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Last King of Scotland actor Forest Whitaker says first Scottish visit is ‘magic’

ACTOR Forest Whitaker, who won an Oscar for The Last King Of Scotland, said his first visit north of the border is a “touch of magic”.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

Humza Yousaf calls for 'fairness and balance' on future Question Time episodes

THE First Minister has called for “fairness and balance” from future episodes of Question Time.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

SNP ‘could have handled things better’ in North Lanarkshire – Yousaf

The SNP leader campaigned in Bellshill ahead of the by-election caused by Jordan Linden’s resignation.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Humza Yousaf responds to invite to upcoming independence rally in Stirling

All Under One Banner (AUOB), the group which organises major Yes rallies across Scotland, invited the First Minister to attend and speak at an event…

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

UK bank closures IN FULL including Santander, Barclays and HSBC - search your town

A total of 397 branches have closed or will close in England in 2023, along with 37 in Wales, 20 in Scotland, and five in Northern Ireland - use our map to see how your town will be affected

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023

Rishi Sunak urged by activists to step in to ensure Deposit Return Scheme can launch

PRIME Minster Rishi Sunak is being urged to directly intervene to ensure Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) can come into force next year.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

UK weather: Hottest day of the year expected this weekend as temperatures soar

Temperatures on both days will be at least in the late teens, but 21C can be expected in the North of England on Sunday, as a band of high pressure ushers in some balmy spring conditions

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Hundreds of disabilities and health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Daily Record · May 20, 2023

Scottish MPs spend more than £700k of taxpayers' money on flights in a year

Exclusive: The average Scottish MP spent £320.14 on air travel per week that parliament was sitting.

Daily Record · May 20, 2023

Heartbreaking images show Scotland's sea creatures forced to use litter as homes

Chemistry teacher Ross McLaren, 31, started documenting litter while diving around sea lochs in Scotland.

Daily Record · May 20, 2023