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Tyrannosaurs exhibition to make only European appearance in Scotland
A dinosaurs display described as the “most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs” is to make its only European appearance in Scotland.
Scottish charity to build first paediatric operating room in refugee camp
The first paediatric operating room in a refugee camp is to be build by a Scottish charity, it has been announced at the World Economic Forum.
Jess Phillips backs Scottish Labour MP in bid to become deputy leader
Jess Phillips has endorsed Ian Murray as he bids to become Labour’s new deputy leader.
Scotland facing ‘unprecedented attack’ over Brexit and indyref2, claims SNP
Scotland is coming under “unprecedented attack”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has claimed as he clashed with the Prime Minister over Brexit and a second Scottish independence referendum.
Salmond appears in court on attempted rape and sexual assault charges
Former first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court accused of offences against 10 women, including attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults.
UK facing constitutional crisis over Brexit Bill, SNP Westminster leader claims
The UK is facing a constitutional crisis after each of the three devolved administrations voted against Brexit legislation, the SNP’s Westminster leader said.
Tesco Bank creating 120 jobs
Tesco Bank is creating 120 new jobs in Edinburgh and Newcastle as part of wider investment.
Salmond to appear in court on attempted rape and sexual assault charges
Former first minister Alex Salmond is set to appear in court later on Wednesday accused of offences against 10 women, including attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults.
Fishing vessel rescued in 20ft swell
A lifeboat crew faced 45mph winds and 20ft swell as they rescued a fishing vessel.
Sturgeon to issue update on independence plans within days
Nicola Sturgeon will issue an update on her next steps for independence within days after the Prime Minister’s refusal to allow a second referendum.
Gordon Brown calls for Brexit powers to go to UK’s regions and not Westminster
The powers of Brussels must be transferred to the UK’s regions to stop the country breaking up after Brexit, former prime minister Gordon Brown said.
Youngest South Pole challenger wants to train another adventurer to break record
A student aiming to be the youngest person to complete a solo trek to the South Pole plans to then help a young adventurer break his own record.
Charles visits art project to provide blankets for homeless people
Prince Charles visited a project aiming to turn an art installation into blankets for homeless people.
Brown calls for radical change to hold UK together
The UK needs to change fundamentally to stop Scotland opting for independence, Labour former prime minister Gordon Brown will say.
Ex-SDP leader Lord Maclennan of Rogart dies
Lord Robert Maclennan of Rogart, former leader of the Social Democrat Party, who also served as joint interim leader of the Liberal Democrats, has died.
More than 10,000 watch 10-metre high puppet parade through Glasgow
More than 10,000 people gathered in Glasgow to watch a 10-metre high puppet parade through the city centre.
Labour in Scotland will decide indyref2 stance, leadership candidates warned
Richard Leonard has told Labour leadership contenders that the Scottish party will decide the position on independence.
Man in court accused of murdering mother Louise Tiffney
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering his mother who was last seen 17 years ago.
Scottish brothers beat Atlantic rowing record
Three brothers from Scotland have set a world record after rowing the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days.
Makers of Bodyguard and Line Of Duty to bring new thriller to BBC One
The makers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard are set to bring new thriller Vigil to BBC One.
Action sought on ‘industry-wide’ problem of lorry drivers staying in cabs at sea
An investigation has identified an “industry-wide” issue of lorry drivers ignoring international regulations and putting lives at risk by staying in their cabs at sea.
Climate activists end blockade at Shell headquarters in Aberdeen
Climate change activists have ended a 13-hour protest at the entrance to the headquarters of oil giant Shell in Aberdeen.
Mark Carney to advise PM for UN climate talks
Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been given a key role as an adviser to Boris Johnson for major UN climate talks in the UK this year.
Legal advice suggests Holyrood could legislate for indyref2 without PM’s consent
Legal advice commissioned by a pro-independence group has suggested there are “good arguments” to be made for holding a second referendum without UK Government approval.
Labour must listen to voters or risk staying in opposition, warns deputy hopeful
Labour deputy leadership candidate Ian Murray has said the party must listen to the public or become “a diminishing, perpetual opposition”.
10-metre puppet to march through Glasgow as Celtic Connections 2020 begins
Celtic Connections has returned to Glasgow, with the 2020 programme under way.
Campaigners welcome SFA’s move to ban children from heading balls
Campaigners have welcomed the Scottish Football Association’s move towards a ban on heading in the under-12s game.
Brother of murdered aid worker David Haines launches school poetry competition
A charity set up by the brother of a UK aid worker who was beheaded by terrorists has launched a poetry competition for school children to discuss unity.
Climate activists blockade Shell headquarters in Aberdeen
Climate change activists have blocked the entrance to the headquarters of oil giant Shell in Aberdeen.
Labour must beat the odds to win again, says deputy leadership hopeful
Scottish Labour’s only remaining MP is pledging to visit every corner of the UK to try to win back support for his party if he becomes deputy leader.
