Tag: Scotland

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DEC Middle East Appeal Raises £3 Million in Scotland: King Expresses Gratitude to Volunteers

A humanitarian appeal launched to assist those in need in the Middle East has garnered an astonishing £3 million in donations from generous Scots,...
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Storm Bert Causes Chaos: Four SPFL Matches Postponed & More at Risk

Storm Bert Causes Chaos in SPFL MatchesStorm Bert snow has wreaked havoc on the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) fixture list, leading to the...
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Scots Railway Shutdown: The Farce of ScotGov’s Troubled Ownership

Scots Railway Shutdown: The Farce of ScotGov's Troubled Ownership The UK's highest railway, owned by a leading Scottish Government economic development agency, has been plagued...
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Scottish Budget 2023: Shona Robison Unveils Tax and Spending Plans

Scottish Budget 2023: Shona Robison Unveils Tax and Spending PlansShona Robison, the Finance Secretary of Scotland, recently revealed the much-anticipated tax and spending plans...
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OEG Global Headquarters in Aberdeen: Powering Ahead with Innovation

Offshore services supplier OEG is making waves in Aberdeen with the grand opening of its new global headquarters. The company, now employing 250 individuals...
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Exciting Updates on the Scottish Premiership Season: A Review of the Action

Exciting Updates on the Scottish Premiership Season: A Review of the ActionThe Scottish Premiership season is in full swing, with plenty of thrilling action...
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Freezing Temperatures Trigger Weather Warnings in Scotland

Freezing Temperatures Spark Weather Warnings Across ScotlandIn a chilling turn of events, Scotland is bracing itself for icy conditions as freezing temperatures grip the...
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Controversial Scottish Pantomime Deemed Inappropriate for Families

Controversial Scottish Pantomime Draws Mixed ReviewsIn a whirlwind of big bobby-dazzler song and dance numbers, the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh played host to a...
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Decentralisation of Power: Former Chiefs Call for Holyrood as Scotland’s Largest Council

Former local authority chief executives are sounding the alarm as they claim that Holyrood has become Scotland's largest council, with power increasingly centralized in...
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‘Lost Roman Eagle of Ingliston Rediscovered after Nearly 50 Years’

Lost Roman Eagle of Ingliston Rediscovered after Nearly 50 YearsIn a remarkable turn of events, a lost Roman artifact, the 'Eagle of Ingliston,' has...
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Approval Expected for 7,000 New Homes on Outskirts of Scottish City

Approval Expected for 7,000 New Homes on Outskirts of Scottish CityProposals for 7,000 new homes and two schools are set to be presented to...
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Scotland: A Solution to Mass Migration, War, and Poverty from Bad Capitalism

In 1973, a significant oil crisis in the Middle East set off a chain of events that have shaped the world we live in...
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Support for William Wallace: Historic Letter on Display for St Andrew’s Day

A historic letter in support of Scottish hero William Wallace was displayed on St Andrew's Day. The fragile document, known as the "Wallace letter...
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Salmond Resignation: Former Advisor’s View on Strategic Mistake

Alex Salmond's resignation has been a topic of discussion among mourners at his memorial service, with one former political advisor pointing out that leaving...
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Janey Godley Funeral: A Celebration of Tears, Applause, and Laughter

Comedian Janey Godley's daughter, Ashley Storrie, expressed her gratitude to all those who honored her mother's memory during the funeral service. Storrie mentioned how...
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Breaking Down Masculinity: Alan Bissett on Shifting Cultural Norms

Alan Bissett, a renowned author and playwright, has recently been recognized with a School Library Association Award for his book, Lads: A Guide to...
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Funding National Insurance Hike for Scotland’s Public Sector: GMB Calls on Reeves

Scotland's public services are at risk of suffering if Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not provide funding to cover the shortfall caused by the increase...
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Scottish Budget: Business Wish List for Christmas

Businesses in Scotland have high hopes for the upcoming Scottish budget, with rates relief at the top of their Christmas wish list. The Federation...
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Scottish Government Tax Policy Impact on Business: BBC’s The Apprentice Star’s Warning

Businessman and former Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, recently criticized the Scottish Government's tax policies, particularly the SNP's additional income tax rate. Speaking at the...
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Finlay MacDonald Convicted for Murdering Brother-in-Law in Shotgun Rampage

A man has been convicted of killing his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three other people during a violent rampage. Finley MacDonald, aged 41,...
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Man Abducted and Assaulted in Clydebank Attack: Police Investigation and Updates

Police are currently investigating a disturbing incident where a 25-year-old man was abducted and seriously assaulted in Clydebank. The incident took place on November...
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Scottish Budget: Limited Room for Manoeuvre – Fraser of Allander

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is facing a challenging situation in the upcoming Scottish Budget, as experts from the Fraser of Allander Institute have warned...
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Renewed Construction Begins on New Ship at Historic Scottish Shipyard

Construction has officially begun on a new ship at the historic Scottish shipyard, marking a significant milestone for British shipbuilding. The UK's newest warship,...
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Fraser of Allander: Challenges Ahead for Robison Despite UK Cash Injection

Finance Secretary Shona Robison faces challenges in the upcoming Scottish Budget despite receiving additional funding from the UK Government, experts have warned.The Fraser of...
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Animal-themed cyclists to dominate Edinburgh roads

Hundreds of cyclists in Edinburgh are gearing up to pedal through the city streets dressed as native Scottish animals this Saturday. The event, organized...
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Scottish Government Criticized for Grangemouth Closure: Green MSP

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland has sparked criticism from Green MSP Gillian Mackay, who believes there has been a 'dereliction...
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Recap of FMQs: Swinney Accused of Ignoring Crime Victims

During the recent First Minister's Questions (FMQs), Deputy First Minister John Swinney faced accusations of ignoring crime victims. The opposition parties criticized Swinney for...
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Scottish Greens Call for Abandoning A96 Dualing Plans

The Scottish Greens are calling for the abandonment of plans to dual the A96 road and instead focus on making public transport more affordable....
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Justin Currie opens up about his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the impact on his music...

Justin Currie, the 59-year-old singer-songwriter and frontman of the Glasgow rock band Del Amitri, recently opened up about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis and how...
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Insurance Company in Glasgow Rejects Acquisition Offer

Insurer Direct Line, a major employer in Glasgow, has turned down a £3.3 billion takeover bid from Aviva, a fellow company in the insurance...