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Building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh goes up for sale
ONE of the earliest buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has gone up for sale. The former Martyrs’ Public School, located on Parson Street in Townhead, is now on the market and is being listed by City Property Glasgow (CPG). However
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Janey Godley posts hilarious picture from hospice bed poking fun at Donald Trump
JANEY Godley has posted a hilarious picture from her hospice bed poking fun at Donald Trump as she says it's “the gift that keeps giving”. Godley is currently receiving end-of-life care after receiving the news that her cancer had spread. The
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Calls for UK Government to scrap 'half-a-billion-pound cost' of royals
CAMPAIGNERS have called for the UK Government to “slash” the estimated “half-a billion-pound” cost of the royal family, saying it is a “waste” of public money. The pressure group Republic has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves
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Alba's Chris McEleny to fight by-election 'in Alex Salmond's honour'
ALBA’S Chris McEleny is set to return to Scotland to fight a council by-election in “honour” of the former first minister Alex Salmond after Labour refused to suspend their campaign. McEleny had paused his campaign for the Gourock by-election on
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The National launches energy-focused series led by top Scottish engineers
THREE leading engineers are launching a brand new monthly column for The National, which will look in depth at energy policy and industrial strategy in Scotland. The three writers, who each come from an engineering background in renewables, oil
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Scots won't be fooled by any 'vows' when we next vote on independence
Alex Salmond was a class act, and his recent re-appearances in the media confirmed that. He usually wiped the floor with Unionist opposition. The referendum was probably stolen in 2014 by Gordon Brown’s last-minute intervention. READ MORE: Petition
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Is Keir Starmer planning to slay the golden goose of economic growth?
THE Labour Party swept to victory on a pledge to growth the economy, noting in their manifesto that “sustained economic growth is the only route to improving the prosperity of our country and the living standards of working people.” A few short
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Pioneering Scottish artist's family to sell private collection
A PRIVATE collection of work from the famous Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi is heading to auction. Paolozzi is widely celebrated for his graphic works and sculptures and is regarded as a pioneer of the Pop Art movement. Born in Leith in Edinburgh
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Scottish Government hits out as Ofcom lets Channel 4 focus budget in England
THE Scottish and Welsh governments have spoken out against Ofcom’s decision to allow Channel 4 to disproportionately focus its budget in England. On Tuesday, the media regulator laid out the new 10-year licence for Channel 4 which would require
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UK Government to push 'seriously ill' mental health patients back to work
THE UK Government's plans to send job coaches to visit mental health patients when they are in hospital wards to “help them” get back to work has been called “ridiculous” by rights groups. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall told the BBC that
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Major European company purchases historic Scottish business
A MAJOR European logistics company has bought a stake of a historic Scottish company for £60 million. InPost Group, described as “Europe’s leading e-commerce logistics enabler”, bought the remaining 70% of Menzies, a newspaper distributor which
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Scottish Government pledges £12.5 million in aid for African education initiatives
THE Scottish Government is seeking to provide up to £12.5 million in aid for education initiatives in three African countries. Two programmes — one working with disabled children and another helping girls to complete secondary school — in Malawi
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CalMac announces timetable changes ahead of disruption to ferry network
CALMAC has announced a number of changes to its network ahead of disruption in the coming months. The ferry operator said some services will be combined to cope with passenger demand. It said the disruption was due to ongoing repairs to MV
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Labour Government slammed over silence on SNP call to scrap Internal Market Act
THE LABOUR Government have been condemned for not responding to the SNP’s calls to scrap the Internal Market Act (IMA). On Monday, The National exclusively reported on calls from the SNP to scrap the IMA – going to the UK Government for comment
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IN an era where information is abundant but clarity is rare, we at The National hope to offer our readers exclusive news that shapes the narrative of Scotland. Our commitment to quality reporting is seen with our in-depth analysis, investigative
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Major stretch of A9 set to close for 15 nights for 'essential' works
A STRETCH of the A9 in Easter Ross is set to close for 15 nights for “essential” road works. As part of the nearly £1 million project, a 721m stretch of the busy carriageway south of Alness will be closed between the hours of 7pm and 6am for just
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Grave of Scottish soldier identified in Italy 80 years after death in WW2
THE grave of a formerly unknown Scottish soldier who lost his life in Italy during the Second World War has been identified and rededicated 80 years after his death. Private George Alister Walker Ewan of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was
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Pro-EU group say Labour giving 'no credible answer' on rejoining single market
A PRO-EU group in Scotland has said the Labour Party have given “no credible answer” as to why it is against rejoining the single market. On Tuesday, Health Secretary Wes Streeting dismissed the idea of rejoining the European Union’s single market
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Red-faced Boris Johnson snubbed by Hollywood megastar in Glasgow encounter
BORIS Johnson has revealed how he was snubbed by Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio in Glasgow. It may seem unlikely the Titanic star and the then prime minister would be in the city together but their paths did cross – and it left Johnson’s
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Labour urged to return 'blood-stained' £4m from 'firm who can profit from Gaza war'
LABOUR are facing calls to return a “blood-stained” £4 million amid reports that it came from a tax-haven firm which stands to profit from Israel’s siege on Gaza. OpenDemocracy reported that the Cayman Islands-registered Quadrature Capital, a hedge
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Petition calling for Scottish bridge to be renamed after Alex Salmond gathers pace
A PETITION calling for a change to the name of the Queensferry Crossing in honour of former first minister Alex Salmond has gathered more than a thousand signatures. More than 1400 people have so far put their names to the call for the bridge to
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Plans to turn walled garden with links to Robert Burns into whisky distillery
A HISTORIC walled garden on a Stirlingshire estate with links to Robert Burns could soon be transformed into a whisky distillery. Organic Architects, who specialise in sustainable food and drink, have submitted planning permission to construct
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Two Doors Down star visits Janey Godley in hospice with 'lovely' gift
A TWO Doors Down star visited Janey Godley as she receives end-of-life care in a hospice. Elaine C Smith, who plays Christine in the BBC comedy series, looked in on the Glasgow comic and presented her with flowers and a candle. The 63-year-old
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Scottish university uses technology to ‘see inside’ body for the first time in the UK
SURGEONS performed an operation using technology which allows them to “see inside” a patient’s body for the first time in the UK. The Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow is only the third centre worldwide to have used mixed reality (
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Scotland's first chief entrepreneurial officer resigns amid 'right-wing attacks'
SCOTLAND'S first chief entrepreneurial officer has resigned, saying that attacks from right-wing politicians and the media became "draining". Former Skyscanner chief operating officer Mark Logan was appointed to the Scottish Government role in
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'Special': Roman armour found in Scotland goes on display after reconstruction
A “RARE and special” piece of Roman armour reconstructed from fragments found in Scotland into one of only three of its kind in the world has gone on display in its entirety for the first time north of the Border. The brass arm guard, which dates
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Why are MPs wearing pink clothes and ribbons at PMQs?
MPs could be seen wearing pink clothes and ribbons during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. A large cohort of MPs decided to sport bright pink in the House of Commons to mark breast cancer awareness month. While many MPs wore pink
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Alex Salmond's family issue statement confirming plans to repatriate body to Scotland
ALEX Salmond will be repatriated to Scotland on a private plane paid for by a private citizen, it has been confirmed. A statement from the former first minister’s family, shared by his Alba Party, said that Salmond’s body would be returned to Aberdeen
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Labour seem intent on flogging UK’s asset base to vulture capitalists
AT least Starmer’s English Labour has been honest. It repeatedly said what it planned to do in office, so we shouldn’t be shocked at what’s transpired since July. Rachel Reeves boasted her economic plan had the fingerprints of big business all
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Is working together too hard a pill for some Yessers to swallow?
I WRITE this as a plea to all independence parties. I often wonder why it is so hard, especially as we reach a this vital crossroads in the fight for Scottish independence, for all parties pursuing the same aim to get their acts together for the good
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UK Government slaps down idea of separate Scottish visa
The UK Government has dismissed the idea of a bespoke Scottish visa scheme. It comes after reports suggested that Labour were considering the policy to help combat unique migration issues facing Scotland. In a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday
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Losses at Donald Trump’s golf course in Aberdeenshire almost double in year
LOSSES at former US president Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course almost doubled last year, documents show. The Menie Estate course in Balmedie, near Aberdeen, records Trump’s children Eric and Donald Jr as directors, while he is registered
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'Let's make it happen': Village hopes to rename street after Alex Salmond
NEIGHBOURS of Alex Salmond and his wife are hoping to name a street after the former first minister following his passing. Strichen, in Aberdeenshire, was the home of Salmond after he moved into a converted mill with his wife Moria several years
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Man in critical condition after disturbance in Orkney
A MAN is in critical condition after a disturbance in a Scottish island. Police were received reports of a disturbance outside of a property in Kirkwall, Orkney around 11pm on Tuesday night. Paramedics also attended the scene and a 38-year-old
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Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for strong winds across Scotland
The Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for strong winds across much of Scotland this week. The first warning will be in place between 7am on Friday, October 18 until 3pm that same day. Areas like the Outer Hebrides and Strathclyde
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Scottish dad calls for more research into MND after 'dreadful' diagnosis experience
A Scottish father diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has called for more investment and research into the disease after his “dreadful” experience of being diagnosed. At just 40 years old, Scott Stewart (below) was told “he’d be wasting doctor
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Host of axed BBC show speaks out after broadcaster announces millions in cuts
THE presenter of an axed BBC show has spoken out after the corporation announced more cuts to its news output. On Tuesday, the BBC laid out some £24 million in cuts – 4% of its total news budget – as part of an ongoing effort to “save” £700m every
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Mayor of Lebanese city among those killed in Israeli strikes
ISRAELI strikes have carried out a wave of airstrikes on the southern city of Nabatiyeh, killing at least five people. Huwaida Turk, the governor of Nabatiyeh province, told the Associated Press that Mayor Ahmad Kahil was among those killed.
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'Depressing': BBC axes HARDtalk and Click in fresh cuts to journalism
THE BBC is axing two popular journalism programmes in its latest round of cuts. The long-running interview programme HARDtalk, which launched in 1997, will come to an end in March 2025. An internal e-mail sent to BBC staff said the cuts,
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Glasgow rail services face cancellations due to broken down train
SEVERAL Glasgow train services are facing cancellations due to a broken down train. The train broke down at Shawlands station in the southside on Wednesday morning. ScotRail has said they have staff currently trying to find the source of
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Four-year-old girl fighting for her life after being hit by car in Glasgow
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a car in Glasgow. Emergency crews were called to Cumberland Street outside Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals at around 3pm on Tuesday, October 15. The child was then taken
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Man, woman and two children from Glasgow die in motorway crash
A MAN, woman and two children from Glasgow have died following a crash on the M6. Police say they were called to a collision between two cars on the northbound motorway past Tebay services at around 4.05pm on Tuesday, October 15. The incident
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'Totally coincidental': Sky News host slams Labour for ducking interview
KAY Burley has hit out at Labour after the party pulled out of an interview on Sky News. The Sky News host told viewers that a Labour minister or senior MP was set to attend this morning as part of a media round but ultimately cancelled. The
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Labour exploring 'separate Scottish visa' to attract migrant workers
LABOUR ministers are reportedly exploring a new Scottish immigration visa to attract migrant workers. In a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday, MP for Glasgow East John Grady said the party wanted to bring more workers to Scotland and suggested
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UK inflation falls below 2 per cent target for first time in three years
INFLATION dropped below the Bank of England target rate last month for the first time since April 2021, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 1.7% in September, from
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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The Scottish new towns where homes cost up to 27 per cent less to buy
FOUR Scottish new towns have been named among the cheapest in the UK to buy a home with first-time buyers able to get savings of up to 27% in places like Irvine, Cumbernauld and Glenrothes. New towns were constructed in the years following the
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Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights to be commemorated at Gaelic centre
AN iconic Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights is set to be commemorated in a new artwork at a Gaelic centre. Mairi Mhor nan Oran (Great Mary of the Songs), was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances and the
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Assa Samake-Roman: Austerity is the last thing France or the UK needs
THERE is something almost tragically comic about France flirting with austerity, as if it is eager to try on a pair of shoes that have already given the UK blisters. Reading the recent budget proposals from prime minister Michel Barnier’s government
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Caitlin Logan: I can’t bring myself to celebrate SNP’s decision to boot John Mason
YOU might have seen the popular meme format based on a scene from the comedy series Community, where the character Britta – a white woman – says: “I can excuse racism, but I draw the line at animal cruelty.” “You can excuse racism?” comes the shocked
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Seamus Logan: The north east has lost one of its greatest champions
SEVERAL days on from the news of Alex Salmond’s passing, it’s hard to think what else to add to the tributes already paid to the man who did more than anyone else to create the modern Scottish nationalist movement. Most reminiscences from political
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'Local communities have spoken': Looking at the big picture on Highland energy
AN unprecedented Highland Council motion to clarify renewable energy developments and strategies has received significant support from the region’s communities. How that motion – at times, amid contentious discourse – plays out among governments
