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Impact of Scottish Wind Farm on Giant’s Causeway Views: Concerns of DUP MP

DUP politicians are expressing concerns about the impact of a new offshore wind farm on tourism at the Giant's Causeway. The MP for East Londonderry, Gregory Campbell, raised the issue during Energy Questions in...
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Devolution of Disability Benefits Underway in Scotland

The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, has initiated the process of devolving welfare powers to Holyrood in preparation for a change to the benefits system. The new pension age disability payment (PADP) in Scotland will...
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Firefighters respond to flat blaze in Rutherglen with five fire trucks

Emergency services were called to a fire at a block of flats in Glasgow. The incident took place at a building in Prospecthill Crescent, Glasgow, around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Fortunately, there have been no...
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High Bills in Highlands and Islands: Addressing the Greatest Injustice Today

High bills in the Highlands and islands are a major concern according to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. She believes that the current situation is the “greatest injustice of our day” and hopes...
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Major Incident Declared as Bus Carrying Over 60 People Overturns in Northern Ireland

A school bus carrying around 70 people crashed in Northern Ireland today, leading emergency services to declare it a major incident. The incident occurred on Ballyblack Road East near Carrowdore in Co Down, where...
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Challenges Facing Scotland’s Largest Arts Center: A Closer Look

Summerhall, a prominent arts venue in Edinburgh, is currently facing a challenging situation as it has been hit with a winding-up order from the government. The venue, known for hosting a variety of businesses...
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Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson Perform to a Packed Audience at Wigtown Festival

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson were the main event at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Wigtown Book Festival, performing to a full audience. The dynamic duo delighted the crowd with stories from their...
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Investigation underway for deliberate fire incident in Glasgow

Police in Glasgow are currently investigating a deliberate fire incident that occurred in the Barlanark area early on Sunday morning. The incident involved a black Mercedes A class car being set on fire around...
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The Success of Scottish Vintage Business: A Marvelous Achievement

Carl Morenikeji, the managing director of Scaramanga, a vintage furniture and interiors and leather bags business, shared his journey of starting the business in 2006 after traveling around the world. He emphasized the sustainability...
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Fatal Explosion in Scottish Flat Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

An explosion has rocked a block of flats in Scotland, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to several others.Fire and emergency responders rushed to Alloa following reports of an explosion at...
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New Scottish Golf Course by Donald Trump Set to Open in Summer

A new golf course by Donald Trump, located in Scotland, is set to open next summer. The new 18-hole championship links golf course at Trump Scotland in Aberdeenshire is designed to complement the existing...
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Annie Lowry Thomas After Party Review: Refreshingly Incisive and Tautly Written

Annie Lowry Thomas is sprawled out on the couch at the beginning of her latest solo performance for her Hacks company, winding down after what was supposed to be an epic party. The DJ...
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Award-Winning Scottish Hotel Celebrates Landmark Achievement

The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant in Argyll has achieved a significant milestone by being named Tourism and Hospitality Employer of the Year 2024 at the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards. This prestigious award...
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Tensions rise as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups clash at Glasgow museum

Tensions rose at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow when a pro-Israel vigil was met with a protest from a pro-Palestinian group, leading to police intervention.The pro-Israel vigil, organized by Glasgow Friends...
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Sue Gray Resigns as Downing Street Chief of Staff: Reasons and Impact

Sue Gray has resigned from her position as the Downing Street chief of staff amidst what she referred to as 'intense commentary around my position'. This decision came after Sue Gray, a former civil...
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Creating a New Glasgow Town on the South Bank of the Clyde: Possibilities and...

Glasgow's beautiful buildings on the south bank of the Clyde, particularly in Carlton Place, have been neglected for far too long. The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, a Category A-listed structure, is a prime...
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Tragic Story of a Beer-Loving Brother Killed by Hamas: A Family’s Grief

Laura Schosloff shared the heartbreaking story of her late brother, Bernard Cowan, who was tragically killed by Hamas during the October 7 attacks in Kibbutz Sufa. Bernard, a beer-loving man with a passion for...
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The Power of Art: Unparalleled Expression and Impact

Scottish filmmaker Gregor D Sinclair has experienced the challenges of his craft firsthand while filming Hardangerfolk, a documentary about a top-secret mission to stop Hitler from developing nuclear weapons during World War II. Despite...
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Potential Impact of Ex-Hurricane Kirk on Scotland Next Week

Parts of southern Scotland could be hit by heavy winds and rain from ex-hurricane Kirk next week. The storm, currently a category four hurricane, will weaken as it moves northeast across the Atlantic Ocean...
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Celebrate Scottish Gin Day with Our Top Picks of Sensational Spirits

Celebrate Scottish Gin Day with Our Top Picks of Sensational SpiritsThis week's top 10 just happens to fall on Scottish Gin Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than rounding up a...
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Great Scottish Run in Glasgow: Weekend Road Closures & Updates

The Great Scottish Run in Glasgow is set to take place this weekend, and with it comes a series of road closures and restrictions in the city. Glasgow City Council has announced a comprehensive...
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Pedestrians Injured by Black Cab in Glasgow Central Street Closure

Emergency services rushed to the scene outside Glasgow Central station after reports of a black cab striking pedestrians. The incident led to the closure of Gordon Street at Union Street and Renfield Street at...
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Nightclub’s Comical Response to Power Outage During Peak Hours

Edinburgh's popular Irish bar and live music venue, Dropkick Murphys, found themselves in the midst of a comical situation as the city's Cowgate area experienced a power outage during one of its busiest nights....
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Exploring Glasgow’s Architectural History with Kevin McKenna

The fading light of an early autumn evening provides an apt allegory for my urban safari around Glasgow’s undead buildings. The recently-updated Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland lists 143 of these old architectural...
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Glasgow Schools Facing Staff Reductions: Concerns of Parents

Glasgow Schools Facing Staff Reductions: Concerns of ParentsSchools across Glasgow are in danger of losing more teaching staff after a recent pupil census, as reported by The Herald. Initially, staff allocations in schools are...
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Manhunt underway for Glasgow suspect linked to Edinburgh Princes Street robbery

The Edinburgh police are on the lookout for a man who is linked to a robbery that took place on Princes Street earlier this year. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 14th May around 5...
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Cyriel Dessers Scores Twice as Rangers Defeat Dundee 3-0 to Secure Semi-Final Spot

Rangers had a successful return to Ibrox as they secured a spot in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over Dundee. Cyriel Dessers scored twice, and James Tavernier added a penalty...
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Luxury Landmark Hotels in Highland Towns Acquired in Significant Transaction

Bespoke Hotels recently made a significant acquisition by purchasing four luxury landmark hotels in highland towns from Coast & Country Hotels. The hotels involved in the transaction are the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William,...
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Roddy Woomble Reflects on Releasing 17th Record

Roddy Woomble, the frontman of Idlewild, is set to release his seventeenth record this month. Despite this being his seventeenth album, he still finds it surprising and almost unbelievable. Woomble reflects on the process...
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Dundee Midfielder Aims to Follow Celtic Signing’s Path to Big Club Success

Cameron, a talented midfielder for Dundee, showcased his skills during the recent Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match against Rangers at Ibrox, despite the team's 3-0 loss. He mentioned how challenging it was to play...