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Severe Weather Causes Postponement of Four SPFL Matches and More in Doubt

Severe weather conditions caused chaos in the SPFL fixture list, resulting in the postponement of four matches and putting several others in doubt. Storm Bert snow led to the cancellation of the Morton vs....
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Embracing the Digital Age: How Broadband Boost Transforms a Sacred Scottish Island

Iona, a sacred Scottish island known for its historical significance in the spread of Christianity, is now poised for a digital transformation with the introduction of ultrafast broadband technology. Situated just a mile off...
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Bay City Rollers Musical Set to Debut in Town in 2023

The Bay City Rollers, a legendary Scottish band that gained fame in the 70s, is making a comeback with a brand-new musical called Rollers Forever. The musical will feature hit songs like Bye, Bye...
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Dundee FC Dominates Hibernian FC 4-1: David Gray Under Fire

Dundee FC faced off against Hibernian FC in an intense match that saw Dundee dominate with a 4-1 victory. The game started with Hibs taking the lead thanks to Nicky Cadden's early goal, but...
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Fast Food Giant Creates 30 New Jobs in Scottish Shopping Centre

A popular fast-food chain, KFC, is making a comeback at the St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow. The new restaurant is scheduled to open on Tuesday, creating 30 new job opportunities for the local community....
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Travel Advisory: Plan for Delays as Airport Commences Maintenance Projects

Travellers planning to pass through Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the coming months should be prepared for possible delays as the airport embarks on essential maintenance projects. The airport has announced that works will be...
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Scottish Premiership Season 2021-2022: A Fun and Exciting Overview

Last year, I wrote about how disappointed I was with the Scottish Premiership season in 2023/24. I felt that many teams were playing a negative style of football, making it a bit of a...
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Closing the £3.1 Billion Sales Gap: Insights from Scottish Retailers

Scottish retailers are facing a daunting challenge as they are required to generate an additional £3.1 billion in sales to counteract the effects of a significant tax increase announced in the recent Budget. The...
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Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier Docks in Scotland

The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier has recently docked in Scotland for resupply. The massive 65,000-tonne vessel is now berthed at Glen Mallan on Loch Long in Argyll and Bute. This...
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Scottish Area Plunges to Six Below Zero: Current Weather Warnings & Updates

An area of Scotland experienced frigid temperatures of -6°C overnight, setting the stage for a frosty and icy morning on Friday, as well as the impending arrival of Storm Bert over the weekend. The...
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Enhanced Funding to Fight Antibiotic Resistance Crisis

A Glasgow professor's company, Glox Therapeutics, has received a significant boost in funding to continue its efforts in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to antibiotics. The £1 million grant from Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy...
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Former City Parsonage Pub: Ideal Spot for Beer Enthusiasts

A former parsonage in a Scottish city is now home to a well-known pub called Cloisters Bar, which has recently been put up for sale. The agent handling the sale, Simon Watson from Christie...
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Improving Stroke Treatment Access: Charity Calls for Change to Help Nearly 1,000 Patients

Nearly 1,000 stroke survivors in Scotland missed out on life-changing treatment last year that could have increased their chances of living independently. Specifically, survivors who have an ischaemic stroke and receive a thrombectomy are...
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John Swinney Faces First Minister’s Questions LIVE at Holyrood – Updates and Highlights

Today, John Swinney faced the First Minister's Questions live at Holyrood. The session was filled with updates and highlights as various topics were discussed.One of the key points of discussion was education in Scotland....
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Stephen Flynn abandons plan to run for dual mandate as MSP

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has decided not to pursue a dual mandate to run as an MSP in the Scottish Parliament. He had initially planned to hold his Westminster seat until 2029 without...
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Scottish Politician Of The Year Awards: Live Winners Announcement

The Scottish Politician Of The Year Awards took place last night, honoring outstanding politicians who have made significant contributions to their communities. The event was attended by politicians from all parties, as well as...
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Increased Boxing Day Train Services by ScotRail

ScotRail has revealed that there will be more trains running on Boxing Day this year compared to previous years. The services will include routes to and from Perth, Alloa, Dunblane, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, similar...
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Impact of School Closures and Transport Issues on Local Councils: Check the List

Schools in Aberdeenshire, Highland, and Moray have been impacted by adverse weather conditions, resulting in closures and transportation issues. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow showers, hail, and icy...
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Improving Access to Legal Aid: Colin Lancaster’s Call for System Change

Colin Lancaster, the chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board, emphasizes the importance of legal aid in helping a significant number of people in Scotland with various legal issues. Last year, there were...
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Honoring Historic Scottish Vessels at National Ships UK Awards

A number of historic Scottish vessels were recently celebrated at the National Historic Ships UK Awards. The PS Waverley, a paddle steamer from 1946, was named National Flagship of the Year, while the 1924...
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Closure of Glasgow Queen Street Station Due to Incident near Railway

Trains running from Glasgow's Queen Street Station were canceled on Wednesday evening due to an incident near the railway. Scotrail announced that no trains would be arriving or departing until the police deemed it...
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Energy Bill Spike Drives Two-Year High Inflation Rate

UK inflation has reached its highest level since April due to a spike in household energy bills, according to the latest official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the Consumer Prices Index...
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Scottish Biotech Firm Successfully Raises £5m Despite Challenging Market Conditions

Scottish Biotech Firm Overcomes Market Challenges to Raise £5mA Scottish biotech firm, Cytomos, has successfully raised £5 million in funding to drive sales of its rapid cell analysis technology. Despite facing a challenging market,...
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Supporting Communities: Over 120k Food Parcels Distributed by Food Banks in 6 Months

An anti-poverty charity revealed that over 120,000 emergency food parcels were distributed by food banks in Scotland between April and September. Among these parcels, 40,000 were specifically for children facing hunger. Families with children...
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High Rejection Rate for Airbnb-style Planning Applications in Edinburgh

Since 2022, new rules have led to a high rejection rate for planning applications for Airbnb-style accommodation in Edinburgh. According to data from a freedom of information request by the Gilson Gray law firm,...
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Donald Trump Jr. Criticizes John Swinney and Scotland’s Business Environment

Donald Trump Jr., son of the President-elect, criticized Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, for endorsing his father's rival in the US presidential election. Trump Jr. called the intervention "nasty" and suggested that it was...
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Man Charged in Connection with Death of Woman in East Kilbride

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman in East Kilbride. The incident has shocked the local community and left many wondering about the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.The...
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Lowest School Satisfaction Scores in Scotland: A Concerning Trend

Public satisfaction with local schools in Scotland has reached a concerning low, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government's annual Scottish Household Survey. The data reveals that only 80% of households with...
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Scottish Rocket Company Secures New European Funding for Space Exploration

Orbex, a Scottish rocket company, has recently secured an additional €5.6 million in funding from the Boost programme run by the European Space Agency. This funding extension will help Orbex in moving towards the...
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Universities Allowed to Over-Recruit Teachers Amid Job Shortages

Universities in Scotland have been given permission to exceed their recruitment targets for student primary teachers, despite a shortage of jobs in the sector. This decision comes as newly qualified teachers are struggling to...