Zane Lee

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has launched its general election campaign with a new slogan: “Scotland’s Remain party”. The party aims to position itself as the main opposition to the UK government and the main advocate for Scottish independence. SNP leader Humza Yousaf: ‘Brexit is a bad thing’ The SNP leader, Humza Yousaf, who was elected unopposed in March after Nicola Sturgeon resigned, said that Brexit was a bad thing for Scotland and the UK. He said that Brexit was the result of a broken Westminster system that could not be reformed, and that Scotland needed to leave Westminster through…

The Real Mary King’s Close completes a renovation project to transform its listed Burgh Courtroom into a modern and attractive gift shop The Real Mary King’s Close, the top Edinburgh tourist attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the dark and fascinating history of the city’s underground, has invested £200,000 in a new retail space on the Royal Mile. The project aims to improve the visitor experience and showcase the original assets of the Burgh Courtroom, a listed building that dates back to 1690. A new design inspired by Edinburgh’s market stalls The new retail space is located in the…

Scotland has some of the lowest survival rates for pancreatic cancer among 33 countries with comparable wealth and income levels, according to a new report by a group of charities. The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) analysed data from 2010 to 2014 on the five-year survival rates for six less survivable cancers: lung, liver, brain, oesophageal, pancreatic and stomach cancers. The report found that Scotland ranks as low as 32nd for five-year survival for pancreatic cancer, 31st for stomach cancer and 29th for lung cancer. Wales is slightly better at 32nd for stomach cancer and 31st for pancreas and lung.…

The Scottish government has announced that council tax rates will be frozen or capped for the next financial year, starting from April 2024. This means that households will not see any increase in their council tax bills, regardless of where they live or how much they earn. But what does this decision mean for you and your local services? Here are some key points to consider: Why did the government freeze council tax? The government said that the freeze was part of its plan to support people struggling with the effects of high inflation, which has pushed up the cost…

A woman and her daughter were left homeless after a blaze broke out at their house on Monday, January 8 A Kilmarnock family has been left homeless after a devastating fire ripped through their home on Monday, January 8. The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the rest of the house, destroying everything inside. The woman, who has not been named, and her seven-year-old daughter managed to escape the flames and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. They are now staying with relatives while they look for a new place to live. The fire brigade arrived…

SNP Westminster leader accused of hypocrisy and ignorance Stephen Flynn, the newly elected SNP Westminster leader, has been slammed by critics for blaming the UK for the anti-gay laws in Gaza. Flynn made the controversial statement during a live TV interview on Monday, where he was asked about the recent protests in Gaza against Israel’s military actions. Flynn said that he was “deeply concerned” by the situation in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured by Israeli airstrikes and ground troops. He also said that he supported the right of Palestinians to self-determination and a two-state…

The company behind the unfinished Easterhouse estate and the Rangers FC flats project has ceased trading and made 22 staff redundant. Merchant Homes Partnerships Ltd, a Glasgow-based housebuilder that specialised in private and social residential housing, has entered liquidation after failing to survive the challenges of the construction industry. The company, which had contracts worth around £20m across Scotland, has appointed joint provisional liquidators from Opus Restructuring & Insolvency to oversee its affairs. The reasons for the liquidation The liquidators cited “unsustainable cash flow pressures” as one of the main reasons for the decision to cease trading. They said that…

Scotland is set to showcase its regeneration and development opportunities at the UKRIEIF (UK Research and Innovation Enterprise Forum), a new event that aims to drive investment, economic growth and job creation in the country. The forum, which will take place on 15-16 January 2024 in Edinburgh, will bring together leading researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and policymakers from across the UK and beyond. Why is regeneration important for Scotland? Regeneration is the process of transforming underused or neglected areas into vibrant and sustainable places that can attract businesses, residents and visitors. Regeneration can help address some of the key challenges facing…