Zane Lee

A bold commitment to shift NHS Scotland and its suppliers to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 is within reach—though not without hurdles—according to Scotland’s minister for public finance. Decarbonising Healthcare Infrastructure Ivan McKee MSP underscored the significance of embedding net-zero principles into every policy decision for the next two decades. Addressing attendees at the Procurement 4 Health Scotland conference, he pointed to greener heating solutions as a major challenge, highlighting the potential of heat pumps and solar energy to reduce the NHS’s carbon footprint. The Scottish government’s targets are ambitious: NHS Scotland itself aims to be net-zero by 2040.…

Mowi Scotland is celebrating a major milestone—six decades since its first salmon farming trials in the country. What started as an experiment has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry that supports jobs, innovation, and rural communities across the Highlands and Islands. From Small Beginnings to Industry Leader Sixty years ago, a group of determined fish farmers stocked the first generation of farmed salmon into Lochailort. Back then, the process was rudimentary. Fish were reared in small pens, and farmers relied on trial and error to refine their methods. Things look very different today. Mowi is now the largest salmon producer in…

Esports, once dismissed as mere gaming, is now carving a niche in educational curricula. Selkirk High School in Scotland stands at the forefront, offering students a comprehensive look into the burgeoning esports industry.​ Beyond the Screen: A Holistic Approach At Selkirk High, the esports program isn't about logging hours in front of a console. Instead, it delves into the industry's history, business dynamics, and diverse career paths. Students like 16-year-old Alfie are discovering roles they hadn't imagined, from player nutritionists to event organizers. Alfie reflects, "I didn't know this, but you can be a nutritionist for players." ​ Organizing Tournaments:…

Scotland is gearing up for an unseasonably warm spell next week, with parts of the country expected to be hotter than Barcelona. The Met Office forecasts temperatures reaching as high as 20C, marking the warmest day of the year so far. Glasgow and Edinburgh to Bask in Spring Sunshine Edinburgh is set for a gradual temperature climb, starting with 11C on Saturday alongside brief afternoon showers. By Sunday, the mercury will rise to 15C, offering a glimpse of the warmer days ahead. Glasgow, however, will take the lead in Scotland’s warm streak. The city is expected to hit 19C on…

The wrecked hull of the containership Solong has reached Scotland, nearly three weeks after its collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate. The vessel was towed into Aberdeen early this morning, marking a transition from emergency response to commercial salvage operations. Arrival and Docking in Aberdeen At around 7:15 a.m. local time, a tugboat guided the damaged Solong into Aberdeen’s South Harbor. Two additional tugs flanked the wreck, while a pollution control vessel trailed behind, ensuring environmental safety measures were in place. Port officials confirmed that the ship has been moored near a laid-up oil rig, with no expected disruptions to…

A critical bridge in Kirkcudbright, South Scotland, has been abruptly closed after failing to meet minimum safety standards, leaving the town divided and raising concerns over emergency response times. The sudden shutdown has forced residents and emergency crews to take lengthy detours, further straining local infrastructure. Bridge Shut Down After Safety Inspection Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) made the decision to close the Kirkcudbright Bridge on Friday evening after an urgent safety review. Engineers determined that the nearly century-old structure no longer met the three-tonne minimum load-bearing requirement for vehicle traffic. This finding led to the immediate halt of all…

Family members of those who die in custody will now have immediate, free access to legal aid during Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAI), removing financial barriers in their pursuit of justice. The Scottish government has confirmed that means-testing will no longer be required for legal aid in these cases, effective from April 7. Immediate Legal Aid Without Means Testing Justice Secretary Angela Constance announced the change, emphasizing the importance of ensuring families are supported. Normally, legislative changes of this nature require primary legislation, which can take time. However, Constance has used her existing ministerial powers to implement the reform without delay.…

Scotland is bracing for a surge in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with new data forecasting a staggering 63% increase by 2044. Health experts warn that unless significant action is taken, the burden on healthcare services and affected individuals will be severe. COPD Cases Set to Skyrocket Fresh figures from Public Health Scotland estimate that the number of people living with COPD will rise from 134,257 in 2019 to 218,962 by 2044. That means an additional 84,704 individuals struggling with the incurable condition within two decades. COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow, is predominantly found…

Police officers in Scotland are now equipped with body-worn video cameras as part of a major nationwide rollout. The initiative, starting in Tayside, will eventually see over 10,500 cameras deployed across the country to enhance transparency, improve public trust, and strengthen criminal justice procedures. First Wave of Cameras Deployed in Tayside The first officers to receive body-worn video cameras hit the streets of Tayside on March 26. Over the next few weeks, around 750 officers in the region, including road policing units and dog handlers, will begin using the new equipment. Chief Constable Jo Farrell, who took command in October…

A staggering 3,100 stolen historical documents have been recovered and returned to their rightful institutions, marking the end of one of the most extensive archival theft cases in the UK. The items, some dating back centuries, had been quietly taken from libraries and archives by a single individual with an unusual fixation on stamps and postmarks. A Collector Turned Thief The man behind the thefts—whose name has not been disclosed—appears to have been driven not by financial gain but by an obsessive interest in postal history. Experts say his fascination with rare postmarks and correspondence led him to systematically steal…