‘African tribe’ evicted from woodland site and moves over fence Officials evicted the group on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff Scores of people from each side gathered outside the Cladhan Hotel on Saturday. Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025
‘African tribe’ camping in Scottish woods defiant after court removal order Members of the so-called Kingdom of Kubala show no inclination to leave their campsite despite the legal action. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Edinburgh Uni lecturers walk out on first of five days of industrial action The University and College Union said it is ‘taking steps’ to extend its mandate for industrial action, which expires in November. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
‘Get back to the day job’, Findlay tells Swinney after independence speech The First Minister addressed supporters on Thursday morning to make a call for a new vote on Scotland’s future. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
Westminster urged to commit to new referendum if pro-indy majority elected The Scottish Government published a 22-page paper, Your Right To Decide, on Thursday. Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26. Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
Gregor Townsend backed to take Scotland forward after signing contract extension There had been speculation about the future of the 52-year-old after back-to-back fourth-placed finishes in the Six Nations. The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
First Minister to address Holyrood on Gaza Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Celtic home truths delivered after Almaty, and why winless Rangers run must end Anthony Ralston says the Celtic players demanded a reaction from one another after their Almaty nightmare, as he vowed to end winless run against… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025
John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Protests outside asylum hotels ‘completely unacceptable’: Swinney Demonstrations have taken place in recent weeks. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025 Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’ It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 Three arrests made after Falkirk asylum hotel protests One man was arrested and charged in connection with an offensive sign at a previous demonstration.
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025 Five arrests after masked men attempt to enter hotel as asylum protests continue Most demonstrations appeared to be peaceful as police braced for further protests over the weekend after a Court of Appeal ruling on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2025 Protesters face-off with hundreds of anti-racism activists outside Falkirk hotel ANGRY protesters who descended on a Falkirk hotel which they believed to house asylum seekers were met by hundreds of anti-racism activists on…
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025 Angry protests outside Falkirk ‘asylum hotel’ Hundreds of protesters and counter protesters assembled outside a hotel believed to be housing asylum seekers, in Falkirk.
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025 ‘Completely false’ claims of further asylum hotels ahead of protest, says leader The leader of Perth and Kinross Council said there had been ‘misinformation’ about new asylum hotels opening up.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Jeremy Corbyn ‘astonished’ at Nicola Sturgeon jibe and says she ‘should get over it’ Mr Corbyn expressed shock at the comments in Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 I’m astonished that Sturgeon said I exuded ‘sneering superiority’, says Corbyn The veteran MP said former first minister Ms Sturgeon should ‘get over it’.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 Tina Fey offers advice to writers of Saturday Night Live UK It was announced in April that SNL creator Lorne Michaels would bring a British version of the long-running sketch comedy show to Sky.
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025 Nominees for Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced Shortlisted shows explore topics including gender identity, grief, sexuality, health and relationships.