Scotland
Storm Ali: Tree branches fall on busy stretch of Queensferry Road
Several trees branches have fallen across a busy stretch of Queensferry Road as gusty winds cause havoc across Edinburgh.<p>The branches have come down …
EdinburghGlasgow landmark closed over Storm Ali safety fears
A Glasgow city centre landmark has been closed due to safety fears as Storm Ali threatens severe gales of up to 80mph.<p>As reported on <i>Glasgow Live</i>, the …
GlasgowScotland's migration needs 'similar to UK'
<b>A report into the immigration system has concluded that Scotland does not need a "very different" policy to the rest of the UK.</b><p>The Migration Advisory Committee said it had no view on whether immigration should be devolved to Holyrood.<p>But it said it did not believe Scotland's economic situation was …
Scottish Government"This is what happens when you start with a stupid idea and persevere with it"
In this week's comments update, readers give their verdict on the long-awaited V&A Dundee museum, designed by Japanese architect Kengo</b> …
DundeeStorm Ali: Paramedics called to damaged Topshop on Princes Street
Paramedics have been called to Topshop on Princes Street after a section of the store’s roof blew off in high storm winds.
EdinburghEx-Prime Minister Tony Blair Named as Surprise Candidate for Role of Premier League Chairman
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has emerged as a shock candidate to be the next chairman of the Premier League.<p>The Daily Mail reports that the …
Tony BlairTourists Are Stacking Stones in the Scottish Highlands and It's Eroding the Coast
Tourists in the Scottish Highlands could be quickening erosion with their “meditative” and “artistic” stone-stacking.<p>After appearing in the film “The …
CoastlinesIsle of Man to be renamed ‘Manorca’ post-Brexit
<b>THE ISLE of Man is to be renamed Manorca should Brexit go ahead, it has been confirmed.</b><p>As part of a comprehensive rebranding designed to ‘bring …
British HumourLabour Refuses To Foot Any More Of Kezia Dugdale's Legal Bills In Wings Over Scotland Case
The former Scottish leader will face a courtroom examination next year.<p>PA Archive/PA Images<p>Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale could be …
Kezia DugdaleNew medical training centre opens at Ninewells Hospital
<b>A new medical education training centre in Dundee has opened.</b>The Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) is based at the city's Ninewells …
Medical EducationStorm Ali: Scotland latest - BBC News
Summary<p>Met Office amber "be prepared" warning in place until 18:00<br>• Flood alerts for Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and Arran and Dumfries and Galloway<br>• Fallen trees affecting routes in Dumfries and Galloway and North Lanarkshire<p>Live Reporting<p>Reports of huge branches on the M8 between Glasgow and …
DumfriesScotRail rush hour chaos as train DERAILS and signalling system shuts down
Lines covering the surrounding area have been put on lockdown.<p>A Scotrail train has derailed in the central belt causing travel chaos for …
CommutingArticle 50 author says second vote on Brexit is viable
The Scottish peer’s comments - set to be ridiculed by the pro-Brexit factions and rejected by Theresa May’s Government - came after Sir Vince Cable …
Northern IrelandLetters: Has Willie Rennie forgotten the promises of 2014?
Then in the 2016 referendum on our future in the EU, Scotland voted to remain, yet we are being dragged out! Perhaps Mr Rennie should have used his …
Scottish PoliticsCastle up for sale just outside Glasgow on market for nearly half price
We see plenty of grand houses in Glasgow - but a castle?<p>Okay, there’s one or two - but they’re pretty hard to come by these days.<p>And that’s why this …
SellingHearts boss Craig Levein branded 'foolish' and 'disrespectful' for John Souttar dig at Dundee United
JOHN Souttar’s former Dundee United team mate Mark Wilson last night branded Craig Levein’s comments about the Tannadice club nearly ruining the …
DundeeAt last, a Tory who gets it: My parents weren't hypocrites for living on a council estate
It is a measure of the success, or at least of the permanence, of the Thatcher revolution of the 1980s that residence in social housing is today regarded as a badge of failure. If you have to resort to renting from a housing association or – God forbid! – the local council, then where exactly did …
Conservative PartyThe real reason the SNP won’t back a referendum on the Brexit deal
The mysterious case of an anti-Brexit party’s aversion to a People’s Vote.<p>When it comes to second referendums, the SNP are ahead of the pack, having …
Opinion (UK)1 injured in Renton shooting; nearby school locked down
Highlands Elementary School was locked down Tuesday afternoon as police searched for a suspect in a nearby shooting.
HighlandsScottish Police Want to Arm Residential Vigilantes With Their Own Speed Guns
Here’s a scenario: You live in a nice, quiet, residential neighborhood. You let your kids play outside. It’s idyllic. Except for the hoodlums that …
VigilantismRuth Davidson’s reasons for not going for the top job in fact qualify her for it
I first realised that Ruth Davidson had what it took to be Conservative leader in April 2015 in Glasgow. Spending a day with David Cameron during the …
Opinion (UK)Storm grows over £45m loan to Sturgeon's adviser's ferry firm
He said the cash injection at Ferguson Marine Engineering in Port Glasgow, the last commercial shipbuilder on the Clyde, was used to ensure its …
Scottish GovernmentMajor incident declared as Storm Ali batters Scotland
<b>A major incident has been declared as Storm Ali batters Scotland.</b><p>A warning of threat to life has been issued for Dumfries and Galloway due to the …
Dumfries18 rats cruelly dumped in urine and faeces-covered cage in Lanark
EIGHTEEN rats have been cruelly dumped in a urine and faeces-covered cage in Lanark.<p>Scotland’s animal welfare charity, the Scottish SPCA, said it was …
Animal RescueStorm Ali: Tron Kirk masonry fall forces closure of South Bridge
South Bridge has been closed in central Edinburgh after masonry fell from the Tron Kirk due to high winds.<p>The falling masonry from the historic …
City PoliticsStorm Ali arrives
The A75 was closed at Collin for a time this morning after a tree fell down, blocking the Euroroute, pictured above, but minor roads across the …
Emergency MedicineElectricity failure causing train disruption to Glasgow Central services
An electricity failure is causing travel disruption on services between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal.<p>All lines are closed and services suspended …
GlasgowScottish economic growth overtakes UK with 0.5 per cent growth
The UK economy grew 0.4% in the second quarter of 2018.<p>Across Scotland in this period output in the construction sector grew by 1.8%, production by …
UK EconomyLigonier Highland Games expands to 2 days
Updated 48 minutes ago<p>Visitors can have twice as much fun at this year’s Ligonier Highland Games.<p>Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Games is now a …
Carnegie Mellon UniversitySwimming pool forced to close for two days after 'poo found in water'
A SWIMMING pool has been forced to close after a "poo was found in the water."<p>The Hamilton Water Palace, in Lanarkshire , Scotland, closed its doors …
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