An explosion at a property in Alloa, which left one person dead, was not caused by the gas mains, Scottish Gas Network has confirmed. Alloa flat block explosion which killed man not caused by gas mains, says SGN | STV News
'This is what you're given': Archbishop of Westminster says assisted dying would be 'wrong'
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NEW: Scottish people were “only too happy” to see Covid lockdowns extended so they did not have to go to work, Boris Johnson has claimed 👀
In his new book ... Show more
NEW: Nicola Sturgeon has joined criticism of Keir Starmer's decision to include just one Scottish representative at the Council of Nations and Regions ... Show more
NEW: One of the first academics to be rescued from Gaza and given sanctuary in the UK has received a placement at a Scottish university.
Amani Ahmed ... Show more
NEW: The Scottish SPCA has rescued a record 216 dogs in just 10 days.
It is believed to be the largest intake of dogs the charity has recorded in 185 years ... Show more
Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings pays tribute to late wife on World Mental Health Day
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NEW: John Swinney has told Keir Starmer that Scottish council leaders should be represented at the Council of the Regions and Nations ... Show more
Megan McKenna gives birth to baby as she shares 'special moment' : The X Factor: Celebrity winner shared a video to Instagram confirming her son was born on ...
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'Believe it or not, there are clubs in Scotland other than Celtic or Rangers'Silly arguments keep Scottish football 'booze ban' in place | The Herald
NEW: Scottish beer giant Brewdog has been forced to discard millions of pounds worth of beer after it became 'infected' 👀
The wasted Punk IPA beer came after ... Show more
Ofwat tells water firms to cut customer bills over poor performance: Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small ...
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Quick Glance: Water Firms Ordered to Refund £158 Million for Failures
- Water companies are required to refund £158 million to customers after failing to meet key performance targets.
- Ofwat announced the rebate following its annual assessment of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
- None of the 17 largest firms achieved the highest rating, although four showed improvement.
- The refunds will slightly reduce bills, overshadowed by a proposed £94 increase per household over the next five years.
Michelle McManus says having children motivated nine stone weight loss: The Scottish singer revealed she carried a lot of ‘shame’ after receiving negative ...
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Keir Starmer's nations and regions 'insult'
Dundee United legend Paul Sturrock turns 68 today.
Sturrock spent his entire playing career at Tannadice, making 571 appearances and scoring 170 goals ... Show more
NEW: Proposals to build a network of subsea tunnels linking several Scottish islands are 'not fantasy' and could happen 'relatively soon', experts have said ... Show more
Dine like a King in Charles’ favourite room at Scottish mansion: King Charles takes most of his evening meals in the Pink Dining Room while staying at the ...
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Our editor Laura Webster explains why The National is publishing a full chronology of Israel's war on Gaza.
🗣'We're not a big international media ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: Students have expressed anger after a Scottish university paper made a series of “ignorant” remarks appearing to discriminate against Scottish ... Show more
Peter Cormack dies aged 78 as Liverpool pay tribute to club great: Former Liverpool star Peter Cormack has died at the age of 78.
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Quick Glance: Tributes pour in for football legend Peter Cormack
- Peter Cormack, former Scottish footballer, has passed away at the age of 78.
- The news was confirmed by Liverpool and Hibernian FC, both paying tribute to him.
- Cormack struggled with dementia and publicly shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2019.
- He was inducted into Hibs' hall of fame and managed several clubs post-retirement.
NEW: Keir Starmer’s first council of nations and regions meeting has been labelled “an insult” by the SNP after it was revealed that no Scottish city council ... Show more
NEW: A Scottish Island's oldest whisky distillery looks set to face demolition 🥃
Whisky giant Diageo has submitted an application to 'redevelop' the Talisker ... Show more
The number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report.Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds | STV News
A pupil at another Scottish school is being allowed to 'identify' as an animal at school, in what is believed to be the second case of 'species dysphoria' ... Show more
Scots child identifies as animal in second 'species dysphoria' case at primary schools - Daily Record
Scots child identifies as animal in second 'species dysphoria' case at primary schools - Daily Record
Quick Glance: Student Identifies as Animal in Scotland's Second Case
- A pupil in Scotland has been allowed to identify as an animal, marking the second case of 'species dysphoria' in the country.
- Some neuropsychologists question the validity of this condition, while reports of students identifying as various animals are on the rise.
- Chris McGovern criticized schools for potentially harming children's mental health by accommodating such identities.
- Another council is seeking advice from educational psychologists, but no specific guidance has been provided for teachers.
EXCLUSIVE: Councillors say the failure to invite local leaders from Scotland to the Council of Nations and Regions amounts to treating Scots like 'second-class ... Show more
Scotland's justice system is 'sided with criminals', said Scottish Tories leader Russell Findlay during FMQs
First Minister John Swinney said high custodial ... Show more
Scottish economy employment growth near top of UK league: The Scottish economy is among the top-ranked UK nations and regions for job creation
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Energy firm chief says 'electricity in Scotland could be cheapest in Europe'
🗣️ 'We seek only equal treatment'
NEW: Anger as Keir Starmer has 'excluded' Scottish cities from a key UK Government meeting ... Show more
NEW: The press regulator has binned a complaint from Michelle Mone's husband over an 'offensive' Daily Mail story.
The paper had called Douglas Barrowman a ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: An expert has said Russell Findlay will need to 'find some charism and presence' if he is to have any hope of holding onto second place at Holyrood ... Show more
NEW: Scottish actor Ewan McGregor’s whisky, from his own personal cask and gifted to him by a Scottish island distillery, has fetched a huge sum of money for a ... Show more
NEW: The Scottish Parliament has voted against Government plans to scrap a pilot scheme giving free bus travel to asylum seekers ... Show more
'Scotland's new hydropower revolution has attracted the world's biggest players'European energy giant hails Scottish hydro 'renaissance' | The Herald
Oban welcomes long-awaited return of Royal National Mòd: Oban welcomes the long-awaited return of the Royal National Mòd on Friday – the premier Gaelic cultural ...
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Scottish chef crowned UK National Chef of the Year: A Scottish chef has won a top culinary title that is 'often regarded as the toughest to win in the UK'
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Timeline for A9 dualling work revealed with work to begin this month: Construction work to dual the A9 will begin early next year with preparatory work starting ...
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Greeks triumph at Wembley and honor Baldock: The day after the death of defender George Baldock, the Greek national team dedicated to his memory its first ever ...
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Quick Glance: Tributes Pour In for George Baldock After Tragic Death
- Players from England and Greece observed a minute's silence for George Baldock before the Nations League match at Wembley.
- Baldock drowned in Glyfada, and teammates honored him with shirts and black armbands during the game.
- His family expressed deep sorrow over his sudden passing, highlighting his loving nature and impact on others.
- The Greek national team sought to postpone the match but was informed by UEFA that rescheduling was not possible.
NEW: Ex-SNP MP Joanna Cherry has returned to her legal career with a top Scottish law firm 👇
Read more here: https://www.thenational.scot/news/24639866 ... Show more
NEW: The Scottish Tories have announced their new frontbench team, with former leader Douglas Ross not included.
New leader Russell Findlay said the party ... Show more
Hundreds of long-term prisoners could be released from Scottish jails to ease overcrowding
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Scottish football great Davie Cooper in action for Rangers against Aberdeen on this day in 1981.
Cooper was inducted into the Rangers ... Show more
Alloa house explosion hero raced to scene after huge bang shook building: Garry Singh was working in a restaurant nearby when the tragedy unfolded.
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Quick Glance: Explosion and Fire in Alloa: Public Advised to Stay Away
- A significant emergency service response is taking place in Alloa due to reports of an explosion and house fire.
- Police were alerted around 6 PM on Sunday to the incident at Kellie Place.
- Multiple fire engines, including specialized rescue units, are on-site, and the public is urged to avoid the area.
- Several roads, including the A907 and B9096, are closed due to the ongoing situation.
Kevin Nisbet called up as Lawrence Shankland withdraws from Scotland squad: The Aberdeen striker becomes the latest Pittodrie player to be drafted in.
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TGI Fridays closes in Leicester with 'immediate effect': The hospitality firm behind the company fell into administration
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Quick Glance: TGI Fridays Lays Off Over 1,000 Staff Immediately
- More than 1,000 TGI Fridays staff were made redundant as 35 restaurants closed immediately.
- The closures followed a failed £177 million acquisition attempt of the restaurant chain.
- Teneo, the administrators, confirmed that the closed locations were not included in the sale to Breal Capital and Calveton UK.
- The union Unite reported significant employee complaints regarding lack of communication and sudden restaurant closures.
Aberdeen's Willie Miller is spoken to by referee Bob Valentine on this day in 1985.
Miller's side beat Dundee United 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second ... Show more
Lewis Capaldi turns 28 today.
The Scottish singer-songwriter has a US number one with his 2019 single Someone You Loved ... Show more
Call for young Scots to have right to live where they grew up: Community Land Scotland says young people are being forced to leave because of a shortage of homes ...
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NEW: A Scottish city’s summer music festival won't return next year 👇
Read more here: https://www.thenational.scot/news/24640789 ... Show more
NEW: Two Scots have claimed victory in a record-breaking Great Scottish Run in Glasgow. 👏
Callum Hawkins from Elderslie won the men's half marathon for a ... Show more
Lisbon Lion Ronnie Simpson was born on this day in 1930.
The legendary Scottish goalkeeper lifted the European Cup with Celtic in 1967 ... Show more
Ian Rankin: Crime novels today are far too long: Author of the Inspector Rebus series said books in the genre should be no more than 300 pages and blamed ...
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17-year-old James Forrest in action for Celtic's under-19s team against Hamilton Accies on this day in 2008.
The Scotland international has since made 505 ... Show more
James Forrest out of Scotland squad for Nations League clashes with Croatia and Portugal
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Scottish singer-songwriter Midge Ure turns 71 today.
Ure organised 1985's Live Aid concerts alongside Bob Geldof, and played in front of 80 ... Show more
Hearts make move for former Norway boss Per-Mathias Hogmo to replace Steven Naismith
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Scottish SPCA rescue more than 200 dogs in 10-day period: The Scottish SPCA says it has saved 216 dogs in need in the last ten days in what they believe could be ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scottish-spca-rescue-more-200-33873516
Two whales wash up dead on Scottish beaches after becoming ‘entangled in ropes’: Lesions on the humpback and minke whales were consistent with creel rope ...
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Scottish rugby great Doddie Weir pictured during a World Cup match against Zimbabwe on this day in 1991.
Scotland won 51-12 at Murrayfield.
Tory hypocrisy called out 📣
John Swinney has called out Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay and his hypocrisy over the Tory government's austerity agenda and ... Show more
Scottish Government considers reducing speed limits amid soaring road deaths: Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the move as she revealed fatalities were ...
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Three-word nickname given to Queen Camilla by Clarence House staff exposed: Camilla, 76, became Queen Consort following the death of the Queen in September and ...
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Megan McKenna's relationship with Scots ex-Celtic star as pair welcome newborn: Megan McKenna and her Scotland international fiancé Oliver Burke welcomed their ...
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Trailer released for Scottish midgie horror comedy movie: The new Scots horror comedy which started out as a joke on social media is in the early stages of ...
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Janey Godley reveals the worst thing about dying as she approaches ‘the end of it’
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A charity boss who stole more than £85,000 from a Scottish cancer foundation set up in memory of her best friend’s daughter was jailed for three years today ... Show more
Woman caged over £85,000 theft from charity set up in memory of friend's daughter - Daily Record
Woman caged over £85,000 theft from charity set up in memory of friend's daughter - Daily Record
Woman caged over £85,000 theft from charity set up in memory of friend's daughter - Daily Record
Woman caged over £85,000 theft from charity set up in memory of friend's daughter - Daily Record
The Scots language should be 'left to Oor Wullie and The Broons', a Tory MSP has said.
It comes after the Scottish Government issued an FOI response in the ... Show more
'Biggest-ever, transformational' investment at Scottish port: The Scottish port has unveiled 'biggest-ever' investment
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Forbes Masson and Alan Cumming pictured at the Wigtown Book Festival on Sunday.
The Scottish actors, who starred in The High Life and also played comedy ... Show more
Duk stars as Aberdeen battle past Hearts to maintain perfect start to season: Ante Palaversa scored an 88th minute winner in the 3-2 victory over Hearts.
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Quick Glance: Duk Leads Aberdeen to Victory Over Hearts
- Duk returned from suspension to help Aberdeen secure a 3-2 win against Hearts.
- The Dons maintained their perfect record with 13 consecutive victories, aided by Jorge Grant's red card in the 75th minute.
- Aberdeen got off to a strong start but clinched the match with Ante Palaversa's goal in the 88th minute.
- Nicky Devlin and Blair Spittal exchanged goals in a thrilling contest before Aberdeen regained control.
NEW: Part of a busy Scottish motorway has been closed due to an emergency incident 👇
Read more here: https://www.thenational.scot/news/24642740 ... Show more
Erik ten Hag future: Why are Man Utd silent on manager's future?: A six-hour Manchester United board meeting concluded on Tuesday with Erik ten Hag still in ...
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More than 5,500 bird boxes made by primary teacher delivered to Scottish schools: Tom Rawson has been gifting hand-made boxes to children as part of a project to ...
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Tens of thousands take part in Great Scottish Run through Glasgow: STV's very own Sean Batty was among the familiar faces on the starters podium who rung ...
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Kenny McLean: Scotland players are ‘desperate’ to win against Croatia: McLean says the team are working hard to end their winless run.
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NEW: Baillie Gifford has asked Scottish councils for their thoughts about investing in 'killer' drones used by the US military ... Show more
DWP writing to pensioners over group who can get £300 winter fuel payment
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SPFL criticised after Carling unveiled as official beer of Scottish football: A survey last year found Scottish football fans were being 'exposed to a high ...
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EXC: 🗣️ 'I certainly wouldn’t want someone who shared their politics to be advising an equality organisation'
A controversial former adviser to Suella ... Show more
What's your take on the return of peak rail fares?
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