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Douglas Barrie
UK
Wind farm firms admit safety failures after worker froze to death
Ronnie Alexander, 74, became stranded at Afton wind farm near New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, in January 2018.
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Douglas Barrie
25 Aug 2021
UK
‘Cocktail of elation and worry’ for businesses as Scotland to go beyond Level 0
Industry experts have reacted to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announcing the lifting of almost all of Scotland’s coronavirus restrictions.
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Douglas Barrie
3 Aug 2021
UK
Fire-ravaged tourist attraction given £51,000 to help recovery
Ahead of plans to relocate next year, the funding will help cover some of the Scottish Crannog Centre’s immediate costs.
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Douglas Barrie
2 Aug 2021
UK
Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’
Anya Behl has a one-in-a-million condition called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, but will front the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland drive.
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Douglas Barrie
2 Aug 2021
UK
Storm petrels confirmed to be breeding on Isle of May
Nature Scot, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the Isle of May Bird Observatory have suspected there may be a colony there since 2019.
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Douglas Barrie
22 Jul 2021
UK
Celebration of Philip’s life to open at Holyroodhouse
The display will include mementoes from his wedding day, naval career and numerous connections to Scotland.
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Douglas Barrie
22 Jul 2021
UK
Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash
Four other people in the vehicle, including a six-month-old baby, were treated for minor injuries.
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Douglas Barrie
22 Jul 2021
UK
Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive
Items marking the career of he Hollywood star and singer will be stored in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Archives and Collections in Glasgow.
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Douglas Barrie
22 Jul 2021
UK
Ex-soldier raises £140,000 for family home by selling medal awarded for bravery
Shaun Garry Jardine auctioned the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and six other medals.
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Douglas Barrie
21 Jul 2021
UK
Celtic players and fans applaud Charlie Gallagher after Lisbon Lion’s funeral
The forward died aged 80 earlier this month.
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Douglas Barrie
21 Jul 2021
UK
Sir Sean Connery tartan tribute to debut at this year’s Dressed to Kilt
The kilt’s debut will be modelled on the runway this weekend by Sir Sean’s granddaughters, Natasha and Samara Connery.
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Douglas Barrie
20 Jul 2021
UK
Few quarantine concerns among Glasgow passengers heading for amber-list holidays
The Balearic Islands moved to the UK’s amber travel list on Monday morning as Scotland finally entered Level 0 of its coronavirus restrictions.
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Douglas Barrie
19 Jul 2021
UK
Activists block entrance to UK Government hub in Edinburgh
The group is demanding that the Prime Minister halts approval of the Cambo oil field in the North Sea just months before Glasgow hosts Cop26.
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Douglas Barrie
19 Jul 2021
UK
Teenager arrested over disturbance during Indiana Jones filming
Police say the incident happened at Renfield Street on Saturday afternoon as the cameras continued to roll on a parade scene being filmed in Glasgow.
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Douglas Barrie
19 Jul 2021
UK
Glasgow on parade: Indiana Jones chase scene filmed through city centre
St Vincent Street has been adorned in stars and stripes for the parade scene which features pipers playing Scotland the Brave and a brass band behind.
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Douglas Barrie
15 Jul 2021
UK
Indiana Jones stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Boyd Holbrook on set in Glasgow
City streets have been transformed into the United States for filming of the movie.
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Douglas Barrie
14 Jul 2021
UK
Crowds watch filming begin after Indiana Jones director spotted in Glasgow
Boyd Holbrook appeared to be among those on set, having posted on Instagram about his involvement with the film being directed by James Mangold.
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Douglas Barrie
14 Jul 2021
UK
July 19 could have ‘between 2,500 and 10,500 new infections per day’ – Swinney
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister also said he thought it was ‘perfectly conceivable’ face coverings would be worn in Scotland until Christmas.
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Douglas Barrie
13 Jul 2021
UK
Indiana Jones director visits Glasgow ahead of city centre filming
James Mangold was pictured in Glasgow as the city streets were transformed into the US for what is thought to be Harrison Ford’s fifth outing as Indy.
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Douglas Barrie
13 Jul 2021
UK
Boy, 14, arrested and released after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted
The incident occurred on Saturday between 5pm and 6.30pm near to the Castle Green Playpark in Broughty Ferry.
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Douglas Barrie
13 Jul 2021
UK
Willie Rennie to ‘stand aside’ as Scottish Liberal Democrats leader
The 53-year-old posted a video on Twitter on Monday evening confirming his departure.
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Douglas Barrie
12 Jul 2021
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