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Caroline Loudon, a licensing solicitor representing the company, said at the licensing board meeting on Monday: “These are family friendly venues with well-trained staff. “It offers an accessible space for children to start going out without parents or guardians but with the checks and balances you’d want for your own …

There are 18,552 people in the Highland Council area with Gaelic skills, according to the latest census data, external. The local authority’s Gaelic committee heard earlier this year that Skye and Raasay would qualify as an ALS. Councillors were told the status would confirm Highland Council’s “clear commitment” to Gaelic. …

An award-winning singer, who was born with severely impaired vision, has said there is “so much that can be gained by inclusion and diversity”. Folk musician Elena Piras is originally from Sardinia, Italy, and now lives in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, where she has recorded her latest single. In addition to her …

The application – to be considered at a meeting on Monday – is to demolish the chicken sheds, form an entrance and put up a store with 26 parking spaces. More than 90 representations have been received – with 51 in favour and 40 against the scheme. Supporters said it …

One of the longstanding businesses in the area is the Highlander Cafe bus which has operated since 2017. It is run by Samuel Turcu-Georgescu and his son Darius who said it was important to get the mix of vans right. “If there’s too many it is difficult for everyone,” Samuel …

Scotland men emulated their female counterparts by opening the European Curling Championships with victory. Grant Hardie’s rink triumphed 8-4 Ostrava, Czech Republic and face Belgium later on Wednesday. The Scots picked up two at the opening end and three at the third to lead 5-1. The Dutch were 6-4 down …

Available for 29 days Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle, but what sort of welcome awaits him and can Hearts’ attacking approach cause Rangers problems? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Rory Loy to look ahead to a full Premiership card. Can Dundee United trouble Celtic after finding form? …

Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland, 31, could return from hamstring surgery in early December. (Sun, external) Manager Derek McInnes expects Shankland and Rangers team-mate Cammy Devlin to pass on information to the squad about going to face their former side Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday evening. (Record – subscription required, external) …

The worst Bonfire Night disorder in recent years took place in 2023, when more than 60 officers were injured across the country. Youths targeted officers with petrol bombs and fireworks in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh. Similar incidents were reported in other parts of the city, while fire crews were …

Dundee United are emerging as one of the stories of the season as Jim Goodwin’s side continue to thrive following a radical change in style from their manager. As a coach, and certainly as a player, expansive, continental-inspired football was never really something associated with Goodwin, a Scottish football veteran …

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Paula spent over 20 years supporting her daughter and said they had all the resources you could need – but sometimes that it is not enough. She said, despite everything, Clare left a financial legacy so her children would be looked after. “We spent so many decades living on edge …

His sights are now set on para biathlon World Cup events in Finland and Sweden over the next six months. “I don’t actually think of my injuries when I’m on the board – I just forget that I have them,” he told BBC Scotland News. “I just feel so free …

The application for the power station was consented on the same day that Holyrood debated the issues of climate change and climate justice. North East Scotland Green MSP Maggie Chapman said the existing gas-powered station at Peterhead was “Scotland’s largest source of climate pollution”. She added that “instead of tackling …

Last season was also marked by a damaging split between the board and sections of the support unhappy at the level of investment in the squad and the general running of the club. The two sides united for last season’s victorious climax to the season, but the splits have re-emerged. …

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The court heard how the woman and a friend had gone to the house where the attack happened before going to the city centre on a night out. Gate, from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and another man were also at the house. He joined the woman and her …

Kayden, from Bridgeton in Glasgow, was separated from his board for more than three minutes before an instructor could free him during the boogie boarding session near Stanley. Outdoor Pursuits Scotland Ltd, who ran the activity, were fined £10,000 in 2024 after admitting a breach of health and safety legislation …

A teenager who left a police officer with a head injury after throwing a brick at a police van during a Halloween night riot in Edinburgh has been ordered to pay the constable compensation. Kieran Sutherland left the officer permanently scarred and suffering from psychological issues after throwing the rock …

“I totally understand it, though. I loved my time at Hearts, I need to say that. It was only a short time, but I thought my Hearts team were a breath of fresh air for Scottish football last season. “I really enjoyed what we managed to achieve. It shows what …