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Paul Black: âEverything I write is rooted in classâ
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631340.paul-black-everything-write-rooted-class/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2024 04:00
A SCOTTISH comedian has reflected on his working-class roots as he prepares to take his latest show to Glasgow ...
Donald Trump's new Scottish golf course set to open next summer
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633320.donald-trumps-new-scottish-golf-course-set-open-next-summer/?ref=rss
Published: October 7, 2024 04:00
FORMER US president Donald Trumpâs new links golf course in Aberdeenshire will open next summer, with bosses claiming the site will complement the existing course to offer the greatest 36 holes in golf.
Emergency vehicles rush to scene of explosion at house in Alloa
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633472.explosion-fire-reported-house-kellie-place-alloa/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 18:03
AN explosion has been reported at a house in Alloa.
Phone mast ruling spells bad news for wild land, fear campaigners
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633433.decision-phone-mast-ruling-spells-bad-news-wild-land/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 17:13
A SCOTTISH local authorityâs refusal of a phone mast in a designated Wild Land Area (WLA) has been overturned in a planning appeal.
Scottish artists ahead of their time on climate change focus of new exhibition
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633416.new-exhibition-focuses-scots-artists-ahead-time-climate/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 16:53
A GROUP of visionary Scottish artists who were ahead of their time in responding to the threat of
Who is Sue Gray â and why has she just quit as Keir Starmer's chief of staff?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633402.sue-gray-quit-keir-starmers-chief-staff/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 16:34
SUE Gray has stepped down as the Prime Ministerâs chief of staff and will take up a new role as an envoy for the nations and regions.
John Swinney calls on world leaders to negotiate 'immediate ceasefire' in Middle East
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633283.john-swinney-calls-immediate-ceasefire-middle-east/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 14:34
JOHN Swinney has called for a ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel amid the continued bombardment of Gaza.
Labour in 'chaos': Five of the worst media takes on 'stability' with Keir Starmer
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633250.five-worst-media-takes-stability-keir-starmer/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 14:00
PROMISING voters âstabilityâ has a way of coming back to bite you.
John Mason accepts lifetime achievement award from anti-abortion group
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633222.john-mason-accepts-lifetime-achievement-award-anti-abortion-group/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 13:35
THE MSP John Mason has accepted a lifetime achievement award from a controversial anti-abortion group.
Sue Gray quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff after war for supremacy in government
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633114.sue-gray-quits-keir-starmers-chief-staff/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 11:57
SUE Gray has resigned as the Prime Ministerâs chief of staff after a war between senior factions at the heart of government.
'It saves lives': Experts urge England to follow Scotland on Minimum Unit Pricing
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633043.experts-urge-england-follow-scotland-minimum-unit-pricing/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 10:58
EXPERTS are urging the UK Government to follow Scotlandâs lead and introduce minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in England.
Keir Starmer out of step with Labour voters on Israel stance, poll suggests
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24633031.keir-starmer-step-labour-voters-israel-stance/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 10:47
KEIR Starmerâs staunch defence of Israel appears to be putting him at odds with Labour voters, new polling suggests.
'No thanks': Ex-Aussie footballer rejects invite to meet King Charles
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632938.ex-aussie-footballer-craig-foster-rejects-invite-meet-king-charles/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 09:33
A FORMER professional footballer and human rights campaigner in Australia has rejected an invite to meet King Charles.
Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 19 as bombardment of Beirut intensifies
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632850.israeli-strike-gaza-mosque-kills-19-beirut-attacks-intensify/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 08:10
ANÂ Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday killed at least 19 people, Palestinian officials said.
Palestinian student in Scotland calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme to save family
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632828.palestinian-student-scotland-calls-ukraine-style-visa-scheme/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 07:39
A PALESTINIAN student in Scotland who has spent a year trying to help his family escape Gaza has urged the UK Government to launch an initiative similar to the Ukraine Family Scheme.
âDonât forget usâ: Oxfam Lebanon boss makes urgent appeal to international community
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632402.oxfam-lebanon-boss-makes-urgent-appeal-international-community/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
LATEÂ Wednesday night, a large Israeli strike in central Beirut made Bachir Ayoub jump off the sofa ...
Inside the wealthy donors bankrolling the Tory leadership candidates
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632495.inside-wealthy-donors-bankrolling-tory-leadership-candidates/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
WHOEVER is installed as the new Tory leader on November 2nd will have wealthy donors to thank for it ...
How life has changed for people in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank since October 7
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632398.october-7-life-changed-gaza-israel-west-bank/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
ON October 6 2023 â a year ago today â Bushra Khalidi was celebrating her brotherâs birthday ...
Billionaire family linked to trade union blacklisting bankrolling Scottish Tories
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632668.billionaire-family-linked-trade-union-blacklisting-bankrolling-tori/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
A BILLIONAIRE family once headed by a key player in an operation which blacklisted trade unionists and others from employment is bankrolling the Conservative Party, The Ferret can reveal.
John Swinney to announce support for islands projects Monday during Shetland visit
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632380.john-swinney-announce-support-islands-projects-monday/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
First Minister John Swinney is to attend a meeting in Shetland on Monday which aims to help drive economic growth and address key regional issues in the Highlands and Islands.
âItâs the same struggleâ: Inside the conference of Europeâs indy movements
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632660.edinburgh-inside-conference-europes-indy-movements/?ref=rss
Published: October 6, 2024 04:00
IT felt a little surreal listening to the representative of each of the European
Keir Starmer to host first council of nations and regions in Scotland
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632426.keir-starmer-host-first-council-nations-regions-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 21:30
KEIR Starmer is set to hold the first meeting of the council of nations and regions in Scotland next week.
Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Edinburgh
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632567.thousands-attend-pro-palestine-demonstration-edinburgh/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 16:17
THOUSANDS of people have joined a pro-Palestine demonstration in Edinburgh ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Operation Branchform 'cannot go on indefinitely' says defence lawyer
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632549.operation-branchform-cannot-go-indefinitely-says-defence-lawyer/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 16:00
THE "clock is running" to prosecute Nicola Sturgeonâs husband in connection with the alleged embezzlement of SNP party funds, a defence advocate has said.
Police Scotland seize over ÂŁ5 million worth of drugs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632516.police-scotland-seize-5-million-worth-drugs/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 15:24
THREE people are due to appear in court after more than ÂŁ5million worth of drugs were seized in Glasgow.
Arrests made at London pro-Palestine protests
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632502.arrests-made-london-pro-palestine-protests/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 15:12
Arrests have been made as tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in central London ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.
'Unproven technology': Carbon capture no substitute for renewables, say Greens
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632452.carbon-capture-no-substitute-renewables-say-scottish-greens/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 14:29
THE Scottish Greens have said the UK Governmentâs plans to pour billions of pounds of funding into carbon capture is no substitute for investment in renewable energy.
Pedestrians 'hit by taxi' as police cordon off Glasgow Central Station streets
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632425.streets-beside-glasgow-central-station-cordoned-off-due-car-crash/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 14:01
POLICE have cordoned off an area outside Glasgow Central Station following a traffic collision.
Humza Yousaf hits back at anti-Semitism charge during Sky News interview
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632365.humza-yousaf-hits-back-anti-semitism-charge-march-london/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 12:55
HUMZA Yousaf has accused the UK Government of an âabject failure of moral leadershipâ while attending a pro-Palestinian march in London.
Police appealing for information after woman viciously attacked in Midlothian
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632302.police-appealing-information-dalkeith-woman-attacked/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 11:49
A 26-year-old woman was attacked while walking near a golf club in Dalkeith.
US rapper's Hydro show cancelled due to health issues
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632236.donald-glover-cancels-childish-gambino-tour-dates-including-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 10:40
A US rapper has cancelled the remaining UK dates of his tour, including his show at the Hydro, due to health issues.
At least 20 killed in Israeli strikes on schools in Gaza, reports UN
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632230.least-20-killed-israeli-strikes-schools-gaza-reports-un/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 10:32
A UN agency reports that three schools where it has been sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been attacked in the past two days, killing more than 20 people.
SNP: PM accepts glasses gift as free eye tests in Scotland reach record high
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632180.keir-starmer-accepts-glasses-gift-free-eye-tests-soar-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 09:31
THE number of free eye exams delivered by the NHS in Scotland has reached record highs, new figures show.
RBS online banking down leaving Scots unable to access money
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632171.rbs-online-banking-leaving-scots-unable-access-money/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 09:26
ROYAL Bank of Scotland customers cannot access their accounts after a web outage caused connection issues with the bankâs app.
Nursing staff injured as Israeli strike hits hospital in Lebanon
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632093.nursing-staff-injured-israeli-strike-hits-hospital-lebanon/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 08:10
A HOSPITALÂ in southern Lebanon said it had been shelled by Israeli forces on Friday after being warned to evacuate.
'She is on her own': Scottish family's anger after mum blocked from fleeing Lebanon
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24632066.scottish-familys-anger-mum-blocked-fleeing-lebanon/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 07:42
THE Scottish family of two teenagers evacuated from Lebanon have shared their anger with the UK Government after their non-British mother was blocked from boarding the flight with them.
See why this 'vibrant' Scottish region is the best place to live in the UK
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627713.scottish-city-best-place-live-uk/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 05:00
Areas in Scotland have been named among the best places to live in the UK by HomeViews.
The 'extraordinary' neolithic village in Scotland that's older than the Pyramids
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628099.skara-brae-scottish-village-older-pyramids/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 05:00
See the 'extraordinary' Scottish village uncovered by a storm in 1850 that's older than the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
SNP push for full inquiry into Labour 'cash for access' scandal
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631054.snp-push-inquiry-labour-cash-access-scandal/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 04:00
THE SNP are pushing for a full inquiry into a âcash for accessâ scandal in the Labour Government after it emerged the party offered companies the chance to meet the Business Secretary for ÂŁ30,000.
Pro-Palestine march calling for ceasefire organised this weekend in Scottish city
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631952.edinburgh-pro-palestine-march-calling-ceasefire-weekend/?ref=rss
Published: October 5, 2024 04:00
CAMPAIGNERS have called for an immediate ceasefire and for the UK Government to stop arm sales to Israel ahead of a protest in Edinburgh at the weekend ...
Ian Hislop opens Have I Got News For You with joke about taxi 'gunshot' incident
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631968.ian-hislop-opens-got-news-joke-taxi-incident/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 20:43
IAN Hislop opened the BBC's Have I Got News For You broadcast by saying âI always say at this point Iâm glad to be here, but this week I really mean itâ following an incident which saw the rear window of a taxi he was travelling in smashed ...
Major airline announces two new routes from Scottish airport to 'magical' country
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631964.edinburgh-jet2-announces-two-new-routes-greece-summer/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 20:19
A MAJOR airline has announced it will launch two new routes from Scotland to Greece for summer next year ...
John Swinney calls for details on Keir Starmer's plans for Scotland's carbon capture
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631939.john-swinney-wrties-keir-starmer-scotlands-carbon-capture/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 18:39
JOHN Swinney has called on the Prime Minister to fast track the development of a carbon capture scheme in Scotland after being âfundamentally misledâ by the previous government ...
Keir Starmer urged to give 'betrayed' Chagos Islanders right to self-determination
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631872.keir-starmer-urged-give-chagos-islanders-right-self-determination/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 17:21
THE UK Government has been told it must give the people of its last colony in Africa the right to self determination as furious islanders tell of their feeling of âbetrayalâ.
Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate in UK at highest rate in more than a decade
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631843.anti-muslim-hate-uk-highest-rate-decade/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 17:05
ISLAMOPHOBIAÂ and anti-Muslim hate in the UK has risen to the highest total in more than a decade, according to a charity monitoring such incidents ...
Why the SNP will be more than satisfied with Dundee's by-election results
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631833.analysis-snp-will-happy-dundee-by-elections/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 16:59
Local by-elections usually only attract interest as glorified opinion polls, writes polling expert James Kelly ...
Met Office forecasts rain, sleet and snow ahead of Hurricane Kirk arrival
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631776.scotland-weather-met-office-forecasts-hurricane-kirk-disruption/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 16:35
DISRUPTIVE weather is forecast next week as Hurricane Kirk is due to arrive from the Atlantic.
Police officer charged over death of woman after royal escort crash
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631698.met-officer-charged-death-woman-royal-escort-crash/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 16:13
A METROPOLITANÂ Police officer has been charged over the death of an 81-year-old woman who was killed in a collision with a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh ...
10 new arrests over alleged historical abuse at Scottish school
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631681.ten-new-arrests-alleged-historical-abuse-north-ayrshire-school/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 16:10
10 NEW arrests have been made in connection to alleged historical abuse at a residential school in Scotland.
Scottish airports back campaign to create eco-jet fuel facility at Grangemouth
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631613.grangemouth-scottish-airports-back-call-eco-jet-fuel-facility/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 15:55
SCOTLANDâS biggest airports are backing a campaign to create eco-friendly jet fuel facilities at Grangemouth and Aberdeenshire, which could create thousands of new jobs ...
What's going on with Scotland's Acorn project?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631598.happening-scotlands-acorn-project/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 15:53
THE UK Government has once again been criticised for snubbing the Scottish Acorn carbon capture project in Labour's nearly ÂŁ22 billion funding announcement.
Chris Packham says fish farming is a 'monstrosity' following âsalmon buryingâ footage
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631287.chris-packham-claims-fish-farming-environmental-disaster/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 14:58
BBCÂ broadcaster Chris Packham has said that fish farming must end immediately as he claims it is a âsocial and environmental disasterâ following alleged footage of âdead fish being buriedâ in the Outer Hebrides ...
Concerns raised as Jim Murphy invites business chiefs to private Treasury meeting
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631228.ex-scottish-labour-leader-invites-business-chiefs-private-treasury/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 14:45
FORMER Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy invited business chiefs to a âprivate roundtable meetingâ inside the UK Treasury headquarters last month, it has emerged.
Scottish Tory depute provost apologises for calling children 'feral'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631093.north-lanarkshire-tory-councillor-apologises-calling-children/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 14:21
A SCOTTISH Tory depute provost has made a public apology for describing children as âferalâ during a recent council meeting.
Conservation work begins on one of Scotland's most remote castle
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24631016.moray-conservation-work-begins-remote-scottish-castle/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 14:05
CONSERVATION work has begun at one of Scotland's most remote castles with a helicopter delivery of materials.
Misogyny and bullying found in Royal Navy investigation into Submarine Service
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630939.royal-navy-misogyny-bullying-found-investigation/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 13:54
WOMEN who served in the Submarine Services suffered misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours, an investigation by the Royal Navy has found ...
GB News loses court bid to have Ofcom sanctions blocked
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630823.gb-news-loses-bid-ofcom-sanctions-blocked/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 13:33
GB News has lost a High Court bid to temporarily block Ofcom from sanctioning it after the regulator claimed that a Q&A with Rishi Sunak broke impartiality rules.
Euston stationâs advertising board switched off as part of improvement plan
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630746.london-euston-station-advertising-board-switched-off/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 13:16
NETWORK Rail has turned off a large advertising board at Londonâs Euston station following criticism it made the passenger experience worse ...
Three Scottish hotels sold in major deal
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630582.three-scottish-hotels-sold-major-deal/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 12:56
THREE Scottish hotels have been sold in a major deal with an international hotel business ...
James Cleverly sparks cross-Border rift after 'undermining' Scottish party
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630426.james-cleverly-sparks-internal-rift-undermining-scottish-party/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 12:20
TORY leadership contender James Cleverly has sparked a cross-Border rift in his party after showing a âfundamental misunderstandingâ of how the party âworks in Scotlandâ.
Bedroom Tax mitigation cost Scottish Government ÂŁ70m last year
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630310.scottish-government-spent-70m-mitigating-bedroom-tax-last-year/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:49
MITIGATING the UK Governmentâs bedroom tax cost the Scottish Government more than ÂŁ70 million last year, new research has shown.
Man charged after motorhome and lorry crash on major Scottish road
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630300.a9-police-scotland-charge-man-crash-motorhome-lorry/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:46
POLICE Scotland has charged a 31-year-old man after a collision between a motorhome and HGV lorry on the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore.
Scottish university start-up creates âsmartâ plastic that self-destructs in the sea
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630258.scottish-university-start-up-creates-smart-self-destructing-plastic/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:36
A START-UP business at a Scottish university has developed a âsmartâ plastic that can sense when it is in the ocean and break itself down without creating microplastics ...
Tens of thousands of island homes hit by power cut
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630211.skye-western-isles-thousand-scottish-homes-hit-power-cut/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:26
THOUSAND of homes in Skye and the Western Isles were hit by a power cut on Friday morning, SSEN Transmission has reported.
SNP brand Labour 'clueless' as Scottish carbon capture snubbed for third time
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630162.scottish-carbon-capture-snubbed-amid-22-billion-funding-pledge/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:13
THE SNP have branded Labour as "clueless" in delivering net zero after a Scottish carbon capture project was snubbed in Labour's nearly ÂŁ22 billion funding announcement.
Keir Starmer: Accepting freebies was 'not a misstep'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24630145.keir-starmer-says-accepting-freebies-not-misstep/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 11:10
KEIR Starmer has said him paying back more than ÂŁ6000 worth of gifts and hospitality is not an admission he made a misstep.
Concerns ahead of Great Scottish Run as ScotRail confirms no extra trains
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629934.great-scottish-run-travel-chaos-scotrail-runs-no-extra-trains/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 10:28
SCOTRAIL has confirmed it will be running no extra trains on the day of the Great Scottish Run, meaning anyone wishing to travel by rail is set to miss the 8.30am start of the race ...
'A sad day': Cairngorms 'longest lasting' snow patch in the UK melts away
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629769.cairngorms-sphinx-snow-patch-melts-away-11th-time-since-1700s/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 09:55
THE longest lasting snow patch in the UK has melted for the "11th time since the 1700s".
Labour blame Winter Fuel Payment cut for by-election losses
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629764.dundee-labour-blame-winter-fuel-payment-cut-by-election-losses/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 09:55
SCOTTISH Labour have blamed the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment for damaging losses in two by-elections, stressing it was the âbiggest factorâ in people not voting.
Question Time audience slams Labour for continuing arms exports to Israel
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629758.bbc-question-time-audience-slams-labour-israel-arms-exports/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 09:53
TWO audience members received applause on the BBC's Question Time show after demanding to know why the UK was still exporting arms to Israel ..
Winter Fuel Payment cut 'to cost NHS Scotland ÂŁ85m a year'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629623.winter-fuel-payment-cut-will-cost-nhs-scotland--85m-year/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 09:24
THE Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) will cost the NHS Scotland ÂŁ85 million over the next five years, the SNP have warned.
Northern Lights visible in Scotland this weekend â see when and where
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629405.northern-lights-visible-scotland-weekend---see/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 08:35
IT could be possible to see the Aurora in Scotland this weekend ...
Israeli air strikes rock suburbs of Beirut and cut off key crossing into Syria
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629287.lebanon-israeli-strikes-cut-off-key-crossing-syria/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 08:00
ISRAEL has carried out a series of massive air strikes overnight in southern suburbs of Beirut and another that cut off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria ...
SNP win two Dundee by-elections as Labour blame Winter Fuel Payment cut
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629255.snp-win-two-by-elections-dundee-city-council/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 07:43
THEÂ SNPÂ have won two by-elections for Dundee City Council, with Scottish Labour blaming their defeat on the Labour Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut and the ongoing freebies row ...
John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628932.john-swinneys-dad-wont-tell-votes/?ref=rss
Published: October 4, 2024 05:00
JOHN Swinney has revealed that despite his father being âfascinatedâ by what he does in politics he has never told him who he votes for ...
Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629038.floating-wind-farms-threaten-destroy-scotlands-fishing-sector/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 20:28
PLANS for giant floating wind farms in Scotland threaten to destroy the countryâs fishing sector, the leader of an industry body has warned ...
'Advanced hunter-killer' submarine which will be based in Scotland launches
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24629026.advanced-hunter-killer-submarine-based-scotland-launches/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 19:57
THE Royal Navy has launched its most âadvanced hunter-killer" submarine, which will be based in Faslane ...
Common Weal: Why we won't support the National Care Service
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628975.common-weal-wont-support-national-care-service/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 18:17
The think tank says it cannot support the bill in its current form.
Footage 'shows salmon being buried on Scottish island beach illegally'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628971.fish-firm-filmed-burying-salmon-scottish-island-beach-illegally/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 18:16
A FISH firm has allegedly been filmed âburyingâ salmon on a beach four months after the practice was made illegal in Scotland â with the company saying it is ânot happening at allâ ...
The National is looking for a new Multimedia Journalist to join the team
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628952.apply-become-journalist-national/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 17:51
The National is looking for a journalist who lives and breathes Scottish politics to join the team ...
Boris Johnson claims Benjamin Netanyahu left 'listening device' in his bathroom
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628923.boris-johnson-claims-benjamin-netanyahu-left-listening-device/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 17:21
A BUGGINGÂ device was found in Boris Johnsonâs bathroom after a visit by Benjamin Netanyahu when he was foreign secretary, the former prime minister has claimed ...
Right-wingers fume as UK 'surrenders' last African colony
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628912.right-wingers-fume-uk-surrenders-last-african-colony/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 17:14
RIGHT-WING politicians have been left fuming at the UK Governmentâs announcement it is handing over control of islands said to have been Britainâs last African colony.
Israel faces investigations into alleged Fifa rule breaches
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628873.fifa-investigate-israel-potential-rule-breaches/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 16:56
The Fifa Council has ordered investigations into alleged breaches of its rules by Israel.
ITV swoop in on Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg 'mistake'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628788.watch-itv-interview-boris-johnson/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 16:27
ITV is set to air an exclusive interview with Boris Johnson after the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg had to cancel on the former prime minister.
Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628719.grangemouth-just-transition-plan-site-delayed-spring/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 16:11
The Scottish Government has delayed a plan for the Grangemouth refinery until next spring â just months before the site is due to be closed.
Two people in hospital after school minibus crash in Aberdeenshire
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628602.aberdeenshire-two-people-hospital-school-minibus-car/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 15:48
TWO people are in hospital after a school minibus and a car crashed in Aberdeenshire.
'Get on with it': Will Young's Scottish gig cut short amid 'heckling'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628531.dundee-will-youngs-tricky-gig-cut-short-due-hecklers/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 15:36
POP singer Will Young reportedly cut short his âtrickyâ gig in Dundee after he was heckled by his own fans ...
Roadworks planned over October half-term for busy Scottish road
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628452.major-roadworks-planned-october-half-term-scottish-road/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 15:20
MAJOR repairs to almost 23km of water main continues this month with road closures over several weekends, including the October holidays.
UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628379.internal-market-act-creating-roadblock-devolution-experts-say/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 15:07
THE UK Internal Market Act (UKIMA) has created a âroad blockâ for devolution that must be resolved if the Labour Government is to fulfil its pledge of resetting the relationship with Holyrood.
Activist tears into council for treating 'working class people as an afterthought'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628363.edinburgh-activist-tears-council-museum-closure/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 15:04
AN ACTIVIST has torn into Edinburgh Council for treating people from working-class communities in the city âas an afterthoughtâ following the closure of a museum ...
Scottish farm with links to Robert Burns 'taking on big dairy' with new facility plan
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628235.scottish-farm-links-robert-burns-launches-fundraiser/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 14:41
A SCOTTISH farm with links to Robert Burns is âtaking on big dairyâ as it plans to build a new zero-waste facility ...
Scottish man's 'head slammed on ground' by German police over Palestine flag
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628193.german-police-slammed-celtic-fan-ground-palestine-flag/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 14:33
A CELTIC fan said he was left in pain and covered with bruises after police descended on him for displaying a Palestine flag at a football game in Germany.
'Sick joke': Labour councillor stays head of anti-bullying group despite suspension
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628011.labour-councillor-stays-head-anti-bullying-group-despite-suspension/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:56
STIRLING councillors have voted to keep a Labour representative previously suspended for bullying as the head of an anti-bullying taskforce.
Missing person investigations so effective 'other countries learning from Scotland'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24628006.police-scotland-conducted-16-000-missing-person-investigations-2023/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:54
POLICE Scotlandâs response in finding missing people is ârobust and effectiveâ, with the force successfully tracing almost all those reported missing alive in the last four years, a watchdog has said ...
Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627970.creative-scotland-funding-delayed-uk-budget-clarity/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:48
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said the Scottish Government wants to âsubstantially increaseâ funding for the arts â but could not confirm how much cash will be provided without âclarityâ from the UK Government.
Host of Hollywood celebrities pictured at Scottish golf course
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627964.hollywood-celebrities-tee-off-scottish-golf-tournament/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:46
SOME of Hollywood's biggest stars are taking their best swing at a one-day golf championship tournament in Angus ...
Edinburgh Zoo reveals ADORABLE pictures of endangered red panda cub
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627811.edinburgh-zoo-adorable-pictures-endangered-red-panda-cub-revealed/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:21
EDINBURGH Zoo has revealed adorable pictures of an endangered red panda kit born earlier this summer.
Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627789.glasgow-protest-outside-scottish-power-winter-fuel-payment-cut/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:17
PROTESTERS have gathered outside the headquarters of Scottish Power to demand the Winter Fuel Payment cut be reversed ...
Scottish Government urged to end funding to companies arming Israel
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627702.fmqs-greens-urge-snp-end-funding-companies-arming-israel/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 13:01
THE Scottish Government has been urged to send all funding for companies arming and supporting Israeli forces ...
John Swinney appoints former Yes strategist as special adviser
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24627686.former-yes-strategist-appointed-special-adviser-john-swinney/?ref=rss
Published: October 3, 2024 12:55
THE former chief strategist of Yes Scotland has been appointed as a special adviser to the First Minister.
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