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Campaigners lose appeal against development proposal for Aberdeen park

ABERDEEN City Council did not act unlawfully in its proposals to turn a park into an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ), Scotland’s highest court has ruled. Publishing his ruling from the Court of Session in Edinburgh, Lord Douglas Fairley refused the

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Wee Ginger Dug: The role of Reform UK in fostering far-right riots is plain to see

ENGLAND is bracing itself for another day of far-right violence. There are reports that the far-right is planning dozens of violent riots across England on Wednesday, targeting Muslims, immigrant communities, immigration lawyers, and advice

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Don't gather in Glasgow on September 7 to boost publicity for thugs

I’M disappointed that All Under One Banner decided to cancel their September indy march due to the possible appearance of a bunch of thugs in George Square in Glasgow that day. I would have been in Edinburgh for the march, but will definitely not be

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Riots in England highlight the need for responsible media reporting

EVOKING the imagery of a nation in flames, recent headlines, “Tinderbox Britain” and “Riots engulf Britain,” from the Mail on Sunday and the Sunday Times respectively, have ignited fear and concern amongst the British public. In Scotland, this wording

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Be clear about the facts when discussing Olympic boxing controversy

IT is ironic that Ellie Gomersall complains that misinformation is rife (Misinformation is a crisis but it cannot be treated as the sole root of bigotry, Aug 6) and then proceeds, unfortunately, to add to the misunderstanding and false narratives surrounding

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We need to affirm core human values and virtues that transcend origins

I AM naturally concerned with the current unrest and appalled by the remarks of people like Nigel Farage, Elon Musk and others.  READ MORE: We’re at a new low with attempts to normalise far-right violence Surely we all need to take a step back

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'Something special': Scottish wildcat captured with kitten in new footage

NEW footage has captured a wildcat hunting in the wild in Scotland with a kitten in tow. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) used thermal imaging to capture the footage having previously used the technology to survey deer populations in the Angus

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Many Yessers have been barking up the wrong tree for too long

I AGREE with much of what Jim Taylor wrote in his letter of August 2. The SNP leadership, most other politicians and many of us in the independence movement have been barking up the wrong tree for too long – and possibly Jim is doing the same thing

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SNP members urged to back 'using devolved tax powers to the max' at conference

THE SNP government must “press further in the creative use of existing land and tax powers” to combat the impact of austerity, according to the party’s largest affiliate body. The SNP Trade Union Group (SNPTUG) has proposed a motion calling for

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Warning over Glasgow 'far-right rally' disinformation shared on social media

AS police south of the Border steel their ranks ahead of expected further unrest, fears are escalating that far-right violence and chaos could come to Scotland. Much of this fear was encapsulated by posts which were doing the rounds on social media

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'Not on our watch': Fury as anti-Islam graffiti daubed on town wall

THE community has loudly voiced that there is 'no place for racism in Inverclyde' after hateful anti-Islamic graffiti appeared in Port Glasgow.  The inflammatory text appeared on the side of tenement flats on Fyfe Park Terrace at the weekend, sparking

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Social media firms must 'get act together' amid far-right riots, John Swinney says

SOCIAL media platforms are facing pressure from First Minister John Swinney and Ofcom over the spread of hatred on their sites amid a wave of far-right violence in England and Northern Ireland. In a letter published on its website, Ofcom called

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First Minister and Police Scotland brief party leaders on far-right threat

JOHN Swinney and Police Scotland have held a briefing with party leaders in Scotland following days of far-right violence in England and Northern Ireland. The First Minister invited party leaders to the briefing at Bute House following speculation

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Scottish seabird experts raise alarm amid slow start to breeding season

SEABIRD experts have expressed concern over a slow start to the seabird breeding season and a drop in nesting activity. Ecologists working for the National Trust for Scotland raised concern after analysing data gathered by the conservation charity

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Baby beavers born wild in Cairngorms for first time in 400 years

THE first beavers to be born in the wild in the Cairngorms for more than 400 years have been spotted.  Beavers released in the Cairngorms National Park following a translocation project have given birth to two babies, or kits. They were born

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Historic Glasgow venue served with 'demolition' notice by council

THE historic ABC venue in Glasgow has been served with a Dangerous Building Notice – requiring it to be demolished. The notice, served by Glasgow City Council, requires developer OBARCS to “demolish and remove the front and side facades along with

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Chris Packham pens open letter to Wagamama over use of farmed Scottish salmon

CHRIS Packham has penned an open letter to a restaurant chain challenging them over their use of farmed salmon. Last month, the BBC presenter and naturalist called on Wagamama to remove farmed salmon from its menus, branding the product an “environmental

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New BBC series on Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond to air this year

A NEW BBC Scotland documentary will shed light on the modern history of the SNP. Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union will feature new and extensive interviews with both former first ministers who will tell the inside stories of key moments during

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Shamima Begum loses final bid to overturn loss of UK citizenship

SHAMIMA Begum will not be allowed to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court, justices have ruled. Last year, Begum lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her citizenship on national security grounds at the

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A9 closed in both directions following four-vehicle collision

TRAFFIC Scotland has said the A9 is closed in both directions following a four-vehicle collision. In a post on social media at 12.20, Traffic Scotland said there were reports of a collision just north of Kingussie. It then posted an update

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GMB hit with thousands of complaints after 'disgraceful' Ed Balls interview

GOOD Morning Britain has been hit with thousands of Ofcom complaints following an interview with Zarah Sultana conducted by Ed Balls. We told on Monday how the former shadow chancellor was accused of treating the Coventry South MP with “sneering

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Tory leadership hopeful says people shouting 'Allahu Akbar' should be arrested

A TORY leadership contender has said people who shout “Allahu Akbar” should be “immediately arrested” by police. Robert Jenrick, who is among those vying to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader, has come in for criticism for his comments.

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'Head was sore this morning:' Scottish runner Josh Kerr celebrates Olympic medal

THE Scottish athlete Josh Kerr was out celebrating until 4am, indulging in his first drinks since Christmas, and got about 20 minutes of sleep before doing more interviews the day after claiming an Olympic silver in the men’s 1500 metres. The 26

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Police search sewers as ex-Catalan president vows return to Spain despite warrant

POLICE are searching sewers and sealing off doors to Barcelona Zoo in a bid to prevent ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont returning to the region’s parliament. On Wednesday, Puigdemont said he intended to return to Spain after seven years despite

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RECAP: Police brace for far-right violence amid threats against law specialists

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Scottish Premiership footballer sparks fan anger with Tommy Robinson post

A SCOTTISH Premiership football team is looking into a social media post from one of its players after they shared a video from far-right agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – known as “Tommy Robinson”. Cammy MacPherson, who plays for the Perth-based

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Glasgow charities close offices amid fears of far-right violence

A CHARITY in Glasgow has said it has closed its office amid fears of far-right violence spreading to Scotland. It comes as Police Scotland issued a statement saying that it had “no intelligence” to suggest a protest would take place in the city

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Police in England brace for more riots as 'standing army' prepared for unrest

POLICE forces across England are braced for riots by “hateful and divisive groups” as they monitor reports of more than 100 possible gatherings and threats against immigration law specialists. A list of solicitors’ firms and advice agencies has

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Police issue statement amid concerns of far-right hate march in Glasgow

POLICE have issued a statement amid rumours that a far-right demonstration is being planned for Glasgow on Wednesday (August 7). There were suggestions on social media that the far-right violence which has spread across England and Northern Ireland

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Why these Scottish hotels have been shortlisted for the AA Hospitality Awards

THREE Scottish hotels located in Aberdeenshire and the Highlands have been shortlisted at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. Featuring places across the UK like the Boat Restaurant in Staffordshire and Y Talbot in Ceredigion, the shortlist aims to

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Labour accused of undermining Scotland’s ambitions after cutting £800m supercomputer

LABOUR have been accused of undermining Scotland’s ambition to become a world leader in technology and academic research after the UK Government axed almost £1 billion worth of funding. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT

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'Be vigilant': Glasgow charity issues advice for refugees amid far-right riots

A CHARITY based in Glasgow has issued advice for refugees and asylum seekers following far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland. Police are braced for further violence today and Positive Action in Housing has urged people to be “vigilant

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Glasgow restaurant Sapporo Teppanyaki enters liquidation

A RESTAURANT  in Glasgow's Merchant City has entered liquidation. Sapporo Teppanyaki, a Japanese eatery serving sushi and noodles, originally based in Edinburgh is affected by the action. Simon Thomas Barriball and Gareth Bishop of McAlister

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Wife of Tory councillor arrested for Twitter post inciting racial hatred

THE wife of a Tory councillor has been arrested after she called for hotels with asylum seekers to be set on fire. In a now deleted post on Twitter/X, Lucy Connolly, a childminder from Northampton, said: “Mass deportation now, set fire to all the

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Landmark Scottish restaurant close to motorway put up for sale

A LANDMARK Scottish restaurant and bar has been put up for sale. CDLH Creevy Darroch has been instructed by Mitchells and Butlers to seek a purchaser for The Red Deer, adjacent to the M80 at Cumbernauld. It is expected to attract “significant

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Coastguard called out twice overnight to yacht in difficulty near Scottish village

THE coastguard was called out twice in the early hours of Wednesday after bad weather resulted in a yacht being dragged towards rocks in the Plockton and Loch Kishorn areas. The alarm was first sounded around 1.18am after the coastguard received

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Murdo Fraser announces bid to succeed Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader

MURDO Fraser has announced he has entered the contest to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader. The MSP previously ran to lead the party in 2011, but lost out to Ruth Davidson. He currently serves as an MSP for the Mid Scotland and Fife

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We've hit a new low in our attempts to normalise far-right violence

THIS summer in Paris offered a much-needed escape from a tumultuous political climate. The city was alive with an infectious joie de vivre as the Olympics unfolded, bringing a rare moment of unity and celebration. On the metro, strangers shared

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Caitlin Logan: It should not be so hard to call out racist mobs

‘WHAT you can’t do is just spray out attacks on all of us,” a disgruntled Ed Balls told MP Zarah Sultana on Good Morning Britain on Monday. Meanwhile, racist mobs violently attacked mosques, asylum seeker accommodation, and other vital community resources

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Seamus Logan: The fundamental change we need in our politics won’t come from Starmer

THE murder of three little girls in Southport last week was an act of unfathomable wickedness. The grief of their families will be unbounded, visceral, unimaginable. So how is it that, at a time when the instinct of any decent human being would

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'An otter love story': Scottish environmental film festival returns for second year

THE programme for an environmental film festival in Scotland has been announced. After a successful first year the LandxSea Film Festival will return to the state-of-the-art community-run Montrose Playhouse next month. Co-produced by acclaimed

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Scrap two-child benefits cap 'to save lives and reduce inequality', study says

MOVES to alleviate child poverty – such as scrapping the two-child benefits cap – would likely save lives and reduce regional inequality, according to a new study. Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow, Liverpool, and Newcastle estimated

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Tick population in Scotland could nearly double due to climate change, study finds

TICK numbers in Scotland could almost double by 2080 due to climate change if temperatures rise by 4C, researchers have warned. Mathematicians at the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Natural Sciences have developed a new model which predicts