General Election petition gathers over one million signatures
Nov 24, 2024 · A mere 143 days since Labour won the General Election on July 4, the party is facing criticism for policies such as the axing of the Winter Fuel Payment and a new inheritance tax for farmers, which culminated in a protest in Westminster this week.. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered – calls for there to be “another ...
What is the meaning behind Robert Burns's Auld Lang Syne?
Dec 2, 2024 · The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the original text was written in Scots, the English version is widely recited. Despite its prominence, many may be curious to learn more about the meaning behind the poem and …
What we know and don’t know about Picts and their kingdom
Dec 10, 2024 · READ MORE: Saint Columba and the ‘golden age’ of ancient Dalriada For a start, we do not know what the Picts called themselves or their kingdom. The name Fortriu is actually Gaelic and derives from Verturiones, the name used by Roman writer and historian Ammianus Marcellinus to describe one of the tribes of the lands in the north of …
Scottish airport's key routes face disruption over Christmas due to ...
Dec 10, 2024 · North Air fuel tanker drivers at the airport will go on strike over 19 days in a dispute over pay. A large number of key routes flying in and out of the airport will be impacted by the strike as North Air is the only fuel supply company providing services to domestic and long-haul flights from Edinburgh airport.
Edinburgh Hogmanay 2025: Everything you need to know
Dec 9, 2024 · Once again, this world-famous event will take to the streets of Edinburgh, welcoming thousands of revellers from all over. With only days to go before Hogamany 2025, here is everything you need to know.
Scotland's best secondary schools revealed by Sunday Times
Dec 6, 2024 · The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide aims to highlight the best schools across the UK (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) However, she added that there is also "so much to celebrate" such as the hard work of passionate and committed teachers.. She said that as well as celebrating the academic excellence of the top schools it is also "fantastic" to see how they are shaping their students.
Glasgow: Scottish Labour win seat from SNP in council by-election
Dec 6, 2024 · Voters took to the polls in the Partick East/Kelvindale ward on Thursday with Labour winning the seat from the SNP.. James Adams was elected for Labour at the final stage of voting, having picked up 1723 votes in the first stage.
Scotland weather: Met Office issues warnings for ice and wind
Dec 3, 2024 · The Met Office has announced a warning for ice, which covers most of the east of Scotland as well as Glasgow and Edinburgh. A separate warning for wind will also come into place for several islands, including Lewis and Harris …
The Spectator breaches press code in Nicola Sturgeon article
Dec 10, 2024 · Ipso said the Editors’ Code protects the right to hold and express a wide range of beliefs, and the columnist was entitled to express beliefs about gender transition and biological sex, but that the code also requires the press to “avoid prejudicial or pejorative reference to an individual’s … gender identity”.
'Total chaos' as Moray Tories admit embarrassing U-turn on …
Dec 10, 2024 · Moray council leader Kathleen Robertson and deputy leader Donald Gatt were also quoted as celebrating avoiding the closures in a press release which said plans for seven library closures “will no longer be taken forward” and were "no longer on the table".. Moray Council was surprised by the statement, as finalised plans have not yet been decided.