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Scotland blocked from holding independence vote by UK’s Supreme Court
Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland’s government cannot unilaterally hold a second referendum on whether to secede from the United Kingdom, in a...
World
Nicholas Rossi: Arrested man is missing US fugitive, court rules
A man arrested in a Scottish hospital last year is US fugitive Nicholas Rossi, a court has ruled.The man had claimed to have been...
Sports
England and Scotland set for 150th anniversary clash to celebrate first international
England and Scotland will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first international football match with a repeat fixture at Glasgow's Hampden Park in 2023.The two teams...
World
Scotland’s first minister congratulates Sunak and presses for independence
Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership election, and Scotland's first minister has congratulated him, saying she will do her best "to build a constructive...
World
Sturgeon describes UK politics as “badly broken” as she reveals plans for an independent Scotland
As she laid out her plans for an independent Scotland today, Nicola Sturgeon claimed Prime Minister Liz Truss' decision not to tender her resignation...
World
Souring energy prices: I will ‘freeze’ this winter to keep daughter alive
A mother says she will be forced to freeze this winter after her energy bill surged to £530 a month - the majority of...
World
Scottish school and bin strikes, called-off by unions
Next week, there won't be any strikes that would have forced the closure of hundreds of schools and prevented garbage cans from being emptied throughout...
World
UK heatwave: Hottest day on record likely with highs of up to 42C
The UK is set to see its hottest day on record, with temperatures on Tuesday expected to reach up to 42C (107.6F).A high of...
World
Fuel protests: Arrests for slow driving as convoys cause motorway delays
More than a dozen protesters have been arrested for driving too slowly during demonstrations on motorways in England, Wales and Scotland over fuel prices.The...
Sports
Andy Goram: Scotland and Rangers goalkeeping great dies aged 58
Former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has died after "a short battle" with cancer at the age of 58.Goram was capped 43 times...