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- Swinney hits Hamilton campaign trail and accuses Labour of pensioner 'betrayal' May 18, 2025John Swinney claims Labour has “let down” Scottish pensioners by cutting the Winter Fuel Payment and warns Keir Starmer is “not on Scotland’s side”.
- Labour demands statement on housing emergency as crisis deepens May 18, 2025Scottish Labour demands ministerial statement on housing crisis, accusing SNP of inaction as record numbers live in temporary accommodation.
- UK and EU near deal on trade, defence and youth mobility — but fishing talks fraught May 18, 2025The UK and EU are finalising a landmark agreement on trade, defence and travel, but talks risk collapse over fishing access rights.
- Coatbridge men enjoy steamy Highland hedonism in hot tub heaven Glen Clova May 18, 2025THERE’S a breathtaking moment when navigating the B955’s serpentine curves where the Cairngorms rise like teeth, puncturing the clouds and swallowing all motorists into the beautific belly of Highland geology. Pardon the pun, but it’s no wonder the area’s most famous son, AC/DC’s Bon Scott, gravitated towards rock.
- Landmark Scottish shopping centre sold in £50 million deal May 18, 2025A landmark shopping centre in Scotland's largest city has been sold
- Review: Beneditti entrances young and old in SCO finale May 18, 2025JOHANNES Brahms and child star violinist Joseph Joachim were friends from their teenage years, although well into their maturity when Brahms composed a concerto for him to play.
- Daryl Hall packs less of a punch - maybe it's first night nerves May 18, 2025On a Saturday night in Glasgow - when half the world is watching Eurovision and the other half seems to be wining and dining in Finnieston - Daryl Hall has brought a skittish, uncertain energy to the Armadillo.
- JK Rowling reveals how poverty drove her to donate millions to charity May 18, 2025The writer said that she once believed she had “messed up the worst” out of anyone she knew
- More than a dozen charged following Celtic title celebrations May 18, 2025Police charged 15 people with a variety of offences following “significant disruption” in Glasgow as Celtic fans celebrated the team’s title win.
- Teen dies after disturbance 'filmed with mobile phone' on Scottish beach May 18, 2025Police said the 16-year-old boy was found with serious injuries on Irvine Beach
- Gove suggest second independence vote will happen if Scots show 'overwhelming desire' May 18, 2025Michael Gove has said a second independence referendum could happen if there is “overwhelming desire” from the Scottish people.
- Scotland in 'managed decline' due to SNP anti-business culture, warns Sir Tom Hunter May 18, 2025Sir Tom Hunter warns Scotland risks falling further behind without a pro-business shift, citing poor leadership and unclear policies.
- Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit May 18, 2025Sir Keir Starmer must “drop his ideological red lines” and use a summit with the EU to “negotiate the closest possible working relationship”, Scotland’s First Minister has insisted.
- Scottish 'pipeline pilgrims' cycle 170 miles to highlight carbon capture fears May 18, 2025The women say there are serious risks associated with the project, which will use a decades-old pipeline to transport the carbon dioxide gas.
- 'We headlined The Shire - not many bands can say that' May 18, 2025A group who have toured with some of the world's biggest artists and headlined Hobbiton will perform in Glasgow next week
- College compressed working week could see changes to working life May 18, 2025A Scottish college where support staff are able to work contracted hours over fewer days could be setting a national example.
- Edinburgh University could cut 1750 staff jobs, claims union May 18, 2025Edinburgh University staff have claimed that bosses at the institution, who say they are wrestling with a financial crisis, could cut 1750 jobs.
- How we are all being manipulated by the dark art of political framing May 18, 2025How you build an argument matters. It can let you change the world, or consign you to the dustbin of history. Our Writer at Large talks to the world’s leading expert on manipulation
- Is it actually possible for Ukraine to ever secure a just peace? May 18, 2025The failure of Vladimir Putin to attend last week talks in Istanbul underscored how elusive any meaningful negotiations are in the conflict. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines the ever higher stakes
- How Ireland's brewing dress code for women's sport row is affecting Glasgow club May 18, 2025Scotland’s only Camogie club is facing a wait to discover if players will be allowed to wear shorts when their new season starts or remain forced to wear skorts.