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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to woman who found Israel committed genocide in Gaza
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26622344.nobel-peace-prize-goes-woman-found-israel-committed-genocide/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 10:51
THE Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a former UN human rights chief who led an investigation which concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza ...
Scottish Government backs Stephen Flynn amid row over ferry leak briefing emails
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621841.scottish-government-backs-stephen-flynn-amid-ferry-leak-email-row/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 09:37
TRANSPORT Scotland has backed Stephen Flynn's account that he was not briefed about a major gas leak on the Glen Sannox ferry before appearing at a Holyrood committee ...
The SNP accuse Labour of overseeing 'the worst living standards in modern history'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621579.snp-accuse-labour-inaction-worst-living-standards-modern/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 08:54
The SNP has accused Labour of overseeing "the worst living standards in modern history", citing new analysis showing households are thousands of pounds worse off
US to livestream firing squad execution in unprecedented move
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621441.pentagon-livestream-nidal-malik-hasan-firing-squad-execution/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 08:31
THE Pentagon has announced that the execution of a convicted mass killer by firing squad will be livestreamed to the public.
Zack Polanski defends Green leadership after Caroline Lucas criticism
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621343.zack-polanski-defends-green-leadership-caroline-lucas-criticism/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 08:17
Zack Polanski has defended his position as Green Party leader amid criticism from a party colleague after he failed to win a seat in Parliament in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election ...
John Curtice explains what Holborn by-election result really tells us
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621259.john-curtice-warns-labour-snap-election-zack-polanski-loss/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 08:05
THE Green result in Holborn and St Pancras indicates an early General Election would be an "extremely risky project" for Labour, according to top pollster Sir John Curtice.
SNP hold on to Midstocket and Rosemount with Aberdeen by-election win
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621256.snp-hold-midstocket-rosemount-aberdeen-by-election-win/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 08:04
THE SNP have held on to Midstocket and Rosemount, with Jeff Diack elected as Aberdeenâs newest councillor
Zack Polanski says he would not have voted for 'Zionism is racism' motion
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621153.zack-polanski-says-wouldnt-voted-greens-zionism-motion/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 07:24
ZACK Polanski has said he would not have voted for the Green Party's motion declaring "Zionism is racism" in its original form.
Three arrested after armed police called to Scots village over gun reports
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621091.three-arrested-firearm-incident-ladybank-fife/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 06:49
THREE people have been arrested following reports of people in possession of a possible firearm in a village in Fife.
Glasgow Airport launches new ÂŁ2 direct bus link this month
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26621083.new-2-citylink-service-links-lanarkshire-glasgow-airport/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 06:46
A new Citylink coach service will connect Lanarkshire passengers with Glasgow Airport, with stops in Uddingston and Blantyre.
More than 100 organisations say Gaza ceasefire exists 'in name only' one year on
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620898.full-list-groups-warning-gaza-ceasefire-exists-on-paper/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 04:00
ONE year after the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached, more than 100 humanitarian, human rights, and other civil society organisations say the ceasefire exists in name only
'My music is my therapy': Inside the life and loss that shaped Bemz
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620892.scottish-rapper-bemz-turning-trauma-hope/?ref=rss
Published: October 9, 2026 04:00
THERE is a moment just as the chorus arrives that the latest single by Scottish rapper Bemz becomes what critics have described as a late-summer anthem
Labour beat Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620976.labour-beat-zack-polanski-holborn-st-pancras-by-election/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 23:19
ZACK Polanski has failed to take Holborn and St Pancras for the Greens as Labour held on in Keir Starmer's former constituency.
Holborn and St Pancras by-election results in charts and graphs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620934.holborn-st-pancras-by-election-results-charts-graphs/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 20:59
The results in the Holborn and St Pancras are yet to be announced.
Live as Greens face off against Labour in key by-election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620933.live-greens-face-off-labour-holborn-by-election/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 20:39
London voters will deliver a crucial verdict on Andy Burnham's Labour Party and Zack Polanski's Greens in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Who was the first celebrity banished from the Celebrity Traitors?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620869.first-banished-celebrity-traitors/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 19:13
The first celebrity has been banished from the Celebrity Traitors after a heated roundtable â here is who it was
Sinn Féin representatives receive police letters over Drumcree stand-off
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620822.sinn-f-representatives-receive-police-letters-drumcree/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 18:29
Sinn Féin and People Before Profit elected representatives have received letters from police probing alleged criminal offences in the ongoing parading dispute in Portadown
Confusion at Holyrood as MSPs reject extending Reform UK's burqa ban debate
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620753.msps-vote-attempt-extend-reform-uks-burqa-ban-debate/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 17:32
A DEBATE on Reform UK's proposal to introduce a ban on face coverings descended into confusion at Holyrood after MSPs rejected an attempt to extend proceedings to allow more members to speak
Thomas Kerr wants Scotland to follow Denmark. But did its burqa ban work?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619750.experts-told-us-burqa-bans-thomas-kerr-wants-copy/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 17:30
AS Thomas Kerr points to European burqa bans to justify introducing similar restrictions in Scotland, experts have warned that the legislation in Denmark has left Muslim women fearful of public spaces and legitimised Islamophobia.
'There are issues at St Enoch â but BBC documentary hurt my business'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620444.issues-st-enoch---coverage-hurting-business/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 16:53
BUSINESSES near St Enoch agree there's a problem in the area; they agree on how to fix it, but some still think the BBC documentary blew things way out of proportion
SNP councillor seeks ban on far right group's 'military-style' Glasgow Green training
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620711.snp-councillor-seeks-ban-far-right-groups-glasgow-green-training/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 16:49
AN SNP councillor is looking to ban a new far right group dubbed âScotlandâs versionâ of the Patriot Platform from holding military-style training sessions on Glasgow Green ...
Women protest at Scottish Parliament over Reform UK's burqa ban bid
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620572.protest-held-reform-uk-bid-ban-burqas-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 16:06
WOMEN have gathered outside of the Scottish Parliament in protest of Reform UK's bid to ban face coverings in public places â with a particular focus on the burqa
Inside the Tel Aviv Scrabble club waging war against The National
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620489.inside-tel-aviv-scrabble-club-waging-war-national/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 15:51
HUNDREDS of IPSO complaints appear to have been submitted against The National by members of a Scrabble club in Tel Aviv.
Andy Burnham responds to reports of death from the plague in Russia
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26620346.andy-burnham-responds-reports-plague-death-russia/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 15:29
Andy Burnham has said he would be monitoring the situation closely amid reports a woman died fom the plague in Russia
Scottish pupils quiz astronaut aboard International Space Station in live link-up
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619181.scottish-pupils-speak-live-international-space-station/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 14:49
PUPILS at a Highlands school held an âexcitingâ live conversation with an astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a school project
Has Spain shown housing is now the policy that decides political fate?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615524.spain-shown-housing-climbing-political-agenda/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 14:43
THE eviction of an 87-year-old from her home in Madrid has sparked a 'truly historic' snap election - but is housing becoming a bigger issue around the world
Raids on two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties ruled unlawful
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619744.probe-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-continues-despite-legal-ruling/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 14:05
A criminal investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ongoing despite the search warrants that allowed police officers to raid two of his properties being ruled unlawful, the High Court has heard
SNP MSP defends Greens appearance at conference despite member backlash
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619580.snp-msp-backs-greens-appearance-conference-despite-member-backlash/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 13:42
AN SNP MSP has defended plans to give the Scottish Greens a platform at the party's annual conference amid backlash from members ...
John Swinney draws cross-chamber applause after hitting back at burqa ban calls
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619381.labour-msps-applaud-swinneys-attack-burqa-ban-calls/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 13:08
JOHN Swinney has drawn cross-chamber applause after accusing the Scottish Reform leadership of seeking to divide communities with calls for a burqa ban
'Can I finish my question?': Audience member clashes with Reform MSP in live debate
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26619177.bbc-audience-member-clashes-thomas-kerr-live-debate/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 12:25
A YOUNG audience member challenged Reform UK Scotland depute leader Thomas Kerr over wealth inequality during a heated exchange on Debate Night
Former Alba candidate and Alex Salmond adviser sues defunct party
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26618865.former-alba-candidate-mounts-legal-action-defunct-party/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 11:27
A FORMER Alba candidate is suing the defunct party in an employment tribunal ...
Still Game actor faces prison over indecent images of children
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26618114.irvine-still-game-actor-admits-indecent-images-charges/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 09:38
Coronation Street and Still Game actor Eric Potts, 61, pleads guilty to making 83 indecent images of children in Lancashire and faces a prison sentence.
Man arrested after far-right disorder involving masked group in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26618005.man-arrested-far-right-protest-involving-masked-group-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 09:22
ONE man has been arrested following a far-right protest in Glasgow involving people wearing balaclavas ...
Historic Scottish island that sheltered Bonnie Prince Charlie goes on sale
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617918.isle-wiay-sheltered-bonnie-prince-charlie-sale/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 09:10
A HISTORIC Scottish island believed to have sheltered Bonnie Prince Charlie following his defeat at the Battle of Culloden has gone up for sale for almost ÂŁ1 million.
Royal Navy sailor charged with spying for foreign power
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617579.royal-navy-service-member-charged-spying-foreign-power/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 08:16
A SERVING member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying for a foreign country, police said.
UK pulls staff from Jerusalem as Israel retaliates over settlement ban
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617460.uk-withdraws-jerusalem-consulate-staff-amid-israel-settlement-row/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 07:41
THE UK has withdrawn staff and their families from its consulate in East Jerusalem after Israel said it would be closed in retaliation for the Governmentâs trade ban with illegal West Bank settlements.
Girl, 9, dies after two-vehicle crash on Highland road
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617444.nine-year-old-girl-dies-crash-near-drumnadrochit-highlands/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 07:33
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl has died following a crash involving two vehicles on a road in the Highlands.
Disruption as Scottish train services cancelled amid ongoing incident
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617389.glasgow-train-services-cancelled-amid-ongoing-incident/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 07:02
Train services are being cancelled this morning amid an ongoing incident.
Teenager charged in connection with death of 21-year-old in Scottish city centre
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617376.man-19-charged-death-daniel-colrain-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 06:54
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in Glasgow city centre.
Full list of 24 Scottish churches facing closure as Archdiocese reveals plans
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617360.archdiocese-glasgow-reveal-plans-close-24-churches/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 06:46
The Archdiocese of Glasgow has released plans to cut half of their churches in a major restructure prompted by "two few people and two few priests"
We've learned about Palestine's suffering. But do we know Palestine itself?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617203.many-palestinian-stories-hope-must-not-forget/?ref=rss
Published: October 8, 2026 04:00
I often wonder how much the average person knows about Palestine beyond the horrors that have unfolded there over the past three years. Who could name a Palestinian artist or cook Gazan cuisine from scratch. Who knows the words to a Palestinian nurseryâŠ
Roads closed and emergency services on scene as protest takes place in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617182.roads-closed-protest-takes-place-glasgows-east-end/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 19:03
ROADS have been closed and emergency services are in attendance amid an ongoing police incident at Parkhead Cross in Glasgow
Fresh fears as Drumcree dispute spreads beyond Garvaghy Road
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617108.fresh-fears-drumcree-dispute-spreads-beyond-portadown/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 18:30
A STAND-OFF between Orange Order members and residents in Portadown has been described as ânow bigger than the Garvaghy Roadâ
Inside a day of anger, grief and protest over Gaza at Edinburgh university
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617075.protesters-slam-edinburgh-university-complicity-gaza-genocide/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 18:00
HUNDREDS of students and staff members at Edinburgh University have called for the institute to âimmediately divestâ from companies they allege are complicit in the genocide in Gaza ...
Notorious Glasgow gangland figure Paul Ferris dead aged 62
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26617013.notorious-glasgow-gangland-figure-paul-ferris-dead/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 16:26
Paul Ferris, the notorious Glasgow underworld figure, has died aged 62.
Charity wants action after scale of alleged police violence against women revealed
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616229.charity-wants-transparency-alleged-police-violence-women/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 16:16
A SCOTTISH charity are calling for "greater institutional transparency" following figures that reveal nearly 70 per cent of suspended police officers are facing violence against women probes
Pressure mounts on UK and Irish governments as Drumcree standoff enters day 11
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616815.garvaghy-road-crisis-remains-unresolved-11-days/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 15:45
THE Irish premier is facing further calls to help bring an end to the âdangerous and lingering limboâ of the Drumcree dispute, as Sinn FĂ©inâs leader called for direct intervention to the issue
'Looks like tourist tat': Fury over AI-generated Army logo replacing historic badge
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616419.fury-ai-highland-officer-training-regiment-logo/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 15:43
ARMY insiders have spoken out against an AI-powered rebrand of a new regimental logo which âlooks like some tourist tatâ
John Curtice gives verdict on Tory plans to roll back devolution
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616752.john-curtice-gives-verdict-tory-plans-roll-back-devolution/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 15:35
THE Tories will face an uphill battle to win the public round to their plans to tear up Scotlandâs devolution settlement, pollsters have predicted.
Concerns over new masked Scottish far-right group 'trained by ex-military'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616518.concerns-new-scottish-far-right-group-trained-ex-military/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 15:03
CONCERNS have been raised over the emergence of a new far-right group which is being dubbed âScotlandâs own versionâ of the so-called Patriot Platform ...
Backlash as Humza Yousaf says UN could 'break indyref2 impasse'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616426.backlash-humza-yousaf-says-un-break-indyref2-impasse/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 14:52
HUMZA Yousaf has sparked backlash from figures in the independence movement after suggesting the UN could help to broker a deal to break the âimpasseâ between Holyrood and Westminster.
Holyrood launches probe into 20-plus AI data centres planned across Scotland
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616329.holyrood-investigating-wave-ai-data-centres/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 14:36
TWO Holyrood committees are preparing to âdig into the detailsâ behind planned hyperscale data centres
How the Tories have made Scotland a pawn in their play for English votes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616294.tories-made-scotland-pawn-play-english-votes/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 14:32
A TORY pledge to take powers away from Scotland is not really an offer to Scottish voters at all. It is an offer to Reform-leaning voters in England ...
Highland company served with ÂŁ32,100 penalty after SEPA investigation
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616190.highland-firm-served-32-100-penalty-sepa-investigation/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 14:16
A HIGHLAND company has been served with a ÂŁ32,000 penalty after a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) investigation.
Teen arrested after death of 21-year-old in Scottish city centre
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26616066.man-19-arrested-connection-death-daniel-colrain/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 13:59
A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal early-morning disturbance which took the life of Daniel Colrain in Glasgow's Royal Exchange Square.
Reform accused of 'whitewash' after party's own probe clears officials
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615814.reform-accused-whitewash-partys-probe-clears-officials/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 13:14
REFORM UK have been accused of orchestrating a "whitewash" after their internal probe cleared senior figures involved in a donations scandal.
John Swinney warns Tory devolution plans pose âvery direct threatâ to Holyrood
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615632.john-swinney-warning-direct-threat-tory-devolution-plans/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 12:45
JOHN Swinney has hit out at Tory plans to review and strip the Scottish Parliament of powers if they win the next General Election ...
Kemi Badenoch claims Scottish Labour leader 'actively supports' indyref2
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615253.kemi-badenoch-claims-michael-marra-actively-supports-indyref2/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 11:31
KEMI Badenoch has claimed the new leader of Scottish Labour âactively supportsâ a second independence referendum
Ruth Davidson shares fear of 'unilateral declaration of Scottish independence'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615233.labour-opening-door-scottish-independence-without-indyref2/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 11:29
RUTH Davidson has suggested that Labour are opening the door to Scottish independence without a referendum ...
The BBC Scotland channel is set to leave TV â but can I still watch it?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26614815.bbc-scotland-channel-set-go---can-still-watch/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 11:26
ON Tuesday, it was revealed that BBC Scotland is set to become 'online only' - but what does that actually mean?
'Nonsense': Outrage over Tory plans to strip powers from Scottish Parliament
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26615090.tory-plans-strip-powers-scottish-parliament-branded-nonsense/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 11:09
TORY plans to review and strip the Scottish parliament of powers if they win the next General Election have been condemned as ânonsenseâ ...
Calls for crackdown on iconic Glasgow statue traffic cones
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26614499.councillor-sounds-alarm-duke-wellington-statue-traffic-cones/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 09:41
CONCERNS over the increasing number of traffic cones placed on top of the statue of the Duke of Wellington have been raised by a local councillor.
Reform UK advertise jobs for journalists to join 'national newsroom'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26614434.reform-uk-advertise-jobs-least-12-journalists/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 09:33
REFORM UK have advertised for at least 12 "journalists" to join their national newsroom and contribute to Reform TV
Tories draw up plans to cut Holyrood's powers if they win next General Election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26614166.tories-plan-cut-holyroods-powers-win-next-general-election/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 08:57
THE Conservatives will review devolution and strip the Scottish parliament of powers if they win the next General Election ...
French mayor tear-gassed while shielding students from riot police
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26614151.french-mayor-bally-bagayoko-tear-gassed-student-protests/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 08:55
A FRENCH mayor has been tear-gassed after stepping between riot police and young protesters during mass demonstrations over conditions in the country's schools.
Queues of traffic on busy Scottish road after rush-hour incident
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613837.traffic-queued-a1-near-dolphingstone-junction/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 08:02
TRAFFIC is queued back on East Lothianâs busiest road after a rush-hour collision.
Man dies after being hit by van in Scottish hotel car park
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613812.man-72-dies-hit-van-bettyhill-hotel-near-thurso/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 07:55
A MAN has died after being hit by a van in the car park of a hotel in the Highlands.
Anger as Scottish ferry route cancelled for yet another year
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613755.campbeltown-calmac-ferry-service-cancelled-2027-amid-backlash/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 07:39
A POPULAR Scottish ferry route has been cancelled for another year, prompting anger from the community it serves.
Claims St Andrews rector faced racist treatment are 'arguable', review finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613345.claims-st-andrews-rector-faced-racism-arguable-review-finds/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
A REVIEW commissioned by representatives of St Andrews rector Stella Maris has concluded there is an âarguableâ case that she was subjected to disability discrimination and racist treatment by university officials, The National can reveal ...
Millionaire Labour donor backs ÂŁ50m plan to end private political donations
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612108.millionaire-labour-donor-backs-plan-end-private-political-donations/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
A MAJOR Labour donor has backed a report calling for a ban on private funding for UK political parties ...
How a 'film nerd' found a lost 100-year-old Scottish movie rewriting history
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612852.film-nerd-finds-lost-100-year-old-glasgow-movie-rewriting-history/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
A SELF-PROCLAIMED âfilm nerdâ has unearthed a 100-year-old Scottish movie that could rewrite the history of the industry, but had to spend over three years fighting to have his discovery acknowledged, The National can reveal ...
Metal detectorist finds his second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders in two years
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613313.metal-detectorist-finds-second-bronze-age-hoard-2-years/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
A METAL detectorist has said it is âquite extraordinaryâ to have discovered his second Bronze Age hoard in just two years in the Scottish Borders ...
âClear human rights failuresâ found in south of Scotland, watchdog says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613481.people-south-scotland-struggling-afford-food/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
A HUMAN rights body has warned of âclear human rights failuresâ in the south of Scotland, where it says many people are struggling to access basics such as food, housing and health
SNP open conference stage to wider independence movement
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613205.snp-unite-wider-independence-movement-conference/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2026 04:00
SENIOR figures from across Scotland's independence movement will take centre stage at this year's SNP conference, with a cross-party panel event taking place
John Swinney refers himself to independent advisers over misleading parliament row
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613474.john-swinney-refers-independent-advisers/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 19:21
JOHN Swinney has alerted independent advisers following claims he misled Holyrood when he claimed scrapping the triple lock would see people âlose their pensionsâ
Green Party taking âseriouslyâ claims about member behind anti-Zionist motion
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613457.green-party-taking-seriously-claims-members-al-qaeda-links/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 18:53
The Green Party has said it âtakes all allegations of this nature seriouslyâ after it was reported the member behind the recent âZionism is racismâ motion has links to an al Qaeda terrorist
The 43 stars, actors and musicians calling for action on Garvaghy Road
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613421.full-list-43-figures-backing-garvaghy-road-intervention/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 17:56
IN an open letter to the Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant, 43 signatories are warning that "we cannot afford to step backward" and are calling for an international mediator to resolve the Garvaghy Road dispute
Major stars urge UK Government to intervene in Garvaghy Road row
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613406.artists-actors-urge-intervention-garvaghy-road-row/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 17:41
CELEBRITIES including Gallagher, Susan Sarandon, Kneecap and Irvine Welsh are among dozens of high-profile figures urging the UK Government to appoint an independent international mediator to resolve the Garvaghy Road dispute
Welsh parliament backs calls for Barnett formula review
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613387.senedd-passes-motion-calling-barnett-formula-review/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 17:19
THE Senedd has backed the Plaid Cymru Governmentâs motion calling for a review of the Barnett formula
The good news stories from Scotland to brighten up your autumn
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612696.good-news-stories-scotland-brighten-autumn/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 17:00
AUTUMN is well and truly here in Scotland ...
Tories blasted over plans for ÂŁ10 billion Israel-inspired British âIron Domeâ
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613244.tories-panned-plans-10bn-israel-inspired-british-iron-dome/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 16:22
THE TORIES have been condemned over plans to invest ÂŁ10 billion in creating a new âiron domeâ aimed at defending Britain and its overseas bases ...
Man who died after being seriously injured in Glasgow city centre assault named
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613233.man-died-injured-glasgow-disturbance-named/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 16:19
A MAN who died after being seriously injured in a disturbance involving several men in Glasgow city centre has been named as Daniel Colrain ...
John Swinney spokesman blasts 'desperate' Tory and Labour MSPs over pensions row
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613093.john-swinney-spokesman-blasts-desperate-tory-labour-msps/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 15:55
A SPOKESMAN for John Swinney has accused Tory and Labour MSPs of âmaking mischiefâ after they demanded the First Minister correct the record over his claims about pensions ...
Michelle O'Neill urges Northern Ireland Secretary to 'do his job' and stop march
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26613039.michelle-oneill-urges-chris-bryant-stop-drumcree-march/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 15:48
NORTHERN Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has been urged to intervene and stop the Drumcree march
Scottish Government to âexplore every optionâ to save 377 Grangemouth jobs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612998.snp-government-explore-every-option-save-377-grangemouth-jobs/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 15:42
THE Scottish Government will âexplore every optionâ to save the 377 workers at risk from the planned closure of a chemical manufacturer in Grangemouth, Stephen Flynn has said ...
Wales is developing a strategy to tackle its BBC cuts? So why isn't Scotland?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612847.wales-planning-broadcastings-future-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 15:21
On Tuesday, it emerged that BBC Scotland is facing a truly existential crisis that could see its standalone TV channel, only established in 2019, axed completely
Scottish Tory veteran compares Greens to 'blackshirts' after Zionism comment
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612644.veteran-tory-compares-scottish-greens-oswald-mosleys-blackshirts/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 14:51
A SENIOR Tory politician has compared the Scottish Greens to Oswald Mosley's fascist "blackshirts" after co-leader Ross Greer said Zionism is racist and described the creation of Israel as an act of ethnic cleansing
SNP attack Andy Burnham over reported delay to defence spending plans
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612359.andy-burnham-fire-snp-defence-spending-delay/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 14:10
THE SNP have urged Andy Burnham to âwake upâ and take urgent action rather than offer âjam tomorrow promisesâ as the Prime Minister reportedly considers delaying plans on a key policy pledge
If Britain can revisit Brexit, Scotland can revisit independence, says John Swinney
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26612185.uk-revisiting-brexit-means-scotland-can-revisit-indy-john-swinney/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 13:43
JOHN Swinney has argued that Scotland should have the right to choose its constitutional future, agreeing that the question of independence should be treated the same as revisiting Brexit
Scottish Deputy FM fires warning shot to Westminster at Plaid conference
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26609323.westminsters-time-up-jenny-gilruth-tells-plaid-cymru-members/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 13:04
THE meeting of Celtic Alliance was the clearest symbol yet that "Westminster's time is up"Jenny Gilruth said, addressing Plaid Cymru members
Anger as pipers call on BBC to U-turn on axing World Pipe Band Championship coverage
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26611713.pipers-call-bbc-u-turn-axing-world-pipe-band-championship/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 12:23
THE BBC has been urged to reverse its decision to axe its âessentialâ coverage of the World Pipe Band Championships ...
Scottish rock band cancels UK tour in shock announcement days after new album launch
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26611572.twin-atlantic-cancels-uk-tour-days-new-album-launch/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 11:55
SCOTTISH rockers Twin Atlantic have cancelled their UK tour just days after releasing their new album ...
Backlash mounts as Glasgow waives affordable housing rules for developers
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610994.union-slams-shameful-glasgow-affordable-housing-decision/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 11:34
A DECISION by Glasgow City Council, which will see no requirement for affordable housing quotas for private new-builds, has been slammed as "shameful" by a union
Scottish biotech firm gets ÂŁ2.5m funding boost for Grangemouth facility
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26611127.scottish-firm-mialgae-gets-2-5m-funding-boost-grangemouth-site/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 10:51
A BIOTECH company has received a ÂŁ2.5 million funding boost from the Scottish National Investment Bank to support its new production facility in Grangemouth.
All jobs lost as Highland Scotch whisky distillery goes into liquidation
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610926.jobs-lost-scottish-whisky-distillery-goes-liquidation/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 10:25
ALL jobs have been lost after a Scotch whisky distillery, thought to be the first community-owned distillery in the world, was forced to call in administrators.
Scottish city car parks hit by QR code scammers as council issues warning
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610790.perth-kinross-car-parks-hit-qr-code-scammers/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 10:10
PERTH and Kinross Council car parks have once again been hit by QR code scammers ...
Thousands of Asos customers receive 'hacked' notification in phone alert
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610700.asos-customers-receive-hacked-notification-phone-alert/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 09:57
THOUSANDS of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert saying the retail giant has been hacked ...
BBC Scotland âto become online onlyâ in major cost-cutting shake-up
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610650.bbc-scotland-to-become-online-only-major-shake-up/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 09:50
BBC Scotland is expected to become online only as the broadcaster pushes ahead with sweeping cuts aimed at saving ÂŁ500 million, according to reports.
BBC hits back at Reform UK's Question Time 'audience plant' claim
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610513.bbc-hits-back-reforms-question-time-audience-plant-claim/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 09:31
THE BBC has hit back at Reform UK after they claimed the broadcaster's flagship political show, Question Time, is secretly âpackedâ full of critics of Nigel Farageâs party ...
Scottish Greens' Ross Greer says âZionism is racismâ
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26610339.ross-greer-says-zionism-racism-amid-english-greens-backlash/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2026 09:08
SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Ross Greer has said Zionism is racist and described the creation of Israel as an "act of ethnic cleansing".
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