Irish President pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm” Michael D Higgins’ comments came after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms Sturgeon as a ‘friend of Ireland’. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Analysis-Scotland's Sturgeon bows out at 'critical moment' for independence fight With the cause of Scottish independence stalled by a Westminster government veto on a new referendum, nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday offered a new approach to break the deadlock - her resignation as first minister of Scotland. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon resignation: why now – and what happens next on key issues? Independence campaign and gender recognition laws will be at top of successor’s in-tray The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
From activist to leader: Nicola Sturgeon's political life in pictures NICOLA Sturgeon is arguably one of the most photographed people in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon resignation: the unanswered questions for Scotland and the SNP she leaves behind When Jacinda Ardern resigned as New Zealand’s prime minister a few weeks ago, Nicola Sturgeon assured voters she still had plenty left in the tank. Yet apparently, Scotland’s first minister had been thinking about her own future for some time. She said so in her resignation speech on Wednesday, which… The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023
Meet the Londoner who travelled all the way from the capital to Scotland by £2 bus ‘It was my 35th birthday on the day I decided to do it. I thought, you know what, this is the right time,’ says bus enthusiast of cheap, intrepid journey The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Scotland's teachers reject latest 'insufficient' six per cent pay offer A new pay offer, which would see teachers who earn up to £80,000 given a 6% pay boost backdated to April 2022 has been rejected and called 'inadequate' and 'insufficient' by a teaching union Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023
Ireland’s premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’ Leo Varadkar paid tribute to the outgoing Scottish first minister in comments to the Dail parliament in Dublin. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Bogus NHS shrink convicted after lying about being psychiatrist and treating Scots patients Zholia Alemi worked as a psychiatrist across the UK, including in Scotland, after claiming to have qualified at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon was a 'feisty' Ayrshire lassie who 'rose above abuse to lead country' - politicians react to shock resignation SNP colleagues in Ayrshire have been reacting to Nicola Sturgeon's bombshell resignation. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Mixed reaction to Nicola Sturgeon resignation as Govanhill constituents have their say Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she will be stepping down from her role, which she described as a 'privlege' earlier this morning in a televised announcement. Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023
Six Nations tribute appeal for Siobhan as inquiry calls continue The family are hoping to see Siobhan's memory celebrated in the match against Ireland. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Scotland A yellow weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, including Glasgow. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon? Scottish leadership contenders The First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is standing down. Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after resignation by sharing first message to Scots THE First Minister has thanked the people of Scotland in her first post to social media since announcing her resignation.
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 The rise and resignation of SNP superstar Nicola Sturgeon — from Ayrshire to the apex of power As she resigns after eight years in the top job, Robbie Smith looks back on a remarkable career — and asks what’s next for the SNP’s ‘nippy sweetie’?
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 Teacher strikes to go ahead after union rejects latest pay offer SCOTLAND’S largest teaching union has unanimously rejected the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government and councils.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed despite concerns from some quarters that the changes could impact on safe spaces for females,
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 What it was like as only pro-independence journalist at Nicola Sturgeon's resignation AS journalists arrived at Bute House following the announcement of Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister, the sense of shock was…
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 Scotland's teachers reject latest pay offer and vow to continue with programme of strike action The lastest six per cent pay offer has been dismissed as only a "marginal improvement" at a special meeting of the EIS Salaries Committee today.
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 Perth sprinter Lois Garland wins 200m gold at Scottish Student Athletics Indoor Championships Garland, who has proudly previously raced for Scotland, powered across the finish line at the Emirates Arena
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 How to avoid the main line rail closures and travel between England and Scotland this weekend Doncaster Dodge, Tamworth Two-Step: Train, bus, air and road alternatives for the February weekend when East Coast and West Coast rail routes are closed
Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023 Full list of DWP benefits older people can't claim after hitting State Pension age Despite losing other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, there are two benefits that people under 66 may be eligible to claim now that can be carried over.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 The key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister NICOLA Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister having spent more than eight years in the role.
Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister including work as MSP for Glasgow Southside The First Minister of Scotland has today (February 15) stepped down from her role, citing that it was the "right timing" to allow someone else to take up her position.