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However, the SFA will demand assurances over meaningful fan engagement on the takeover proposal and a guarantee the Saints badge, colours and team name will remain the same. Brown will use the proceeds of the sale to build a sports hub for the Saints in the Community charity once the …

Des Morris, the joint chair of the teachers’ side on the committee said: “The pay offer, made by Cosla to the teachers’ panel of the SNCT (Scottish Negotiating Commitee for Teachers) yesterday, simply does not begin to address the significant decline in the value of Scottish teachers’ pay since 2008. …

A serving police officer has been given a community sentence after admitting indecent communications with a child. Cameron Fraser, 28, from Dundee was given a six-month community payback order with supervision after previously pleading guilty at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Police Scotland said its professional standards department would now begin proceedings …

“It’s been a good six weeks,” he said. “The mental aspect of that six-week stretch was high and then obviously winning last week was an even bigger high. “If I played Memorial, US Open and the Travelers, that’s nine weeks in a row. Not many players play nine weeks in …

Det Insp Vicki Douglas said: “Our thoughts are with Jordan’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. “His family are being supported by officers and have requested that their privacy is respected at this time.” A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. Debbie MacKenna, head teacher at …

The festival in Scotland’s national book town is the latest in a number of literary events to end sponsorship deals with Baillie Gifford. The Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Hay festival in Wales were followed on Tuesday by the Borders Book Festival in Melrose. Campaign group Fossil Free Books …

Adrian Watson, chief executive of business improvement body Aberdeen Inspired, said there was a lack of taxi provision in the city. He said Uber would be a “step forward” in tackling the resulting challenges. The meeting rejected a call from a taxi trade delegation for more scrutiny on the implications …

Mr Salmond told reporters about his ambitions to secure 15% of the vote and 20 seats at the Holyrood election in 2026. He said the Scottish Parliament elections were his “priority” and criticised the first TV debate of the general election for failing to mention Scotland. “The fact that this …

General election live: Labour accuses Rishi Sunak of lying over tax claim but PM repeats figure – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses Rishi Sunak of lying in last night’s TV debate Rishi Sunak said in the debate: “Independent Treasury officials have …

A family has paid tribute to their “much loved” grandfather who died in a crash in Edinburgh. John Fairgrieve, 75, was driving a silver Ford C-Max which crashed on the A1 at the Newcraighall junction at about 09:00 on Saturday. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where …

Jackson – who had 37 previous convictions – admitted assaulting the woman to her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to the danger of life. A court heard how he forced his way into her home at about 19:30 on 30 July 2022. He punched her knocking her unconscious, and when …

The latest figures for the population have been released to coincide with the unveiling of the programme for the Moffat Eagle Festival which will celebrate the iconic bird from 6 to 8 September. Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin will be the keynote speaker and he said it was a …

In 2010, more than 100 skiers took advantage of ski tows being open at the Cairngorm Mountain resort near Aviemore for the first time in midsummer. Previously at this time of year people were able to ski in the Cairngorms, however, they had to trek to where the snow was. …

A man has been charged over the death of another man following a disturbance at a house in Glasgow. Police were called to the property on Brock Road in Pollok at about 01:00 on Tuesday. They found a 49-year-old man injured inside and he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth …

General election live: Civil servant’s letter casts doubt on Tories’ tax attack on Labour – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary A letter from the chief Treasury civil servant has cast doubt on the Conservatives’ claims of £2,000 tax rises under Labour over four years Rishi Sunak said …

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Reaction to Tuesday night’s election debate make a number of front pages in Scotland. Source link

Soldier Jim Glennie was just 18 when he faced the terrifying reality of the D-Day landings in 1944. Source link

Transport Scotland is part of Road Safety Scotland, which has a Drive on the left campaign, external. A spokesperson said: “We know drivers from overseas may not be used to driving on the left or be unfamiliar with the road layout, but we still want them to visit and enjoy …

Conservationists have been alarmed by the appearance of a grey squirrel near Oban. The animal has been seen on the Isle of Seil, one of Argyll’s Slate Islands about 100 miles (161km) from the nearest other grey squirrels. Greys are native to North America and classed as an invasive species …