Did UK govt ever consider banning travel between England and Scotland? Dame Priti Patel is now being asked a question by a representative of the Scottish COVID Bereaved Group. Claire Mitchell KC asks the former home secretary if there were any discussions about banning travel between Scotland and England or Wales and England. She replies … Continue reading
Leeds Bradford Airport is expecting to reopen this morning. The airport closed on Friday after high winds forced a passenger plane to skid off the runway. "We expect to reopen at 10am today, however we will continue to post regular updates as this is subject to change," the West Yorkshire airport said in a statement … Continue reading Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after ‘runway disaster’; Travel disruptions expected to continue in Scotland and England
Brechin on the east coast of Scotland is bracing for more downpours today. It lies within an area covered by a second rare red weather warning. The town saw "unprecedented" rain and flooding on Friday after a river burst its banks, forcing an evacuation order for hundreds of homes. Sky News correspondent Katerina Vittozzi is in … Continue reading Brechin, Scotland bracing for further flood chaos today
Teenagers from England are travelling across the border to Wales and Scotland to get Botox, fillers and other injectables, campaigners say, taking advantage of a difference in legislation. While cosmetic Botox and lip fillers were banned in England for under-18s in 2021, no such law exists in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland - and there … Continue reading Why English teens are crossing into Wales and Scotland to get Botox and fillers
Humza Yousaf's mother-in-law, who is stuck in Gaza with her husband, made her "final goodbyes" in a call with the first minister and his wife. Elizabeth El Nakla and her husband Maged have been trapped since the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hamas last weekend. According to SNP MP Chris Law, members of Nadia … Continue reading Scottish first minister’s trapped in-law says ‘final goodbyes’ after missile strike
Harry Maguire says David Beckham reached out to him after he was abused by Scotland supporters during England's 3-1 win at Hampden Park last month. The defender was jeered by Scotland supporters during the friendly, with his own goal another blow for a player whose struggles in recent seasons have seen him become a target … Continue reading Harry Maguire: David Beckham supported me after Scotland-England abuse
The education systems in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales are devolved, meaning they are responsible for carrying out checks on their schools. Statements about the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been issued, and the risks are being urgently assessed. A spokesperson for the Scottish Government said they … Continue reading What have Scotland and Northern Ireland said about dangerous concrete in schools?
Secret letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was imprisoned in England by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I have finally been decoded. According to the codebreakers, the letters, which were feared to be lost for centuries, reveal fascinating insights into her captivity. Experts said the decoders’ work was the most significant discovery about Mary for 100 years. … Continue reading Secret letters from Mary Queen of Scots’ finally deciphered
An elderly man and woman have been killed in a head-on road collision which left another person injured in the Scottish Borders. The 79-year-old man was driving a red Kia Venga with the woman, 85, in the passenger seat when they were involved in a collision with a blue Kia Sportage on the A697 between … Continue reading UK News Update: Elderly couple killed in head-on collision in the Scottish Borders
The number of revenge porn cases in Scotland has more than doubled in the past five years, according to the latest figures. Police recorded 912 incidents in 2021, up from 421 in 2017/18, revealed an analysis by Scotland’s justice and social affairs magazine 1919. In 2018, there were 407 reports, 585 in 2019, 674 in … Continue reading Revenge porn cases hit record highs in Scotland
Photo by vectors icon on Pexels.com Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched her campaign for a second independence referendum, arguing that Scotland will be economically better off outside the United Kingdom. Sturgeon, who leads the Scottish National Party as well as the devolved government in Scotland, said on Tuesday it's the right time to … Continue reading Scotland kicks off rally for independence from the UK
Scottish lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation that will make period products freely available to anyone who needs them - a move that leader Nicole Sturgeon says makes Scotland the first country in the world to do so. Lawmakers in the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved a bill late Tuesday that will require local authorities to provide … Continue reading Scotland to make menstruation products freely available to all
More than 1,100 people died from drugs in Scotland last year, new figures indicate, the worst level since records began. There were 1,187 drug-related deaths registered in 2018 - above 1,000 for the first time and up 253 (27%) on the previous year. The National Records of Scotland statistics indicate Scotland's drug death rate is … Continue reading Scotland confirms increasing rate of drug-related deaths
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