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Watch as Tartan Army honours Alex Salmond with one-minute applause
THE Tartan Army has paid tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of Scotland playing Portugal. We previously told how Scotland fans had organised a one-minute applause before kick-off at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening. Thousands of supporters could
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Labour's watered-down Lords reform plans clear first hurdle
LABOUR’S watered-down plans to reform the House of Lords have passed their first parliamentary hurdle. MPs voted on Tuesday to back the abolition of hereditary peerages. There are currently 92 seats in the House of Lords reserved for peers
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Inside Alex Salmond's economic journey – from my own conversation with him
AS first minister from 2007 to 2014, Alex Salmond led the charge in the Scottish independence referendum. Salmond’s thinking on Scotland’s economic future, particularly his stance on the currency and fiscal policy, has had a lasting impact.
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Alex Salmond drew so many of us into the movement for independence
WE all have our favourite stories, events, times that are important to us when we remember the extraordinary political life of Alex Salmond. For me, I have to go back in time 20 years to when I first joined the SNP under the inspirational influence
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Time for the UK to stop spending our taxes on keeping madmen in power
ON October 13 Israel burned alive displaced Palestinians, many of whom were women and children, in their tents outside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza. The genocidal attacks go on, day after day, and the psychopaths in the White House and their
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IDF-linked firm to receive millions from Rosebank oil field in North Sea
NEW analysis has shown that a fossil fuel firm with links to an Israeli company supplying fuel to the IDF is set to make millions from the Rosebank oil field. The Aberdeen-headquartered Ithaca Energy is majority-owned by the Delek Group — an Israeli
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Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp: Alex Salmond was right about our dream but we need a plan
This is from a newsletter from Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, called Reinventing Scotland. It explores the wellbeing economy. Sign up here to receive it straight to your inbox. IT'S impossible to write a column this week without reflecting on the
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Picturesque Highland estate on world-famous NC500 route up for sale
A HIGHLAND estate next to the world-famous North Coast 500 route with its own traditional style lodge, cottage and bothy has gone up for sale. Located in Sutherland, the Ledmore Lodge Estate is approximately 18 miles north of the popular coastal
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'Disappointed and surprised': Islanders hit out at ferry fares increase
A GROUP representing Island communities which rely on ferries in Scotland has slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to increase the price of fares. On Monday, the Scottish Government announced ferry fares across Scotland will increase by 10%
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Scottish woman crowned Mountain Running World Cup champion
A SCOTTISH woman has been crowned the Mountain Running World Cup champion by a single point. Scout Adkin from Peebles secured the title after four months and 12 races in seven different countries, concluding in Italy on Sunday. The 31-year-old
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Body of a man discovered inside hostel in Scottish city
THE body of a man has been discovered inside a hostel in the Scottish capital. Emergency services were called to a hostel on Minto Street, Edinburgh, at around 11am on Monday after receiving reports of a body being found. Officers confirmed
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Alba open online book of condolences for Alex Salmond
THE Alba Party have opened an online book of condolence for Alex Salmond. It comes as preparations get underway for the repatriation of his body from North Macedonia, where the former first minister passed away on Saturday aged 69. Alba said
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Unemployed to be given weight-loss jags as part of UK plan to 'get them back to work'
THE Health Secretary has said unemployed people will be given weight-loss injections as part of a UK Government drive to “get them back to work”. Writing for The Telegraph, Wes Streeting said that “widening waistbands” were “holding back our economy
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Uber drivers in Scottish city stage protest following plummeting wages
UBER drivers across Glasgow have staged a protest in the city demanding fairer pay and better protection against a new system roll out which puts “lives at risk”. Drivers for the American transport firm have said their pay has plummeted in the
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Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza
A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a result of his stance on Gaza. The Scottish Palestine Solidarity
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Tories were preparing to sanction 'extremist' Israeli ministers, David Cameron claims
THE previous government was preparing to sanction two Israeli ministers over comments encouraging blocking aid to Gaza, David Cameron has said. Cameron told the BBC on Tuesday that he had been “working up” sanctions against Israeli finance minister
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Community stages protest over 'locked gate' blocking them from country park
RESIDENTS in a Scottish village staged a protest at a gate they claim is regularly locked to prevent them from using it to access a country park at the weekend. More than 30 adults and children from East Lothian joined in the rally at the Old Craighall
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Scottish Labour council 'regularly breaching' law on homelessness
FOR the second year in a row, Fife Council has “regularly” breached the Scottish Unsuitable Accommodation Order (UAO) due to pressures on housing. The problems revolve around the way the local authority have been using hotels and B&Bs as temporary
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Language matters when discussing the Israeli regime
KRISHNAN Guru-Murthy, of Channel 4 News, fairly recently interviewed the Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi, of the University of Tehran. Krishnan made the mistake of introducing Mohammad as “being close to the Iranian regime”. This, quite rightly in
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Fresh round of BBC cuts 'a damaging assault on journalism', says union
A FRESH wave of BBC cuts will cause long-term harm to the organisation and is a "damaging assault on journalism", the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has warned. As part of efforts to save £300 million by 2027/28, the BBC has announced further
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Alex Salmond's body ready to be returned to Scotland, North Macedonia confirms
OFFICIALS in North Macedonia have said Alex Salmond's body is ready to be returned to Scotland. The former first minister died suddenly in North Macedonia on Saturday aged 69. On Monday evening, a post-mortem examination confirmed Salmond’s cause
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Hotel redesigned by Arthur Conan Doyle faces demolition
A HOTEL redesigned by renowned Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle, inspired by his spiritualist beliefs, faces demolition. Town planners in Hampshire have recommended that The Lyndhurst Hotel be torn down in favour for a block of flats. The
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Opportunity for over 50s to travel anywhere in Scotland for £17
SCOTRAIL is offering its Club 50 members the opportunity to travel anywhere in Scotland for just £17 return from now until Wednesday, November 27. Return tickets are valid up to one month after your outward journey. A ScotRail spokesperson
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Tool hiring company 'set to close' four Scottish stores with redundancies expected
A TOOLS and equipment hiring firm is reportedly set to close four of its Scottish stores with staff saying the decision has “come out of the blue”. HSS Hire, which hires and sells a wide range of equipment ranging from power tools to cleaning instruments
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Scottish rural housing charity announces closure after 23 years
A CHARITY working to secure affordable housing in Scotland’s rural communities has announced that it is to close down after more than 20 years. Rural Housing Scotland (RHS), which was founded in early 2001, said on Tuesday that it would be closing
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How National readers' donations to MAP have been used in Gaza
AN INTERNATIONAL charity which aims to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians has published a detailed report on how it has helped the people from Gaza and outlined the immense suffering in the region. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a charity
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Scottish hotel launches £35,000 whisky to mark centenary
AN iconic Scottish hotel has launched a £35,000 limited-edition whisky to mark its 100th anniversary. The Gleneagles hotel in Perthshire, which opened in 1924, is collaborating with Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded single malt scotch whisky
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'Missing out': Call for Scottish Government to back new marina in Arran
THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to back plans for a new marina in Arran after locals said were missing out when compared to their island neighbours. A study by Ekos Consultants in 2022 found that islands with year-round facilities such
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Ofcom ignores devolved calls and allows Channel 4 to focus budget in England
OFCOM has risked drawing anger from the devolved nations after confirming plans to allow Channel 4 to spend a disproportionate amount of its budget in England – despite warnings that doing so was “not acceptable”. On Tuesday, the media regulator
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Lower economic growth due to Brexit a 'fact of life', says Wes Streeting
A UK Government minister has said that lower economic growth as a result of Brexit is a “fact of life” after refusing to consider re-joining the single market. During an appearance on Sky News, Health Secretary Wes Streeting was asked why the UK
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Renowned Scottish music festival launches programme as headliners announced
THE programme for this year's Celtic Connections has been launched, with some of the festival's headline acts being confirmed, including American songwriter Lyle Lovett and Scottish indie singer KT Tunstall. Celtic Connections is an internationally
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'Beyond jealous': Ronaldo delights screaming fans at appearance in Scotland
CRISTIANO Ronaldo has delighted fans by signing shirts during an appearance in a Scottish town. The legendary footballer is in the country with the Portugal national team before they face Scotland in the Nations League at Hampden on Tuesday.
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Lifeboat called after lorry overturns on Scottish A-road
THE A77 south of Girvan is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Emergency services have been called to the scene near Lendalfoot following reports of a lorry overturning. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The A77 is closed
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See the Scottish chippies battling it out to be named UK Takeaway of the Year
SEVERAL Scottish chippies are in the running to be named UK Takeaway of the Year at the 2025 National Fish & Chip Awards. Forty establishments across Britain have been shortlisted for the title with eateries in cities and regions like London and
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New paths to boost access to iconic Culloden site
NEW paths are being constructed to improve safe access to Culloden Moor for walkers and cyclists. Work is to start next week on new walking, wheeling and cycling paths at Culloden Moor. Highland Council has warned the public that the work will
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Labour MPs push their own Government to end arms sales to Israel
A NUMBER of Labour MPs have signed a motion calling on the UK Government to halt arms sales to Israel. Richard Burgon, who was suspended from Labour after voting to scrap the two-child benefit cap, has penned the motion and also called for Labour
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Scotch distillery announces 'first-of-its-kind' plan for whisky waste
AN independent Scottish distillery is set to repurpose a whisky by-product to grow microalgae as a sustainable source of Omega-3s. In a "first of-its-kind" partnership with a distillery, leading Scottish biotech company MiAlgae said it will utilise
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Scottish-based energy firm launches renewable service creating 30 new jobs
A SCOTTISH-BASED energy firm which helps support companies in the oil and gas industry transition to renewable alternatives has expanded, creating 30 new jobs. Aurora Energy Services, based in Inverness, which employs more than 700 people in Scotland
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Now Keir Starmer's duped his way into power, what principles can Labour show?
THE clock is ticking for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she scrambles to find sources of additional revenue ahead of the Budget on October 30, with one source telling The Guardian the Treasury’s plans are in “complete disarray”. Reports conjure up
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Police launch appeal for missing woman last seen in Scottish village
UPDATE: Lily Reid has been found "safe and well", police have said. POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a woman who is missing from a small Scottish village. Officers in Crieff are becoming "increasingly concerned" for a 32-year-old
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Alba membership increases following death of Alex Salmond
THE Alba Party has reported an increase in its membership following the death of Alex Salmond. The 69-year-old former first minister died of a heart attack after delivering a speech at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday. Tributes to
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SNP's treatment of Alex Salmond 'pathetic and Stalin-esque', Fergus Ewing says
THE SNP’s treatment of former first minister Alex Salmond has been described as “pathetic” and “shameful” by one of the party’s most prominent rebel MSPs. Salmond – who died after suffering a heart attack on Saturday in North Macedonia – resigned
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John Swinney hails plan to build 'world's largest liquid air energy site' in Scotland
FIRST Minister John Swinney has hailed the announcement that an energy firm will look to build the “largest liquid air energy facility in the world” in Ayrshire. The SNP leader welcomed executives with Highview Power to Scotland House in London
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'How cool is that?': Rare bird that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in Scottish town
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Mrs Brown's Boys star apologises after BBC probe into 'clumsy' racial joke
BRENDAN O’Carroll, the star of the hit comedy show Mrs Brown’s Boys, has apologised over a “clumsy” joke where a “racial term was implied” during rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas special. The BBC temporarily paused rehearsals to investigate
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Scotland's unemployment rate now below UK-wide figure, new data shows
UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland has dropped in the last quarter and is now below that of the UK as a whole, the latest figures indicate. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed the unemployment rate north of the Border for those aged 16 and
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Tartan Army to honour 'great patriot' Alex Salmond at Scotland v Portugal match
THE Tartan Army is set to honour Alex Salmond with a one-minute applause ahead of Scotland’s game against Portugal on Tuesday. The former first minister was known as a keen member of the Tartan Army himself, and joined other Scotland fans in Germany
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Nick Rodger: Alex Salmond understood and appreciated the value of golf to Scotland
It’s the October holidays, so what do you do to kick back and re-energise on a family jaunt with a five-year-old and a one-year-old? Yes, that’s right, you head off to the tranquil, soothing, backwater retreat of, er, New York. As decision-making
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Ellie Gomersall: Scottish Greens must push for better deal for councils in Budget
THIS year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade. Budgets since 2021 have been passed by the majority SNP/Green government, with concessions and deals struck between the two parties behind closed doors, while every Budget
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Common Ridings are a vital part of Borders traditions
TODAY’S column is the final part of my series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders and will feature the birth of the Common Ridings, which are such a vital part of the traditions and culture of the Borders, as well as brief accounts of the
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Jonathon Shafi: Israel is laying waste to the very idea of liberal society
AS I sat down to write this week’s column, the images coming out of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza demand I use this column to provide further coverage on the Middle East. Here, starvation is being utilised as a weapon of war. Evacuation
