Lerwick Ferry Terminal, at around 8:15 am on Thursday, August 1. Police secured the animal with the
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Scot wins second Olympic gold medal in impressive team jumping final
A SCOTTISH showjumper has won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Scott Brash and his horse Jefferson won Olympic gold in the team jumping final alongside Team GB’s Ben Maher and Harry Charles. The trio qualified for the event in third place
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Disgraced former GB News host in bid to buy Scottish island
A FORMER GB News host has started an online fundraiser in an attempt to buy a Scottish Island and turn it into a religious retreat. Disgraced presenter and political commentator Calvin Robinson has started a GoFundMe to buy the Torsa island, also
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You won't believe the mistakes on this Tory leadership candidate's website
MEGHAN Gallacher has pledged to deliver on the “5 Ps” after launching a campaign to become leader of the Scottish Conservatives – pockets, properties, parents, pensioners and protection. It’s catchy, we’ll give her that. But it’s a real shame
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Is there a bank holiday in Scotland this Monday? Everything you need to know
Several bank holidays in Scotland differ from those that take place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. While 2024 is mostly over, there are still some bank holidays coming up for you to enjoy. If you're hoping for a bank holiday weekend
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Only cinema in Scottish town, once backed by Judi Dench, goes up for sale
A SCOTTISH town's only cinema – which Judi Dench once helped to save – has gone up for sale. The community-owned Phoenix Cinema in Oban closed at the end of May in the face of falling ticket sales and rising running costs. Now, it's been put
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Highland restaurant set to feature in new documentary on NC500
A SCOTTISH restaurant is set to feature in a brand-new Channel 4 documentary set against the backdrop of the NC500. The new series will air from 8pm on Saturday August 3 with each of the four 60-minute episodes charting the trials and tribulations
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
POPULAR Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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'Wonderful': Scottish zoo welcomes first cheetah in nearly 25 years
A SCOTTISH zoo has welcomed its first cheetah for nearly a quarter of a century. Five-year-old Cleo arrived at Edinburgh Zoo from Fota Wildlife Park in Ireland on Thursday, and she is currently settling into her new home in the capital. However
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Concerns Glasgow will be targeted in far-right disorder this weekend
A MUSLIM group has expressed concerns that mosques in Glasgow could be targeted amid growing anxiety over far-right marches planned for this weekend. Zara Mohammed, the Glasgow-based secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), has
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Scottish ministers urged to follow Wales's 'lifesaving' 20mph speed limit
SCOTTISH ministers are being urged to learn lessons from Wales’s introduction of a “lifesaving” default 20mph speed limit. Green transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell made the plea after figures from Wales showed a drop in casualties on 20mph and
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Watch as 32ft shark spotted swimming just metres off Ayrshire coast
Paddleboarders have spotted a massive "10-metre" or 32ft-long shark cruising just metres off the Ayrshire coast. Carla Smith, 20, spotted the basking shark a mere 35 metres off Lendalfoot Beach near the town of Girvan. After spotting a fin
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BBC removes Doctor Who episode featuring Huw Edwards from iPlayer
AN episode of Doctor Who which featured former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been removed from the broadcaster's iPlayer service. Edwards played himself briefly in the Series 2 episode 'Fear Her' which was part of David Tennant's debut series
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Scottish Government urged to honour tennis legend Andy Murray
THE achievements of tennis star Andy Murray should be honoured by the Scottish Government, an MSP has said. MSPs are being urged to put their names to a motion from Alba MSP Ash Regan which calls on the Government to pay tribute to “one of Scotland
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Man dies at park in Scottish city as police launch investigation
A 27-YEAR-OLD man has died at a park in Dundee with police launching an investigation into the circumstances. The emergency services were called to Camperdown Park at around 2.40pm on Thursday, August 1, to the report of a man who had died suddenly
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CalMac set to scrap one of its oldest ferries later this year
ONE of CalMac’s oldest ferries is to be retried in November as the operator looks to “modernise” its ferry fleet. CalMac said the 39-year-old MV Hebridean Isles if it were to be retained, would need a “significant programme of work” that would
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Petition to save Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners reaches huge milestone
A PETITION seeking to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) for struggling pensioners has hit more than 130,000 signatures in a matter of days. The Labour Government announced this week that from this winter, the benefit – worth between £100 and £300
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Huw Edwards should return his £200k BBC salary, Culture Secretary says
HUW Edwards should return his BBC salary after admitting accessing indecent images of children, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said. Edwards was paid £200,000 after he was arrested in November while he was suspended by the broadcaster up until
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PFI contracts cannot be justified under any circumstances
WE have not had to wait long to see the real character of the Labour Party revealed and where its interests really lie. Following on from the two-child benefit scandal, we now learn that they are contemplating renewing their interest in private
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We have needed a new plan for independence since Supreme Court case
TOMMY Sheppard was spot on in his column in Monday’s National when he said we need a new strategy for the road to independence. Indeed, the SNP leadership have needed this since Nicola Sturgeon’s legal move fell apart at the hands of the UK Supreme
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Work underway to 'breathe life' into area around historic monument
WORK to breathe new life into the area surrounding the Wallace Monument in Elderslie is underway and could be completed within weeks. The contractor took possession of the site on Main Road on Monday, July 22, with the soft landscaping expected
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Historians suggest people have been saying Robert the Bruce's name wrong
A DOCUMENTARY has suggested people across the world may have been saying Robert the Bruce’s name wrong. His victory at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 is celebrated in Scotland’s national anthem Flower of Scotland and has been portrayed many
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Girl, 11, airlifted to hospital after crash involving tanker lorry on Scottish island
AN 11-year-old girl has been airlifted to hospital following a crash involving two cars and a tanker lorry on the Isle of Lewis. Two women, aged 23 and 36, were also taken to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway by ambulance following the collision
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Nigel Farage: Riots nothing compared to 'what could happen in next few weeks'
NIGEL Farage has said that far-right riots in England are nothing compared to “what could happen over the course of the next few weeks”. The Reform UK leader’s comments come following a series of violent riots across England in Southport, London
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University panned for 'censoring' rector after Gaza comments
ST ANDREWS University has been accused of “political censorship” after rector Stella Maris was removed from the institution’s governing body for accusing Israel of genocide. Maris – who has criticised the move - has also lost her position as a
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Labour Government shelves plans for £800 million supercomputer at Scottish University
THE UK Labour Government has shelved an £800 million plan to build a state-of-the-art supercomputer at Edinburgh University. The high-tech exascale supercomputer was part of £1.3 billion of funding promised by the previous government for tech
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19 far-right protests planned in coming days after Southport stabbings
FAR-RIGHT protests have been planned across the UK in the coming days in the aftermath of the stabbing attack in Southport last week. At least 19 rallies are planned, backed by right-wing groups across the UK, according to The Guardian. The
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Scottish Tory who backed far-right in French election defects to Reform
A SCOTTISH Tory who was previously condemned for supporting the far-right in France has defected to Reform. John White is also planning to attend a “pro-UK” rally promoted by Tommy Robinson which is set to take place in Glasgow. The arranged
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'Love it': Iconic Scottish pub reveals 'brand-new' beer garden
AN iconic Glasgow pub - which is part of the city's subway crawl - has revealed its exciting new outdoor beer garden. The Laurieston has taken to social media to reveal its new outdoor area where punters can enjoy an "ice-cold pint" in the sunshine
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
HUNDREDS of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7000 speed cameras in the UK
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SNP MP warns Labour taking 'wrong approach' as 'concerning' energy figures released
AN SNP MP has raised fresh concerns about energy production following the release of new figures showing an increased reliance on foreign imports. Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce reported a 4% increase in reliance on foreign imports of
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'What a guy': Andy Murray leaves people in stitches with retirement reaction
SCOTTISH tennis legend Andy Murray had the perfect reaction after playing his final professional match at the Paris Olympics. The three-time grand slam champion’s hopes of a fourth Olympic medal evaporated as he and Dan Evans suffered a 6-2 6-4
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Meghan Gallacher becomes third Scottish Tory to enter leadership race
MEGHAN Gallacher has announced she will be running to succeed Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Tories. In a post on Twitter/X on Friday morning, the party’s deputy leader confirmed she would be running, having previously been tipped to enter
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Patrick Harvie: Westminster must stop normalising the far-right
GLASGOW is a proudly multicultural city with a long history of standing up against the far-right. The news that a Tommy Robinson-endorsed demonstration is being organised in George Square next month is something that I have no doubt our city will unite
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‘Anti-Jewish racism’ at BBC needs urgent investigation, say TV and film industry
MORE than 200 people from the TV and film industry have called for an urgent investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the BBC. Fulwell 73 managing partner Leo Pearlman, who was an executive producer on 2021 musical film Cinderella, former
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Warning as Labour advised 'by same finance giants who will benefit from PFIs'
THE Labour government’s economic advisory bodies are “almost entirely dominated by financial industry lobbyists” – and the UK public could be footing the bill for tens of billions in private cash after the current parliament, it has been warned.
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These are the rules that must change if Labour want return of PFI-style funding
THE incoming Labour Government’s intention to utilise private finance to unlock infrastructure investment has certainly rung alarm bells. So, let’s look at some of the lessons from past attempts to use private finance which need to be taken on board
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Labour plans set to make 'healthy' profits for private firms, says top journalist
AN investigative journalist who helped lift the lid on Labour’s private finance addiction has warned how the party’s new public spending policies are set to reward corporations with “pretty healthy” returns. Private Eye journalist Richard Brooks
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Richard Walker: In an era of ever more insidious misinformation, it pays to learn
THE election of Barack Obama as president of the United States of America felt as if a new wave of optimism and hope would change our politics forever. The first black incumbent of the White House seemed to signal an important defeat for the forces
