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10/12/2022

https://scottishnews.info/15-places-in-scotland-that-people-struggle-to-pronounce/

Here is a list of 15 towns and villages whose names you might find difficult to pronounce. Scotland is well renowned throughout the world for its stunning and distinctive place names, some of which even some locals find difficult to pronounce Every country in the world has places named that even loc...

30/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/teachers-overwhelmingly-reject-pay-offer-as-strikes-set-to-close-schools/
After rejecting the most recent conditions put forth by the Scottish Government and local authority body COSLA, thousands of teachers will leave the classroom for the second time next week

The nationwide strike that threatened to close schools is now scheduled to take place the following week After rejecting the most recent conditions put forth by the Scottish Government and local authority body COSLA, thousands of teachers will leave the classroom for the second time in as many weeks...

28/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/lidl-recalls-grated-cheese-which-may-contain-small-pieces-of-plastic/
Product details state that it is the 500g bag of Simply Grated Cheddar, with a best-before date of December 23, 2022

Lidl UK has issued a recall for cheddar cheese because some packages “may contain small pieces of plastic”. According to the Food Standards Agency, Simply Cheese, the supermarket giant’s brand, may be unsafe to consume. It is the Simply Grated Cheddar 500g Bag with a Best Before Date of Decemb...

28/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/indy-supporters-march-through-glasgow-following-fms-not-going-away-vow/

Independence supporters have marched through Glasgow. It followed a series of rallies around the country after Wednesday’s ruling that an independence referendum cannot go ahead without UK government consent. The march All Under One Banner (AUOB), made its way from Glasgow Green, to BBC Scotland.....

26/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/hunt-for-robber-who-stole-womans-handbag-in-broad-daylight-in-glasgow/
An investigation has been launched to find the thug responsible for taking a woman's handbag in Glasgow

The incident took place around 2.55pm on Friday, near Glasgow Club Gym on Gairbraid Avenue.

24/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/street-demos-indy2-court-decision/

The First Minister addressed a crowd following the Supreme Court verdict.

22/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/black-friday-alert-consumers-hunt-for-deals-fraudsters-hunt-for-openings/
Shoppers are being warned to watch out for scams and rip-off deals ahead of the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events. Read our practical advice outlined in this article.

Shoppers are being warned to watch out for scams and rip-off deals ahead of the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events According to a report by customer engagement platform Emarsys, one in five UK consumers is anticipated to raise their spending from 2021 levels, with one in 10 util ...

22/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/winter-of-discontent-winter-strikes/

Teachers, nurses, ambulance workers, postal employees, firefighters and security personnel are among those threatening strike action

Teachers, nurses, postal workers and security staff among those threatening strike action in a fraught industrial landscape.

22/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/coca-cola-urgently-recalls-incorrectly-packed-zero-sugar-multipacks-over-potential-health-risk-to-customers/

The drinks giant is pulling the popular product from shelves as they may contain full-sugar versions of the soft drink.

21/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/online-crime-reports-to-police-scotland-disappear-due-to-website-fault-for-a-second-time/

The force said it was taking the matter 'very seriously' and was working to try and prevent it from reoccurring.

21/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/two-in-five-scots-negatively-impacted-by-someone-elses-alcohol-drinking-say-drinkaware/

A new study revealed a 10% rise in adults reporting concern for someone else's drinking compared to 2021.

21/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/for-the-second-year-in-a-row-evri-is-named-as-the-lowest-performing-parcel-firm/

For the second year in a row, Evri, formerly known as Herme's was named the worst-performing parcel company The organisation, originally known as Hermes, received the lowest star rating from Citizens Advice out of a potential five stars. After being evaluated based on factors such as custom ...

20/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/child-in-borders-waited-more-than-three-years-for-crucial-mental-health-treatment/

Mental health services for children and young adults have been severely impact by a shortage of available clinicians, according to one health board.

20/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/man-arrested-after-six-hour-standoff-with-armed-police-in-arbroath/

Following concerns for a person inside a residential building, police in Arbroath were on the streets for nearly six hours Following reports of a man inside the residence, dozens of emergency responders, including ambulance and fire personnel, flocked to Keptie Street in the town on Sunday after ...

19/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/london-to-edinburgh-rail-services-cancelled-and-glasgow-route-reduced-during-avanti-west-coast-strike/

Staff are to stage a walkout on Sunday in a long-running dispute over rosters.

19/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/curry-awards-uks-top-curry-rest/

The UK's top curry restaurants will come together this month at an event once dubbed the Curry Oscars.

18/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/record-downpour-months-worth-of-rain/

Some have lost electricity in their houses as rising water levels make travel impossible.

17/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/scottish-teachers-strike-continues-jan10-11/

Classrooms are set to empty again in the new year, less than two months after EIS members carry out their first strike action.

17/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/sturgeon-autumn-statement-renews-austerity/

The First Minister said the chancellor's statement was a 'reintroduction of austerity'.

16/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/police-scotland-payouts-report-5m/

Legal claims accounted for a 'significant financial drain' on the force in the last 12 months.

16/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/scottish-gov-failing-children-in-care-the-fostering-network-claims/

Research found 70% of foster carers have considered quitting due to rising costs.

16/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/scotland-worlds-top-golf-destination/

The country won the accolade at the World Golf Awards.

16/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/nicola-sturgeon-presents-awards-for-acts-of-bravery-and-heroism/

Police officers, ambulance service staff and a six-year-old boy were among the winners.

15/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/bird-flu-warning-at-least-12-swans-dead-amid-fears-of-bird-flu-outbreak-at-park/

At least a dozen swans have died at a Glasgow Park as a result of suspected avian flu. Glasgow City Council confirmed it had received advice from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) after the birds were found at Hogganfield Park. The local authority said the number was ...

15/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/man-took-co***ne-and-va**um-then-killed-victim-before-stealing-drugs/

Sean O'Halloran told police he couldn't remember stabbing Scott Hector to death in Marischal Court in April 2021. Conor Adams, 18, also conspired in Mr Hector's death as well as plotting to rob him. The murderer told police he couldn’t remember the killing. Sean O’Halloran, 20, ma ...

15/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/scotlands-largest-health-union-unison-rejects-latest-nhs-pay-offer/

Unison said the rejection should be a 'massive wake-up call' for the Scottish Government.

15/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/group-of-youths-sought-after-teenager-found-injured-on-major-road/

The 17-year-old was found seriously injured on the A75 at around 3.30am.

14/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/no-more-money-for-nhs-staff-as-strikes-loom-warns-humza-yousaf/

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has insisted there is no more money for NHS pay despite looming strikes. He also said the threshold for military assistance to the ambulance service is “extremely high” due to pressures on the Army. On Saturday, the GMB union announced staff at the Scottish Ambulanc...

10/11/2022

https://scottishnews.info/edinburgh-bomb-disposal-called-to-street-amid-reports-of-man-acting-suspiciously/

Edinburgh’s Princes Street has been closed down after a man acting suspiciously was reported to police. Officers were called to investigate around 5.30pm and say they later discovered a bag at the scene. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) have now been called to the scene. Footage from the sc ....

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