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Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney
The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.
By
Paul Cargill
13 Apr 2025
UK
Copy of Harry Potter play signed by JK Rowling sells at auction
The copy of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Cursed Child was bought for £970.
By
Paul Cargill
21 Jul 2023
UK
Launching mallet for ‘Canada’s Titanic’ goes under the hammer in Glasgow
The ill-fated RMS Empress of Ireland sank in the St Lawrence River on May 29 1914 claiming 1,012 lives.
By
Paul Cargill
20 Jul 2023
Business News
Second union votes for strikes during world cycling event in Glasgow
GMB Scotland has already warned that the industrial action its members are taking next month could disrupt the UCI World Cycling Championships.
By
Paul Cargill
19 Jul 2023
Business News
Retail sales in Scotland hit double-digit growth for first time this year
Total sales increased by 11.3% in June, food sales increased by 15.8% and non-food sales by 7.5%, according to audit professionals KPMG.
By
Paul Cargill
19 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child rehearsal book to be sold at auction
The signed edition of the play is expected to fetch between £600 and £1000 when it goes under the hammer in Glasgow.
By
Paul Cargill
18 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
National Galleries of Scotland extension to open in September
The £38.6 million extension was part-funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
By
Paul Cargill
18 Jul 2023
UK
Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire
Bathgate Street was taped off while four Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews fought to extinguish the blaze.
By
Paul Cargill
17 Jul 2023
UK
Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner
Margaret Allan, 77, was taken to Glasgow Royal Hospital for treatment in the immediate aftermath of the crash but died three weeks later.
By
Paul Cargill
17 Jul 2023
Crime
Holocaust denier facing extradition to France has hearing moved to October
Frenchman Vincent Reynouard is wanted by French authorities after fleeing his homeland to avoid going to prison.
By
Paul Cargill
13 Jul 2023
Crime
Nicholas Rossi attempts to dismiss his lawyer during extradition hearing
Mungo Bovey KC has argued that extraditing Rossi to the US would be a ‘flagrant violation’ of his human rights.
By
Paul Cargill
12 Jul 2023
Business News
Private sector growth quickening as year goes on, report suggests
The growth of new business also accelerated during the month, according to the Bank of Scotland’s latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
By
Paul Cargill
10 Jul 2023
UK
Cavalry regiment’s horses cool off at Scottish beach
The Blues and Royals, part of the Household Cavalry, went for a walkabout along Yellowcraig Beach near North Berwick on Sunday.
By
Paul Cargill
9 Jul 2023
Environment
Flooding and storms disruption possible in parts of UK, says Met Office
A Met Office warning is in place for Northern Ireland on Sunday due to the risk of strong winds and hail.
By
Paul Cargill
8 Jul 2023
Crime
Man appears in court over incident in which child was hit by train
Frederick Danquah, 26, was charged over an incident at Garrowhill station, Glasgow, last weekend.
By
Paul Cargill
7 Jul 2023
Politics
SNP files annual accounts with Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission confirmed it received the party’s accounts before a Friday deadline.
By
Paul Cargill
7 Jul 2023
Politics
Memorial service for SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing to be livestreamed
The service for the former MP, MEP and MSP is being held at Inverness Cathedral
By
Paul Cargill
6 Jul 2023
Politics
Memorial service for SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing to be held this weekend
The service for the former MP, MEP and MSP is being held at Inverness Cathedral
By
Paul Cargill
5 Jul 2023
UK
Anticipation builds ahead of service to present King with crown jewels
More than 700 members of the Armed Forces will take part in a procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the ceremony.
By
Paul Cargill
5 Jul 2023
UK
Police charge man in connection with fatal crash in Aberdeen
The crash claimed the life of a 19-year-old who was pronounced dead at the scene.
By
Paul Cargill
4 Jul 2023
UK
King and Queen to host garden party on second day of Scotland visit
The garden party, a traditional part of Holyrood Week, this year celebrates the coronation of Charles and Camilla.
By
Paul Cargill
4 Jul 2023
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