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Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

It comes 33 years to the day since thousands turned out to watch as he was awarded freedom of the city.

The Independent UK · Oct 9

'Not true': Stephen Flynn rejects claim he was told about ferry gas leak

STEPHEN Flynn has insisted it is “not true” to say he was briefed on a gas leak on a ferry before a committee appearance.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9

Green MSP Manivannan allowed to continue working in UK after visa extended

The Edinburgh and Lothians East member has secured a three-year graduate visa, to replace their student visa.

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Thomas Kerr faces Holyrood protest over 'abhorrent' calls to restrict burqa

WOMEN'S groups are set to protest outside Holyrood as MSPs debate a Reform UK motion they say would "criminalise" Muslim women's clothing.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Scottish university accused of ‘ideological’ job cuts despite £90m cash reserves

STAFF at a Scottish university have accused bosses of using the financial crisis engulfing higher education to justify “ideological” job cuts despite the institution having almost £90 million in cash reserves.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

‘Historic moment’ as Edinburgh’s Palm Houses reopen after five-year restoration

The 19th century glasshouses were closed in 2021 so that substantial restoration work could be carried out.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Thomas Kerr accused of stoking Islamophobia with ‘abhorrent’ burqa ban

THOMAS Kerr has been accused of "weaponising" Islamic dress and playing into Islamophobia after calling for a ban on all face coverings and explicitly singling out the burqa.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Nearly 400 workers to lose jobs in proposed Grangemouth closure

A chemical manufacturer said it planned to cease all operations at the Falkirk site.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Protesters rally against AI data centre near 800-year-old Scottish castle

PROTESTERS have said a planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a “horrendous” impact on heritage and biodiversity

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Data centre would have ‘horrendous’ impact in North Ayrshire, protesters say

The Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign held a demonstration on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 30