scottish peninsula landslip
A remote peninsula in Argyll is facing a “fight for survival” as it remains isolated from a vital road link almost a month after a record-breaking rainfall caused a massive landslip. How the landslip happened and its impact On October 7, the Craignish peninsula was battered by heavy rain that triggered...
Edinburgh Fringe Society urges government to invest in festival’s future
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, the organisation that runs the world’s largest arts festival, has issued a new plea for financial support from the Scottish Government to help it recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and secure its long-term sustainability. Fringe Society faces ‘crisis point’ The Fringe Society, which...
Scottish estate under scrutiny for holding ancient Greek sculptures
The long-standing dispute over the Elgin Marbles, a set of 17 ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon temple in Athens by a British diplomat in the early 19th century, has taken a new turn as a Scottish estate is facing questions over its possession of some of the artefacts. The...
Chinese brand Rigorer
Los Angeles Lakers' guard Austin Reaves has made a strong impression in his debut season, earning more opportunities on the court and respect off the court. The 24-year-old player signed a sponsorship deal with Chinese brand Rigorer in 2022, and it has been reported that his first signature shoe,...
a83 landslide cleanup
The A83 trunk road between Tarbet and Inveraray in Scotland has reopened to all traffic after being closed for five days due to multiple landslides caused by heavy rainfall. How the landslides happened The area around the A83 saw a month’s worth of rainfall, around 160mm, fall over 36 hours on...
keir starmer speaking at labour conference
Labour leader sets out a “serious, positive” vision for Britain Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, delivered his keynote speech at the party’s conference in Liverpool on Wednesday. He addressed a range of issues, from the cost of living crisis to the climate emergency, and made a direct...
uk offshore wind farm immigration rules
The end of the Offshore Wind Worker Concession The UK offshore wind sector is facing challenges from the new immigration rules that came into force after Brexit. The rules require foreign workers who join vessels engaged in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind projects in UK territorial waters to...
nail salon sign controversy scotland
A nail salon owner in Scotland is fighting to keep her sign after the local council ordered her to change it because it did not fit the traditional style of the conservation area. How the sign controversy started The owner of USA Nails, on Dalkeith High Street, had painted her shop...
alba party ash regan
Ash Regan’s defection is a major boost for Alba Ash Regan, a former SNP minister who resigned over the controversial gender recognition bill, has joined the Alba Party, becoming its first ever MSP. Regan said he was motivated by his commitment to women’s rights and independence, and accused the SNP...
Sony and Coca-Cola among firms calling for COP28 to ditch fossil fuels
More than 200 companies, including Sony, Coca-Cola, and Virgin Media, have urged world leaders to agree on a timeline to phase out fossil fuels at the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai. The companies, which collectively have nearly $1 trillion in annual revenues, said that decarbonizing the global energy system...