Reluctant John Swinney has turned SNP ship around
When John Swinney reluctantly became First Minister last year nobody, least of all him, seemed enthusiastic about the appointment. At the time, the SNP seemed to be on an unstoppable…
Tokyo pub hosts a haggis, neeps and tatties Burns night as Japanese chef serenades diners with bagpipes
A pub in Tokyo is hosting a Burns night complete with haggis, neeps and tatties while a Japanese chef serenades diners with the bagpipes. Tomohiro Onuki was just 24 when…
Fears of crime hotspot around Glasgow’s new drugs consumption room
Campaigners have warned of a policing black spot around Glasgow’s new drug consumption room that could put the community and drug users at risk. The Thistle facility, will open tomorrow…
Nicola Sturgeon aims for Gadd Globes glory alongside writer and pal Val McDermid
Nicola Sturgeon wants to follow in the footsteps of Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd with an award appearance at the Golden Globes in two years’ time. The ex-first minister revealed…
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff…
Last minute snags on delayed MV Glen Sannox but official launch will go ahead
Last minute snags on the delayed and over budget MV Glen Sannox ferry mean one of its decks will be closed on its official launch on Monday 13th January. The…
Backers of trans row nurse complain “lip service” is being paid to keeping women-only spaces
Campaigners who backed a legal action that stopped a whistleblowing nurse’s case being held in secret say only “lip service” is being paid to keeping women-only spaces. Employment Judge Antoine…
Bible John author suffers DNA blow in bid to prove her theory on killer’s identity
An author who tracked down a suspect in the Bible John murders has suffered a blow in her bid to prove he is the man responsible. John Templeton was named…
Stuart Hogg begged to meet secret ex hours before announcing his new relationship
Shamed rugby star Stuart Hogg was begging to meet with his secret ex just hours before his new relationship with another woman was announced on social media. The former Scotland…
John Swinney ‘wants to be First Minister until 2031’ as he makes clear ‘caretaker’ status is over
John Swinney has vowed to remain as First Minister until 2031 if he wins the Holyrood election next year. The SNP leader was widely regarded as a caretaker when he…