MSPs on Holyrood’s Europe committee have called for a “bespoke solution” for Scotland in the UK’s Brexit deal. Committee members penned a report calling for a Scottish solution to be included in Article 50, the starting point of the Brexit process. Convener Joan McAlpine said Scotland’s majority vote to remain inside the EU and the … Read more
The driver of the bin lorry that crashed in Glasgow killing six people has admitted culpable and reckless driving nine months later. Harry Clarke, 60, pleaded guilty to driving a car on 20 September 2015 to the danger of the public, despite losing his licence for medical reasons. His licence was withdrawn following a fatal … Read more
A man who brutally murdered his friend and left his body tied up under a pile of cushions and rubbish, has been jailed for a minimum of 14 years. Ross Nicholson, 37, admitted killing Brian Martin, 34, last November at a flat in Knightswood, Glasgow. Mr Martin was attacked with a knife and a broken … Read more
George Michael was among the winners when the EMAs were last held in London The MTV European Music Awards are to be held in London for the first time in more than 20 years. “I’m thrilled to confirm that the @MTV European Music Awards are returning to London,” announced mayor Sadiq Khan on Twitter. The … Read more
A 150-year-old antique wedding dress that was lost after a dry cleaners went bust has been located. Tess Newall, of Morham, East Lothian, spoke of being “distraught” after discovering the dress, which belonged to her great-great grandmother, was missing. It followed the closure of Kleen Cleaners in St Mary Street, Edinburgh. She posted an update … Read more
Some patients waited more than a year to be discharged from hospital even though they were clinically ready to leave, figures have shown. A freedom of information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats revealed the longest delays across the country between 2013 and 2016. One patient in Dumfries and Galloway was kept in hospital for … Read more
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year’s world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Bolt, who completed a ‘treble treble’ of 100m, 200m and 4x100m Olympic titles at the 2016 Rio Games, had his 2008 relay gold stripped last … Read more
MPs (members of the Parliament) in Britain’s House of Commons voted unanimously after an emergency debate Monday to call on U. S. President Donald Trump to repeal his travel ban on Muslims. As a three-hour debate took place at Westminster, thousands of protesters gathered at the gates of Downing Street to reinforce a call on … Read more
Thousands of people have joined protests in London and in cities around the UK against a controversial travel ban on seven mainly Muslim countries imposed by US President Donald Trump. The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. MPs are holding an emergency debate on the immigration measures. A petition … Read more
A petition to stop US President Donald Trump’s UK state visit has gathered more than a million signatures. Numbers of signatories have been rising rapidly since a US clampdown on immigration came into effect over the weekend, causing anger worldwide. PM Theresa May announced the visit on her recent US trip. Downing Street said while … Read more
A petition to stop US President Donald Trump’s UK state visit has gathered more than a million signatures. Numbers of signatories have been rising rapidly since a US clampdown on immigration came into effect over the weekend, causing anger worldwide. PM Theresa May announced the visit on her recent US trip. Downing Street said while … Read more
By Patrick Fynn Man is a religious animal. He is the only animal who has the true religion – several of them. He is the only animal that loves his neighbour as himself and cuts his throat if his theology isn’t straight. Religion is a spice of life. Like a force, it drives us into … Read more
London (AFP) – The magical coaching touch of Australia’s Eddie Jones and New Zealanders Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter is helping northern hemisphere rugby close the gap on their southern rivals, ex-South Africa coach Nick Mallett told AFP. The 60-year-old Mallett, under whose watch the Springboks went on a record 17-match winning streak in 1997-98, … Read more
London (AFP) – The magical coaching touch of Australia’s Eddie Jones and New Zealanders Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter is helping northern hemisphere rugby close the gap on their southern rivals, ex-South Africa coach Nick Mallett told AFP. The 60-year-old Mallett, under whose watch the Springboks went on a record 17-match winning streak in 1997-98, … Read more
London (AFP) – The magical coaching touch of Australia’s Eddie Jones and New Zealanders Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter is helping northern hemisphere rugby close the gap on their southern rivals, ex-South Africa coach Nick Mallett told AFP. The 60-year-old Mallett, under whose watch the Springboks went on a record 17-match winning streak in 1997-98, … Read more
Thousands of protesters have joined a Women’s March in London as part of an international campaign on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. The rally is among events in the UK and elsewhere planned in solidarity with a march in US capital Washington DC that is expected to draw 200,000 people. Organisers aim … Read more
Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Lee Pearson, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katherine Grainger are all honoured British tennis champion Andy Murray and athlete Mo Farah have been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Paralympic dressage rider Lee Pearson also becomes a Sir, while heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill and rower Katherine Grainger are made dames. There are … Read more
Without fear of contradiction, leadership with sheer competence is purely one of the main challenges of development and growth in Nigeria. The matter of leadership is not for want of qualified, patriotic and inspiring individuals, rather the way and manner in which some of those in leadership emerge. Since the appointment of Minister of Youth … Read more
He was arrested on Tuesday after presenting himself at a police station in Belfast. Police in Northern Ireland have charged a former Celtic Football Club youth coach with sexual activity with a child. Jim McCafferty, who previously lived in Glasgow and joined Celtic in 1990, now lives in Belfast. He is due to appear at … Read more
Ghana youth forward Joe Dodoo scored both goals to power Rangers to a memorable 2-1 win over Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. The former Leicester City starlet claimed off the bench on the hour mark to rescue the Gers from the jaws of defeat at the Firhill Stadium in Glasgow. Rangers piled … Read more