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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:26:21 +0000
Jeremy Hunt warns of more pain ahead as economy teeters on recession
THE UK economy is facing “extremely difficult decisions”, Jeremy Hunt has warned, as new figures showed the country teetering on the brink of a record recession.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Langholm buyout: Community completes takeover from Duke of Buccleuch
Members of the Langholm Initiative said they have reached a ‘moment of history and hope’

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:19:00 +0000
Police not investigating Scots ferry fiasco despite complaints
Police say they are not investigating allegations that the ferry fiasco contract awarded to tycoon Jim Mcoll's Ferguson Marine was rigged.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:16:00 +0000
Holyrood inquiry 'concern' over Keith Brown responses on ferry fiasco
THE SNP's deputy leader has come under fire by a Holyrood committee for ducking questions about issues over the ferry fiasco contract given to tycoon Jim McColl's Ferguson Marine.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000
Offshore wind: Wildlife protection cannot be 'box ticking exercise'
A much-needed move towards cleaner energy must not be at the “expense” of Scotland’s biodiversity, conservation and wildlife experts have urged.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
AstraZeneca back in black despite fading sales of Covid vaccine
Drug giant AstraZeneca reported rising revenues and a return to profitability during the third quarter despite falling sales of its Covid-19 vaccine around the world.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lords reform: Boris Johnson's peers must be shown the door
WHEN there’s such an awful lot to be agitated about, it’s hard to get your hackles up about yet another thing.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
CalMac lifeline ferry services storm must not end in privatisation
It is important not to overlook how much of the storm is somewhat faux, with opposition politicians at Holyrood seemingly keen to whip up a whirlwind at every opportunity when it comes to these Scottish Government-owned ferry services.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Scottish labour market contracts amid cost of living crisis
THERE was a drop in the number of permanent placements in the Scottish jobs market amid deteriorating economic conditions, a new survey shows.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sales up at discount retailer B&M amid cost of living crisis
DISCOUNT homeware retailer B&M has said its “value-based approach” means it is well-placed to help customers weather the cost of living crisis.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Prominent pro-Brexit supporter calls for immigration relaxation
High-profile Brexit backer Lord Simon Wolfson has renewed calls for the Government to let in more foreign workers to alleviate labour shortages that have plagued Scottish firms and the wider UK business community.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
We must back the nurses. They are striking to save lives
NURSES and midwives are the absolute backbone of our society. I am currently witnessing the value of their work every day, as my father is seriously ill in hospital, and has been literally kept alive by the nurses at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, de...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Colin Poolman: 'Nurses have agonised over this decision'
WEDNESDAY was a historic day and a sad reflection on the years of under investment of Scotland’s health and care services.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Let's take key issues out of the hands of politicians
POLITICS is exciting, isn’t it? Britain has been the home of politics’ wild west over the last decade or so. The Scottish independence referendum and the extraordinary SNP landslide at Westminster the year after; Brexit and the rise and fall, the...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
When comics meet ... it's the way he tells 'em
It’s a cracker

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Covid health minister Jeane Freeman: 'Tory behaviour was sickening'
ONE morning in early April 2020, as Covid-19 began to extend its icy fingers, Jeane Freeman, Scotland’s Health Secretary, momentarily felt overwhelmed by the scale of the challenge which faced her.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000
City of love hopes for blackjack boom
THEY are features of cities around the world and in some hotspots can be key tourism draws, but it can be a surprise to learn that there are no casinos in Paris. Now plans are afoot to introduce blackjack to the French capital to boost visitors.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:31:28 +0000
Scotland's weather: Yellow alert in place for Lothian and Borders
Forecasters are warning strong winds could disrupt traffic and have issued an alert for parts of Scotland.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:28:07 +0000
Montrose Basin rescue: Teen girl saved from mudflats
Coastguard rescue teams went to the scene at Montrose Basin in Angus when the alarm was raised at 9.13pm on Thursday

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:52:18 +0000
Nicholas Rossi: Identity of man fighting extradition to be confirmed
The identity of a man facing extradition who US officials believe is wanted rape suspect Nicholas Rossi is due to be confirmed today.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
15 best cryptos under $1 to invest in today
The beauty of the cryptocurrency market is that you don't need a lot of money to start. Besides the fact that you can buy fractions of highly-priced cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, there are also lots of low-cost coins that you can invest in today.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Framed answer November 11: Framed movies hints and today's answer
Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. 

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Quordle answer November 11: Daily Quordle word hints and answer
Train your brain by putting your mind to November 10's Quordle word puzzle.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Wordle today: Wordle 510 November 11 hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle, 510.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:33:04 +0000
Bomb disposal called in as police lock down Edinburgh's Princes Street
A popular Edinburgh street has been cordoned off and evacuated as bomb disposal teams attend an incident in the capital. 

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Catfish: How a tragic double death has put ethics in the spotlight
A controversy over media reporting has erupted in Italy after a tragic double suicide.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:22:29 +0000
Obituary: Elizabeth Stewart, singer of traditional ballads and songs
Born: May 13, 1939;

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:23 +0000
SNP minister issues warning over revived human rights law plans
A Scottish minister has restated her opposition to the UK Government’s plans to overhaul human rights laws.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:32:18 +0000
National care service warning over £70m budget cuts and lack of detail
A CHARITY has warned that a lack of details around the National Care service proposals is a “nuisance” – meaning faith is needed in SNP ministers to scramble towards the end of the legislative process.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:28 +0000
Swinney offers no hope for cheap air fares for island ferry users
THE deputy first minister John Swinney offered no hope of support for calls from a Scottish Government agency to give more financial encouragement for travelling islanders to use the skies instead of the seas as investigations continue into how to o...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:34:37 +0000
Equal pay: Glasgow City Council reaches £770 millon agreement
Glasgow City Council has reached a £770 million agreement to settle outstanding claims in an equal pay dispute.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:28:42 +0000
Just one CalMac ferry operating normally as winds cause service chaos
JUST one of CalMac's ferry services was operating normally on Thursday - after some 19 routes were suspended because of high winds.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:50:28 +0000
Abercrombie & Fitch to open first shop in Scotland
US fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch is to open its first store in Scotland.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:12:01 +0000
Heritage trust adds first-ever Kwik Fit to its portfolio
The first-ever garage in the Kwik Fit auto chain established by Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer has been acquired by the Duke of Buccleuch's property investment company.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:09:14 +0000
SNP under fire for 'completely fictitious' renewables potential figure
SNP ministers past and present have been criticised for using “a completely fictitious statistic” to boast about Scotland’s renewables potential dating back more than a decade.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:16:54 +0000
John Swinney to meet parents over Dargavel Primary blunder
JOHN Swinney has agreed to meet parents after a blunder at an SNP-run council left a brand new £18m school “half the size it needs to be.”

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:55:57 +0000
Scottish teachers vote to strike over pay in EIS ballot
Schools across Scotland could be forced to close after teachers overwhelmingly backed strike action in a pay dispute.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:48:59 +0000
SNP-led council calls for police probe over Scots ferry fiasco deal
AN SNP-LED council has called on Police Scotland to launch an investigation into how the ferry fiasco contract was awarded to tycoon Jim McColl's Ferguson Marine.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:07:22 +0000
Several Scottish children hospitalised due to firework injuries
A Scottish health board has issued a firework warning after a number of children were hospitalised due to injuries related to the pyrotechnics.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:50:00 +0000
Developer secures Central Quay site in Glasgow
PROPERTY developer Summix Capital has completed the purchase of a major development site in Glasgow city centre.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:14:08 +0000
John Lewis Christmas advert ruins Blink-182, festive season
Retailer misses opportunity to use 'Happy Holidays You B*****d'

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:11:10 +0000
Edinburgh: Wavegarden rebrands as Lost Shore Surf Resort
SCOTLAND'S first inland surfing destination is to be called Lost Shore Surf Resort in a strategic rebrand.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:39:37 +0000
Cryptocurrency: exchange risks bankruptcy after deal collapses
Binance said it would not be pursuing a deal after completing due diligence.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
M&S predicts further retail cull as economic storm clouds gather
Marks & Spencer has said it is prepared for the “gathering” economic storm which it believes will force yet more retailers out of business despite reporting a 24 per cent plunge in profits during the six months to October 1.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:22:36 +0000
Scottish house prices rise despite weakening demand
Demand for residential property in Scotland fell for the sixth consecutive month in October but prices continued to rise as fewer new properties came to the market.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ithaca valued at $3bn as shares float at bottom end of price range
By Scott Wright

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Scott Wright: Cracks appear at major retailers as winter looms
A SMALL development occurred on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow recently which gave an indication that footfall levels are recovering in the city centre.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000
Americans show they have not lost faith in the ballot box
IT has been a pretty good week so far for Maxwell Alejandro Frost. Age 25, highly personable, a musician and activist, he has just landed a job with a six figure salary. The cameras love him, and crowds cheer wherever he goes.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:32:00 +0000
Holyrood ferry fiasco inquiry trip to Arran cut due to cancelled ferry
A HOLYROOD trip to an Scottish island to investigate Scotland's ferry fiasco was cut short after a service was cancelled.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:26:00 +0000
Is it really OK for an MSP to wear a white ‘indy’ poppy?
AN SNP politician appears at Holyrood a few days before Remembrance Sunday. She’s wearing a white poppy with a ‘Yes’ badge in the middle of it. The opposition parties say it’s an appalling stunt and she should apologise. Really? Let’s think...



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