Opinion | Faith communities can help the city add housing
In our houses of worship, we bear witness firsthand to a crisis impacting our city: housing insecurity. We hear from families facing impossible choices between paying rent and putting food…
‘The most Daizen Maeda thing ever’ – Celtic star in hilarious response after kicking ball into his own face
Daizen Maeda helped Japan take a step towards qualifying for the World Cup – but was left red-faced before the game after kicking the ball into his own face. The…
West Lothian MP launches schools Christmas card competition
Gregor Poynton MP has invited every primary school within the Livingston constituency to take part in his first Christmas Card Competition. Mr Poynton is looking for a hand-drawn, festive picture…
Treasury yields rise as investors weigh geopolitical tensions, economic data
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Wednesday as investors considered the geopolitical situation and assessed the latest economic data. At 2:58 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was…
Scotland to see 20cm of snow fall in 14 hours as Met Office issues fourth warning this week
Scotland has truly been hit with wintry weather, as forecasters have issued another warning for snow and ice this week. Some areas across the country have been swept up in…
Harry Potter first edition book bought 30 years ago for £10 could now sell for £50k
A Harry Potter first edition book bought for a tenner nearly 30 years ago could now sell at auction for £50,000. Christine McCulloch made the purchase after watching JK Rowling…
New inflation rate rise could see delays to Bank of England interest cuts for borrowers
UK inflation has risen to its highest level since April driven by an increase in household energy bills, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer…
Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade Edinburgh factory over Israel arms links
Campaigners are protesting outside a factory in Edinburgh to oppose the shipment of arms to Israel. Protesters claim that Leonardo UK manufactures components for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel.…
Opinion | Publish the Gaetz ethics report: The House Ethics Committee must release it
When the 10 members of the House Ethics Committee meet today, the five Republicans and five Democrats (it’s the only committee in Congress with even party membership) must vote to…
Vladimir Putin disappears as Russia issues nuclear threats over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has seemingly vanished from the public eye amidst dire nuclear threats of World War Three from his regime, following Ukraine’s use of Western long-range missiles on…