Zane Lee

BBC Scotland has confirmed a fourth season of the popular reality show The Agency: Unfiltered, set to dive deeper into the world of social media influencers. The BAFTA Scotland winning series, produced by IWC Media, will return in 2026 with more drama, hustle, and glamour from Aquarius Creative, Scotland's top influencer agency. Return of the Hit Reality Series Fans of The Agency: Unfiltered can look forward to another exciting chapter. The show first launched in 2023 and quickly gained a strong following among young viewers for its honest look at the influencer industry. Each season peels back the layers of…

SSEN Transmission has applied for a marine license to build a major 2 gigawatt power connection between Scotland and England. This Eastern Green Link 3 project, a joint effort with National Grid, aims to move renewable energy from north Scotland to high demand areas in England starting in the early 2030s. The application went to the Marine Directorate on September 12, 2025. It covers the subsea cable parts in Scottish waters and the spot where it hits land. This step moves the project closer to reality as the UK pushes for more clean energy. Project Details and Route Eastern Green…

Scotland scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden has declared her family is fully united behind her team as they face England in the Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals in Bristol on Sunday. Despite mixed English and Scottish roots, the 23-year-old player insists there are no divided loyalties at home, with everyone rooting for Scotland in this high-stakes clash. Family Ties and Full Support Brebner-Holden comes from a family with split national backgrounds, but that has not caused any tension ahead of the match. Her mother is Scottish, while her father and sister are English. Still, she shared that all of them have pledged…

Scottish DJ and producer Sam Gellaitry has transformed from a bedroom artist in Stirling to a global music sensation. In recent years, he has performed at major festivals like Coachella, toured with top acts such as Kaytranada, and teamed up with stars like PinkPantheress, marking his rapid rise in the electronic music scene as of 2025. Early Life in Scotland Sam Gellaitry was born on January 6, 1997, in Stirling, a historic town in central Scotland. He grew up in a family full of musical talent, with his mother playing in bands and his father running a bagpipe business. This…

The UK government has unveiled a major Defence Growth Deal for Scotland, injecting a share of £250 million to spark job creation and innovation in key sectors like maritime and space technology. Announced on September 7, 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen local partnerships, drive economic growth, and support the armed forces amid rising global defence needs. Deal Promises Thousands of New Jobs Scotland stands to gain big from this fresh funding push. The deal builds on the nation's strong defence industry, which already employs over 11,000 people through Ministry of Defence spending. Officials say it will create highly skilled…

A senior SNP backbencher, Michelle Thomson, has publicly stated she feels ashamed about the Scottish Government's slow response to a key Supreme Court ruling on biological sex. Five months after the landmark decision, which clarified that sex in equality laws means biological sex, the government has yet to issue full guidance, sparking criticism from within the party and women's rights groups. Background on the Supreme Court Ruling The Supreme Court ruled in April 2025 that the term "sex" in the Equality Act refers to biological sex, not gender identity. This decision came after a legal challenge by For Women Scotland,…

Scotland's Improvement Service is set to launch a new online learning portal aimed at boosting skills for local councillors. This initiative, called the Councillor Academy, partners with the Open University and responds to calls from key bodies like the Scottish Government for better training in local governance. The portal will offer free access to a mix of courses on the OpenLearn platform. It targets current councillors and those eyeing the role, filling a gap in professional development amid rising demands on local leaders. What the Councillor Academy Offers This new portal blends existing Open University materials with custom modules tailored…

Two major players in green energy have teamed up to boost hydrogen production in the North Sea. On September 4, 2025, German-led AquaVentus and Scotland's Hydrogen Scotland signed a key agreement to push forward clean hydrogen tech and transport, aiming to cut carbon emissions across Europe. This partnership comes at a time when Europe races to meet net-zero goals by 2050. With offshore wind power growing fast, the deal focuses on turning that energy into green hydrogen, a clean fuel that could power industries and homes without fossil fuels. Why This Partnership Matters Now Europe faces big challenges in energy…

Scotland's community pharmacies are pushing hard to lead a new national NHS weight loss service. In a manifesto released on September 2, 2025, Community Pharmacy Scotland calls for government support to help one in three Scots with obesity access safe weight loss medicines through local pharmacies. Manifesto Highlights Key Health Priorities Community Pharmacy Scotland unveiled its 2026 manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. The document outlines seven main policy goals to boost pharmacy roles in health care. This push comes as obesity affects about 29% of adults in Scotland, according to recent Public Health Scotland data. Pharmacies argue they…

The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance has welcomed Lamipak as its newest full member after a unanimous vote at the 2025 General Assembly. This move strengthens the group's push for sustainable packaging in the food and drink sector, with Lamipak bringing its global expertise to promote eco-friendly cartons. Alliance Grows with Key Player The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance, often called FBCA, formed early in 2025 through a merger of two major European groups focused on beverage cartons. This new body aims to highlight cartons as renewable and circular options that cut down on waste and carbon emissions. Lamipak, a…