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Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

07 December 2024

Nine fire engines were called to the scene at Brucefield industrial estate.


Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

07 December 2024

Gusts of 93mph have been recorded in some parts of the country.


Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

07 December 2024

The Succession star has been outspoken about his views on President-elect Donald Trump.


Travel disruption as Storm Darragh lashes Scotland with wind and rain

Travel disruption as Storm Darragh lashes Scotland with wind and rain

Travel disruption as Storm Darragh lashes Scotland with wind and rain

07 December 2024

The train line between Ayr and Girvan was shut after a large tree fell onto the tracks.


Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

07 December 2024

Millions have been warned to stay indoors and thousands are without power.


Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

06 December 2024

It is the fourth time the Princess of Wales has held her event at Westminster Abbey.


Three million receive rare emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Darragh

Three million receive rare emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Darragh

Three million receive rare emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Darragh

06 December 2024

The red warning – which has led to the cancellation of events, including Christmas attractions – covers parts of Wales and the south-west of England.


Teenager who wrote to Kate among Christmas carol service congregation

Teenager who wrote to Kate among Christmas carol service congregation

Teenager who wrote to Kate among Christmas carol service congregation

06 December 2024

Olivia Bowditch sent a letter to the Princess of Wales earlier this year, sharing her support and telling her about her volunteer work.


Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

06 December 2024

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.


New ministerial code advisers appointed by Swinney

New ministerial code advisers appointed by Swinney

New ministerial code advisers appointed by Swinney

06 December 2024

Under changes to be brought in by the First Minister, the advisers will be able to begin their own investigations into potential code breaches.


Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

06 December 2024

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.


Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

06 December 2024

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.


Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

06 December 2024

It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.


Black Friday sales boom in Scotland credited to falling closer to Christmas

Black Friday sales boom in Scotland credited to falling closer to Christmas

Black Friday sales boom in Scotland credited to falling closer to Christmas

06 December 2024

Research found that with online shopping, sales of non-food items in Scotland increased by 10.7%.


Man, 59, killed in Glasgow crash named

Man, 59, killed in Glasgow crash named

Man, 59, killed in Glasgow crash named

06 December 2024

Nigel Barclay, 59, died at the scene on Carntyne Road on Wednesday afternoon.


Rail network radio system fixed after fault causes rush hour disruption

Rail network radio system fixed after fault causes rush hour disruption

Rail network radio system fixed after fault causes rush hour disruption

06 December 2024

Passengers travelling with several operators on Friday morning suffered delays and cancellations.


Police Scotland drops plans to impose facial hair ban on officers

Police Scotland drops plans to impose facial hair ban on officers

Police Scotland drops plans to impose facial hair ban on officers

06 December 2024

It had initially been proposed to ensure close-fitting face masks could be worn.


Ministers accused of ‘forgetting’ students in row over Budget education funding

Ministers accused of ‘forgetting’ students in row over Budget education funding

Ministers accused of ‘forgetting’ students in row over Budget education funding

06 December 2024

Finance Secretary Shona Robison said investment in higher education will rise, but colleges and universities complained of cuts.


Rare red warning issued as UK braces for Storm Darragh

Rare red warning issued as UK braces for Storm Darragh

Rare red warning issued as UK braces for Storm Darragh

06 December 2024

The warning is in place for parts of Wales and South West England on Saturday.


Record NHS funding will lead to faster appointments, vows Gray

Record NHS funding will lead to faster appointments, vows Gray

Record NHS funding will lead to faster appointments, vows Gray

06 December 2024

The Scottish Government’s draft Budget set out £21 billion for the health service and social care.


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