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Bashar al-Assad’s regime falls in Syria as rebels storm Damascus
Rebels Storm Damascus, Toppling Assad’s Regime In a historic turn of events, the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell in Syria as rebel forces stormed Damascus, marking the end of the family’s 50-year rule. The rapid advance of the opposition forces, culminating in their entrance into Damascus within just 10 days, has reshaped the political landscape…
Mum still hears screams of children after they came home to find house engulfed in flames
A mother in Newtyle, Angus, still hears the screams of her children after they returned home to find their house engulfed in flames. Cheryl Baillie had just picked up her seven-year-old twins, Aria and Josh, from their grandmother’s house on Friday evening and had returned home with a Chinese takeaway for dinner. However, upon opening…
Axing child benefit cap in Scotland ‘will cost £50m more than announced’
The decision to scrap the child benefit cap in Scotland is estimated to cost at least £150 million, significantly higher than the initially announced figure of £100 million. Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville revealed to the Sunday Mail that the cost could rise annually. The SNP’s plan to mitigate the two-child benefit cap set by…
Senior Scots Labour politician ‘bombarded Ukrainian refugees with sex texts’
A senior Scottish Labour politician has been suspended by Scottish Labour and is under police investigation for allegedly bombarding Ukrainian refugees with inappropriate messages, including sexual texts. Cammy Day, the leader of Edinburgh City Council, reportedly contacted the refugees on social media, asked about their sexual preferences, tried to arrange dates, and sent compliments on…
MSPs must think with heads and hearts over assisted dying bill
MSPs in Scotland are facing a decision that requires both careful consideration and compassion as they deliberate over Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill. The bill proposes legalising euthanasia in Scotland, aiming to grant individuals in the final stages of a devastating illness the choice to end their lives…
MSP behind Scotland’s assisted dying bill accepted donations from big pharma linked euthanasia lobby group
Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur, the driving force behind Scotland’s assisted dying bill, has come under scrutiny for accepting donations from a euthanasia lobby group with ties to big pharma and a tax haven. A report from the Daily Record revealed that McArthur received a total of £35,949, with £11,983 coming from Dignity in Dying…
Nuclear sub staff at Faslane considering strike action over plans for £250m cut to vital safety contracts
Nuclear submarine staff at Faslane are considering strike action in response to plans to slash £250 million from crucial safety contracts. Workers at Serco Maritime in Faslane, near Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, are being balloted by the Prospect union due to proposed cost-saving measures in a new contract between the firm and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).…
Bosses of QEUH ‘still failing whistleblowers’ after infection scandal
Bosses at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow are still failing to address concerns raised by whistleblowers following an infection scandal, according to investigators. The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) uncovered that staff at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde felt apprehensive about reporting safety risks and believed they would face repercussions for speaking…
Scots mum faces jail after selling pills stolen from pharmacy where she worked
A Scottish mother is facing the prospect of jail time after engaging in an illegal drug trade involving pills stolen from the pharmacy where she worked. Ann Marie Doyle, a senior pharmacy worker at Tollcross Pharmacy in Glasgow’s east end, was caught selling pills she had access to as a drug dispenser. Nearly 25,000 Valium…
Police Scotland reject record number of new recruits because they have offensive tattoos
Police Scotland Rejects Record Number of New Recruits Due to Offensive Tattoos In a recent development, Police Scotland has taken a firm stance on the tattoos of potential new recruits, leading to a rejection of a record number of applicants. The force has turned down applications from 24 individuals seeking to join as officers, citing…