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via The National2h agoKneecap announce last-minute ticket release for Scottish gig
IRISH rap trio Kneecap have announced the release of hundreds of additional tickets for their upcoming Glasgow show.
IRISH rap trio Kneecap have announced the release of hundreds of additional tickets for their upcoming Glasgow show.
via Daily Record3h agoBritish woman dies while on holiday in the Maldives
Pamela Davies, from the Tenby area of Pembrokeshire, died while on holiday in the Maldives with her husband
Pamela Davies, from the Tenby area of Pembrokeshire, died while on holiday in the Maldives with her husband
via Daily Record3h agoMan arrested after eight killed in terrifying Turkey village shooting attack
Police and gendarmerie officers mounted a large-scale search operation to catch the perpetrators
Police and gendarmerie officers mounted a large-scale search operation to catch the perpetrators
via The National3h agoHere's why SNP minister Alyn Smith is wrong on AI data centres
OVER the last week the AI minister has come up with an endless queue of distorted facts and misinformation ...
OVER the last week the AI minister has come up with an endless queue of distorted facts and misinformation ...
via The National4h agoMajor step forward in plans to teach Gaelic in Scottish classroom
A PIONEERING pilot project to teach Gaelic to a primary school class in the Borders took a significant step forward today – but will only be implemented if the Scottish Government agrees to cover most of the costs.
A PIONEERING pilot project to teach Gaelic to a primary school class in the Borders took a significant step forward today – but will only be implemented if the Scottish Government agrees to cover most of the costs.
via Daily Record4h agoHearts Conference League clash in Thun halted due to pyro as pitch engulfed in smoke
Both teams were forced to warm up again shortly after kicking off with visibility down to zero at one end thanks to the smoke
Both teams were forced to warm up again shortly after kicking off with visibility down to zero at one end thanks to the smoke
via Daily Record4h agoCeltic vs Besiktas LIVE score and goal updates from Europa League clash at Parkhead
Martin O'Neill needs a positive result if the Hoops' chances of making the playoff round of this competition are to remain realistic
Martin O'Neill needs a positive result if the Hoops' chances of making the playoff round of this competition are to remain realistic
via Daily Record4h agoSlow cooker that 'cooks beautifully' now under £50 feeds a family for 8p-an-hour
'I bought the slow cooker a month ago and I wished I had replaced my antique one much sooner with it'
'I bought the slow cooker a month ago and I wished I had replaced my antique one much sooner with it'
via Daily Record4h agoStephen Welsh hands Scotland major injury boost as Swansea boss calms fears ahead of Nations League
The defender limped out of Swansea City's midweek game with a knee injury but will be available for Sebastein Pocognoli
The defender limped out of Swansea City's midweek game with a knee injury but will be available for Sebastein Pocognoli
via Daily Record5h agoDrink-driver killed himself and teen passenger in horror crash that saw car flip over
Aled William Coleman, 23, and Aled Osian Bowen, 18, died after their Volkswagen Polo overturned
Aled William Coleman, 23, and Aled Osian Bowen, 18, died after their Volkswagen Polo overturned
via BBC Scotland5h agoGlasgow Subway to shut on two Sundays for systems tests
The first of the planned closures will coincide with the partial closure of the M8 motorway on Sunday 15 November.
The first of the planned closures will coincide with the partial closure of the M8 motorway on Sunday 15 November.
via BBC Scotland5h agoScotcast: David Linden, EU deal and the Scottish Budget – Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Stewart McDonald.
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Stewart McDonald.
via Daily Record5h agoScottish grooming gangs inquiry date set with probe to 'ensure abuse cannot happen again'
Education Secretary Mairi McAllan said the review will issue recommendations to strengthen child protections but added it would not determine criminality.
Education Secretary Mairi McAllan said the review will issue recommendations to strengthen child protections but added it would not determine criminality.
3 outlets5h agoScottish Parliament committee chairs awarded 20 per cent pay rise
The Scottish Parliament has awarded committee conveners a 20 per cent pay rise starting in April 2027.
The Scottish Parliament has awarded committee conveners a 20 per cent pay rise starting in April 2027.
The Scottish Parliament has awarded MSPs who chair committees a 20 per cent pay rise from April 2027, increasing their total salary to over £93,000. Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson said the decision recognises the 'additional responsibilities' of committee conveners, with the pay rise subject to Parliament's approval of changes to the salaries scheme. The rise comes as the Scottish Government faces public sector spending cuts of £5 billion.
via Daily Record5h agoCeltic AGM date revealed as Parkhead board set for another stormy shareholders showdown
Questions will be asked after the club crashed out of the Champions League and made a financial loss
Questions will be asked after the club crashed out of the Champions League and made a financial loss
via Daily Record5h agoMajor supermarket introducing aisle change on Monday in time for Christmas
The change arrives perfectly in time for the Christmas party hosting season.
The change arrives perfectly in time for the Christmas party hosting season.
via The National5h agoNigel Farage dodges media questions after ‘friend’ Donald Trump’s humiliating defeat
AFTER a humiliating defeat for his “friend” Donald Trump across the pond, Nigel Farage appeared keen to avoid questions from the media at a Reform UK event.
AFTER a humiliating defeat for his “friend” Donald Trump across the pond, Nigel Farage appeared keen to avoid questions from the media at a Reform UK event.
via BBC Scotland5h agoSerial offender who stole £329,000 worth of cars jailed for 10 years
John Callaghan has amassed 29 previous convictions including housebreaking, and dangerous driving.
John Callaghan has amassed 29 previous convictions including housebreaking, and dangerous driving.
via Daily Record5h agoLidl offering customers Christmas dinner for £1.39 per person - here's how
It promises to "never be beaten on price."
It promises to "never be beaten on price."
3 outlets · 5 reportsUpdated5h agoTwo fishermen still missing off Isle of Lewis after searches
Two crewmen remain missing after their fishing boat disappeared off the Isle of Lewis on 13 October; one crew member's body was recovered.
Two crewmen remain missing after their fishing boat disappeared off the Isle of Lewis on 13 October; one crew member's body was recovered.
Two fishermen, Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison, remain missing after the FV Kilda disappeared off the Isle of Lewis on 13 October. The body of their crewmate Douglas Craigie was recovered the following day. Specialist searches of two sites identified by the Northern Lighthouse Board found no trace of the boat, and a maritime exclusion zone has been lifted. The National reports that a life raft from the Kilda has been recovered off the coast of Shetland.
via Daily Record6h agoRise of Meta Glasses rage bait as young woman slams troll who filmed her at work
The advances in smart glasses technology have sparked a surge in 'rage baiting' videos,' where users deliberately try and provoke a reaction from unwitting subjects and post the results online.
The advances in smart glasses technology have sparked a surge in 'rage baiting' videos,' where users deliberately try and provoke a reaction from unwitting subjects and post the results online.
2 outlets · 4 reports3h agoRussell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Russell Brand, the 51-year-old comedian-turned-conspiracy theorist, has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. Before trial, Brand unsuccessfully attempted to have the case dismissed, arguing that 2023 media reporting by the Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches programme had prejudiced his case beyond repair. The judge rejected this, ruling the jury could comprise people unfamiliar with the coverage.
via Daily Record2h agoRussell Brand's Scots wife 'tearful' and 'breathing heavily' as guilty verdicts ring out
Laura Gallacher married the former comedian in 2017 and stood by him during the trial.
Laura Gallacher married the former comedian in 2017 and stood by him during the trial.
via Daily Record6h agoMeghan Markle's brother named 'person of interest' in father's child sex abuse probe
Thomas Markle Jr was the one who alerted authorities to the sex abuse images among his dad's belongings.
Thomas Markle Jr was the one who alerted authorities to the sex abuse images among his dad's belongings.
via Daily Record6h agoRussell Brand denied bail and tells team "I'm good" as he's led to cells
The 51-year-old was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on Monday.
The 51-year-old was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on Monday.
via Daily Record7h agoRenfrewshire Council receiving legal and insurance advice after Renfrew Bridge closure
It comes after damage was caused within one of two plant rooms during Storm Boelo.
It comes after damage was caused within one of two plant rooms during Storm Boelo.
via Daily Record7h agoYouTuber kicked out of Russell Brand rape trial and arrested after naming victim
Caleb Israel, who goes by Dr Heinz, spent 12 hours in police custody after naming a victim, her ex-boyfriend, and her work colleague while reporting from Southwark Crown Court.
Caleb Israel, who goes by Dr Heinz, spent 12 hours in police custody after naming a victim, her ex-boyfriend, and her work colleague while reporting from Southwark Crown Court.
via Daily Record7h agoEdinburgh cafe to serve £1 pints - but there's an unusual catch
Scots are being offered a pint for just £1, but there's an unusual catch
Scots are being offered a pint for just £1, but there's an unusual catch
via Daily Record7h agoSNP £2 bus fare cap punches 'significant hole' in ScotRail budget as passengers ditch trains
MSPs have been warned the policy could cost the publicly-owned rail network as much as £20m a year in lost revenues.
MSPs have been warned the policy could cost the publicly-owned rail network as much as £20m a year in lost revenues.
via Daily Record7h agoPalace Theatre and cultural quarter makeover cost set to rocket by £10 million
That would take the total expenditure beyond £44.2 million.
That would take the total expenditure beyond £44.2 million.
via The National4h agoReform welcome SNP U-turn as John Swinney against oil and gas ban
JOHN Swinney has said the SNP are in favour of new oil and gas exploration in a major intervention after months of uncertainty over the party’s stance.
JOHN Swinney has said the SNP are in favour of new oil and gas exploration in a major intervention after months of uncertainty over the party’s stance.
via Daily Record7h agoScotland to win international tug of war race as U21s swoop for ex St Mirren starlet
Sutherland has been capped at U19 level by Scotland but is also eligible to play for Zimbabwe through his mother
Sutherland has been capped at U19 level by Scotland but is also eligible to play for Zimbabwe through his mother
via The National8h agoAlan Cumming presents star-studded line-up for return of Scottish LGBT+ festival
BESTSELLING Scottish crime writer Val McDermid and celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi are among the big names set to appear at a Scottish LGBTQ+ festival next year.
BESTSELLING Scottish crime writer Val McDermid and celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi are among the big names set to appear at a Scottish LGBTQ+ festival next year.
via Daily Record8h agoDWP confirms new £56,000 compensation payments for bereaved families
Changes introduced on October 31 will increase compensation payments for eligible families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and dust-related diseases.
Changes introduced on October 31 will increase compensation payments for eligible families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and dust-related diseases.
2 outlets8h agoPolice officers attacked with bottles in Glasgow city centre
Two police officers were attacked with bottles during a disturbance on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow on Wednesday evening.
Two police officers were attacked with bottles during a disturbance on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow on Wednesday evening.
Two police officers were attacked with bottles during a disturbance involving a large group of men on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow at around 9.15pm on Wednesday, 4 November. One officer was knocked to the ground, though neither required medical treatment. Police Scotland says Besiktas supporters were involved in the incident, ahead of the Turkish club's UEFA Europa League fixture against Celtic.
via Daily Record8h agoLewis Ferguson reveals Bologna transfer exit timeline and names outcome he is certain will happen
The Scotland star is currently contracted at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium until the summer of 2028
The Scotland star is currently contracted at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium until the summer of 2028
via Daily Record8h agoScottish fish and chips firm plunges into liquidation after nearly 25 years
It's just the latest Scottish business to face challenging conditions.
It's just the latest Scottish business to face challenging conditions.
via The National8h agoPalestine Action co-founder awaits ban ruling as Supreme Court hearing ends
THE co-founder of Palestine Action faces a wait to find out whether the Supreme Court will quash the ban on the group.
THE co-founder of Palestine Action faces a wait to find out whether the Supreme Court will quash the ban on the group.
via The National5h agoFury over 'outrageous hypocrisy' as Palestine protesters arrested for 'lawful' slogan
A police force is facing accusations of “outrageous hypocrisy” after arresting members of the public who displayed a lawful pro-Palestine slogan.
A police force is facing accusations of “outrageous hypocrisy” after arresting members of the public who displayed a lawful pro-Palestine slogan.
via The National8h agoThree types of pornography to be banned in Scotland from tomorrow
Three types of pornography are to banned in the UK from November 6, in a move welcomed by campaigners
Three types of pornography are to banned in the UK from November 6, in a move welcomed by campaigners