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UK
Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling
The rally and march was organised by Resisting Transphobia.
By
Nick Forbes
19 Apr 2025
UK
Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran
Derek ‘Benny’ Bennett, 72, served in Northern Ireland, Cyprus and the Middle East during 25 years in the Army.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Nov 2024
Politics
Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told
Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for a sum in the region of £160 million after the scheme collapsed.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
First acts announced for comedy festival in ‘world’s funniest city’
Organisers of the 2025 Glasgow International Comedy Festival say thousands of tickets have already been sold.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Nov 2024
UK
Ten taken to hospital after flat fire
The blaze occurred in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on Wednesday evening.
By
Nick Forbes
7 Nov 2024
Politics
Schools lost track of ‘great many’ young people during pandemic, inquiry hears
The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.
By
Nick Forbes
6 Nov 2024
Crime
Students felt ‘isolated from society’ during pandemic, inquiry told
The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.
By
Nick Forbes
6 Nov 2024
Health
Calls for adoption of action plan on disease affecting one in 10 Scots
A working group led by charity Kidney Research UK will unveil an action plan on Wednesday evening.
By
Nick Forbes
6 Nov 2024
Crime
Change to corroboration rules will have ‘far-reaching consequences’ – law body
The ruling was made on October 30 by an historic nine-judge panel at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
By
Nick Forbes
31 Oct 2024
Music
Public warned to ‘be vigilant’ over online ticket sales fraud
Nearly two-thirds of the 313 incidents related to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts at Murrayfield Stadium.
By
Nick Forbes
31 Oct 2024
Politics
Police officers to withdraw goodwill in dispute over pay and conditions
The Scottish Police Federation represents 16,500 rank-and-file police officers in Scotland.
By
Nick Forbes
30 Oct 2024
Politics
Brother of imprisoned blogger ‘more hopeful’ after talks with Foreign Secretary
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton, has been detained in India since 2017.
By
Nick Forbes
30 Oct 2024
Environment
Climate activists in ‘zombie dance’ protest outside insurance offices
Extinction Rebellion Scotland claimed Howden, AIG and AXA insure fossil fuel projects.
By
Nick Forbes
29 Oct 2024
Politics
Reservist, 55, becomes oldest person to complete Nato’s toughest challenge
Major David ‘Harry’ Hood completed the gruelling Exercise Cambrian Patrol alongside his 26-year-old son Corporal Declan Hood.
By
Nick Forbes
28 Oct 2024
Politics
Legal challenge to winter fuel payment cut given green light to proceed
Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, raised the case in the Court of Session.
By
Nick Forbes
25 Oct 2024
Politics
Salmond death a shock because so many admired him, Alba Party chairwoman says
Alex Salmond died following a heart attack on October 12 while attending the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy conference in Orhid in North Macedonia.
By
Nick Forbes
25 Oct 2024
Celebrity News
Edinburgh band wins Scottish Album of the Year with debut album Dinny Greet
The Scottish Album of the Year Award ceremony was being held in Stirling for the third year.
By
Nick Forbes
24 Oct 2024
Environment
‘Utterly unique’ Bronze Age hoard saved for the nation
The Peebles Hoard was discovered by a metal detectorist in the Scottish Borders in 2020.
By
Nick Forbes
24 Oct 2024
Crime
Teenager admits fatal assault on driver after not being allowed to board bus
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will be sentenced at Inverness High Court in November.
By
Nick Forbes
18 Oct 2024
Celebrity News
Edinburgh hosts first retrospective of African artist who calls the city home
The exhibition of Everlyn Nicodemus’ ‘visionary’ work will occupy the ground floor of the Modern One gallery.
By
Nick Forbes
17 Oct 2024
Environment
Methods used at Waterloo dig could shed light on Culloden battlefield – experts
Members of the public will have the opportunity to take part in the dig on Friday.
By
Nick Forbes
17 Oct 2024
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