Nick Forbes

UK

Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling

The rally and march was organised by Resisting Transphobia.
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.
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.
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.
8 Nov 2024
UK

Ten taken to hospital after flat fire

The blaze occurred in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on Wednesday evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17 Oct 2024