<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scotland - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Scotland with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:42:17 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Off the Ball with guests Zander Murray &amp; Chris Bennet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/listen-off-the-ball-with-guests-zander-murray-amp-chris-bennet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:42:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/listen-off-the-ball-with-guests-zander-murray-amp-chris-bennet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemmill leaves Scotland U21 role after 13 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scot Gemmill will depart from the role of Scotland Under-21 head coach after 13 years, the Scottish FA have announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gemmill-leaves-scotland-u21-role-after-13-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gemmill-leaves-scotland-u21-role-after-13-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle blaze at derelict paper mill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six appliances were called to the fire at the former Stoneywood Paper Mill overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-derelict-paper-mill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-derelict-paper-mill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire started late on Wednesday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-aviemore-no-longer-in-immediately-affected-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-aviemore-no-longer-in-immediately-affected-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community leaders criticised the Scottish government for describing the incident as "contained", despite flames spreading further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-is-not-contained-and-still-burning-hard-residents-warn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-is-not-contained-and-still-burning-hard-residents-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: MSP security fears and Burnham's PM pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-msp-security-fears-and-burnhams-pm-pitch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-msp-security-fears-and-burnhams-pm-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The mystery of the Victorian boating pond that has run dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attraction in Moffat's Station Park has been losing water for years - with no solution in sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-mystery-of-the-victorian-boating-pond-that-has-run-dry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-mystery-of-the-victorian-boating-pond-that-has-run-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassan priority target for Celtic - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger becomes key Celtic target, Aberdeen comings and goings and Motherwell agree deal to sell winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hassan-priority-target-for-celtic-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hassan-priority-target-for-celtic-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why was Scotland's only oil refinery closed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of jobs are being lost with&nbsp;the closure of Scotland's only oil refinery, part-owned by the Ineos Group, the petrochemicals giant controlled by billionaire tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-was-scotlands-only-oil-refinery-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-was-scotlands-only-oil-refinery-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangemouth closure left Scots exposed to UK's worst heating oil price shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure of Scotland's only oil refinery has helped drive soaring heating costs for thousands of Scots by leaving the country reliant on imported fuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grangemouth-closure-left-scots-exposed-to-uks-worst-heating-oil-price-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grangemouth-closure-left-scots-exposed-to-uks-worst-heating-oil-price-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Damn the consequences': Ancient university accused of breaching governance rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the university&rsquo;s academic Senate did not recommend the changes, a key legal step under the institution's governing legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/damn-the-consequences-ancient-university-accused-of-breaching-governance-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/damn-the-consequences-ancient-university-accused-of-breaching-governance-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Worrying' number of Scots nurses and midwives leaving  NHS to work abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of nurses and midwives leaving NHS Scotland to work overseas has soared over the past seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worrying-number-of-scots-nurses-and-midwives-leaving-nhs-to-work-abroad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worrying-number-of-scots-nurses-and-midwives-leaving-nhs-to-work-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I left the NHS to work in Australia and my plea to the Scottish Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debbie Hamilton moved from the Scottish Highlands 20 years ago to work as a nurse in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-i-left-the-nhs-to-work-in-australia-and-my-plea-to-the-scottish-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-i-left-the-nhs-to-work-in-australia-and-my-plea-to-the-scottish-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scotland’s free prescriptions are back at the centre of the NHS debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP says free prescriptions are worth around &pound;440 a year to the average Scottish household, based on analysis by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotlands-free-prescriptions-are-back-at-the-centre-of-the-nhs-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotlands-free-prescriptions-are-back-at-the-centre-of-the-nhs-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty sex offenders bidding to get convictions quashed 'tip of very large iceberg']]></title><description><![CDATA[A top criminal defence lawyer has warned that 20 people convicted of rape or other serious sexual offences who have applied to a body which examines potential miscarriages of justice could be just a small proportion of those who may finally make such...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/twenty-sex-offenders-bidding-to-get-convictions-quashed-tip-of-very-large-iceberg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/twenty-sex-offenders-bidding-to-get-convictions-quashed-tip-of-very-large-iceberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirees forced into lump sum payments as pension Capita pension delays continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 18,000 retirees in the civil service have been forced to take lump sums out of their pensions due to severe delays in setting up regular payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/retirees-forced-into-lump-sum-payments-as-pension-capita-pension-delays-continue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/retirees-forced-into-lump-sum-payments-as-pension-capita-pension-delays-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street giant that had 300 stores collapsed into administration owing £16m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retail giant that was a familiar sight on the high street was placed into administration owing almost &pound;16 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-street-giant-that-had-300-stores-collapsed-into-administration-owing-16m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-street-giant-that-had-300-stores-collapsed-into-administration-owing-16m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank's leader in Scotland on 'most valuable lesson' about nation and McTominay moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chair of Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Banking Group's Scottish executive committee reveals the 'most valuable lesson' about the nation so far in her role and flags a Scott McTominay moment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banks-leader-in-scotland-on-most-valuable-lesson-about-nation-and-mctominay-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banks-leader-in-scotland-on-most-valuable-lesson-about-nation-and-mctominay-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why no one should be bored by the unusual thing that's happening with bond prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government bond market is sending out unique signals that reflect abnormal constraints on the economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-no-one-should-be-bored-by-the-unusual-thing-thats-happening-with-bond-prices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-no-one-should-be-bored-by-the-unusual-thing-thats-happening-with-bond-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in connection with death at Cumbernauld property]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of John McMonigle in Cumbernauld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-connection-with-death-at-cumbernauld-property/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-connection-with-death-at-cumbernauld-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major developer applies to build new homes beside Silverburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[New houses could be built beside Silverburn shopping centre as a major developer applies for planning permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-developer-applies-to-build-new-homes-beside-silverburn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-developer-applies-to-build-new-homes-beside-silverburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi reveals plans to expand store in Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[National budget supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans to expand its Ellon store that they say will improve the &ldquo;quality and experience&rdquo; for shoppers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aldi-reveals-plans-to-expand-store-in-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aldi-reveals-plans-to-expand-store-in-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over Cumbernauld death as part of murder inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McMonigle, 45, was found dead in Glenhove Road in the Lanarkshire town at about 09:20 on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-cumbernauld-death-as-part-of-murder-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-cumbernauld-death-as-part-of-murder-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageing CalMac ferry could be sold off to serve Mediterranean ports]]></title><description><![CDATA[CalMac's 42-year-old ferry MV Isle of Arran could be saved from the scrapyard - and sail off to the Mediterranean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ageing-calmac-ferry-could-be-sold-off-to-serve-mediterranean-ports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ageing-calmac-ferry-could-be-sold-off-to-serve-mediterranean-ports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe after man found seriously injured in Edinburgh stairwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to a common stairwell in the Muirhouse Gardens area of the city at around 12.45pm on Friday, July 17]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/probe-after-man-found-seriously-injured-in-edinburgh-stairwell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/probe-after-man-found-seriously-injured-in-edinburgh-stairwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patience key as MacIntyre stays in hunt for Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patience-key-as-macintyre-stays-in-hunt-for-open-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patience-key-as-macintyre-stays-in-hunt-for-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEININGER Hotels to open first Scottish property next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Situated in Edinburgh's West End, MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket becomes the 38th hotel in MEININGER's portfolio and reflects the company's continued expansion into key urban destinations across Europe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meininger-hotels-to-open-first-scottish-property-next-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meininger-hotels-to-open-first-scottish-property-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brewdog-founder-faces-data-complaints-over-efforts-to-buy-back-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brewdog-founder-faces-data-complaints-over-efforts-to-buy-back-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty told to make 'goodwill' payment to Scots organisation it labelled anti-rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amnesty International UK has been told it must provide a goodwill payment to an organisation it labelled anti-rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amnesty-told-to-make-goodwill-payment-to-scots-organisation-it-labelled-anti-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amnesty-told-to-make-goodwill-payment-to-scots-organisation-it-labelled-anti-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Princes Street to remain closed 'for foreseeable future' after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/part-of-princes-street-to-remain-closed-for-foreseeable-future-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/part-of-princes-street-to-remain-closed-for-foreseeable-future-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge wind farms able to power two million homes approved by Scottish Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two huge wind farms estimated to provide enough electricity to power two million homes have been given the green light by the Scottish Government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/huge-wind-farms-able-to-power-two-million-homes-approved-by-scottish-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/huge-wind-farms-able-to-power-two-million-homes-approved-by-scottish-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Shona Robison on Sturgeon, Murrell and her stalker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Deputy First Minister reflects on a career in politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-shona-robison-on-sturgeon-murrell-and-her-stalker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-shona-robison-on-sturgeon-murrell-and-her-stalker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son caught with £900,000 cannabis haul at Glasgow Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Harding, 67, and Bradley Harding, 37, were stopped at Glasgow Airport by Border Force officials on November 23, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-son-caught-with-900000-cannabis-haul-at-glasgow-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-son-caught-with-900000-cannabis-haul-at-glasgow-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not sorry': Tommy Robinson blames 'admins' for false accusation post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posts on Robinson's X account had falsely accused a man in Glasgow of filming children, then apologised saying he "got it wrong".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-not-sorry-tommy-robinson-blames-admins-for-false-accusation-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-not-sorry-tommy-robinson-blames-admins-for-false-accusation-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints to UK data watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[BrewDog co-founder James Watt is facing complaints to the UK data watchdog after reportedly contacting former shareholders as part of efforts to take back control of the craft brewer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brewdog-co-founder-james-watt-faces-complaints-to-uk-data-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brewdog-co-founder-james-watt-faces-complaints-to-uk-data-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland exports nearly six times as much food and drink per head as England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s food and drink exports dwarf England&rsquo;s when population is taken into account, new figures show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-exports-nearly-six-times-as-much-food-and-drink-per-head-as-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-exports-nearly-six-times-as-much-food-and-drink-per-head-as-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney wants 'constructive relationship' with Labour leader Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney congratulated the former mayor of Greater Manchester after he was confirmed as UK Labour's new leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-wants-constructive-relationship-with-labour-leader-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-wants-constructive-relationship-with-labour-leader-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland is home to two of Europe's best birdwatching spots, new study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland is home to two of Europe's best birdwatching spots, a new study has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-is-home-to-two-of-europes-best-birdwatching-spots-new-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-is-home-to-two-of-europes-best-birdwatching-spots-new-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibition explores past, present and future of historic Edinburgh bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Art Centre&rsquo;s free Summer Exhibition programme will tell the story of the bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-exhibition-explores-past-present-and-future-of-historic-edinburgh-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-exhibition-explores-past-present-and-future-of-historic-edinburgh-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier who raped teenager spared jail due to life-limiting condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun McKenna was diagnosed with the degenerative condition Huntington's Disease in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/soldier-who-raped-teenager-spared-jail-due-to-life-limiting-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/soldier-who-raped-teenager-spared-jail-due-to-life-limiting-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soldier who raped teen at campsite spared jail due life-limiting medical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former soldier exposed as a serial sex attacker has been spared jail due his life-limiting medical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-soldier-who-raped-teen-at-campsite-spared-jail-due-life-limiting-medical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-soldier-who-raped-teen-at-campsite-spared-jail-due-life-limiting-medical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters drawing water from scenic loch to tackle Cairngorms wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are drawing large volumes of water from a loch to support the ongoing response to the wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-drawing-water-from-scenic-loch-to-tackle-cairngorms-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-drawing-water-from-scenic-loch-to-tackle-cairngorms-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows e-scooter riders driving dangerously close to bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bus firm published footage of two people on an e-scooter driving dangerously close to the rear of one of their vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/footage-shows-e-scooter-riders-driving-dangerously-close-to-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/footage-shows-e-scooter-riders-driving-dangerously-close-to-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Central 'looking fantastic&rsquo; as area fully reopens after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area has been closed for four months following the devastating fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-looking-fantasticrsquo-as-area-fully-reopens-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-looking-fantasticrsquo-as-area-fully-reopens-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married dad took girl in uniform on dates while she was supposed to be at school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A married dad took a girl in uniform on dates while she was supposed to be at school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/married-dad-took-girl-in-uniform-on-dates-while-she-was-supposed-to-be-at-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/married-dad-took-girl-in-uniform-on-dates-while-she-was-supposed-to-be-at-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sea eagles to be tracked to uncover scale of lamb killings in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-year study comes amid growing concern over the level of predation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sea-eagles-to-be-tracked-to-uncover-scale-of-lamb-killings-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sea-eagles-to-be-tracked-to-uncover-scale-of-lamb-killings-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action in Glasgow park remembers Palestinian footballers ahead of World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[An installation at Cathkin Park in Glasgow has commemorated Palestinian footballers killed by Israel ahead of the World Cup final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/action-in-glasgow-park-remembers-palestinian-footballers-ahead-of-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/action-in-glasgow-park-remembers-palestinian-footballers-ahead-of-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families to fill city streets as next phase of George Square reopening takes shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families will take over city centre streets in Glasgow to celebrate the next milestone in the transformation of George Square]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-to-fill-city-streets-as-next-phase-of-george-square-reopening-takes-shape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-to-fill-city-streets-as-next-phase-of-george-square-reopening-takes-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham pledges to 'give hope back' as he becomes Labour Party leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has officially become leader of the Labour Party, with the next Prime Minister pledging to "give hope back"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-pledges-to-give-hope-back-as-he-becomes-labour-party-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-pledges-to-give-hope-back-as-he-becomes-labour-party-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer who stabbed 'unsuspecting' man he lured on dating app jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Manners earlier admitted to stabbing and slashing Gary Nicol during the fatal attack after they met in the early hours of the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/killer-who-stabbed-unsuspecting-man-he-lured-on-dating-app-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/killer-who-stabbed-unsuspecting-man-he-lured-on-dating-app-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned as Erskine Bridge lanes to close for whole weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carriageway will shut to allow resufacing to take place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-as-erskine-bridge-lanes-to-close-for-whole-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-as-erskine-bridge-lanes-to-close-for-whole-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadworks 'sent trade plunging by 30 per cent' at Scottish city restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restaurant operator has &ldquo;pleaded with council chiefs for answers&rdquo; amid claims roadworks have &ldquo;sent trade plunging by 30%&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roadworks-sent-trade-plunging-by-30-per-cent-at-scottish-city-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roadworks-sent-trade-plunging-by-30-per-cent-at-scottish-city-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE updates as helicopter deployed to fight Cairngorms wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live updates on day three of the wildfire which has covered 6kn of the Cairngorms National Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-updates-as-helicopter-deployed-to-fight-cairngorms-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-updates-as-helicopter-deployed-to-fight-cairngorms-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional help is at hand for staying on course in wealth management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success for professional sports people is gauged not only by talent and determination but also by their ability to navigate a career in which uncertainty is a given.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/professional-help-is-at-hand-for-staying-on-course-in-wealth-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/professional-help-is-at-hand-for-staying-on-course-in-wealth-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirsty Wark says Scottie sculptures bring 'joy' to mark 30 years of Maggie's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark has spoken about the &lsquo;Scotties in the City&rsquo; art trail in support of the national cancer charity Maggie&rsquo;s which is marking 30 years of providing free transformative cancer support this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kirsty-wark-says-scottie-sculptures-bring-joy-to-mark-30-years-of-maggies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kirsty-wark-says-scottie-sculptures-bring-joy-to-mark-30-years-of-maggies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miniature model of Glasgow landmark destroyed by fire goes on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The model - which depicts the businesses affected by the blaze - can now be seen by the public at Glasgow Central Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miniature-model-of-glasgow-landmark-destroyed-by-fire-goes-on-display/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miniature-model-of-glasgow-landmark-destroyed-by-fire-goes-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't know if I'll live long enough to see my twins start school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Borthwick, 36, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January, just a week after she began experiencing symptoms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-dont-know-if-ill-live-long-enough-to-see-my-twins-start-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-dont-know-if-ill-live-long-enough-to-see-my-twins-start-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Jacobite-era pistols to be reunited for first time in decades]]></title><description><![CDATA['These finely crafted pistols are extremely rare and I&rsquo;m delighted we have the opportunity to reunite them']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-jacobite-era-pistols-to-be-reunited-for-first-time-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-jacobite-era-pistols-to-be-reunited-for-first-time-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Dropping Labour name could win party back voters lost to SNP and Greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll has revealed that most former Scottish Labour voters who switched to the SNP or Greens would return if the party split entirely from UK Labour, as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to take charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-dropping-labour-name-could-win-party-back-voters-lost-to-snp-and-greens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-dropping-labour-name-could-win-party-back-voters-lost-to-snp-and-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Firefighters spend third day tackling wildfire which sparked evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze comes while parts of Scotland are at very high risk of wildfire over the next few days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-firefighters-spend-third-day-tackling-wildfire-which-sparked-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-firefighters-spend-third-day-tackling-wildfire-which-sparked-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow trains disrupted as fault hits busy rail line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers have been advised to check ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-trains-disrupted-as-fault-hits-busy-rail-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-trains-disrupted-as-fault-hits-busy-rail-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews battle through the night to contain huge blaze in food plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews stayed until the early hours of the morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-battle-through-the-night-to-contain-huge-blaze-in-food-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-battle-through-the-night-to-contain-huge-blaze-in-food-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Masters of our own destiny': Scottish golf club emerges to stand on its own again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine-hole Perthshire club is making membership gains following the end of a commercial contract with Pitlochry Golf Limited in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/masters-of-our-own-destiny-scottish-golf-club-emerges-to-stand-on-its-own-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/masters-of-our-own-destiny-scottish-golf-club-emerges-to-stand-on-its-own-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Andy Burnham mean for Scottish Labour?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anas Sarwar turned on Keir Starmer, but is the coronation of the 'King of the North' good news for the Scottish party?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-andy-burnham-mean-for-scottish-labour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-andy-burnham-mean-for-scottish-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Glasgow ready for the Commonwealth Games - and does the city care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-glasgow-ready-for-the-commonwealth-games-and-does-the-city-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-glasgow-ready-for-the-commonwealth-games-and-does-the-city-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who decided? Pressure grows on Glasgow City Council over parent's &pound;43,000 legal bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESSURE is mounting on Glasgow City Council to clarify the background behind the decision to pursue a campaigning single mum for almost &pound;43,000 in legal fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-decided-pressure-grows-on-glasgow-city-council-over-parents-pound43000-legal-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-decided-pressure-grows-on-glasgow-city-council-over-parents-pound43000-legal-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Forde on SNP scrutiny, Labour sexism and why Binface should fight Farage to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Matt Forde accuses the SNP of an &lsquo;allergy to scrutiny&rsquo;, attacks Labour over sexism and urges Count Binface to win against Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/matt-forde-on-snp-scrutiny-labour-sexism-and-why-binface-should-fight-farage-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/matt-forde-on-snp-scrutiny-labour-sexism-and-why-binface-should-fight-farage-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish housebuilder collapses into administration with homes unbuilt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish housing developer collapsed into administration without starting any work on site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-housebuilder-collapses-into-administration-with-homes-unbuilt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-housebuilder-collapses-into-administration-with-homes-unbuilt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs and MSPs call on shipyard to stop servicing tankers vital to Russia's gas exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish MPs and MSPs have joined more than 100 parliamentarians from across Europe calling for a Danish shipyard to stop servicing tankers, including one owned by a Glasgow-registered company, which ship Russian gas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mps-and-msps-call-on-shipyard-to-stop-servicing-tankers-vital-to-russias-gas-exports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mps-and-msps-call-on-shipyard-to-stop-servicing-tankers-vital-to-russias-gas-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK clothing company at risk of closing after 12 years as it falls into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK clothing and fashion retailer, Activewear Group Ltd, is at risk of closing after 12 years in business, having fallen into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-clothing-company-at-risk-of-closing-after-12-years-as-it-falls-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-clothing-company-at-risk-of-closing-after-12-years-as-it-falls-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-scots-back-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-scots-back-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-scots-back-the-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-scots-back-the-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/to-drill-or-not-to-drill-andy-burnham-faces-north-sea-oil-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/to-drill-or-not-to-drill-andy-burnham-faces-north-sea-oil-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the biggest names in Scottish music are supporting a bid to create a Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/music-fans-have-spoken-the-contenders-for-a-scottish-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/music-fans-have-spoken-the-contenders-for-a-scottish-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk&rsquo;s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-league opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police make further inquiries into university employee's Ann Widdecombe comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers initially said there had been no criminality in relation to comments by an Aberdeen University worker about the former MP's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-further-inquiries-into-university-employees-ann-widdecombe-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-further-inquiries-into-university-employees-ann-widdecombe-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-braced-for-fiji-backlash-after-learning-lessons-in-pretoria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-braced-for-fiji-backlash-after-learning-lessons-in-pretoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire warning for large parts of Scotland as hot and dry weather to continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large parts of Scotland are at 'very high' risk of wildfires as hot, dry weather continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wildfire-warning-for-large-parts-of-scotland-as-hot-and-dry-weather-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wildfire-warning-for-large-parts-of-scotland-as-hot-and-dry-weather-to-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A champion of Scottish talent': Fringe award unveiled in memory of 'fearless' comic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stand Comedy Club has announced plans for the award in his memory, in partnership with The List Magazine and The Comedy Unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-champion-of-scottish-talent-fringe-award-unveiled-in-memory-of-fearless-comic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-champion-of-scottish-talent-fringe-award-unveiled-in-memory-of-fearless-comic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faslane set for &pound;15bn upgrade to increase 'warfighting readiness']]></title><description><![CDATA[The revamp of the base, which houses the UK's nuclear submarine fleet, will be carried out over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/faslane-set-for-pound15bn-upgrade-to-increase-warfighting-readiness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/faslane-set-for-pound15bn-upgrade-to-increase-warfighting-readiness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building fire closes Edinburgh's main street during festival season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus and tram services on Princes Street will be disrupted as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/building-fire-closes-edinburghs-main-street-during-festival-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/building-fire-closes-edinburghs-main-street-during-festival-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families of RAF Chinook crash victims have case dismissed by judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-of-raf-chinook-crash-victims-have-case-dismissed-by-judge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-of-raf-chinook-crash-victims-have-case-dismissed-by-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Express swastika complainant accuses judge of winking during tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been awarded more than &pound;5,000 after a lengthy employment tribunal involving Pizza Express swastikas, a naked YouTuber, a "bald loser" and an allegedly winking judge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pizza-express-swastika-complainant-accuses-judge-of-winking-during-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pizza-express-swastika-complainant-accuses-judge-of-winking-during-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents urged to immediately leave flats over 'high fire risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire safety investigations at the Bonnington Bond revealed serious issues with the building's cladding and insulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/residents-urged-to-immediately-leave-flats-over-high-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/residents-urged-to-immediately-leave-flats-over-high-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is a major Scottish energy project stuck as Europe steams ahead?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is right to highlight the contrast, but this is more down to commercial complexity than Scotland's constitutional status]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-is-a-major-scottish-energy-project-stuck-as-europe-steams-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-is-a-major-scottish-energy-project-stuck-as-europe-steams-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Burnham do about North Sea oil and gas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospective PM is being urged to back more development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-will-burnham-do-about-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-will-burnham-do-about-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh to get first new fire station in over 30 years as £10 million works begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has started on Edinburgh&rsquo;s first new fire station in more than three decades as Liberton Fire Station undergoes a &pound;10 million rebuild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-to-get-first-new-fire-station-in-over-30-years-as-10-million-works-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-to-get-first-new-fire-station-in-over-30-years-as-10-million-works-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key capital thoroughfare to remain closed 'for weeks to come' following serious blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Edinburgh Council confirmed that Princes Street will remain closed between Frederick Street and South Charlotte Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/key-capital-thoroughfare-to-remain-closed-for-weeks-to-come-following-serious-blaze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/key-capital-thoroughfare-to-remain-closed-for-weeks-to-come-following-serious-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murderer guilty of 'merciless' punishment attack on stepmother's ex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Brown, 35, stabbed Joseph Ernest Johnston before setting fire to his Annan home in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/murderer-guilty-of-merciless-punishment-attack-on-stepmothers-ex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/murderer-guilty-of-merciless-punishment-attack-on-stepmothers-ex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN slams lates Covid Inquiry details as 'unforgivable' over PPE failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called a new report released from the Covid Inquiry a "damning indictment" of "how badly nursing staff were let down" during the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rcn-slams-lates-covid-inquiry-details-as-unforgivable-over-ppe-failures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rcn-slams-lates-covid-inquiry-details-as-unforgivable-over-ppe-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' say Counter Terrorism Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The late MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a 'targeted attack' Counter Terrorism Policing have said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ann-widdecombe-killed-in-targeted-attack-say-counter-terrorism-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ann-widdecombe-killed-in-targeted-attack-say-counter-terrorism-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor planning? Scots council boffins spend six-figure sum on LEZ-compliant vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh council officers spent &pound;106,119 to hire three people carriers, three minibuses, and two HGV specialist vehicles in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poor-planning-scots-council-boffins-spend-six-figure-sum-on-lez-compliant-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poor-planning-scots-council-boffins-spend-six-figure-sum-on-lez-compliant-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My son would rather die than go to school': Mums at 'breaking point' over attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents have shared what it is like when their children fail to go to school, as The Herald reveals a rise in severe school absences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-son-would-rather-die-than-go-to-school-mums-at-breaking-point-over-attendance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-son-would-rather-die-than-go-to-school-mums-at-breaking-point-over-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second person dies following four-way crash on Scottish road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second person has died following a four-way crash near to Spean Bridge earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-person-dies-following-four-way-crash-on-scottish-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-person-dies-following-four-way-crash-on-scottish-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic paddle steamer Waverley launches search for new Operations Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waverley Excursions is recruiting a new Operations Director to help maintain and operate the world&rsquo;s last seagoing paddle steamer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-paddle-steamer-waverley-launches-search-for-new-operations-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-paddle-steamer-waverley-launches-search-for-new-operations-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Area of Glasgow to be renamed in honour of Barras founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area of Suffolk and Ross Street will be renamed Maggie's Way in honour of Margaret McIvor, who founded the world-famous Barras market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/area-of-glasgow-to-be-renamed-in-honour-of-barras-founder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/area-of-glasgow-to-be-renamed-in-honour-of-barras-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report highlights struggles for Scots island communities amid Royal Mail issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living on Scotland's islands are facing inconsistent and expensive postal deliveries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-report-highlights-struggles-for-scots-island-communities-amid-royal-mail-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-report-highlights-struggles-for-scots-island-communities-amid-royal-mail-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealth management firm deepens investment in Scotland with new partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooper Parry Wealth has strengthened its Scottish presence with the appointment of Darren Lees as its first Scotland-based relationship partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wealth-management-firm-deepens-investment-in-scotland-with-new-partner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wealth-management-firm-deepens-investment-in-scotland-with-new-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McAllan appoints interim HES chair after Sir Mark Jones quits after nine months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Hinds has been appointed Interim Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, M&agrave;iri McAllan after resignation of Sir Mark Jones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcallan-appoints-interim-hes-chair-after-sir-mark-jones-quits-after-nine-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcallan-appoints-interim-hes-chair-after-sir-mark-jones-quits-after-nine-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offshore wind projects forecast to deliver £25.5 billion supply chain investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen ScotWind offshore wind projects are expected to generate &pound;25.5 billion in supply chain spending as Scotland expands its renewable energy sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/offshore-wind-projects-forecast-to-deliver-255-billion-supply-chain-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/offshore-wind-projects-forecast-to-deliver-255-billion-supply-chain-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'possessed by spirit' convicted of cannibalistic murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been convicted of murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice following a fatal fire in Annan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-possessed-by-spirit-convicted-of-cannibalistic-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-possessed-by-spirit-convicted-of-cannibalistic-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Trading Standards seize 58,000 counterfeit football shirts worth £5 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 58,000 counterfeit football shirts worth over &pound;5 million have been seized by Edinburgh Trading Standards ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-trading-standards-seize-58000-counterfeit-football-shirts-worth-5-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-trading-standards-seize-58000-counterfeit-football-shirts-worth-5-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes Scotland hands accounts to police after 'missing &pound;1.5m' complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum insists all its funds have been accounted for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yes-scotland-hands-accounts-to-police-after-missing-pound15m-complaint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yes-scotland-hands-accounts-to-police-after-missing-pound15m-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumo launches new Pride train with Edinburgh Pride and Glasgow's Pride partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lumo has unveiled a newly redesigned Pride train featuring Edinburgh Pride, Glasgow's Pride and other LGBTQ+ organisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lumo-launches-new-pride-train-with-edinburgh-pride-and-glasgows-pride-partners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lumo-launches-new-pride-train-with-edinburgh-pride-and-glasgows-pride-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merseyside man accused of 'stirring up hatred' at Glasgow protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Ferguson is accused of shouting racist abuse after travelling from England to attend a protest in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/merseyside-man-accused-of-stirring-up-hatred-at-glasgow-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/merseyside-man-accused-of-stirring-up-hatred-at-glasgow-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortonhall Primary School in Edinburgh completes £4.6 million expansion project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frogston Primary School has completed a &pound;4.6 million expansion, adding six classrooms and new facilities to support growing pupil numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mortonhall-primary-school-in-edinburgh-completes-46-million-expansion-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mortonhall-primary-school-in-edinburgh-completes-46-million-expansion-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge haul of fake Scotland and England football strips seized in raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trading standards seizure in Edinburgh found about 58,000 strips and is estimated to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/huge-haul-of-fake-scotland-and-england-football-strips-seized-in-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/huge-haul-of-fake-scotland-and-england-football-strips-seized-in-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's international net migration at lowest level in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's population grew by less than 0.1% in the year to mid-2025, official statistics reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-international-net-migration-at-lowest-level-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-international-net-migration-at-lowest-level-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers left out of pocket as UK travel company suddenly closes after 28 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Vision International (GVI), provided placements in conservation, education, and community development in Costa Rica, Fiji and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/travellers-left-out-of-pocket-as-uk-travel-company-suddenly-closes-after-28-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/travellers-left-out-of-pocket-as-uk-travel-company-suddenly-closes-after-28-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STV Studios appoints Mark Hedgecoe as creative director of Glasgow factual team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning producer Mark Hedgecoe has been appointed creative director of STV Studios Factual, joining the Glasgow team in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stv-studios-appoints-mark-hedgecoe-as-creative-director-of-glasgow-factual-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stv-studios-appoints-mark-hedgecoe-as-creative-director-of-glasgow-factual-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish whisky distillery reports drop in profit of £4.5 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish distillery has posted a drop in profit of &pound;4.5 million in new annual accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-whisky-distillery-reports-drop-in-profit-of-45-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-whisky-distillery-reports-drop-in-profit-of-45-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athens invented Democracy. Count Binface might just save it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, Jon Harvey&rsquo;s Athenian lesson shows why democracy demands scrutiny, not just votes, writes Political Correspondent Hannah Brown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/athens-invented-democracy-count-binface-might-just-save-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/athens-invented-democracy-count-binface-might-just-save-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions to be spent improving 'fragile' rural roads to help haul Scottish timber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions to be spent improving rural roads to help haul Scottish timber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-to-be-spent-improving-fragile-rural-roads-to-help-haul-scottish-timber/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-to-be-spent-improving-fragile-rural-roads-to-help-haul-scottish-timber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid inquiry finds ‘vast’ £10bn PPE waste and slams ‘misguided’ procurement process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost &pound;10 billion of taxpayers&rsquo; money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/covid-inquiry-finds-vast-10bn-ppe-waste-and-slams-misguided-procurement-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/covid-inquiry-finds-vast-10bn-ppe-waste-and-slams-misguided-procurement-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh University student to compete at Commonwealth Games after graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmer Archie Goodburn has graduated from the University of Edinburgh just days before representing Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-university-student-to-compete-at-commonwealth-games-after-graduation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-university-student-to-compete-at-commonwealth-games-after-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amnesty-regret-over-criticism-of-jk-rowlings-sexual-violence-support-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amnesty-regret-over-criticism-of-jk-rowlings-sexual-violence-support-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes Scotland denies wrongdoing and demands end to 'desperate' Peter Murrell links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes Scotland lawyers have claimed there is a "desperate attempt" to link the pro-independence organisation to Peter Murrell's crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yes-scotland-denies-wrongdoing-and-demands-end-to-desperate-peter-murrell-links/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yes-scotland-denies-wrongdoing-and-demands-end-to-desperate-peter-murrell-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger numbers expected to soar to new heights at Scottish airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport is celebrating more routes, more services - and more passengers on the way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passenger-numbers-expected-to-soar-to-new-heights-at-scottish-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passenger-numbers-expected-to-soar-to-new-heights-at-scottish-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say violent gang war has 'eased' after &lsquo;resolution of differences&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gang feud in Scotland&rsquo;s central belt eased following a &ldquo;resolution of differences&rdquo; between groups, police have said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-say-violent-gang-war-has-eased-after-lsquoresolution-of-differencesrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-say-violent-gang-war-has-eased-after-lsquoresolution-of-differencesrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland’s cancer postcode divide is growing - and the poorest are paying the price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer mortality is 74 per cent higher in Scotland&rsquo;s most deprived areas, new figures show, as the gap with the least deprived communities continues to widen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-cancer-postcode-divide-is-growing-and-the-poorest-are-paying-the-price/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-cancer-postcode-divide-is-growing-and-the-poorest-are-paying-the-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish castle from Outlander prequel opens for guided tours in Perth and Kinross]]></title><description><![CDATA[A castle featured in Outlander: Blood of My Blood is opening to visitors for guided tours for the first time in more than 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-castle-from-outlander-prequel-opens-for-guided-tours-in-perth-and-kinross/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-castle-from-outlander-prequel-opens-for-guided-tours-in-perth-and-kinross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men arrested working at derelict Glasgow care home for 'unrelated matters']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been arrested for "unrelated matters" while "working" at a derelict care home in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-men-arrested-working-at-derelict-glasgow-care-home-for-unrelated-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-men-arrested-working-at-derelict-glasgow-care-home-for-unrelated-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man left in 'serious' condition after attempted murder in Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 53-year-old was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as serious but stable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-left-in-serious-condition-after-attempted-murder-in-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-left-in-serious-condition-after-attempted-murder-in-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Lengthy delays on busy Scottish motorway after crash cut lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene - and drivers are urged to avoid the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-lengthy-delays-on-busy-scottish-motorway-after-crash-cut-lanes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-lengthy-delays-on-busy-scottish-motorway-after-crash-cut-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions could get &pound;29,000 boost as pension schemes face 'red card' crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-could-get-pound29000-boost-as-pension-schemes-face-red-card-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-could-get-pound29000-boost-as-pension-schemes-face-red-card-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male migrant detainees 'caught looking into women&rsquo;s bedrooms']]></title><description><![CDATA[The report warned that female asylum seekers are being put at risk of harm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/male-migrant-detainees-caught-looking-into-womenrsquos-bedrooms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/male-migrant-detainees-caught-looking-into-womenrsquos-bedrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic cone flies first class to Boston as symbol of Scotland’s friendship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston took the Scotland fans&rsquo; antics with good humour and even mayor Michelle Wu joined in by &ldquo;coning&rdquo; a statue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/traffic-cone-flies-first-class-to-boston-as-symbol-of-scotlands-friendship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/traffic-cone-flies-first-class-to-boston-as-symbol-of-scotlands-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island business owners 'forced to plan around' unreliable postal service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Islanders face high postal costs and inconsistent services, according to the watchdog Consumer Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/island-business-owners-forced-to-plan-around-unreliable-postal-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/island-business-owners-forced-to-plan-around-unreliable-postal-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former MSYP challenges council to publish £53k probe into complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inverclyde Council has withheld a &pound;52,750 investigation into a former MSYP&rsquo;s complaints, despite the probe making three recommendations for reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-msyp-challenges-council-to-publish-53k-probe-into-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-msyp-challenges-council-to-publish-53k-probe-into-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy sector launches campaign urging new Prime Minister to back domestic drilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of energy firms and trade unions has launched a coordinated Westminster campaign, demanding incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham back domestic North Sea production over foreign imports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-sector-launches-campaign-urging-new-prime-minister-to-back-domestic-drilling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-sector-launches-campaign-urging-new-prime-minister-to-back-domestic-drilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning Scottish family-run distillery collapses into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An award-winning Scottish distillery has been placed into liquidation and is 'no longer trading']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-scottish-family-run-distillery-collapses-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-scottish-family-run-distillery-collapses-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group of MPs and MSPs sign pledge to oppose Rosebank oil field]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of more than 80 MPs and MSPs have signed a pledge to oppose the planned Rosebank oil field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/group-of-mps-and-msps-sign-pledge-to-oppose-rosebank-oil-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/group-of-mps-and-msps-sign-pledge-to-oppose-rosebank-oil-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow nightclub figure appointed to new role for city's night time economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The managing director of a beloved Glasgow nightclub will chair a new commission aimed at improving the city's night time economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-nightclub-figure-appointed-to-new-role-for-citys-night-time-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-nightclub-figure-appointed-to-new-role-for-citys-night-time-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer makes a major U-turn on her Operation Branchform statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will not release the detailed written statement she gave to Police Scotland during the Operation Branchform investigation, her lawyer has confirmed, despite previously claiming she would be content to make it public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-makes-a-major-u-turn-on-her-operation-branchform-statement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-makes-a-major-u-turn-on-her-operation-branchform-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All residents advised to evacuate after safety inspection at Edinburgh high rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a residential development in Edinburgh have been advised to leave their homes after a safety concern was detected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-residents-advised-to-evacuate-after-safety-inspection-at-edinburgh-high-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-residents-advised-to-evacuate-after-safety-inspection-at-edinburgh-high-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to do the Fringe on a budget - from free shows to 2-for-1s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are our tips on how to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe without breaking the bank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-to-do-the-fringe-on-a-budget-from-free-shows-to-2-for-1s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-to-do-the-fringe-on-a-budget-from-free-shows-to-2-for-1s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland has UK's most expensive petrol as fuel prices begin rising again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland has the highest average petrol prices in the UK as fuel costs begin climbing again ahead of the summer holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-uks-most-expensive-petrol-as-fuel-prices-begin-rising-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-uks-most-expensive-petrol-as-fuel-prices-begin-rising-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates drop sharply but future uncertainty remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixed mortgage rates have recorded their sharpest monthly fall in nearly two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mortgage-rates-drop-sharply-but-future-uncertainty-remains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mortgage-rates-drop-sharply-but-future-uncertainty-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was controversial - that is no excuse for demeaning her in death]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't have to admire Ann Widdecombe's political views to condemn the misogyny aimed at her in her death, Rebecca McCurdy writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ann-widdecombe-was-controversial-that-is-no-excuse-for-demeaning-her-in-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ann-widdecombe-was-controversial-that-is-no-excuse-for-demeaning-her-in-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starting-uni-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-meningitis-b-vaccine-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starting-uni-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-meningitis-b-vaccine-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars back bid to create Scotland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midge Ure and Jim Kerr support plans to house the museum at Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stars-back-bid-to-create-scotlands-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stars-back-bid-to-create-scotlands-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr's world record attempt confirmed for London meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed as the Scot is part of a strong international field at the Diamond League Series event in London on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kerrs-world-record-attempt-confirmed-for-london-meet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kerrs-world-record-attempt-confirmed-for-london-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying pupils protected more than victims,  parents say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lesley is one of a group of parents who believe existing school guidelines on bullying are not enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bullying-pupils-protected-more-than-victims-parents-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bullying-pupils-protected-more-than-victims-parents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How potato festivals and community ownership are rejuvenating a seaside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girvan used to be a popular destination for tourists, but locals hope it can flourish again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-potato-festivals-and-community-ownership-are-rejuvenating-a-seaside-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-potato-festivals-and-community-ownership-are-rejuvenating-a-seaside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of woman recovered at popular Scottish beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major search and rescue operation is underway at a Scottish beauty spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-of-woman-recovered-at-popular-scottish-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-of-woman-recovered-at-popular-scottish-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman gold serpent ring found on Scottish beach goes on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare gold ring in the shape of a snake has been returned to East Lothian and is now on display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roman-gold-serpent-ring-found-on-scottish-beach-goes-on-display/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roman-gold-serpent-ring-found-on-scottish-beach-goes-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van belonging to missing man discovered in Aberdeenshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Citreon Berlingo van belonging to missing man Keith Gauld has been discovered in the car park of Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/van-belonging-to-missing-man-discovered-in-aberdeenshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/van-belonging-to-missing-man-discovered-in-aberdeenshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow cleansing convenor asks public to stop blaming him for introducing bin hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow&rsquo;s GMB convenor is urging members of the public to stop blaming him and his members for the introduction of bin hubs across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-cleansing-convenor-asks-public-to-stop-blaming-him-for-introducing-bin-hubs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-cleansing-convenor-asks-public-to-stop-blaming-him-for-introducing-bin-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road traffic incident closes A82 in both directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road traffic incident has closed the A82 in both directions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/road-traffic-incident-closes-a82-in-both-directions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/road-traffic-incident-closes-a82-in-both-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-believe-ann-widdecombe-was-attacked-24-hours-before-body-found/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-believe-ann-widdecombe-was-attacked-24-hours-before-body-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More homes evacuated in Coalsnaughton ground movement probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[In total 256 residents in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been told to leave their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-homes-evacuated-in-coalsnaughton-ground-movement-probe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-homes-evacuated-in-coalsnaughton-ground-movement-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett &amp; Reid win seventh Wimbledon doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title as a partnership, beating Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hewett-amp-reid-win-seventh-wimbledon-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hewett-amp-reid-win-seventh-wimbledon-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter and former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68 &ldquo;following a period of illness with prostate cancer&rdquo;, his family said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-sky-news-anchor-dermot-murnaghan-dies-aged-68/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-sky-news-anchor-dermot-murnaghan-dies-aged-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major search to find woman in water at beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland were called to the Falls of Falloch near Crainlarich on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-search-to-find-woman-in-water-at-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-search-to-find-woman-in-water-at-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[easyJet flight diverts to Edinburgh after cabin crew and pilots time out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight U23970, operating from Reykjav&iacute;k&ndash;Keflav&iacute;k Airport in Iceland to Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, diverted to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/easyjet-flight-diverts-to-edinburgh-after-cabin-crew-and-pilots-time-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/easyjet-flight-diverts-to-edinburgh-after-cabin-crew-and-pilots-time-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested and charged over death of man in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Prystajko, 44, was found dead at a property on Marquis Road last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-arrested-and-charged-over-death-of-man-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-arrested-and-charged-over-death-of-man-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three charged over death of man in Aberdeen last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have been arrested and charged over the death of a man in Aberdeen last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-charged-over-death-of-man-in-aberdeen-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-charged-over-death-of-man-in-aberdeen-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three adults, three children injured in crash on M8 involving mini van and HGV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the M8 motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-adults-three-children-injured-in-crash-on-m8-involving-mini-van-and-hgv/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-adults-three-children-injured-in-crash-on-m8-involving-mini-van-and-hgv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dark full cast list for new ITV drama series starring Laura Donnelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlander star Laura Donnelly leads the cast of the ITV detective drama series The Dark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-dark-full-cast-list-for-new-itv-drama-series-starring-laura-donnelly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-dark-full-cast-list-for-new-itv-drama-series-starring-laura-donnelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin Harris homecoming show to be broadcast live on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DJ and producer will deliver a career-spanning set at Scotland's national stadium on Saturday 1 August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calvin-harris-homecoming-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calvin-harris-homecoming-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGill’s launches legal action against Scottish Government over bus funding snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus firm McGill&rsquo;s has launched a "multi-million pound" legal action after being rejected as part of a Scottish Government scheme for electric buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgills-launches-legal-action-against-scottish-government-over-bus-funding-snub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgills-launches-legal-action-against-scottish-government-over-bus-funding-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devlin joins Rangers after Hearts exit - what will he bring to club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Cammy Devlin says it is "an absolute honour and privilege" to join Rangers under freedom of contract after leaving Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/devlin-joins-rangers-after-hearts-exit-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/devlin-joins-rangers-after-hearts-exit-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage groups hope street-facing remains of Edinburgh building can be saved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage groups have expressed hope the street-facing remains of a historic building which was gutted by fire yesterday can be saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heritage-groups-hope-street-facing-remains-of-edinburgh-building-can-be-saved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heritage-groups-hope-street-facing-remains-of-edinburgh-building-can-be-saved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Prominent restaurant operator' in bid to open in Glasgow's George Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mystery restaurant could open in an A-listed building in the city centre if plans are approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prominent-restaurant-operator-in-bid-to-open-in-glasgows-george-square/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prominent-restaurant-operator-in-bid-to-open-in-glasgows-george-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University crisis: How one degree type burst the international student bubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[One degree type is driving a period of decline in international recruitment at Scottish universities, leading to significant financial troubles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-crisis-how-one-degree-type-burst-the-international-student-bubble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-crisis-how-one-degree-type-burst-the-international-student-bubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in single-car crash on M74 motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old man has died in a crash on a motorway in South Lanarkshire. Police were called to the single-car incident involving a silver Mazda 2 on the M74 near Abington at 5am on Friday, July 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-killed-in-single-car-crash-on-m74-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-killed-in-single-car-crash-on-m74-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 24, dies in South Lanarkshire motorway crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the incident about four miles from junction 13 near Abington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-24-dies-in-south-lanarkshire-motorway-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-24-dies-in-south-lanarkshire-motorway-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branch closure means Kilmarnock could soon be left without a post office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kilmarnock&rsquo;s only Post Office is facing closure at the end of August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/branch-closure-means-kilmarnock-could-soon-be-left-without-a-post-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/branch-closure-means-kilmarnock-could-soon-be-left-without-a-post-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-town-that-started-supporting-norway-86-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-town-that-started-supporting-norway-86-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 100 parking fines issued on street known for 'misleading' parking signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Helensburgh street known for "misleading parking signs" has racked up almost 140 fines in one year, according to new data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-100-parking-fines-issued-on-street-known-for-misleading-parking-signs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-100-parking-fines-issued-on-street-known-for-misleading-parking-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Widdecombe murder probe and birth control 'danger']]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-widdecombe-murder-probe-and-birth-control-danger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-widdecombe-murder-probe-and-birth-control-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigating-ann-widdecombes-death-release-man-from-custody/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigating-ann-widdecombes-death-release-man-from-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The festival that has turned a former mining town into an award-winning culture town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The composer's musical upbringing inspired the creation of an annual musical event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-festival-that-has-turned-a-former-mining-town-into-an-award-winning-culture-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-festival-that-has-turned-a-former-mining-town-into-an-award-winning-culture-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The photographer who cheated death 12 times to capture 'unseen' images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Joshua Cooper says he almost died 12 times in pursuit of images in some of earth's most remote and extreme locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-photographer-who-cheated-death-12-times-to-capture-unseen-images/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-photographer-who-cheated-death-12-times-to-capture-unseen-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The businessman who funded more than a third of Reform's local campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Port Glasgow businessman&rsquo;s &pound;5,000 donation made up more than a third of Malcolm Offord&rsquo;s declared Inverclyde campaign spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-businessman-who-funded-more-than-a-third-of-reforms-local-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-businessman-who-funded-more-than-a-third-of-reforms-local-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I, Jack Wright full cast list for BBC mystery-drama series starring John Simm]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Simm, Trevor Eve and Nikki Amuka-Bird are among the cast members of I, Jack Wright, which is now airing on the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-jack-wright-full-cast-list-for-bbc-mystery-drama-series-starring-john-simm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-jack-wright-full-cast-list-for-bbc-mystery-drama-series-starring-john-simm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street giant collapsed into administration with 1,300 jobs lost owing £20m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retail giant with stores across Scotland and England collapsed into administration with 1,300 jobs lost owing almost &pound;20 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-street-giant-collapsed-into-administration-with-1300-jobs-lost-owing-20m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-street-giant-collapsed-into-administration-with-1300-jobs-lost-owing-20m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/see-if-you-can-spot-an-ai-deepfake-with-our-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/see-if-you-can-spot-an-ai-deepfake-with-our-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham urged to cut National Insurance and promises 'growth in every postcode']]></title><description><![CDATA[New analysis shows employers are paying more than &pound;1,000 extra in National Insurance for the average worker following recent tax changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-urged-to-cut-national-insurance-and-promises-growth-in-every-postcode/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-urged-to-cut-national-insurance-and-promises-growth-in-every-postcode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British man jailed over one-punch killing of restaurant owner in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharif Rahman died in hospital in Ontario after hitting his head on the pavement following the assault by Robert Evans Jr in August 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-man-jailed-over-one-punch-killing-of-restaurant-owner-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-man-jailed-over-one-punch-killing-of-restaurant-owner-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/right-wing-blogger-questioned-under-anti-terror-laws-at-edinburgh-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/right-wing-blogger-questioned-under-anti-terror-laws-at-edinburgh-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads Scottish Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scheffler-misses-first-cut-in-four-years-as-mcilroy-leads-scottish-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scheffler-misses-first-cut-in-four-years-as-mcilroy-leads-scottish-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scheffler-misses-first-cut-in-four-years-as-mcilroy-leads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scheffler-misses-first-cut-in-four-years-as-mcilroy-leads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police take no action against senior civil servant over Salmond inquiry evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Hynd was investigated over whether he gave a false statement under oath to the Alex Salmond inquiry in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-take-no-action-against-senior-civil-servant-over-salmond-inquiry-evidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-take-no-action-against-senior-civil-servant-over-salmond-inquiry-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man detained at Edinburgh Airport under terrorism act following protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was detained under the Terrorism Act at Edinburgh Airport, with digital devices seized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-detained-at-edinburgh-airport-under-terrorism-act-following-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-detained-at-edinburgh-airport-under-terrorism-act-following-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-former-mp-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-former-mp-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Scotland political editor awarded honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-scotland-political-editor-awarded-honorary-doctorate-by-edinburgh-napier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-scotland-political-editor-awarded-honorary-doctorate-by-edinburgh-napier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-died-after-twice-being-told-that-no-ambulance-would-be-sent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-died-after-twice-being-told-that-no-ambulance-would-be-sent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skills and security versus borderless connectivity at Scotland's IoT crossroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connectivity has become an operational discipline of stitching together roaming agreements, billing models, support structures and regulatory compliance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skills-and-security-versus-borderless-connectivity-at-scotlands-iot-crossroads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skills-and-security-versus-borderless-connectivity-at-scotlands-iot-crossroads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: The revolt against data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why some communities are questioning the AI &lsquo;goldrush&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-revolt-against-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-revolt-against-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New strikes at Glasgow university as staff overwhelmingly vote to walk out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at a university in Glasgow have voted to strike over plans to cut staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-strikes-at-glasgow-university-as-staff-overwhelmingly-vote-to-walk-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-strikes-at-glasgow-university-as-staff-overwhelmingly-vote-to-walk-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We fought to stop Glasgow City Council cutting teachers - now they're billing us &pound;44k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glasgow City Parents Group lost a legal action opposing cuts to teacher numbers, and is now being pursued for costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-fought-to-stop-glasgow-city-council-cutting-teachers-now-theyre-billing-us-pound44k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-fought-to-stop-glasgow-city-council-cutting-teachers-now-theyre-billing-us-pound44k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace and Gromit classics return to Glasgow Vue cinemas for Aardman anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vue cinemas in Glasgow will celebrate 50 years of Aardman Animations with Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep screenings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wallace-and-gromit-classics-return-to-glasgow-vue-cinemas-for-aardman-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wallace-and-gromit-classics-return-to-glasgow-vue-cinemas-for-aardman-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battery storage plans approved despite objection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/battery-storage-plans-approved-despite-objection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/battery-storage-plans-approved-despite-objection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Park Arena launches packed summer programme after bumper opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queens Park Arena has launched its 2026 summer programme with four weeks of films, live music, family events and festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queens-park-arena-launches-packed-summer-programme-after-bumper-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queens-park-arena-launches-packed-summer-programme-after-bumper-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['High-quality' UK transport and storage company enters administration after 39 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK transport and storage company, Trans Haul (Europe) Ltd, has entered administration after more than 39 years in business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-quality-uk-transport-and-storage-company-enters-administration-after-39-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/high-quality-uk-transport-and-storage-company-enters-administration-after-39-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government launches £2m support fund for struggling pig farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent pig producers across Scotland will be able to apply for a share of a new &pound;2 million support package from July 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-launches-2m-support-fund-for-struggling-pig-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-launches-2m-support-fund-for-struggling-pig-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling pig farmers say &pound;2m support package 'not enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about &pound;1m a month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/struggling-pig-farmers-say-pound2m-support-package-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/struggling-pig-farmers-say-pound2m-support-package-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No big talk from Scotland in South Africa, just quiet confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have "evolved into the team they wanted to become" but has learned not to make any bold claims about an upset against world champions South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-big-talk-from-scotland-in-south-africa-just-quiet-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-big-talk-from-scotland-in-south-africa-just-quiet-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland whisky distillery expands into Tesco, Waitrose and Booker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomatin has expanded into major UK retailers, with new supermarket and wholesale listings boosting the reach of its Highland single malts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-whisky-distillery-expands-into-tesco-waitrose-and-booker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-whisky-distillery-expands-into-tesco-waitrose-and-booker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI data centres in Scotland: What they are, why they matter and all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are AI data centres? As new projects are proposed across Scotland, here's what they are, how they work and why they matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ai-data-centres-in-scotland-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ai-data-centres-in-scotland-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-games-to-look-out-for-in-the-scottish-league-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-games-to-look-out-for-in-the-scottish-league-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh football fans can watch England's World Cup quarter-final in city cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football fans can catch all the action on the big screen at Vue Cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-football-fans-can-watch-englands-world-cup-quarter-final-in-city-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-football-fans-can-watch-englands-world-cup-quarter-final-in-city-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid battle erupts for airline easyJet as major development revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bid battle has erupted for airline easyJet with a major development revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bid-battle-erupts-for-airline-easyjet-as-major-development-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bid-battle-erupts-for-airline-easyjet-as-major-development-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-raf-airman-jailed-for-rapes-and-campaign-of-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-raf-airman-jailed-for-rapes-and-campaign-of-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's biggest travelling Titanic exhibition to make Edinburgh debut this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's largest travelling Titanic exhibition will arrive in Edinburgh this winter with hundreds of artefacts and immersive displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uks-biggest-travelling-titanic-exhibition-to-make-edinburgh-debut-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uks-biggest-travelling-titanic-exhibition-to-make-edinburgh-debut-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King and Queen to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal couple will join athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-and-queen-to-open-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-and-queen-to-open-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail closures planned for most of October on one of Scotland's busiest routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail closures are set to affect parts of one of Scotland's busiest routes ahead of the introduction of electric trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rail-closures-planned-for-most-of-october-on-one-of-scotlands-busiest-routes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rail-closures-planned-for-most-of-october-on-one-of-scotlands-busiest-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People throwing away stained clothes are wasting £1.75bn a year, research finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests UK households are wasting &pound;1.75 billion a year by replacing stained clothing that could often be saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-throwing-away-stained-clothes-are-wasting-175bn-a-year-research-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-throwing-away-stained-clothes-are-wasting-175bn-a-year-research-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OVO Hydro above Madison Square Garden in ranking of best-selling arenas worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OVO Hydro in Glasgow has landed in sixth place in industry trade publication Pollstar's Mid-Year Worldwide Top 10 Arenas chart - ahead of New York's famous Madison Square Garden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ovo-hydro-above-madison-square-garden-in-ranking-of-best-selling-arenas-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ovo-hydro-above-madison-square-garden-in-ranking-of-best-selling-arenas-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union welcomes government plans for mandatory regulation in veterinary sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unite has welcomed government plans to introduce mandatory regulation for the veterinary sector following years of campaigning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-welcomes-government-plans-for-mandatory-regulation-in-veterinary-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-welcomes-government-plans-for-mandatory-regulation-in-veterinary-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters leave scene of building blaze on Edinburgh's Princes Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have left the scene of a blaze on Princes Street in Edinburgh which gutted a historic building, however the road remains closed while an investigation takes place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-leave-scene-of-building-blaze-on-edinburghs-princes-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-leave-scene-of-building-blaze-on-edinburghs-princes-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow 2026 mascot Finnie to meet fans at Buchanan Galleries this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families will have the chance to meet Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie during a special appearance at Buchanan Galleries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-2026-mascot-finnie-to-meet-fans-at-buchanan-galleries-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-2026-mascot-finnie-to-meet-fans-at-buchanan-galleries-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['First-of-its kind' dog ranch approved in Scottish quarry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors have unanimously approved plans to restore and transform a Perthshire quarry site into a &ldquo;first-of-its-kind&rdquo; dog ranch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-of-its-kind-dog-ranch-approved-in-scottish-quarry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-of-its-kind-dog-ranch-approved-in-scottish-quarry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Scottish estate in same family since 1894 put up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic Scottish estate that has been in the same family for 132 years has been brought to the market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-scottish-estate-in-same-family-since-1894-put-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-scottish-estate-in-same-family-since-1894-put-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Bella Ramsey film screenings announced at cinemas across Scotland this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinema-goers across Scotland can claim free tickets to see Bella Ramsey's new film Sunny Dancer before its UK release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/free-bella-ramsey-film-screenings-announced-at-cinemas-across-scotland-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/free-bella-ramsey-film-screenings-announced-at-cinemas-across-scotland-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litter warning as fox cub's head stuck in plastic bottle for days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers in Glasgow had to make several attempts to catch the cub over two days last month before they could treat his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/litter-warning-as-fox-cubs-head-stuck-in-plastic-bottle-for-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/litter-warning-as-fox-cubs-head-stuck-in-plastic-bottle-for-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loch Lomond jet skis crackdown launched as offences soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A harsher CCTV crackdown has been launched to tackle a spike in dangerous jet ski use on Loch Lomond, with police appealing for witness reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/loch-lomond-jet-skis-crackdown-launched-as-offences-soar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/loch-lomond-jet-skis-crackdown-launched-as-offences-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-needle-spiked-in-a-nightclub-on-my-first-holiday-with-friends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-needle-spiked-in-a-nightclub-on-my-first-holiday-with-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive &pound;60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-scottish-places-shortlisted-for-town-of-culture-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-scottish-places-shortlisted-for-town-of-culture-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans to headline Commonwealth Games opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening ceremony will take place in the OVO Hydro on 23 July and officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kt-tunstall-and-nathan-evans-to-headline-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kt-tunstall-and-nathan-evans-to-headline-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our town centre road is reopening - I hope my customers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main road through Sanquhar has been shut for six weeks with a 50-mile diversion route for HGVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/our-town-centre-road-is-reopening-i-hope-my-customers-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/our-town-centre-road-is-reopening-i-hope-my-customers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow faces impossible choice as bereavement payments end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorraine Wallace is campaigning for changes to help grieving families after her bereavement support payments ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/widow-faces-impossible-choice-as-bereavement-payments-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/widow-faces-impossible-choice-as-bereavement-payments-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The strange history behind Scotland's 'Odyssey forest']]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Scotland's most unusual forests is set to appear as a location in the new film, The Odyssey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-strange-history-behind-scotlands-odyssey-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-strange-history-behind-scotlands-odyssey-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unwelcoming attitude to overseas students costing economy £3bn says new report]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the 2024-25 academic year there were 36,300 international first-year students living in Scotland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unwelcoming-attitude-to-overseas-students-costing-economy-3bn-says-new-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unwelcoming-attitude-to-overseas-students-costing-economy-3bn-says-new-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after police face off with crowd at Glasgow flat block protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested following a protest in Glasgow after a large crowd were met by police who appeared to be escorting two individuals from a property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-police-face-off-with-crowd-at-glasgow-flat-block-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-police-face-off-with-crowd-at-glasgow-flat-block-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large fire breaks out in industrial estate as residents given smoke warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews are dealing with a large fire in an industrial estate, and residents are being warned to keep their windows and doors closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/large-fire-breaks-out-in-industrial-estate-as-residents-given-smoke-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/large-fire-breaks-out-in-industrial-estate-as-residents-given-smoke-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon apologises to woman not allowed to bring breastfed-baby to Fife course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has apologised after a company boss was told she could not bring her breastfed-baby to a business course held in Fife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amazon-apologises-to-woman-not-allowed-to-bring-breastfed-baby-to-fife-course/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amazon-apologises-to-woman-not-allowed-to-bring-breastfed-baby-to-fife-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP suspends Highland Council member pending disciplinary action amid taxi driver row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP has suspended a Highland Council member pending disciplinary action over his role in the row around the taxi licence of a convicted rapist, it has been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-suspends-highland-council-member-pending-disciplinary-action-amid-taxi-driver-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-suspends-highland-council-member-pending-disciplinary-action-amid-taxi-driver-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage will not face Labour or Conservative candidates in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage will not face candidates from Labour or the Conservatives at the by-election he triggered, as both parties have refused to stand in Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-will-not-face-labour-or-conservative-candidates-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-will-not-face-labour-or-conservative-candidates-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qarabag's Dur&aacute;n poised for Celtic medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombian forward Camilo Dur&aacute;n is poised to becomeCeltic's first summer signing, arriving for an undisclosed fee from Qarabag, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/qarabags-duraacuten-poised-for-celtic-medical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/qarabags-duraacuten-poised-for-celtic-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court charged with murder after Edinburgh stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake McKay appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with the murder of Barry Gilgun who died in hospital on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-in-court-charged-with-murder-after-edinburgh-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-in-court-charged-with-murder-after-edinburgh-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeenshire B&amp;B with 'stunning views' named as best in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[AA Hotel &amp; Hospitality Services has named an Aberdeenshire B&amp;B with 'stunning views' as the best in Scotland for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-bampb-with-stunning-views-named-as-best-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-bampb-with-stunning-views-named-as-best-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney's first year as FM breaks record for spend on special advisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government spent a record &pound;2.16 million on political special advisers during John Swinney's first year as First Minister, marking the highest layout since devolution began, sparking fierce criticism from political opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinneys-first-year-as-fm-breaks-record-for-spend-on-special-advisers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinneys-first-year-as-fm-breaks-record-for-spend-on-special-advisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Conservative minister Lord Mackay dies aged 99]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory peer, formerly Scotland's top law officer, has been described as a "hugely respected figure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-conservative-minister-lord-mackay-dies-aged-99/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-conservative-minister-lord-mackay-dies-aged-99/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-test-flight-could-be-attempted-from-shetland-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-test-flight-could-be-attempted-from-shetland-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 11 years for attempted murder after causing 'very serious injuries']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 56-year-old in Port Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-11-years-for-attempted-murder-after-causing-very-serious-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-11-years-for-attempted-murder-after-causing-very-serious-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm return &amp; course changes - Scottish Open preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm returns to PGA Tour action on a rejigged Renaissance Club layout at the 2026 Scottish Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rahm-return-amp-course-changes-scottish-open-preview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rahm-return-amp-course-changes-scottish-open-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who preyed on women and child jailed for 18 years for violent and sexual crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 39-year-old man has been jailed for 18 years for carrying out violent and sexual offences against four women and a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-preyed-on-women-and-child-jailed-for-18-years-for-violent-and-sexual-crimes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-preyed-on-women-and-child-jailed-for-18-years-for-violent-and-sexual-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish house prices up again as average tops £223,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish house prices are continuing to rise at one of the fastest rates in the UK, with average values now above &pound;223,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-house-prices-up-again-as-average-tops-223000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-house-prices-up-again-as-average-tops-223000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Will Nigel Farage's gamble pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And how will Reform Scotland respond?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-will-nigel-farages-gamble-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-will-nigel-farages-gamble-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelin-starred chef Tomás Gormley brings Feast of Words dining show to Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning dining experience Feast of Words is coming to Edinburgh for the first time, combining live poetry, music and a Michelin-starred tasting menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michelin-starred-chef-toms-gormley-brings-feast-of-words-dining-show-to-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michelin-starred-chef-toms-gormley-brings-feast-of-words-dining-show-to-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stornoway welfare fund opens with up to £100 available to help with fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older residents in Stornoway can apply for up to &pound;100 in financial support through the Stornoway Welfare Fund to help with fuel bills and other essential needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stornoway-welfare-fund-opens-with-up-to-100-available-to-help-with-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stornoway-welfare-fund-opens-with-up-to-100-available-to-help-with-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots charity issues volunteer call after 40 years as a 'vital lifeline']]></title><description><![CDATA[Childline is hoping to increase the number of men giving up their time to support vulnerable young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-charity-issues-volunteer-call-after-40-years-as-a-vital-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-charity-issues-volunteer-call-after-40-years-as-a-vital-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish CEO awarded honorary doctorate by University of the West of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish EDGE chief executive Evelyn McDonald has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-ceo-awarded-honorary-doctorate-by-university-of-the-west-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-ceo-awarded-honorary-doctorate-by-university-of-the-west-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hefty' emergency response as police close road after crash in Scots town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road in Troon has been closed by the police following a crash involving a pedestrian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hefty-emergency-response-as-police-close-road-after-crash-in-scots-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hefty-emergency-response-as-police-close-road-after-crash-in-scots-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Nigel Farage's one-man political circus over &pound;5m gift row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage triggering a by-election in Clacton uses the electorate as props in a political theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/welcome-to-nigel-farages-one-man-political-circus-over-pound5m-gift-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/welcome-to-nigel-farages-one-man-political-circus-over-pound5m-gift-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braehead to welcome new &pound;1m children's swim centre backed by Becky Adlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;1 million children's swim centre backed by Olympic champion Becky Adlington will open at Braehead this autumn, creating up to 50 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/braehead-to-welcome-new-pound1m-childrens-swim-centre-backed-by-becky-adlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/braehead-to-welcome-new-pound1m-childrens-swim-centre-backed-by-becky-adlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Day veteran who survived PoW camp dies aged 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Glennie's family described the veteran, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, as "a hero".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/d-day-veteran-who-survived-pow-camp-dies-aged-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/d-day-veteran-who-survived-pow-camp-dies-aged-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Scotland’s last remaining D-Day veterans Jim Glennie dies aged 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Scotland&rsquo;s last remaining D-Day veterans has died aged 100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-scotlands-last-remaining-d-day-veterans-jim-glennie-dies-aged-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-scotlands-last-remaining-d-day-veterans-jim-glennie-dies-aged-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourist spot electric car charger used just once in six months - making less than £2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish community's electric vehicle charging point has made less than the cost of a meal deal from just one charging session in six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tourist-spot-electric-car-charger-used-just-once-in-six-months-making-less-than-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tourist-spot-electric-car-charger-used-just-once-in-six-months-making-less-than-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackhall Library reopens after RAAC closure with new temporary facility in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackhall Library has reopened in a temporary new location beside Davidson&rsquo;s Mains Primary School after being closed since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/blackhall-library-reopens-after-raac-closure-with-new-temporary-facility-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/blackhall-library-reopens-after-raac-closure-with-new-temporary-facility-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Depraved' man who raped women and assaulted baby jailed for 18 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dariusz Matejewicz raped four women and attacked an infant during a 15-year campaign of abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/depraved-man-who-raped-women-and-assaulted-baby-jailed-for-18-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/depraved-man-who-raped-women-and-assaulted-baby-jailed-for-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK sportswear company supplying British Gymnastics enters liquidation after 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sportswear company Milano Pro-Sport, which supplies the British Gymnastics Team, has entered voluntary liquidation after 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-sportswear-company-supplying-british-gymnastics-enters-liquidation-after-30-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-sportswear-company-supplying-british-gymnastics-enters-liquidation-after-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK gas storage project enters liquidation after funding and cost pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major underground gas storage project in Lancashire has entered liquidation after rising costs and funding difficulties forced work to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-gas-storage-project-enters-liquidation-after-funding-and-cost-pressures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-gas-storage-project-enters-liquidation-after-funding-and-cost-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup used by Robert Burns returns to Scotland after being found at Australian auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drinking cup that belonged to Robert Burns has returned from Australia to go on show at the farmhouse where the poet is thought to have used it more than 200 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cup-used-by-robert-burns-returns-to-scotland-after-being-found-at-australian-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cup-used-by-robert-burns-returns-to-scotland-after-being-found-at-australian-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills could fall 35 per cent as SSE urges faster switch to clean electricity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new SSE report claims greater use of electricity and clean energy could reduce household energy bills by up to 35% while boosting energy security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-bills-could-fall-35-per-cent-as-sse-urges-faster-switch-to-clean-electricity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-bills-could-fall-35-per-cent-as-sse-urges-faster-switch-to-clean-electricity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen-based Prism Energy acquired by Global in deal to drive expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen-based Prism Energy has been acquired by Global in a deal designed to accelerate growth across renewables, infrastructure, nuclear and defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-based-prism-energy-acquired-by-global-in-deal-to-drive-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-based-prism-energy-acquired-by-global-in-deal-to-drive-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force by-election amid probe into £5m donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has dramatically resigned his seat in parliament following intense pressure over a &pound;5 million donation and undeclared financial staffing support from a convicted fraudster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-resigns-as-mp-to-force-by-election-amid-probe-into-5m-donation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-resigns-as-mp-to-force-by-election-amid-probe-into-5m-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP MSP breaks ranks and calls for Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[An SNP MSP has broken with his party, calling for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields to be approved by the UK Government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-msp-breaks-ranks-and-calls-for-jackdaw-and-rosebank-oil-fields-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-msp-breaks-ranks-and-calls-for-jackdaw-and-rosebank-oil-fields-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravenscraig regeneration delivers 1,000 homes at former steelworks site]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 homes have now been built at Ravenscraig as one of Europe&rsquo;s largest brownfield regeneration projects continues to transform the former steelworks site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ravenscraig-regeneration-delivers-1000-homes-at-former-steelworks-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ravenscraig-regeneration-delivers-1000-homes-at-former-steelworks-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look inside Hendersons Glasgow as opening date confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind Hendersons have shared a first look inside their first Glasgow restaurant ahead of officially opening this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-look-inside-hendersons-glasgow-as-opening-date-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-look-inside-hendersons-glasgow-as-opening-date-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fife whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt unveils biggest international expansion to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fife-based Saltire Rare Malt has expanded its international team as demand grows for its rare Scotch whiskies across North America and Asia Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fife-whisky-bottler-saltire-rare-malt-unveils-biggest-international-expansion-to-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fife-whisky-bottler-saltire-rare-malt-unveils-biggest-international-expansion-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just £1m of £10m Scottish emergency heating oil fund paid out to households]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only &pound;1 million of a &pound;10 million Scottish Government emergency fund for soaring heating oil costs has reached struggling households, sparking fierce criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/just-1m-of-10m-scottish-emergency-heating-oil-fund-paid-out-to-households/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/just-1m-of-10m-scottish-emergency-heating-oil-fund-paid-out-to-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man to stand trial over murder at holiday park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Ward, 22, allegedly killed Raymond Cosgrove in a knife attack in September 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-over-murder-at-holiday-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-over-murder-at-holiday-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrates Scotland's first female president of Royal Scottish Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Joyce W. Cairns, the first female President of the Royal Scottish Academy, will open in Edinburgh this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/exhibition-celebrates-scotlands-first-female-president-of-royal-scottish-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/exhibition-celebrates-scotlands-first-female-president-of-royal-scottish-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits stabbing estranged wife in front of daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osarenkhoe Atutie repeatedly stabbed his former partner Victory Atutie on Duke Street in Edinburgh last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-admits-stabbing-estranged-wife-in-front-of-daughter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-admits-stabbing-estranged-wife-in-front-of-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government told to intervene to halt CCA being 'sold off to highest bidder']]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative Scotland has confirmed is about to 'invite interest' for the Sauchiehall Street site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-told-to-intervene-to-halt-cca-being-sold-off-to-highest-bidder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-told-to-intervene-to-halt-cca-being-sold-off-to-highest-bidder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh and Glasgow office demand outpaces supply as prime rents continue to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report reveals strong demand for prime office space in Edinburgh and Glasgow is pushing up rents as limited supply continues to constrain the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-and-glasgow-office-demand-outpaces-supply-as-prime-rents-continue-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-and-glasgow-office-demand-outpaces-supply-as-prime-rents-continue-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage to make statement on political future amid funding probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader is set to make a high-stakes address regarding his future in Westminster following intense pressure over a &pound;5 million donation and undeclared financial assistance from a convicted fraudster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-to-make-statement-on-political-future-amid-funding-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-to-make-statement-on-political-future-amid-funding-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish port reveals £127.9m profit amid energy giant trade boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish port has posted a rise in revenues and profits in its annual accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-port-reveals-1279m-profit-amid-energy-giant-trade-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-port-reveals-1279m-profit-amid-energy-giant-trade-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Norton to host live Virgin Radio show at Edinburgh Fringe 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Norton will return to the Edinburgh Fringe to host a live Virgin Radio UK show at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, with celebrity guests and a limited audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/graham-norton-to-host-live-virgin-radio-show-at-edinburgh-fringe-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/graham-norton-to-host-live-virgin-radio-show-at-edinburgh-fringe-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heriot-Watt graduate Kaci McEwan designs official America250 commemorative tartan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Heriot-Watt University graduate has designed the official America250 commemorative tartan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heriot-watt-graduate-kaci-mcewan-designs-official-america250-commemorative-tartan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heriot-watt-graduate-kaci-mcewan-designs-official-america250-commemorative-tartan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh author Brigid Lowe named Bookshop Day ambassador for 2026 campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh-based author Brigid Lowe has been announced as a Bookshop Day ambassador for 2026, joining a line-up celebrating bookshops and booksellers across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-author-brigid-lowe-named-bookshop-day-ambassador-for-2026-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-author-brigid-lowe-named-bookshop-day-ambassador-for-2026-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies after four-vehicle crash on A82 in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 63-year-old man died and his passenger was flown to hospital after the incident near Glen Gloy in Lochaber on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-dies-after-four-vehicle-crash-on-a82-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-dies-after-four-vehicle-crash-on-a82-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alan-carr-is-keeping-one-unwanted-item-from-his-castle-auction-see-what-was-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alan-carr-is-keeping-one-unwanted-item-from-his-castle-auction-see-what-was-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanarkshire housing development fully occupied as Briar Homes sells final property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briar Homes has officially sold the final home at its 27-property Willowfields development in Newmains, marking the completion of the family housing scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lanarkshire-housing-development-fully-occupied-as-briar-homes-sells-final-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lanarkshire-housing-development-fully-occupied-as-briar-homes-sells-final-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of killing her baby daughter with a hairdryer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtney Gartshore has denied culpable homicide, along with other charges, at the High Court in Aberdeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-accused-of-killing-her-baby-daughter-with-a-hairdryer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-accused-of-killing-her-baby-daughter-with-a-hairdryer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeenshire bakery secures £4.9m funding to expand exports and increase production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huntly-based Dean&rsquo;s has secured a &pound;4.9 million funding package to expand production and meet growing international demand for its shortbread and biscuits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-bakery-secures-49m-funding-to-expand-exports-and-increase-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-bakery-secures-49m-funding-to-expand-exports-and-increase-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow church charity staff face redundancy amid eight-month overdue accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community charity staff based out of a church in Glasgow are facing redundancy as the Church of Scotland (CoS) says the building is in a "poor state of repair."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-church-charity-staff-face-redundancy-amid-eight-month-overdue-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-church-charity-staff-face-redundancy-amid-eight-month-overdue-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers 'walking past' people armed with knives - police federation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Police Federation is calling for stronger search powers to prevent young people from carrying knives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/officers-walking-past-people-armed-with-knives-police-federation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/officers-walking-past-people-armed-with-knives-police-federation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wanted for Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman suspected of trying to assassinate a Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has been found dead close to Kyiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-wanted-for-monaco-bombing-found-dead-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-wanted-for-monaco-bombing-found-dead-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injustice drove Belgium to win over USA - Rangers' Raskin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic to agree to pay fee for Qarabag's Duran - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic reportedly agree to stump up cash for Qarabag forward as Rangers intend to keep striker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-to-agree-to-pay-fee-for-qarabags-duran-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-to-agree-to-pay-fee-for-qarabags-duran-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car distributor ceases trading in the UK after eight years impacting 16 dealerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovation Automotive has closed its operations in the UK after eight years, leaving Skywell without a UK distributor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-distributor-ceases-trading-in-the-uk-after-eight-years-impacting-16-dealerships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-distributor-ceases-trading-in-the-uk-after-eight-years-impacting-16-dealerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Leith theatre removed from at risk register after funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theatre in Edinburgh which was given &pound;4.5million in lottery funding has been removed from the at risk register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-leith-theatre-removed-from-at-risk-register-after-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-leith-theatre-removed-from-at-risk-register-after-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour MPs call on UK Government to approve new oil and gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Scottish Labour MPs have called for controversial new oil and gas projects in Scotland to be approved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-mps-call-on-uk-government-to-approve-new-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-mps-call-on-uk-government-to-approve-new-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leith venue removed from theatres at risk register]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1930s building has been taken off the list of theatres at risk but three other Scottish venues remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-venue-removed-from-theatres-at-risk-register/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-venue-removed-from-theatres-at-risk-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unmasked-the-autistic-women-authoring-a-better-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unmasked-the-autistic-women-authoring-a-better-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every policymaker should be concerned' - charities warn over ASN pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities have called for urgent investment in schools after new data showed 43% of Scotland's pupils now have additional support needs, with huge variation between schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/every-policymaker-should-be-concerned-charities-warn-over-asn-pressures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/every-policymaker-should-be-concerned-charities-warn-over-asn-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPS refuses to say if trans women still allowed in female prison estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Prison Service has failed to confirm whether transgender women are still participating in daytime activities alongside female prisoners, despite withdrawing its controversial gender-identity housing policy following a Court of Session ruling last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sps-refuses-to-say-if-trans-women-still-allowed-in-female-prison-estate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sps-refuses-to-say-if-trans-women-still-allowed-in-female-prison-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm ordered to pay £54k to lift attendant sacked for asking about holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross &amp; Liddell has been ordered to pay a lift attendant over &pound;54,000 after an employment tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed simply for raising questions about his holiday pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firm-ordered-to-pay-54k-to-lift-attendant-sacked-for-asking-about-holidays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firm-ordered-to-pay-54k-to-lift-attendant-sacked-for-asking-about-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amazon-bars-breastfeeding-boss-from-business-course/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amazon-bars-breastfeeding-boss-from-business-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow will host a stripped-back Games in 2026, with 10 sports and using four venues in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-you-need-to-know-about-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-you-need-to-know-about-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wheres-our-doctor-dentist-new-school-the-sprawling-glasgow-suburb-lacking-basic-amenities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wheres-our-doctor-dentist-new-school-the-sprawling-glasgow-suburb-lacking-basic-amenities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family travels 6,500 miles to see son play 13 minutes at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callan Elliot's family flew thousands of miles to see their son - originally from Annan - play for New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-travels-6500-miles-to-see-son-play-13-minutes-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-travels-6500-miles-to-see-son-play-13-minutes-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigation ongoing following death of Scot shot on Caribbean island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say their investigation into the death of a Scottish man who was shot on a Caribbean island is ongoing after a post-mortem examination was carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigation-ongoing-following-death-of-scot-shot-on-caribbean-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigation-ongoing-following-death-of-scot-shot-on-caribbean-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of schools report vast majority of pupils have additional support needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As national average figures for additional support needs continue to rise, some schools find the vast majority of pupils now need extra help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dozens-of-schools-report-vast-majority-of-pupils-have-additional-support-needs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dozens-of-schools-report-vast-majority-of-pupils-have-additional-support-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over rape of 16-year-old girl in Glasgow park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the 36-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-glasgow-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-glasgow-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow trains hit by major disruption after power supply failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail engineers are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-trains-hit-by-major-disruption-after-power-supply-failure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-trains-hit-by-major-disruption-after-power-supply-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport security workers’ strike suspended, union says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unite has confirmed it will no longer go ahead with its first planned day of industrial action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airport-security-workers-strike-suspended-union-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airport-security-workers-strike-suspended-union-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage flows into sea as engineers find second leak at popular beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bathers have been advised to avoid the water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sewage-flows-into-sea-as-engineers-find-second-leak-at-popular-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sewage-flows-into-sea-as-engineers-find-second-leak-at-popular-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in footpath assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say two men carried out the attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-seriously-injured-in-footpath-assault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-seriously-injured-in-footpath-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is charging visitors the only way to save Scotland's historic churches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitting in the shadow of Stirling Castle, with foundations first laid in reign of King David I and an eyewitness to bloody battles and even a royal coronation, the Church of the Holy Rude could easily lay claim to being much more than a place of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-charging-visitors-the-only-way-to-save-scotlands-historic-churches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-charging-visitors-the-only-way-to-save-scotlands-historic-churches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Burning lorry disrupts traffic on busy motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle fire forced the closure of a section of the M8 in Glasgow during the early hours of Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-burning-lorry-disrupts-traffic-on-busy-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-burning-lorry-disrupts-traffic-on-busy-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chucking mannequins off cruise ships': Meet the firm using AI to save lives at sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using AI modelling, its ZOE man-overboard (MOB) system is trained to detect incidents and alert the ship&rsquo;s crew in a fraction of the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/chucking-mannequins-off-cruise-ships-meet-the-firm-using-ai-to-save-lives-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/chucking-mannequins-off-cruise-ships-meet-the-firm-using-ai-to-save-lives-at-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 easy Scottish summer walks you can do in under an hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everyone wants to bag a Munro or hike from dawn until dusk: a gentle meander and change of scenery can be every bit as wonderful as spending hours on the hoof. Here&rsquo;s my pick of 50 easy Scottish summer walks that take less than an hour. All with fantastic spots to eat nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/50-easy-scottish-summer-walks-you-can-do-in-under-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/50-easy-scottish-summer-walks-you-can-do-in-under-an-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time is running out for my Glasgow University dream - I'm stuck in a Gaza tent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student who dreams of leaving Gaza to study in Scotland has warned that time is running out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-is-running-out-for-my-glasgow-university-dream-im-stuck-in-a-gaza-tent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-is-running-out-for-my-glasgow-university-dream-im-stuck-in-a-gaza-tent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the years-long power struggle tearing apart this ancient Scottish university]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ancient university, one of Scotland&rsquo;s finest, has become consumed by an all-encompassing struggle for power &mdash; and survival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-years-long-power-struggle-tearing-apart-this-ancient-scottish-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-years-long-power-struggle-tearing-apart-this-ancient-scottish-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doddie's gift: On his birthday, hope is finally emerging for MND patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Scotland international rugby legend Doddy Weir bravely broke off a family holiday in New Zealand in 2017 to reveal he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, he made a promise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doddies-gift-on-his-birthday-hope-is-finally-emerging-for-mnd-patients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doddies-gift-on-his-birthday-hope-is-finally-emerging-for-mnd-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do huge increases in additional support needs mean for schools in Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official data confirms that more than 100 schools now have 70% or more of pupils with additional support needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-huge-increases-in-additional-support-needs-mean-for-schools-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-huge-increases-in-additional-support-needs-mean-for-schools-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents say ScotGov stance on screen time is 'alarmingly disconnected' from reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents have concerns that the Scottish Government wants to ban mobile phones but supports school-issued iPads and other internet-ready devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/parents-say-scotgov-stance-on-screen-time-is-alarmingly-disconnected-from-reality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/parents-say-scotgov-stance-on-screen-time-is-alarmingly-disconnected-from-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh tourist tax to pay for first 'Festival City&nbsp;Ambassadors' to help visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-strong team will be asked to 'help create a positive, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere' throughout the festival season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-tourist-tax-to-pay-for-first-festival-citynbspambassadors-to-help-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-tourist-tax-to-pay-for-first-festival-citynbspambassadors-to-help-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Monklands Hospital risk flagged before polling day? Tory MSP asks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish Conservative MSP has demanded John Swinney reveal whether any risk to approving or delivering the &pound;2.1bn replacement hospital was recorded before the Holyrood elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/was-monklands-hospital-risk-flagged-before-polling-day-tory-msp-asks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/was-monklands-hospital-risk-flagged-before-polling-day-tory-msp-asks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All remaining stores closed and 400 jobs lost in £59m high street administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renowned retailer that collapsed into administration after 146 years owed more than &pound;59 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-remaining-stores-closed-and-400-jobs-lost-in-59m-high-street-administration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-remaining-stores-closed-and-400-jobs-lost-in-59m-high-street-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Royal Bank of Scotland branches are to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Bank of Scotland&rsquo;s impending closure of six branches is firmly in the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-royal-bank-of-scotland-branches-are-to-close/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-royal-bank-of-scotland-branches-are-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty and power struggles: the narrow path ahead for investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[History shows that the right diversification and discipline help to build long-term wealth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uncertainty-and-power-struggles-the-narrow-path-ahead-for-investors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uncertainty-and-power-struggles-the-narrow-path-ahead-for-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh St James Quarter hails 'vote of confidence' as name change beckons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Ledgerwood declares recent investment is 'very much a vote of confidence' in St James Quarter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-st-james-quarter-hails-vote-of-confidence-as-name-change-beckons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-st-james-quarter-hails-vote-of-confidence-as-name-change-beckons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does a Dutch World Cup star share his name with a Scottish town?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Denzel Dumfries' surname ended up on the small Caribbean island of his ancestors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-does-a-dutch-world-cup-star-share-his-name-with-a-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-does-a-dutch-world-cup-star-share-his-name-with-a-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-armys-world-cup-traffic-cone-high-jinks-are-taking-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-armys-world-cup-traffic-cone-high-jinks-are-taking-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in Venezuela]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-firefighters-help-earthquake-rescue-efforts-in-venezuela/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-firefighters-help-earthquake-rescue-efforts-in-venezuela/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Royal Week brings King and Queen to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional Royal Week has seen ceremonies and public events bring King Charles and Queen Camilla to Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-royal-week-brings-king-and-queen-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-royal-week-brings-king-and-queen-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/security-staff-strikes-averted-at-aberdeen-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/security-staff-strikes-averted-at-aberdeen-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over rape of 16-year-old girl in Glasgow park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland said the teenager was assaulted in Springburn Park between 20:30 and 21:15 on Friday 26 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-glasgow-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-glasgow-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Celtic boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-celtic-boss-postecoglou-takes-over-at-ronaldos-al-nassr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-celtic-boss-postecoglou-takes-over-at-ronaldos-al-nassr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PE teacher who hit pupils with golf balls found guilty of abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court heard Michael Neil locked children in the gym hall at Kerelaw in Stevenston, North Ayrshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-pe-teacher-who-hit-pupils-with-golf-balls-found-guilty-of-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-pe-teacher-who-hit-pupils-with-golf-balls-found-guilty-of-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury considers verdict in Amen Teklay sword murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two boys, aged 16 and 17, deny murdering the 15-year-old in Glasgow on 5 March last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jury-considers-verdict-in-amen-teklay-sword-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jury-considers-verdict-in-amen-teklay-sword-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air miles, altitude, Pumas &amp; Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/air-miles-altitude-pumas-amp-springboks-scotlands-arduous-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/air-miles-altitude-pumas-amp-springboks-scotlands-arduous-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human remains found on US mountainside confirmed as missing Scotsman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human remains found on a US mountainside nearly a year ago have been identified as a missing Scottish man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/human-remains-found-on-us-mountainside-confirmed-as-missing-scotsman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/human-remains-found-on-us-mountainside-confirmed-as-missing-scotsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor resigns after row over rapist taxi driver's licence decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Grafton says another decision could have been made on the offender's operator's licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillor-resigns-after-row-over-rapist-taxi-drivers-licence-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillor-resigns-after-row-over-rapist-taxi-drivers-licence-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are seagulls a casualty of the culture wars?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-seagull-debate-to-cull-or-conserve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-seagull-debate-to-cull-or-conserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PE teacher convicted of abusing children at residential school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former PE teacher has been found guilty of violent offences against children at Kerelaw Residential School in Stevenson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-pe-teacher-convicted-of-abusing-children-at-residential-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-pe-teacher-convicted-of-abusing-children-at-residential-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/greek-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-scottish-woman-in-crete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/greek-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-scottish-woman-in-crete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full steam ahead for bid to extend Borders Railway to England]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s full steam ahead for a bid to extend Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle after Scottish Borders Council announced it had concluded the tendering process to bring in specialist consultancy company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/full-steam-ahead-for-bid-to-extend-borders-railway-to-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/full-steam-ahead-for-bid-to-extend-borders-railway-to-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is happening with Scottish hotel prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish hotels are outperforming the UK - why is this?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-scottish-hotel-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-scottish-hotel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total mayhem': Staff tell of escalating pupil violence at Fraserburgh Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff tell of teachers and other workers being slapped, and bottles thrown in corridors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/total-mayhem-staff-tell-of-escalating-pupil-violence-at-fraserburgh-academy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/total-mayhem-staff-tell-of-escalating-pupil-violence-at-fraserburgh-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish firefighters remain deployed in Venezuela supporting UK response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Scottish Fire and Rescue Service firefighters deployed to Venezuela remain on the ground supporting ongoing search and rescue operations as part of the UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-firefighters-remain-deployed-in-venezuela-supporting-uk-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-firefighters-remain-deployed-in-venezuela-supporting-uk-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is happening with the CCA saga and Creative Scotland's outgoing chief executive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iain Munro's organisation is under pressure to get it right over 350 Sauchiehall Street - rather than get shot of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-the-cca-saga-and-creative-scotlands-outgoing-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-the-cca-saga-and-creative-scotlands-outgoing-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side might look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-might-robinsons-aberdeen-look-like-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-might-robinsons-aberdeen-look-like-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['First event of its kind': Hawaiian surfing legends to visit Scottish surf resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three time world champion Jeff Hubbard and ten time drop knee world champion Dave Hubbard, who live in Hawaii, are recognised as leading figures in the sport.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-event-of-its-kind-hawaiian-surfing-legends-to-visit-scottish-surf-resort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-event-of-its-kind-hawaiian-surfing-legends-to-visit-scottish-surf-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges dropped against woman arrested at Glasgow Palestine protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who was accused of assaulting a police officer at a Palestine protest in Glasgow has had the case against her dropped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charges-dropped-against-woman-arrested-at-glasgow-palestine-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charges-dropped-against-woman-arrested-at-glasgow-palestine-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son who killed mother to be kept in psychiatric hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miriam MacDonald died the day after she was stabbed in the neck by Fraser Thomas as she rang police to report him for trying to poison his father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/son-who-killed-mother-to-be-kept-in-psychiatric-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/son-who-killed-mother-to-be-kept-in-psychiatric-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former children's DJ jailed for sexually exploiting girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man, who also admitted possessing child abuse material, targeted the 14-year-old online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-childrens-dj-jailed-for-sexually-exploiting-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-childrens-dj-jailed-for-sexually-exploiting-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['History is being made': Classic seaside town to host first ever Pride festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millport is set to host its first ever Pride festival, marking a historic moment for the Isle of Cumbrae.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/history-is-being-made-classic-seaside-town-to-host-first-ever-pride-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/history-is-being-made-classic-seaside-town-to-host-first-ever-pride-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Renfrew Bridge bus service to connect Clydebank, Braehead and QEUH]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bus service operating over the new Renfrew Bridge will connect Clydebank, Braehead and Glasgow&rsquo;s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-renfrew-bridge-bus-service-to-connect-clydebank-braehead-and-qeuh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-renfrew-bridge-bus-service-to-connect-clydebank-braehead-and-qeuh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike warning at Glasgow arms factory ahead of showdown talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at an arms factory in Glasgow could be set to strike, ahead of showdown final talks with their employer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strike-warning-at-glasgow-arms-factory-ahead-of-showdown-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strike-warning-at-glasgow-arms-factory-ahead-of-showdown-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigilantes targeting suspected paedophiles in South Lanarkshire, councillor warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vigilantes are targeting suspected paedophiles in South Lanarkshire &ndash; and sometimes getting the wrong house &ndash; a councillor has warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vigilantes-targeting-suspected-paedophiles-in-south-lanarkshire-councillor-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vigilantes-targeting-suspected-paedophiles-in-south-lanarkshire-councillor-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh University ditches 150-year-old graduation cap tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Geneva Bonnet, also known as the John Knox Cap, will no longer be used to tap the head of graduating students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-university-ditches-150-year-old-graduation-cap-tradition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-university-ditches-150-year-old-graduation-cap-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after seagull allegedly 'used as weapon']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked someone with a seagull, it has been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-seagull-allegedly-used-as-weapon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-seagull-allegedly-used-as-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow institution wins best pizzeria in Scotland for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paesano has been named Scotland's Best Pizzeria at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Europa Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-institution-wins-best-pizzeria-in-scotland-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-institution-wins-best-pizzeria-in-scotland-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular channel shuts down for good after 13 years in newest TV guide shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky has shut down one of its popular channels after more than a decade in the newest TV guide shake-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/popular-channel-shuts-down-for-good-after-13-years-in-newest-tv-guide-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/popular-channel-shuts-down-for-good-after-13-years-in-newest-tv-guide-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of pounds donated to farming charities at Royal Highland Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;290,000 was donated as part of the show&rsquo;s annual Presidential Initiative, which is organised by the Royal Highland &amp; Agricultural Society of Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-thousands-of-pounds-donated-to-farming-charities-at-royal-highland-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-thousands-of-pounds-donated-to-farming-charities-at-royal-highland-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Blue Badge holders get this parent and child parking rule wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Badge holders have been fined for parking in some parent and child bays, in one of the most misunderstood rules in UK car parks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/many-blue-badge-holders-get-this-parent-and-child-parking-rule-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/many-blue-badge-holders-get-this-parent-and-child-parking-rule-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the new Glasgow beauty store that had customers queuing from 6.30am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out what happened on launch day and what brands you'll find inside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-new-glasgow-beauty-store-that-had-customers-queuing-from-630am/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-new-glasgow-beauty-store-that-had-customers-queuing-from-630am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and daughter who held her lover hostage during 15-hour torture ordeal jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father and daughter who held her lover hostage during a terrifying 15-hour torture ordeal have been jailed for a total of 14 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-daughter-who-held-her-lover-hostage-during-15-hour-torture-ordeal-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-daughter-who-held-her-lover-hostage-during-15-hour-torture-ordeal-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skeletal remains found on US mountain identified as missing Scot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bones of John Gillies, who died in 2019, were discovered near Sweetwater Gap in Wyoming last September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skeletal-remains-found-on-us-mountain-identified-as-missing-scot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skeletal-remains-found-on-us-mountain-identified-as-missing-scot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skipper sentenced for imposing arduous working conditions on migrant crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[The captain of a fishing vessel who treated foreign crew workers &lsquo;like slaves&rsquo; has been sentenced over&nbsp;a breach of maritime health and safety regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skipper-sentenced-for-imposing-arduous-working-conditions-on-migrant-crew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skipper-sentenced-for-imposing-arduous-working-conditions-on-migrant-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pocket of land on Scottish beach promenade put up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of land that once had buildings including homes has been brought to the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pocket-of-land-on-scottish-beach-promenade-put-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pocket-of-land-on-scottish-beach-promenade-put-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish heritage boss stands down less than a year into role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Mark Jones, chairman of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), steps down nine months into a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-heritage-boss-stands-down-less-than-a-year-into-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-heritage-boss-stands-down-less-than-a-year-into-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campfires on lochside ground could become illegal to prevent wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park bosses have launched a shake-up of 10-year-old byelaws covering campsites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campfires-on-lochside-ground-could-become-illegal-to-prevent-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campfires-on-lochside-ground-could-become-illegal-to-prevent-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recruitment begins for Scotland's first Center Parcs village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vacancy for a conservation ranger is up for grabs to &ldquo;help shape the natural environment&rdquo; around Scotland&rsquo;s first Center Parcs holiday village in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/recruitment-begins-for-scotlands-first-center-parcs-village/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/recruitment-begins-for-scotlands-first-center-parcs-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company director gets eight-year ban after importing raw tobacco hidden in furniture]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow company director has been sanctioned after importing raw tobacco hidden in vacuum-sealed tins disguised as furniture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/company-director-gets-eight-year-ban-after-importing-raw-tobacco-hidden-in-furniture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/company-director-gets-eight-year-ban-after-importing-raw-tobacco-hidden-in-furniture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastguard rescues climber from cliffs at St Cyrus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-agency rescue operation was launched after the climber got into difficulty on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coastguard-rescues-climber-from-cliffs-at-st-cyrus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coastguard-rescues-climber-from-cliffs-at-st-cyrus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swapping meat and dairy for these three foods could help Scotland meet climate goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving health and nutrition, research shows.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swapping-meat-and-dairy-for-these-three-foods-could-help-scotland-meet-climate-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swapping-meat-and-dairy-for-these-three-foods-could-help-scotland-meet-climate-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding scheme to ensure Tour de France leaves legacy in the Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[With exactly a year to go until the Tour de France comes to the area, Scottish Borders Council has announced plans for a funding scheme to help communities get involved and deliver a long-term legacy from the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/funding-scheme-to-ensure-tour-de-france-leaves-legacy-in-the-borders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/funding-scheme-to-ensure-tour-de-france-leaves-legacy-in-the-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Women can be psychopaths&rsquo;: Maureen Beattie is a female Lear, thanks to Alan Cumming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maureen Beattie is relishing the chance to play Lear as a terrifyingly flawed mother, in a Pitlochry Festival Theatre production that mixes gallows humour, gender-flipped casting and a brutally timely look at tyranny, abuse and the human condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/women-can-be-psychopathsrsquo-maureen-beattie-is-a-female-lear-thanks-to-alan-cumming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/women-can-be-psychopathsrsquo-maureen-beattie-is-a-female-lear-thanks-to-alan-cumming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train services to Glasgow cancelled after signalling fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotrail has said tickets can be used on buses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/train-services-to-glasgow-cancelled-after-signalling-fault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/train-services-to-glasgow-cancelled-after-signalling-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fearnley looks for positives after early Wimbledon exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Fearnley hopes to build on a "good week" at Wimbledon despite a second-round loss to Jaume Munar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fearnley-looks-for-positives-after-early-wimbledon-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fearnley-looks-for-positives-after-early-wimbledon-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles takes part in historic Borders hand ba' game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King gets proceedings under way in the Jedburgh sporting battle which dates back centuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-charles-takes-part-in-historic-borders-hand-ba-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-charles-takes-part-in-historic-borders-hand-ba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year's Six Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-russell-but-gray-back-for-scotland-in-argentina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-russell-but-gray-back-for-scotland-in-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare antique silver collection discovered in attic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collection of silver items goes on sale a Elmwood's auction house on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-antique-silver-collection-discovered-in-attic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-antique-silver-collection-discovered-in-attic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The parents fighting the closure of the smallest secondary in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalry Secondary in a rural corner of south-west Scotland is due to have just eight pupils by August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-parents-fighting-the-closure-of-the-smallest-secondary-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-parents-fighting-the-closure-of-the-smallest-secondary-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I got three brain tumours after taking contraceptive injection']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola met dozens of other women with the same tumours and one thing in common - they all took the Depo Provera jab over a long period of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-got-three-brain-tumours-after-taking-contraceptive-injection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-got-three-brain-tumours-after-taking-contraceptive-injection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Ebola and are there cases in the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns about the virus have been raised since an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-ebola-and-are-there-cases-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-ebola-and-are-there-cases-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allow PureBuilt to improve the appearance, performance and value of your property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best thing about home is it&rsquo;s personal, your special comfort zone, emotional security blanket, financial investment&hellip; your everything.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/allow-purebuilt-to-improve-the-appearance-performance-and-value-of-your-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/allow-purebuilt-to-improve-the-appearance-performance-and-value-of-your-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC to open first restaurant in Scottish town creating 65 new jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFC will open its first restaurant in Airdrie on July 6, creating 65 jobs as part of the chain's &pound;1.5bn UK and Ireland expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kfc-to-open-first-restaurant-in-scottish-town-creating-65-new-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kfc-to-open-first-restaurant-in-scottish-town-creating-65-new-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Bank of Scotland £5 note could fetch £7,000 at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British and Irish Banknotes&nbsp;auction is being held on Wednesday, July 8, at Noonans Mayfair in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-bank-of-scotland-5-note-could-fetch-7000-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-bank-of-scotland-5-note-could-fetch-7000-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh pupils work alongside artist during year-long school residency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merchiston Castle School pupils spent a year working with artist Robbie Bushe RSA through a residency designed to inspire creativity and artistic learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-pupils-work-alongside-artist-during-year-long-school-residency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-pupils-work-alongside-artist-during-year-long-school-residency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh's original oyster bar marks 200 years with year-long celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh's Caf&eacute; Royal is celebrating its 200th anniversary with special menus, events, drinks and commemorative collaborations throughout 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburghs-original-oyster-bar-marks-200-years-with-year-long-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburghs-original-oyster-bar-marks-200-years-with-year-long-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Heriot's Trust appoints Carma Elliot as new chair of governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Heriot's Trust has appointed Carma Elliot as chair of governors, succeeding Joyce Cullen after six years in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/george-heriots-trust-appoints-carma-elliot-as-new-chair-of-governors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/george-heriots-trust-appoints-carma-elliot-as-new-chair-of-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of years of Scottish graffiti uncovered in new exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition&nbsp;looking at the&nbsp;story of over&nbsp;a thousand&nbsp;years of Scottish graffiti is opening at Stanley Mills in Perth this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-years-of-scottish-graffiti-uncovered-in-new-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-years-of-scottish-graffiti-uncovered-in-new-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow law firm makes major new appointment as it expands offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freeths has appointed experienced litigation specialist Alastair Frood as a partner in its Glasgow commercial dispute resolution team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-law-firm-makes-major-new-appointment-as-it-expands-offices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-law-firm-makes-major-new-appointment-as-it-expands-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major high street retail chain to close 150 UK stores as part of 'restructuring' plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[TG Jones is set to close around 150 stores across the UK after the High Court approved a major restructuring plan on Wednesday (July 1).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-high-street-retail-chain-to-close-150-uk-stores-as-part-of-restructuring-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-high-street-retail-chain-to-close-150-uk-stores-as-part-of-restructuring-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned of disruption ahead of M8 roadworks at Glasgow Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work will require three overnight closures of the eastbound slip road joining the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-of-disruption-ahead-of-m8-roadworks-at-glasgow-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-of-disruption-ahead-of-m8-roadworks-at-glasgow-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stornoway creel factory to end production after 43 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Force Group said it has come to the "difficult decision" to cease production of creels in the town following a downturn in demand within the creel fishing sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stornoway-creel-factory-to-end-production-after-43-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stornoway-creel-factory-to-end-production-after-43-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues one-month warning to millions ahead of July 2026 tax deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of taxpayers have just one month left to make an important HMRC payment or risk falling behind on their tax bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hmrc-issues-one-month-warning-to-millions-ahead-of-july-2026-tax-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hmrc-issues-one-month-warning-to-millions-ahead-of-july-2026-tax-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow firm launches expanding plant pot that grows alongside your houseplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-based POTR has launched its expandable self-watering Helix plant pot, with its Kickstarter campaign hitting its funding target in just 24 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-firm-launches-expanding-plant-pot-that-grows-alongside-your-houseplants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-firm-launches-expanding-plant-pot-that-grows-alongside-your-houseplants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office secures massive Glasgow office move]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Munich-based privately owned real estate firm has secured a 'landmark' letting at 200 Broomielaw in Glasgow's International Financial Services District.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/home-office-secures-massive-glasgow-office-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/home-office-secures-massive-glasgow-office-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family sells Scottish company after 83 years in landmark deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish family-owned company has been acquired after 83 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-sells-scottish-company-after-83-years-in-landmark-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-sells-scottish-company-after-83-years-in-landmark-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She listened to her pupils. Four months later, a school was transformed]]></title><description><![CDATA[In "world record time", Springburn Academy created a new Skills Academy that is delivering qualifications for pupils that are more in line with their goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/she-listened-to-her-pupils-four-months-later-a-school-was-transformed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/she-listened-to-her-pupils-four-months-later-a-school-was-transformed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Shakespeare to The Singer: July’s top eight Scottish theatre tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you love classic Shakespeare, dark Jacobean revenge or new music-led plays, this guide by The Herald's theatre critic Neil Cooper picks the essential Scottish stage shows for July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-shakespeare-to-the-singer-julys-top-eight-scottish-theatre-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-shakespeare-to-the-singer-julys-top-eight-scottish-theatre-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CalMac insist 'no disruption' as newest ferry heads for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ferry entered service in March - but has been sailing with an issue for weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmac-insist-no-disruption-as-newest-ferry-heads-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmac-insist-no-disruption-as-newest-ferry-heads-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Glasgow's favourite steamer' returns home as Waverley celebrates 80 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a successful opening weekend, Waverley has returned to her home waters for another summer season of cruises from Glasgow and around the Clyde Coast, marking 80 years since the famous paddle steamer was launched in 1946.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-favourite-steamer-returns-home-as-waverley-celebrates-80-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-favourite-steamer-returns-home-as-waverley-celebrates-80-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campion Homes marks progress on 39 affordable homes across Dundee developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campion Homes has completed eight affordable homes in Dundee and is progressing a further 31-home development with Abertay Housing Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campion-homes-marks-progress-on-39-affordable-homes-across-dundee-developments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campion-homes-marks-progress-on-39-affordable-homes-across-dundee-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Scottish bar has just been named among the 50 best in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish bar has been named among the 50 best in Europe at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-scottish-bar-has-just-been-named-among-the-50-best-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-scottish-bar-has-just-been-named-among-the-50-best-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans submitted for 314-bed student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been submitted for a 314-bedroom student accommodation development on St George's Road in Glasgow, preservation of the historic St George's Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-submitted-for-314-bed-student-accommodation-development-in-glasgow-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-submitted-for-314-bed-student-accommodation-development-in-glasgow-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lochgreen House Hotel becomes RAD Hotel Group's first five-star property]]></title><description><![CDATA[RAD Hotel Group has acquired Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa in Troon, adding its first five-star property and expanding its Scottish portfolio to 10 hotels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lochgreen-house-hotel-becomes-rad-hotel-groups-first-five-star-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lochgreen-house-hotel-becomes-rad-hotel-groups-first-five-star-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of Scotland’s historic buildings added to UK heritage risk list]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK-wide&nbsp;heritage charity is&nbsp;today&nbsp;adding a record number of&nbsp;neglected and threatened&nbsp;historic buildings in Scotland to its heritage risk list.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/record-number-of-scotlands-historic-buildings-added-to-uk-heritage-risk-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/record-number-of-scotlands-historic-buildings-added-to-uk-heritage-risk-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan revealed to hike water charges by over inflation for six years after 8.7% rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish households and businesses are facing annual inflation busting rises to water charges for the next six years under a plan published the sector's regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plan-revealed-to-hike-water-charges-by-over-inflation-for-six-years-after-87-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plan-revealed-to-hike-water-charges-by-over-inflation-for-six-years-after-87-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car driven at woman in Scottish town treated as attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have appealed for witnesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-driven-at-woman-in-scottish-town-treated-as-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-driven-at-woman-in-scottish-town-treated-as-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital contacts families of deceased patients after death rate spike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documents obtained by The Herald show that mortality rates spiked at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank, which provides surgery for patients who were born with a heart condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-contacts-families-of-deceased-patients-after-death-rate-spike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-contacts-families-of-deceased-patients-after-death-rate-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major pension rule change could benefit thousands living with long-term illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government is reviewing outdated pension rules to make it easier for people with cancer and other serious medical conditions to access retirement savings earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pension-rule-change-could-benefit-thousands-living-with-long-term-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pension-rule-change-could-benefit-thousands-living-with-long-term-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes open on Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes have officially opened on Skye, giving communities and visitors safer, more accessible ways to get around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-new-traffic-free-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-routes-open-on-skye/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-new-traffic-free-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-routes-open-on-skye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best hair transplant clinics Turkey 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey has emerged as a dominant force in the field of hair transplantation, becoming a go-to destination for vast numbers of international patients each year who seek premium-quality results without the high price tags seen in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/best-hair-transplant-clinics-turkey-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/best-hair-transplant-clinics-turkey-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average Scottish house price closing in on £200,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[House prices have risen throughout the year north of the border]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/average-scottish-house-price-closing-in-on-200000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/average-scottish-house-price-closing-in-on-200000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New College Lanarkshire makes history with innovative course]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the new academic year begins in September, New College Lanarkshire in Motherwell will make history when it becomes the very first institute of further education in Scotland to offer a BA in Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-college-lanarkshire-makes-history-with-innovative-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-college-lanarkshire-makes-history-with-innovative-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-difficult-beginnings-to-teacher-and-a-life-rebuilt-through-determination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-difficult-beginnings-to-teacher-and-a-life-rebuilt-through-determination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads closed due to fire in seaside town reopen after emergency ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze was battled by crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roads-closed-due-to-fire-in-seaside-town-reopen-after-emergency-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roads-closed-due-to-fire-in-seaside-town-reopen-after-emergency-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Central Station trains delayed after platform signalling fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineers have worked through the night but have been unable to find a fix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-station-trains-delayed-after-platform-signalling-fault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-station-trains-delayed-after-platform-signalling-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People warned to avoid bathing at popular Scottish beach over sewage scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been told to stop swimming or paddling until the leak is fixed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-warned-to-avoid-bathing-at-popular-scottish-beach-over-sewage-scare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-warned-to-avoid-bathing-at-popular-scottish-beach-over-sewage-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 David Bowie treasures heading to Scotland in new exhibition opening this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[V&amp;A Dundee has secured the first run of an exhibition drawn from a vast archive collected by the singer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-david-bowie-treasures-heading-to-scotland-in-new-exhibition-opening-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-david-bowie-treasures-heading-to-scotland-in-new-exhibition-opening-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV set to 'cancel' major show after 25 years as fans of series left 'raging']]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly facing the axe, 25 years after it first aired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/itv-set-to-cancel-major-show-after-25-years-as-fans-of-series-left-raging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/itv-set-to-cancel-major-show-after-25-years-as-fans-of-series-left-raging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump earning tens of millions from Scottish golf courses - here's how much]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US President's finances have been revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trump-earning-tens-of-millions-from-scottish-golf-courses-heres-how-much/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trump-earning-tens-of-millions-from-scottish-golf-courses-heres-how-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate, offering fresh insights into the ageing process.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-led-study-shows-how-biological-clock-could-contribute-to-age-related-diseases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-led-study-shows-how-biological-clock-could-contribute-to-age-related-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the Royal Navy's drone warship plan mean for Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-the-royal-navys-drone-warship-plan-mean-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-the-royal-navys-drone-warship-plan-mean-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union's Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano has underlined concerns about a decline in the number of EU students at Scottish universities in the wake of Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ambassador-warns-of-post-brexit-drop-in-eu-students-at-scots-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ambassador-warns-of-post-brexit-drop-in-eu-students-at-scots-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish kitchen firm collapsed into administration with all jobs lost owing £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish kitchen company that collapsed into administration owed more than &pound;1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-kitchen-firm-collapsed-into-administration-with-all-jobs-lost-owing-1m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-kitchen-firm-collapsed-into-administration-with-all-jobs-lost-owing-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish company announces 'next generation' leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish executive search and recruitment group has unveiled major changes which it says see the &ldquo;next generation&rdquo; take the helm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-announces-next-generation-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-announces-next-generation-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots hotels urged to 'use it or lose it' after latest rates blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotels across Scotland saw rates bills increase by an average of 27.3% following latest revaluation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-hotels-urged-to-use-it-or-lose-it-after-latest-rates-blow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-hotels-urged-to-use-it-or-lose-it-after-latest-rates-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS Grampian introduces activity boxes to support patients' wellbeing in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS Grampian has introduced activity boxes across its hospitals to help reduce stress, boredom and improve wellbeing for patients during hospital stays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-grampian-introduces-activity-boxes-to-support-patients-wellbeing-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-grampian-introduces-activity-boxes-to-support-patients-wellbeing-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Bowie costumes, instruments and handwritten lyrics to go on display in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 objects will be brought together for the new celebration of the singer-songwriter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/david-bowie-costumes-instruments-and-handwritten-lyrics-to-go-on-display-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/david-bowie-costumes-instruments-and-handwritten-lyrics-to-go-on-display-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient tests negative for Ebola at Glasgow superhospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A patient who was tested for the suspected Ebola virus at a Glasgow superhospital has tested negative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-tests-negative-for-ebola-at-glasgow-superhospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-tests-negative-for-ebola-at-glasgow-superhospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant' Metallica charity donation boosts Glasgow foodbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow foodbank has received a &pound;20,000 donation from legendary American heavy metal band Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands, following the band's record-breaking concert at Hampden Park last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/significant-metallica-charity-donation-boosts-glasgow-foodbank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/significant-metallica-charity-donation-boosts-glasgow-foodbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald joins MacIntyre as second Scot in Open field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troon golfer Jack McDonald secures his place at the 154th Open Championship after coming through final qualifying at Dundonald Links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcdonald-joins-macintyre-as-second-scot-in-open-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcdonald-joins-macintyre-as-second-scot-in-open-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus  at Glasgow hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-tested-for-suspected-ebola-virus-at-glasgow-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-tested-for-suspected-ebola-virus-at-glasgow-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union urges GTA 6 maker Rockstar to address working conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union has called for better working conditions and pay transparency ahead of the GTA 6 release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-urges-gta-6-maker-rockstar-to-address-working-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-urges-gta-6-maker-rockstar-to-address-working-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fearnley into Wimbledon second round after epic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britons Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery and Jan Choinski reach the Wimbledon second round - but 15 home players fall to opening-round defeats for the first time in 38 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fearnley-into-wimbledon-second-round-after-epic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fearnley-into-wimbledon-second-round-after-epic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures in place following fire in Largs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, June 30, police received a report of a fire near to the town's Trigoni Court. Emergency services are currently in attendance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/road-closures-in-place-following-fire-in-largs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/road-closures-in-place-following-fire-in-largs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol sales in Scotland down by nearly 20 per cent since 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Health Scotland figures show alcohol sales fell by 18.9% between 2017 and 2025, with 8.6 litres of pure alcohol sold per adult last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alcohol-sales-in-scotland-down-by-nearly-20-per-cent-since-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alcohol-sales-in-scotland-down-by-nearly-20-per-cent-since-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not keeping pace': Calls made for increased maintenance of Glasgow's Voi e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls have been made for increased maintenance of the city&rsquo;s Voi e-bikes following reports it is &ldquo;not keeping pace&rdquo; with usage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-keeping-pace-calls-made-for-increased-maintenance-of-glasgows-voi-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-keeping-pace-calls-made-for-increased-maintenance-of-glasgows-voi-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter fans warned not to 'risk their lives' for photo of 'Hogwarts Express']]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors heading to a historic hamlet in the Scottish Highlands are being reminded to put safety first while enjoying the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/harry-potter-fans-warned-not-to-risk-their-lives-for-photo-of-hogwarts-express/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/harry-potter-fans-warned-not-to-risk-their-lives-for-photo-of-hogwarts-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks go-ahead despite concerns it could create traffic chaos in Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks has been given the go-ahead to build a new drive-thru cafe in Ellon despite concerns it could create traffic chaos in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starbucks-go-ahead-despite-concerns-it-could-create-traffic-chaos-in-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starbucks-go-ahead-despite-concerns-it-could-create-traffic-chaos-in-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queen-meets-author-jk-rowling-to-mark-start-of-royal-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queen-meets-author-jk-rowling-to-mark-start-of-royal-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosspark pupils help create new wildflower meadow beside Corkerhill station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils from Mosspark Primary School have helped create a wildflower meadow beside Corkerhill train station as part of a community project backed by Wheatley Foundation and Glasgow City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mosspark-pupils-help-create-new-wildflower-meadow-beside-corkerhill-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mosspark-pupils-help-create-new-wildflower-meadow-beside-corkerhill-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals resorting to pliers and DIY fixes due to lack of NHS dentists in Dumfries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desperate people are resorting to unsafe DIY dental work because they cannot get an appointment with a NHS dentist in Dumfries and Galloway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/locals-resorting-to-pliers-and-diy-fixes-due-to-lack-of-nhs-dentists-in-dumfries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/locals-resorting-to-pliers-and-diy-fixes-due-to-lack-of-nhs-dentists-in-dumfries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi driver who raped teenage passenger keeps operator's licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A licensing committee voted on the licence despite an objection from Police Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxi-driver-who-raped-teenage-passenger-keeps-operators-licence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxi-driver-who-raped-teenage-passenger-keeps-operators-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen accused of murdering 15-year-old told police he felt guilty that he died]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy claimed he felt guilty that his alleged victim had died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teen-accused-of-murdering-15-year-old-told-police-he-felt-guilty-that-he-died/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teen-accused-of-murdering-15-year-old-told-police-he-felt-guilty-that-he-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Could tunnels fix our ferry problems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shetland is taking its first step towards replacing some of its ferry routes with tunnels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-could-tunnels-fix-our-ferry-problems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-could-tunnels-fix-our-ferry-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who tried to rape woman on flight has sentence cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Cristiano was jailed in February after he repeatedly grabbed the woman by the hand and neck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-tried-to-rape-woman-on-flight-has-sentence-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-tried-to-rape-woman-on-flight-has-sentence-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers face ‘humiliating’ scoring exercise as Glasgow Caledonian mulls cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union leaders at Glasgow Caledonian University have called proposals to cut research positions &ldquo;humiliating&rdquo; and damaging to the university.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/researchers-face-humiliating-scoring-exercise-as-glasgow-caledonian-mulls-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/researchers-face-humiliating-scoring-exercise-as-glasgow-caledonian-mulls-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands waiting years for a gender clinic appointment in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data shows a record 6,435 people were waiting for an appointment at the end of March this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-waiting-years-for-a-gender-clinic-appointment-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-waiting-years-for-a-gender-clinic-appointment-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could set-piece coach lured from Hearts be Celtic's key signing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Ross Grant's set-piece impact at Hearts and looks at what he could bring to Celtic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-set-piece-coach-lured-from-hearts-be-celtics-key-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-set-piece-coach-lured-from-hearts-be-celtics-key-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Macallan and Highland Park owner flags challenges as it unveils results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky owner has revealed its results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-macallan-and-highland-park-owner-flags-challenges-as-it-unveils-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-macallan-and-highland-park-owner-flags-challenges-as-it-unveils-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh's Ryze trampoline park to relaunch as UK's first Ninja Kidz Action Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryze Edinburgh will relaunch as the UK's first Ninja Kidz Action Park following a &pound;900,000 investment, with more than 18 new attractions opening from August 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburghs-ryze-trampoline-park-to-relaunch-as-uks-first-ninja-kidz-action-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburghs-ryze-trampoline-park-to-relaunch-as-uks-first-ninja-kidz-action-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS workers set for strike action across Glasgow in pay dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ward clerks say their job responsibilities have dramatically increased in recent years, but without a boost in pay to go with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-workers-set-for-strike-action-across-glasgow-in-pay-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-workers-set-for-strike-action-across-glasgow-in-pay-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cows on the line cause major delays to cross-border trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services are affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cows-on-the-line-cause-major-delays-to-cross-border-trains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cows-on-the-line-cause-major-delays-to-cross-border-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong chest and back muscles &lsquo;lowers heart attack risk', Scottish researchers find]]></title><description><![CDATA[People with&nbsp;strong&nbsp;muscles&nbsp;in their chest and back&nbsp;are less likely to have heart attacks, according to&nbsp;analysis of heart scans using artificial intelligence which was&nbsp;part-funded&nbsp;by the British Heart Foundation&nbsp;and&nbsp;led by the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strong-chest-and-back-muscles-lsquolowers-heart-attack-risk-scottish-researchers-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strong-chest-and-back-muscles-lsquolowers-heart-attack-risk-scottish-researchers-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean police following 'all lines of inquiry' in shooting of Fife man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shooting of 36-year-old Daniel Vettrino on the island of Canouan is reportedly linked to a plane which went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/caribbean-police-following-all-lines-of-inquiry-in-shooting-of-fife-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/caribbean-police-following-all-lines-of-inquiry-in-shooting-of-fife-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Central concierge earns prestigious Les Clefs d'Or membership honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams of Glasgow's voco Grand Central Hotel has been inducted into Les Clefs d'Or, the prestigious international society recognising the world's leading hotel concierges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grand-central-concierge-earns-prestigious-les-clefs-dor-membership-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grand-central-concierge-earns-prestigious-les-clefs-dor-membership-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes that Shetland tunnels could open in eight years as council backs plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for undersea tunnels connecting some of the Shetland Islands have moved a step closer after councillors approved a draft strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hopes-that-shetland-tunnels-could-open-in-eight-years-as-council-backs-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hopes-that-shetland-tunnels-could-open-in-eight-years-as-council-backs-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The scandal of millions spent on Monklands hospital before a brick is laid']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers call it a reset, but millions have already been spent on Monklands hospital plans now facing redesign. So how much public money has been wasted?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scandal-of-millions-spent-on-monklands-hospital-before-a-brick-is-laid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scandal-of-millions-spent-on-monklands-hospital-before-a-brick-is-laid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectives issue description of park rape suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old was attacked by a man while walking in Springburn Park on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/detectives-issue-description-of-park-rape-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/detectives-issue-description-of-park-rape-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portobello High launches girls' cycling scheme to boost confidence and participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portobello High School has launched a new girls' cycling programme, with more than 70 pupils already signed up to take part in riding, leadership and skills activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/portobello-high-launches-girls-cycling-scheme-to-boost-confidence-and-participation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/portobello-high-launches-girls-cycling-scheme-to-boost-confidence-and-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jewel of the Forth' island nature reserve celebrates 70th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this summer, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jewel-of-the-forth-island-nature-reserve-celebrates-70th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jewel-of-the-forth-island-nature-reserve-celebrates-70th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot accused of flying low over National Wallace Monument]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Anderson, 66, is also accused of performing an unauthorised landing and take off on a golf course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pilot-accused-of-flying-low-over-national-wallace-monument/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pilot-accused-of-flying-low-over-national-wallace-monument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Gorbals unveils three-year strategy to strengthen tenant engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Gorbals Housing Association has launched its Tenant Participation and Engagement Strategy 2026&ndash;29 to strengthen community involvement and ensure tenant voices shape housing services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-gorbals-unveils-three-year-strategy-to-strengthen-tenant-engagement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-gorbals-unveils-three-year-strategy-to-strengthen-tenant-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the new Scotland head coach has a tricky task]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke successor as Scotland head coach may have a tricky task to sustain the national side's success over the long term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-the-new-scotland-head-coach-has-a-tricky-task/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-the-new-scotland-head-coach-has-a-tricky-task/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies murder of Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean Hanlon was found dead in the water off the coast of Heraklion 17 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-denies-murder-of-scottish-woman-on-greek-island-in-2009/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-denies-murder-of-scottish-woman-on-greek-island-in-2009/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shetland-backs-plan-to-connect-islands-with-15bn-undersea-tunnels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shetland-backs-plan-to-connect-islands-with-15bn-undersea-tunnels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council moves to close Scotland's smallest secondary despite parents' pleas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local authority starts the process to shut Dalry Secondary - due to have eight pupils by August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-moves-to-close-scotlands-smallest-secondary-despite-parents-pleas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-moves-to-close-scotlands-smallest-secondary-despite-parents-pleas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges for hate crimes in Scotland soar to record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 7,115 charges with at least one element of hate crime were recorded in 2025-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charges-for-hate-crimes-in-scotland-soar-to-record-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charges-for-hate-crimes-in-scotland-soar-to-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish government has 'no idea' what Burnham's devolution plan involves]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP ministers have reacted with scepticism to the Labour MP's proposal to redistribute power across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-has-no-idea-what-burnhams-devolution-plan-involves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-has-no-idea-what-burnhams-devolution-plan-involves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in search for missing swimmer at Long Loch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discovery was made at the loch near Muirhead in Angus on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-in-search-for-missing-swimmer-at-long-loch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-in-search-for-missing-swimmer-at-long-loch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pandur poised for Rangers as Butland heads for Hull' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers are reportedly poised to sign Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, with Jack Butland moving in the opposite direction, as Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United and Motherwell are said to have received bids for key players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pandur-poised-for-rangers-as-butland-heads-for-hull-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pandur-poised-for-rangers-as-butland-heads-for-hull-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The school podcast that beat the professionals to a top award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reading Cafe features pupils from Holy Cross High School in Hamilton quizzing authors, musicians and other cultural figures about books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-school-podcast-that-beat-the-professionals-to-a-top-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-school-podcast-that-beat-the-professionals-to-a-top-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child was allowed to collect drugs on behalf of patient]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old - a relative of the patient at an Aberdeen hospital - was not asked for identification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-was-allowed-to-collect-drugs-on-behalf-of-patient/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-was-allowed-to-collect-drugs-on-behalf-of-patient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can burgeoning race toolkit take Keith to Glasgow glory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Keith is thrilled to be making her Commonwealth Games debut alongside defending 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-burgeoning-race-toolkit-take-keith-to-glasgow-glory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-burgeoning-race-toolkit-take-keith-to-glasgow-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-see-tourists-pee-in-front-of-my-house-the-campervan-problem-on-the-isle-of-skye/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-see-tourists-pee-in-front-of-my-house-the-campervan-problem-on-the-isle-of-skye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Andy Burnham as PM mean for Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what impact the former Greater Manchester mayor could have on Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-could-andy-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-could-andy-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-much-should-we-be-prepared-to-pay-for-our-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-much-should-we-be-prepared-to-pay-for-our-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning ancient university faces 'constitutional crisis' over restructuring plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The set of restructuring proposals was signed off last week, sparking concern from lecturers and union leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-ancient-university-faces-constitutional-crisis-over-restructuring-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-ancient-university-faces-constitutional-crisis-over-restructuring-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A historic day': First Orange Order march in 25 years held in North East of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, members of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland participated in the early-morning procession through Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-historic-day-first-orange-order-march-in-25-years-held-in-north-east-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-historic-day-first-orange-order-march-in-25-years-held-in-north-east-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26-year-old man rushed to Glasgow hospital by air ambulance following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force received a report of a crash involving a silver Renault Megane around 8.35 pm on Saturday, 27 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/26-year-old-man-rushed-to-glasgow-hospital-by-air-ambulance-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/26-year-old-man-rushed-to-glasgow-hospital-by-air-ambulance-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhunt after 17-year-old girl is sexually assaulted in Coatbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt is under way after a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Coatbridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/manhunt-after-17-year-old-girl-is-sexually-assaulted-in-coatbridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/manhunt-after-17-year-old-girl-is-sexually-assaulted-in-coatbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government faces legal action threat over Monklands hospital redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Lanarkshire Council could sue the Scottish Government after ministers ordered a redesign of the &pound;2.1bn Monklands Hospital replacement plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-faces-legal-action-threat-over-monklands-hospital-redesign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-faces-legal-action-threat-over-monklands-hospital-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dubbed the 'Da Vinci code rapist' convicted of further assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was dubbed the 'Da Vinci rapist' after attacking a woman at Rosslyn Chapel is facing another lengthy jail term after being convicted of assaulting a woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dubbed-the-da-vinci-code-rapist-convicted-of-further-assaults/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dubbed-the-da-vinci-code-rapist-convicted-of-further-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour could consider breaking away from UK party in summer review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former MSP Monica Lennon says Scottish Labour breaking away from UK Labour is &ldquo;an option&rdquo; as the party prepares a summer review after its Holyrood defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-could-consider-breaking-away-from-uk-party-in-summer-review/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-could-consider-breaking-away-from-uk-party-in-summer-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why tourists are flocking to Scotland’s crofts in growing wool travel trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists are travelling from around the world to Scotland&rsquo;s crofts as demand for wool-based experiences surges, boosting rural economies and reviving traditional skill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-tourists-are-flocking-to-scotlands-crofts-in-growing-wool-travel-trend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-tourists-are-flocking-to-scotlands-crofts-in-growing-wool-travel-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['These songs are the soundtrack to people's lives - you have to protect that']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Four Tops and The Temptations will perform in Edinburgh this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/these-songs-are-the-soundtrack-to-peoples-lives-you-have-to-protect-that/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/these-songs-are-the-soundtrack-to-peoples-lives-you-have-to-protect-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Advocate berated successor over apology for Rangers fraud probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaked memo by the former Lord Advocate sees him express incredulity over the decision to apologise for the botched prosecution of former Rangers administrators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lord-advocate-berated-successor-over-apology-for-rangers-fraud-probe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lord-advocate-berated-successor-over-apology-for-rangers-fraud-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the giant yellow structures at Leith port? A close-up look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leith's giant yellow 'Minions' are actually offshore wind components. The Herald went inside the Port of Leith to discover what they are and why they're here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-giant-yellow-structures-at-leith-port-a-close-up-look/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-giant-yellow-structures-at-leith-port-a-close-up-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumphant Tartan Army defied Trump to save what was destined to be worst World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHEN my three boys announced they were buying my husband a flight to Boston for his 60th birthday so he could join the oldest and the youngest on their World Cup adventure, I was conflicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/triumphant-tartan-army-defied-trump-to-save-what-was-destined-to-be-worst-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/triumphant-tartan-army-defied-trump-to-save-what-was-destined-to-be-worst-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businessman who took on Glasgow's LEZ scheme calls it 'corrupt']]></title><description><![CDATA[The businessman who led the failed legal challenge against Glasgow's Low Emission Zone has branded the system "corrupt" after new figures showed pollution levels were already below legal limits before private motorists started being fined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/businessman-who-took-on-glasgows-lez-scheme-calls-it-corrupt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/businessman-who-took-on-glasgows-lez-scheme-calls-it-corrupt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the 'missing middle' of Scotland's engineering sector is fuelling a crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Tamara, a longtime senior civil servant who trained as an engineer, tells The Herald about the greatest challenge facing Scotland's engineering sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-the-missing-middle-of-scotlands-engineering-sector-is-fuelling-a-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-the-missing-middle-of-scotlands-engineering-sector-is-fuelling-a-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed:  Scots  LEZ cities were legal before drivers were hit with 250,000 fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air pollution was already within legal limits in Scotland's four clean-air zone cities before drivers started being hit with almost a quarter of a million fines, the Herald can reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/revealed-scots-lez-cities-were-legal-before-drivers-were-hit-with-250000-fines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/revealed-scots-lez-cities-were-legal-before-drivers-were-hit-with-250000-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish clan chiefs were, with few noble exceptions, an absolute shower of rotters]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHA&rsquo;S like us, eh? Pretty much everybody as it turns out. What about clans? That&rsquo;s just us, right? Well, yes. And what&rsquo;s that other one? Oh yes: no.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-clan-chiefs-were-with-few-noble-exceptions-an-absolute-shower-of-rotters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-clan-chiefs-were-with-few-noble-exceptions-an-absolute-shower-of-rotters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Demonisation': Citizens Advice Scotland's fury at far-right manipulating communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As extremists target Scotland&rsquo;s poorest areas, the Citizens Advice service tells our Writer at Large of its plans to tackle demonisation and misinformation head on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demonisation-citizens-advice-scotlands-fury-at-far-right-manipulating-communities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demonisation-citizens-advice-scotlands-fury-at-far-right-manipulating-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families hope for funding breakthrough in fight against rare children's brain disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is currently no cure or treatment for the rare brain disease, but families and researchers hope that could soon change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-hope-for-funding-breakthrough-in-fight-against-rare-childrens-brain-disease/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-hope-for-funding-breakthrough-in-fight-against-rare-childrens-brain-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminologist links Murrell's escalating crime spree to marriage breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading criminologist has linked Peter Murrell's escalating spending on luxury goods using money embezzled from the SNP to the unravelling of his marriage to Nicola Sturgeon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/criminologist-links-murrells-escalating-crime-spree-to-marriage-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/criminologist-links-murrells-escalating-crime-spree-to-marriage-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty serious sex offenders seek to have convictions quashed after landmark ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty people convicted of rape or serious sex offences have applied to a body examining potential miscarriages of justice as they seek to have their convictions overturned following a landmark court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/twenty-serious-sex-offenders-seek-to-have-convictions-quashed-after-landmark-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/twenty-serious-sex-offenders-seek-to-have-convictions-quashed-after-landmark-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man with the money: How Peter Murrell is able to repay £400,000 SNP embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Murrell once bragged he was "the man with the money". We take an in-depth look at how the former SNP chief built his fortune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-man-with-the-money-how-peter-murrell-is-able-to-repay-400000-snp-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-man-with-the-money-how-peter-murrell-is-able-to-repay-400000-snp-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles urges MSPs to 'protect Scotland's extraordinary environment']]></title><description><![CDATA[The King told the Scottish Parliament to protect &ldquo;Scotland&rsquo;s extraordinary natural environment&rdquo; as he and the Queen attended the opening of its new session on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-charles-urges-msps-to-protect-scotlands-extraordinary-environment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/king-charles-urges-msps-to-protect-scotlands-extraordinary-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket for a 'super bazooka' removed from house in Scots city by bomb squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rocket for a 'super bazooka' was discovered at a house in Perth, prompting a response from bomb disposal units]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-for-a-super-bazooka-removed-from-house-in-scots-city-by-bomb-squad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-for-a-super-bazooka-removed-from-house-in-scots-city-by-bomb-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder probe after man run over by car in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being deliberately run over with a car in Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/attempted-murder-probe-after-man-run-over-by-car-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/attempted-murder-probe-after-man-run-over-by-car-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company falls into administration after 24 years with holidays cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK travel company Groupia has fallen into administration - see the bookings that have been cancelled and who can claim a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-falls-into-administration-after-24-years-with-holidays-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-falls-into-administration-after-24-years-with-holidays-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowdfunder launched to bring home Scotland fan who died at World Cup in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fundraiser has been launched to repatriate a Scotland fan who died in Boston after travelling for the World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crowdfunder-launched-to-bring-home-scotland-fan-who-died-at-world-cup-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crowdfunder-launched-to-bring-home-scotland-fan-who-died-at-world-cup-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in crash which shut Ayrshire road for 10 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has been killed after colliding with a lorry in South Ayrshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-which-shut-ayrshire-road-for-10-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-which-shut-ayrshire-road-for-10-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Intolerance and conspiracy' fuelling division and fear after Edinburgh attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who 'promote intolerance and conspiracy' are making Muslims feel less safe and fuelling division, two MSPs have said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/intolerance-and-conspiracy-fuelling-division-and-fear-after-edinburgh-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/intolerance-and-conspiracy-fuelling-division-and-fear-after-edinburgh-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-world-cup-hopes-at-007-these-are-results-they-need/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-world-cup-hopes-at-007-these-are-results-they-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council accused of 'sabotage' over refusal to discuss school plans with government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have hit out at a 'disgusting and inexcusable affront to the island community' and called for direct government intervention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-accused-of-sabotage-over-refusal-to-discuss-school-plans-with-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-accused-of-sabotage-over-refusal-to-discuss-school-plans-with-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parties respond to Holyrood remote working crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political parties have responded to a crackdown by Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson on remote working by MSPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/parties-respond-to-holyrood-remote-working-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/parties-respond-to-holyrood-remote-working-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour tax rises blamed as Scottish construction firms 'on the brink']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of construction machinery hire firms expect to cut entry-level jobs as tax rises and soaring costs threaten apprenticeships and housing targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-tax-rises-blamed-as-scottish-construction-firms-on-the-brink/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-tax-rises-blamed-as-scottish-construction-firms-on-the-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He was abused instead of loved': Partner says Tony's life shows why care must change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Ferguson's late partner Tony McDonald suffered years of physical and emotional abuse in Scotland's care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/he-was-abused-instead-of-loved-partner-says-tonys-life-shows-why-care-must-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/he-was-abused-instead-of-loved-partner-says-tonys-life-shows-why-care-must-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seventh-generation Scottish family firm collapsed into administration owing £8m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seventh-generation Scottish company fell into administration after more than 200 years owing &pound;8 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seventh-generation-scottish-family-firm-collapsed-into-administration-owing-8m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seventh-generation-scottish-family-firm-collapsed-into-administration-owing-8m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge of Weir Jaguar supplier launches new venture with former Superglass chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Leather Group has launched encircol, led by former Superglass chief Ken Munro, to create industrial materials from leather by-products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bridge-of-weir-jaguar-supplier-launches-new-venture-with-former-superglass-chief/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bridge-of-weir-jaguar-supplier-launches-new-venture-with-former-superglass-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear Andy, it is time to prove the naysayers wrong about the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund managers Neil Veitch and Craig Jeruzal have written an open letter to offer their advice from an investment perspective to putative Prime Minister Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dear-andy-it-is-time-to-prove-the-naysayers-wrong-about-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dear-andy-it-is-time-to-prove-the-naysayers-wrong-about-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council which spent £75k to avoid public consultation will hold public consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish council spent close to &pound;75,000 fighting a court battle to avoid holding a public consultation over the sale of a piece of land - only to announce it would hold one anyway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-which-spent-75k-to-avoid-public-consultation-will-hold-public-consultation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-which-spent-75k-to-avoid-public-consultation-will-hold-public-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands expected to flock to Dumfries for free Youth Beatz festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival - which is ticketed but free to attend - is held on farmland in Dumfries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-expected-to-flock-to-dumfries-for-free-youth-beatz-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-expected-to-flock-to-dumfries-for-free-youth-beatz-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Orange Order march to be held in north east in 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeenshire Council earlier agreed to the parade in Stonehaven, which hundreds of people objected to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-orange-order-march-to-be-held-in-north-east-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-orange-order-march-to-be-held-in-north-east-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alan-carr-doesnt-want-them-do-you-contents-of-comedians-castle-to-be-sold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/alan-carr-doesnt-want-them-do-you-contents-of-comedians-castle-to-be-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka keep their slim hopes of reaching a first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final alive with a nail-biting three-wicket win over Scotland at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sri-lanka-beat-scotland-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sri-lanka-beat-scotland-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Approval for new primary school and community campus outside Stirling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A meeting of the Planning and Regulation Panel of Stirling Council gave the go-ahead this week for the construction of a 10-classroom primary school to accommodate 292 pupils, as well as an Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision for 18 pupils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/approval-for-new-primary-school-and-community-campus-outside-stirling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/approval-for-new-primary-school-and-community-campus-outside-stirling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-year ‘blueprint for Glasgow’s future’ approved by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-year plan described as being a &ldquo;blueprint for Glasgow&rsquo;s future&rdquo; has been backed by city councillors. Amongst its key aims, the development plan proposes opening up land for the construction of more than 30,000 homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-year-blueprint-for-glasgows-future-approved-by-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-year-blueprint-for-glasgows-future-approved-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal following fatal crash in East Lothian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died following a one-vehicle crash which happened in East Lothian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-following-fatal-crash-in-east-lothian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-following-fatal-crash-in-east-lothian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicholas-rossi-rapist-who-faked-death-and-fled-to-scotland-dies-in-us-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicholas-rossi-rapist-who-faked-death-and-fled-to-scotland-dies-in-us-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in Kilmarnock dies after waiting nearly four hours for an ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in Kilmarnock has died after waiting nearly four hours for an ambulance, as the service faced &ldquo;significant pressure&rdquo; from hospital delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-in-kilmarnock-dies-after-waiting-nearly-four-hours-for-an-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-in-kilmarnock-dies-after-waiting-nearly-four-hours-for-an-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage accused 'confessed' sword murder to friend, trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two youths, age 16 and 17, deny murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of Glasgow last March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-accused-confessed-sword-murder-to-friend-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-accused-confessed-sword-murder-to-friend-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration work on rarely seen painting by Scottish artist to be carried out live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoration work on a rarely seen painting by East Lothian artist John Bellany will be carried out live in public in a bid to help raise funds for conserve it for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restoration-work-on-rarely-seen-painting-by-scottish-artist-to-be-carried-out-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restoration-work-on-rarely-seen-painting-by-scottish-artist-to-be-carried-out-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man to stand trial for murder of Scottish woman in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean Hanlon's family, from Dumfries, had originally expected the trial to start on Friday but it was adjourned until Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-for-murder-of-scottish-woman-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-for-murder-of-scottish-woman-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV licence fee warning as £180 charge could soar to £245 under current trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TV licence fee rises to &pound;180 from April 2026, but new analysis suggests it could reach almost &pound;245 a year by 2036 if inflation-linked increases continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tv-licence-fee-warning-as-180-charge-could-soar-to-245-under-current-trend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tv-licence-fee-warning-as-180-charge-could-soar-to-245-under-current-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed suits &amp; altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/speed-suits-amp-altitude-rooms-how-kerr-plans-to-beat-mile-world-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/speed-suits-amp-altitude-rooms-how-kerr-plans-to-beat-mile-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£15m Shetland road project likely to remain on the backburner]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHETLAND Islands Council &ldquo;cannot continue to pile up projects that we have no funding for&rdquo; as a proposed &pound;15 million upgrade of the road into Walls looks likely to remain on the backburner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/15m-shetland-road-project-likely-to-remain-on-the-backburner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/15m-shetland-road-project-likely-to-remain-on-the-backburner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a former England striker right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans - but is the former England striker right?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-a-former-england-striker-right-about-reasons-for-scottish-footballs-ills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-a-former-england-striker-right-about-reasons-for-scottish-footballs-ills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US fugitive who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the United States to Scotland after he appeared to fake his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in a US hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/us-fugitive-who-faked-death-and-fled-to-scotland-dies-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/us-fugitive-who-faked-death-and-fled-to-scotland-dies-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leith cafes launch petition to lower 'prohibitive' cost of outdoor seating permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shore Business Collective have launched a petition calling on City of Edinburgh Council to review the permit scheme and set up a &ldquo;fairer&rdquo; system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-cafes-launch-petition-to-lower-prohibitive-cost-of-outdoor-seating-permits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-cafes-launch-petition-to-lower-prohibitive-cost-of-outdoor-seating-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man murdered partner in hammer attack while banned from going near her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Greer was wearing an electronic tag when he brutally attacked Samantha Lee at his flat in Aberdeen in January this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-murdered-partner-in-hammer-attack-while-banned-from-going-near-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-murdered-partner-in-hammer-attack-while-banned-from-going-near-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish company chairman: 'We recognise that patience is thin. Ours is too']]></title><description><![CDATA[The chairman of a major Scottish investment trust today said 'shareholder patience is thin', declaring: 'Ours is too.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-chairman-we-recognise-that-patience-is-thin-ours-is-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-chairman-we-recognise-that-patience-is-thin-ours-is-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal caravan parkers told to leave Edinburgh playing fields or face legal action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Herald understands that a Notice to Quit was served on the individuals residing at Dovecot Park on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/illegal-caravan-parkers-told-to-leave-edinburgh-playing-fields-or-face-legal-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/illegal-caravan-parkers-told-to-leave-edinburgh-playing-fields-or-face-legal-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25-storey student block next to Glasgow station gets green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer has secured planning permission for a new 25-storey student tower in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/25-storey-student-block-next-to-glasgow-station-gets-green-light/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/25-storey-student-block-next-to-glasgow-station-gets-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferries agency pays in full for unfinished CalMac ships built in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMAL has taken legal ownership of three ships as the shipyard faces economic challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ferries-agency-pays-in-full-for-unfinished-calmac-ships-built-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ferries-agency-pays-in-full-for-unfinished-calmac-ships-built-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three hydro-power projects in Highlands move closer to development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new Scottish hydro-power projects have moved closer to development after receiving provisional support from the UK&rsquo;s energy regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-hydro-power-projects-in-highlands-move-closer-to-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-hydro-power-projects-in-highlands-move-closer-to-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found unwell by police dies after four-hour wait for ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Ambulance Service said it was under "significant pressure" due to long hospital turnaround times earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-found-unwell-by-police-dies-after-four-hour-wait-for-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-found-unwell-by-police-dies-after-four-hour-wait-for-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man murdered partner with hammer while banned from seeing her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Greer, 40, was wearing an electronic tag when he attacked 54-year-old Samantha Lee in Aberdeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-murdered-partner-with-hammer-while-banned-from-seeing-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-murdered-partner-with-hammer-while-banned-from-seeing-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for trying to kill police officer with stolen car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Malone had earlier admitted charges of attempted murder, dangerous driving and abduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-trying-to-kill-police-officer-with-stolen-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-trying-to-kill-police-officer-with-stolen-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife named]]></title><description><![CDATA[13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/men-who-allegedly-helped-rapist-drug-and-abuse-wife-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/men-who-allegedly-helped-rapist-drug-and-abuse-wife-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden eagle released in conservation project shot with 17 pellets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamekeepers in the Lammermuir Hills spotted the bird with damaged wings around the beginning of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/golden-eagle-released-in-conservation-project-shot-with-17-pellets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/golden-eagle-released-in-conservation-project-shot-with-17-pellets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding and fire damage after thunderstorms across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain covers most of Scotland following the recent hot spell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/flooding-and-fire-damage-after-thunderstorms-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/flooding-and-fire-damage-after-thunderstorms-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial for rape and sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hardeep Singh Kohli - who previously appeared on celebrity versions of Big Brother and Masterchef - will face trial in October 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/comedian-hardeep-singh-kohli-to-stand-trial-for-rape-and-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/comedian-hardeep-singh-kohli-to-stand-trial-for-rape-and-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-numbers-tell-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-attacking-intent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-numbers-tell-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-attacking-intent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible" for the major events up to the 2028 Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/muir-to-run-5000m-at-glasgow-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/muir-to-run-5000m-at-glasgow-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-reunite-oneill-with-backroom-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-reunite-oneill-with-backroom-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-vrancken-marks-fresh-start-at-data-driven-hearts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-vrancken-marks-fresh-start-at-data-driven-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes proposed to reduce Scotland's prison population]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes would see fewer criminals jailed and hundreds of prisoners get out of jail earlier in an attempt to tackle the prisons overcrowding crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/big-changes-proposed-to-reduce-scotlands-prison-population/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/big-changes-proposed-to-reduce-scotlands-prison-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the King opening the Scottish Parliament during summer recess?]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles and Queen Camilla will be at Holyrood on Saturday to mark the official start of the 7th session of the Scottish Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-is-the-king-opening-the-scottish-parliament-during-summer-recess/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-is-the-king-opening-the-scottish-parliament-during-summer-recess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've written off two cars': The Highland village overrun with marauding deer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor says deer that wander into Helmsdale pose risks to residents and visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ive-written-off-two-cars-the-highland-village-overrun-with-marauding-deer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ive-written-off-two-cars-the-highland-village-overrun-with-marauding-deer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will our peaceful rural life be destroyed by a huge AI data centre?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families in Auchtertool are among communities across Scotland raising concerns about data centre plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-our-peaceful-rural-life-be-destroyed-by-a-huge-ai-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-our-peaceful-rural-life-be-destroyed-by-a-huge-ai-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-cctv-footage-contradicts-prison-death-evidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-cctv-footage-contradicts-prison-death-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Oldman says Edinburgh TV Festival honour is ‘enormously flattering’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Sir Gary Oldman has said being given the global icon award at the Edinburgh TV Festival is &ldquo;enormously flattering&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gary-oldman-says-edinburgh-tv-festival-honour-is-enormously-flattering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gary-oldman-says-edinburgh-tv-festival-honour-is-enormously-flattering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Scottish ice cream parlour targeted in break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nardini's Cafe was targeted in a break-in overnight, with cash stolen from the premises. The popular Largs premises fell victim to an intruder, as a patio window was also smashed during the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/famous-scottish-ice-cream-parlour-targeted-in-break-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/famous-scottish-ice-cream-parlour-targeted-in-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Scotland 'not good enough' to impress at World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the mood among Scotland fans and pundits post-group stage at the World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/are-scotland-not-good-enough-to-impress-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/are-scotland-not-good-enough-to-impress-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow schoolboy 'was possibly exploited into selling drugs', murder trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A schoolboy allegedly murdered by two teenagers was possibly exploited into selling drugs, a trial heard today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-schoolboy-was-possibly-exploited-into-selling-drugs-murder-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-schoolboy-was-possibly-exploited-into-selling-drugs-murder-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman reported missing from Carnoustie traced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing to the public to help trace a 84-year-old woman who is reported missing from Carnoustie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-reported-missing-from-carnoustie-traced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-reported-missing-from-carnoustie-traced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweeping changes proposed to ease chronic overcrowding in Scottish prisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prisoners serving a sentence of less than five years could be released after serving 30% of their term under new Government plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sweeping-changes-proposed-to-ease-chronic-overcrowding-in-scottish-prisons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sweeping-changes-proposed-to-ease-chronic-overcrowding-in-scottish-prisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground movement in former pit village is ‘still ongoing’, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have said they are yet to establish the cause of ongoing ground movement at a former mining village, more than a month after it was first reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ground-movement-in-former-pit-village-is-still-ongoing-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ground-movement-in-former-pit-village-is-still-ongoing-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Edinburgh bars join month-long Daiquiri Dash celebration this July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Edinburgh cocktail bars will serve special daiquiris throughout July as part of the city&rsquo;s first Daiquiri Dash, launched ahead of National Daiquiri Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/five-edinburgh-bars-join-month-long-daiquiri-dash-celebration-this-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/five-edinburgh-bars-join-month-long-daiquiri-dash-celebration-this-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrack Charitable Trust awards £106,000 to 25 Scottish organisations]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;106,000 has been awarded to charities across Scotland, supporting projects ranging from heritage and homelessness to cancer care and family support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/barrack-charitable-trust-awards-106000-to-25-scottish-organisations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/barrack-charitable-trust-awards-106000-to-25-scottish-organisations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money raised from Glasgow&rsquo;s new tourist tax 'could be spent on night buses']]></title><description><![CDATA[Money raised from Glasgow&rsquo;s new tourist tax could be spent on night buses or the set-up of new publicly operated ones, according to a city councillor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/money-raised-from-glasgowrsquos-new-tourist-tax-could-be-spent-on-night-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/money-raised-from-glasgowrsquos-new-tourist-tax-could-be-spent-on-night-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did shares in easyJet soar on London stock market today?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board of easyJet moves to secure more time for Castlelake to come up with 'more attractive proposal' for airline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-did-shares-in-easyjet-soar-on-london-stock-market-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-did-shares-in-easyjet-soar-on-london-stock-market-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics Show: Could Sarwar be next to quit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Paul O'Kane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/politics-show-could-sarwar-be-next-to-quit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/politics-show-could-sarwar-be-next-to-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP sends £2.1bn Monklands hospital back to drawing board weeks after election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;2.1bn Monklands hospital plan has been sent back for redesign, casting doubt on its 2031 opening just weeks after the SNP election campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-sends-21bn-monklands-hospital-back-to-drawing-board-weeks-after-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-sends-21bn-monklands-hospital-back-to-drawing-board-weeks-after-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston twinning plan approved by Glasgow councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow has moved a step closer to twinning with Boston, as the US city was praised for embracing the Tartan Army with &ldquo;warmth&rdquo; and &ldquo;good humour&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-twinning-plan-approved-by-glasgow-councillors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-twinning-plan-approved-by-glasgow-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over alleged assault after woman found dead in Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault following the death of a woman in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-alleged-assault-after-woman-found-dead-in-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-alleged-assault-after-woman-found-dead-in-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after armed officers called to disturbance on Glasgow street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in the Priesthill area of Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-after-armed-officers-called-to-disturbance-on-glasgow-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-after-armed-officers-called-to-disturbance-on-glasgow-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic royal yacht Bluebottle crowned world number one in Dragon class racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yacht once owned by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has climbed to the top of the international sailing rankings after a successful championship campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-royal-yacht-bluebottle-crowned-world-number-one-in-dragon-class-racing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-royal-yacht-bluebottle-crowned-world-number-one-in-dragon-class-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon against bullying allegations in SNP row]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney has defended Nicola Sturgeon after whistleblowers accused her of 'bullying' when they tried to raise concerns over Peter Murrell and SNP finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinney-defends-nicola-sturgeon-against-bullying-allegations-in-snp-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinney-defends-nicola-sturgeon-against-bullying-allegations-in-snp-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday park plans approved at historic country mansion in Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[An historic 18th century building near Canonbie and its grounds will be transformed into a holiday park &ndash; after councillors gave the huge tourism development the green light on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holiday-park-plans-approved-at-historic-country-mansion-in-borders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holiday-park-plans-approved-at-historic-country-mansion-in-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan Residences launches 105 new luxury student studio apartments in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new student accommodation development featuring 105 studio apartments and one of the city's largest outdoor amenity spaces has opened in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swan-residences-launches-105-new-luxury-student-studio-apartments-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swan-residences-launches-105-new-luxury-student-studio-apartments-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Edinburgh bar replacing Westside Rodeo after controversial relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue was formerly Westside Rodeo, a country-themed bar with karaoke and a bucking bronco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-look-at-edinburgh-bar-replacing-westside-rodeo-after-controversial-relocation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-look-at-edinburgh-bar-replacing-westside-rodeo-after-controversial-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-generated job applications causing issues at NHS Shetland]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS Shetland is receiving a high number of job applications from overseas which do not meet eligibility criteria and are thought to be generated using artificial intelligence (AI).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ai-generated-job-applications-causing-issues-at-nhs-shetland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ai-generated-job-applications-causing-issues-at-nhs-shetland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsays to merge with Dallas McMillan in major Glasgow legal sector deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish law firm Lindsays is set to significantly expand its Glasgow presence through a merger with fellow legal practice Dallas McMillan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lindsays-to-merge-with-dallas-mcmillan-in-major-glasgow-legal-sector-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lindsays-to-merge-with-dallas-mcmillan-in-major-glasgow-legal-sector-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bloody furious': Emergency summit to be held over suspected anti-Muslim attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Edinburgh councillors passed a motion condemning the attacks and pledging to work together to prevent future incidents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bloody-furious-emergency-summit-to-be-held-over-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bloody-furious-emergency-summit-to-be-held-over-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presiding Officer defends Holyrood media pen amid editors' backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holyrood's Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has defended the parliament's decision to put up a media "pen" after a backlash from journalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/presiding-officer-defends-holyrood-media-pen-amid-editors-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/presiding-officer-defends-holyrood-media-pen-amid-editors-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major new public artwork by Turner Prize-winning artist gifted to Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new public artwork by Turner Prize winning artist Jasleen Kaur has been unveiled along the North bank of the River Clyde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-new-public-artwork-by-turner-prize-winning-artist-gifted-to-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-new-public-artwork-by-turner-prize-winning-artist-gifted-to-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Minister considers new rules for 'hungry' AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney is considering new planning guidance for hyperscale AI data centres as Greens press for a moratorium over energy and climate concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-minister-considers-new-rules-for-hungry-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-minister-considers-new-rules-for-hungry-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Edinburgh is our home': Scotland's capital launches campaign celebrating migration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign, entitled Edinburgh is our home, will tell the stories of migrants and refugees who have moved to the city and now call it home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-is-our-home-scotlands-capital-launches-campaign-celebrating-migration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-is-our-home-scotlands-capital-launches-campaign-celebrating-migration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Christmas 2026 to bring back Big Wheel, Star Flyer and Santa's Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh&rsquo;s Christmas celebrations will return this November, with organisers confirming dates and the comeback of some of the event&rsquo;s most popular attractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-christmas-2026-to-bring-back-big-wheel-star-flyer-and-santas-stories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-christmas-2026-to-bring-back-big-wheel-star-flyer-and-santas-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project to bring forgotten voices from Scotland's shipbuilding past back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vital contribution of workers to innovation, safer and more equitable working practices and the role of women in shipbuilding will be the focus of a new research project telling the hidden history of the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/project-to-bring-forgotten-voices-from-scotlands-shipbuilding-past-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/project-to-bring-forgotten-voices-from-scotlands-shipbuilding-past-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Clyde College students honoured in Harris Tweed design competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashion students have been recognised for reimagining historic Harris Tweed designs as part of an award-winning industry collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-clyde-college-students-honoured-in-harris-tweed-design-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-clyde-college-students-honoured-in-harris-tweed-design-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: 'Scots would rather SNP works with Sinn F&eacute;in than Burnham's Labour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipsos Scotland managing director Emily Gray said the polling &ldquo;sums up the scale of the challenge facing Andy Burnham in Scotland&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-scots-would-rather-snp-works-with-sinn-feacutein-than-burnhams-labour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-scots-would-rather-snp-works-with-sinn-feacutein-than-burnhams-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in car in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a car in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-found-dead-in-car-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-found-dead-in-car-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalsnaughton ground movement showing 'no signs of stopping']]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coalsnaughton-ground-movement-showing-no-signs-of-stopping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coalsnaughton-ground-movement-showing-no-signs-of-stopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scullion Law associate director recognised at Scottish Veterans Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow-based solicitor and Army Reservist has been recognised at the Scottish Veterans Awards after being shortlisted for two honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scullion-law-associate-director-recognised-at-scottish-veterans-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scullion-law-associate-director-recognised-at-scottish-veterans-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Deep unfairness': Anger as government overturns council vote on student flats plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 125 bed, five-storey accommodation block will replace the existing building at 50 Gillespie Crescent, which served as the headquarters of Sight Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/deep-unfairness-anger-as-government-overturns-council-vote-on-student-flats-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/deep-unfairness-anger-as-government-overturns-council-vote-on-student-flats-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling cars &amp; air miles conundrum - what now for Tartan Army?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/selling-cars-amp-air-miles-conundrum-what-now-for-tartan-army/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/selling-cars-amp-air-miles-conundrum-what-now-for-tartan-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservationists win award for effort to save scenic spot's most colourful visitor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare butterfly comeback? Great news for this endangered species]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/conservationists-win-award-for-effort-to-save-scenic-spots-most-colourful-visitor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/conservationists-win-award-for-effort-to-save-scenic-spots-most-colourful-visitor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Airport ranked third-worst in UK as more than half of flights delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of flights departing Edinburgh Airport in July were delayed, according to a new study analysing four years of aviation data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-ranked-third-worst-in-uk-as-more-than-half-of-flights-delayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-ranked-third-worst-in-uk-as-more-than-half-of-flights-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverness tech firm warns Microsoft licence costs could rise by up to 43 per cent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses across Scotland are being urged to review their Microsoft 365 subscriptions before major pricing changes take effect in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-tech-firm-warns-microsoft-licence-costs-could-rise-by-up-to-43-per-cent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-tech-firm-warns-microsoft-licence-costs-could-rise-by-up-to-43-per-cent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for whole of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters have warned of thunder, lightning and even hail as the storms cross Scotland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-whole-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-whole-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish fashion company collapses into liquidation after 12 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish company has appointed a liquidator following a &ldquo;period of loss-making&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fashion-company-collapses-into-liquidation-after-12-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fashion-company-collapses-into-liquidation-after-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland leading UK on key climate change-fighting measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is being done to make Scotland a greener place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-leading-uk-on-key-climate-change-fighting-measure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-leading-uk-on-key-climate-change-fighting-measure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow bakery McGhee’s crowned Scotland’s most-chosen brand ahead of Irn-Bru]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGhee&rsquo;s Bakery has overtaken Irn-Bru to become Scotland&rsquo;s most-selected Scottish brand after a surge in household purchases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-bakery-mcghees-crowned-scotlands-most-chosen-brand-ahead-of-irn-bru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-bakery-mcghees-crowned-scotlands-most-chosen-brand-ahead-of-irn-bru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruichladdich teams up with Glasgow’s Sub Club for Yellow Submarine whisky revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruichladdich Distillery and Glasgow nightclub Sub Club joined forces to celebrate the return of the cult Yellow Submarine whisky release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bruichladdich-teams-up-with-glasgows-sub-club-for-yellow-submarine-whisky-revival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bruichladdich-teams-up-with-glasgows-sub-club-for-yellow-submarine-whisky-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First ever flight connecting Scotland with 'gateway to Arctic' launches for Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's biggest airline has launched two new routes, including a direct flight to Lapland in time for Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-ever-flight-connecting-scotland-with-gateway-to-arctic-launches-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-ever-flight-connecting-scotland-with-gateway-to-arctic-launches-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities across Scotland unite to fight AI data centre boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lammermuirs, Larbert, Auchtertool, Dunbar, Hermiston, Gyle, Chapelhall, Hunterston, Lenzie, Irvine. The communities fighting data centres in these areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/communities-across-scotland-unite-to-fight-ai-data-centre-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/communities-across-scotland-unite-to-fight-ai-data-centre-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to host asylum seekers in Highland barracks axed over key legal point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to host 300 asylum seekers at a former barracks in Inverness have been abandoned by the Home Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-to-host-asylum-seekers-in-highland-barracks-axed-over-key-legal-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-to-host-asylum-seekers-in-highland-barracks-axed-over-key-legal-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of the greatest honours of my life' says Scot to play with David Bowie band]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scots singer-songwriter who has been asked to play with David Bowie's former band says it is "one of the greatest honours of my life"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-the-greatest-honours-of-my-life-says-scot-to-play-with-david-bowie-band/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-the-greatest-honours-of-my-life-says-scot-to-play-with-david-bowie-band/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found after search for missing man in East Ayrshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police searching for a man who went missing from a village near Kilmarnock say they have found a body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-after-search-for-missing-man-in-east-ayrshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-after-search-for-missing-man-in-east-ayrshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Scotland fans pack OvO Hydro for Brazil World Cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our pictures capture a night of joy and despair in Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-scotland-fans-pack-ovo-hydro-for-brazil-world-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-scotland-fans-pack-ovo-hydro-for-brazil-world-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasures from Iron Age warrior burial found in Scotland to go on show for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warrior died 2,000 years ago - but his treasures are remarkably preserved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/treasures-from-iron-age-warrior-burial-found-in-scotland-to-go-on-show-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/treasures-from-iron-age-warrior-burial-found-in-scotland-to-go-on-show-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/typical-scotland-tartan-army-give-their-verdict-on-miami-match-against-brazil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/typical-scotland-tartan-army-give-their-verdict-on-miami-match-against-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vinicius-jr-stops-fun-and-leaves-scots-down-but-are-they-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vinicius-jr-stops-fun-and-leaves-scots-down-but-are-they-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, but a third place Group C finish means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-face-anxious-world-cup-wait-after-bruising-brazil-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-face-anxious-world-cup-wait-after-bruising-brazil-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banned-swimmers-daughters-to-realise-familys-commonwealth-games-dream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banned-swimmers-daughters-to-realise-familys-commonwealth-games-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath &amp; Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Andy Burnham (in his own words) on indyref2]]></title><description><![CDATA[And what the Makerfield MP wrote in his 2024 book &lsquo;Head North&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-andy-burnham-in-his-own-words-on-indyref2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-andy-burnham-in-his-own-words-on-indyref2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worlds-oldest-football-in-miami-for-scotlands-game-against-brazil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worlds-oldest-football-in-miami-for-scotlands-game-against-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My husband died trapped in an industrial fan's blades - we haven't had justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Thwaites died in a sand mine on the Morvern Peninsula in October 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-husband-died-trapped-in-an-industrial-fans-blades-we-havent-had-justice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-husband-died-trapped-in-an-industrial-fans-blades-we-havent-had-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures say about Peter Murrell's crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mugs-in-drawers-and-watches-in-cupboards-what-police-pictures-say-about-peter-murrells-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mugs-in-drawers-and-watches-in-cupboards-what-police-pictures-say-about-peter-murrells-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Does anyone know why Peter Murrell did it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-SNP chief exec sentenced to five years for embezzlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-does-anyone-know-why-peter-murrell-did-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-does-anyone-know-why-peter-murrell-did-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-river-city-actor-iain-robertson-found-guilty-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-river-city-actor-iain-robertson-found-guilty-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vape shops in Scotland to be excluded from business rates relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish ministers also announced an independent review of how the property tax is calculated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vape-shops-in-scotland-to-be-excluded-from-business-rates-relief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vape-shops-in-scotland-to-be-excluded-from-business-rates-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Scotland striker Miller named Maccabi Tel Aviv boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-scotland-striker-miller-named-maccabi-tel-aviv-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-scotland-striker-miller-named-maccabi-tel-aviv-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans inmates leaving women's prisons following court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney confirms he will not appeal the judgement that prisoners should be housed according to biological sex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trans-inmates-leaving-womens-prisons-following-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trans-inmates-leaving-womens-prisons-following-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having a Scottish baby &amp; good vibes - Johansson on Motherwell move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfred Johansson aims to consolidate on last season's success at Motherwell, with the new manager impressed by those running the club and saying he wants to play with intensity and tempo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/having-a-scottish-baby-amp-good-vibes-johansson-on-motherwell-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/having-a-scottish-baby-amp-good-vibes-johansson-on-motherwell-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who killed biker in head-on crash jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leanne Adams admitted causing the death of Robert Lynch in East Ayrshire by dangerous driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-who-killed-biker-in-head-on-crash-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-who-killed-biker-in-head-on-crash-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual crimes in Scotland hit record high levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded sexual crimes increased by 10% last year and are at their highest level since the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sexual-crimes-in-scotland-hit-record-high-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sexual-crimes-in-scotland-hit-record-high-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-zealand-knock-scotland-out-of-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-zealand-knock-scotland-out-of-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Clarke's big calls for Brazil? And who would you pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-clarkes-big-calls-for-brazil-and-who-would-you-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-clarkes-big-calls-for-brazil-and-who-would-you-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shame and ridicule - but no motive: Five things we learned as Peter Murrell is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the former SNP chief executive is jailed for embezzlement, what did we learn from his latest court appearance?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shame-and-ridicule-but-no-motive-five-things-we-learned-as-peter-murrell-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shame-and-ridicule-but-no-motive-five-things-we-learned-as-peter-murrell-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than &pound;400,000 over a 12-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed after woman's death in motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother-of-two Natalie Hawkins, 35, died in the crash near Armadale in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-jailed-after-womans-death-in-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-jailed-after-womans-death-in-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/red-squirrel-sickness-reports-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/red-squirrel-sickness-reports-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish fire stations' shake-up following major review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new stations will be built and seven will close following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fire-stations-shake-up-following-major-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fire-stations-shake-up-following-major-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The images include a range ofluxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a &pound;124,550 motorhome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-pictures-show-dozens-of-items-bought-illegally-by-peter-murrell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-pictures-show-dozens-of-items-bought-illegally-by-peter-murrell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who stole from his party]]></title><description><![CDATA[An influential political figure who shunned the limelight, Murrell's crimes placed him in the full glare of publicity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-peter-murrell-the-former-snp-chief-who-stole-from-his-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-peter-murrell-the-former-snp-chief-who-stole-from-his-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis plants worth more than £300,000 found in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of &pound;320,000 were discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cannabis-plants-worth-more-than-300000-found-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cannabis-plants-worth-more-than-300000-found-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland football fans are set for a different experience after travelling to Miami, Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-boston-to-miami-tartan-army-adjusts-to-world-cup-culture-shock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-boston-to-miami-tartan-army-adjusts-to-world-cup-culture-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotland-cant-play-for-draw-or-narrow-defeat-against-brazil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotland-cant-play-for-draw-or-narrow-defeat-against-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Festival will be phone-free - Benedetti]]></title><description><![CDATA[The violinist, who has been festival director since 2023 says the policy has come at the request of artists and audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-festival-will-be-phone-free-benedetti/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-festival-will-be-phone-free-benedetti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff wages unpaid as Scots private school closes a day early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at Fernhill School were given the news shortly before a provisional liquidator announced the establishment was to close 24 hours earlier than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/staff-wages-unpaid-as-scots-private-school-closes-a-day-early/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/staff-wages-unpaid-as-scots-private-school-closes-a-day-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks first lined up as Underworld revealed as Edinburgh's Hogmanay headliners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live soundtrack to accompany world-famous 'midnight moment' fireworks display for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fireworks-first-lined-up-as-underworld-revealed-as-edinburghs-hogmanay-headliners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fireworks-first-lined-up-as-underworld-revealed-as-edinburghs-hogmanay-headliners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Festival reveals new 'phones off' rule over show disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artists and artists are said to have become increasingly angered and frustrated over the use of mobile devices in venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-festival-reveals-new-phones-off-rule-over-show-disruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-festival-reveals-new-phones-off-rule-over-show-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 16,500 sign petition urging Scottish Government to ban inshore dredging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary school pupils fishermen, scientists and marine campaigners have demanded action to protect Scotland's coastal waters from destructive fishing practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-16500-sign-petition-urging-scottish-government-to-ban-inshore-dredging/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-16500-sign-petition-urging-scottish-government-to-ban-inshore-dredging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buchan Offshore Wind backs £1.7m investment in workforce skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major floating offshore wind project has welcomed new funding aimed at building Scotland&rsquo;s future renewable energy workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/buchan-offshore-wind-backs-17m-investment-in-workforce-skills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/buchan-offshore-wind-backs-17m-investment-in-workforce-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service approves major shake-up and closures of 30 stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 fire stations across Scotland will see significant changes under a major Scottish Fire and Rescue Service modernisation plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service-approves-major-shake-up-and-closures-of-30-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service-approves-major-shake-up-and-closures-of-30-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunrossness Primary teacher appointed vice-president of EIS union]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Shetland teacher has been installed as vice-president of the Educational Institute of Scotland following a nationwide election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dunrossness-primary-teacher-appointed-vice-president-of-eis-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dunrossness-primary-teacher-appointed-vice-president-of-eis-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police record more than 100 offences after Aberdeen car meet disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified more than 100 driving offences following a large car meet in Aberdeen, including dangerous and careless driving allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-record-more-than-100-offences-after-aberdeen-car-meet-disorder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-record-more-than-100-offences-after-aberdeen-car-meet-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six charged after Edinburgh disturbances, arson and property damage incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people have been charged following a series of disturbances in Edinburgh, including a vehicle fire, property damage and reports of disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-charged-after-edinburgh-disturbances-arson-and-property-damage-incidents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-charged-after-edinburgh-disturbances-arson-and-property-damage-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh man charged with terror-linked attempted murder after five injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 36-year-old Edinburgh man has appeared in court charged with terror-linked attempted murder following a series of attacks that left five people injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-man-charged-with-terror-linked-attempted-murder-after-five-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-man-charged-with-terror-linked-attempted-murder-after-five-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumfries and Galloway company names chairman as it expands housing technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumfries and Galloway construction firm VASO Global has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman to support its growth plans and innovative housing technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway-company-names-chairman-as-it-expands-housing-technology/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway-company-names-chairman-as-it-expands-housing-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham&rsquo;s 'Manchesterism' is about to replace Starmerism in Downing Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham is poised for a fast-tracked coronation as prime minister. He brings a radical economic philosophy known as Manchesterism that promises public control, but faces immediate hurdles over a looming rental crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnhamrsquos-manchesterism-is-about-to-replace-starmerism-in-downing-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnhamrsquos-manchesterism-is-about-to-replace-starmerism-in-downing-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, who faces embezzlement sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell ahead of sentencing on June 23, 2026 at Edinburgh High Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-peter-murrell-the-former-snp-chief-executive-who-faces-embezzlement-sentence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-peter-murrell-the-former-snp-chief-executive-who-faces-embezzlement-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shares lift in UK airline giant after third approach thrown out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third approach from aviation finance specialist dismissed by airline's board]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-lift-in-uk-airline-giant-after-third-approach-thrown-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-lift-in-uk-airline-giant-after-third-approach-thrown-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a group of Brazilian mums helped their children learn their mother tongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Goretti Correa, who holds a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh, has lived in Scotland&rsquo;s capital since 1994.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-a-group-of-brazilian-mums-helped-their-children-learn-their-mother-tongue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-a-group-of-brazilian-mums-helped-their-children-learn-their-mother-tongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family break at five star hotel in Dunblane up for grabs in summer prize giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-night family stay at Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel is among the prizes in a new summer competition launched by Albert Bartlett.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-break-at-five-star-hotel-in-dunblane-up-for-grabs-in-summer-prize-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-break-at-five-star-hotel-in-dunblane-up-for-grabs-in-summer-prize-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Edinburgh study finds that 94 per cent of businesses now use AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by Edinburgh-based software firm Zudu found 94% of businesses now use AI, with more than a third deploying it organisation-wide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-edinburgh-study-finds-that-94-per-cent-of-businesses-now-use-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-edinburgh-study-finds-that-94-per-cent-of-businesses-now-use-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I pay half my salary in rent’: Inside life in Glasgow city centre flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow city centre resident reveals the realities of urban living, from high rents and safety concerns to convenience, transport and the push for more homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-pay-half-my-salary-in-rent-inside-life-in-glasgow-city-centre-flats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-pay-half-my-salary-in-rent-inside-life-in-glasgow-city-centre-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AI skills programme launched for young people entering hospitality careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diageo's Learning for Life programme has introduced AI training to help young people build digital skills for careers in hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-ai-skills-programme-launched-for-young-people-entering-hospitality-careers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-ai-skills-programme-launched-for-young-people-entering-hospitality-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing association wins top industry award for second year running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caledonia Housing Association has retained its Housing Association of the Year title and won two further awards at the Scottish Home Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housing-association-wins-top-industry-award-for-second-year-running/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housing-association-wins-top-industry-award-for-second-year-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - all coverage here]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'd trade all the countless cold, wet nights at Hampden for the excitement that is building right now, and I can't wait to get in among the fans across the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-following-scotland-fans-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-all-coverage-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-following-scotland-fans-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-all-coverage-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeenshire housing plans could bring 158 homes and £32m boost to local contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for 158 new homes in Newmachar could generate more than &pound;32 million for the north-east economy and deliver dozens of affordable properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-housing-plans-could-bring-158-homes-and-32m-boost-to-local-contractors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeenshire-housing-plans-could-bring-158-homes-and-32m-boost-to-local-contractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabaret about Scottish 'father of Brazilian football' to debut at Edinburgh Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dribble tells the story of Charles Miller, a Brazilian Scot who is known as the "father of football" in the South American nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cabaret-about-scottish-father-of-brazilian-football-to-debut-at-edinburgh-fringe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cabaret-about-scottish-father-of-brazilian-football-to-debut-at-edinburgh-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen manufacturer secures investment to support major expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen-based Nu-Style Products has secured private equity investment to support expansion, increase manufacturing capacity and drive growth in new markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-manufacturer-secures-investment-to-support-major-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-manufacturer-secures-investment-to-support-major-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh primary school wins top honour at national education awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Morningside Primary School has been named Primary School of the Year at the TES Schools Awards 2026, recognising its child-led learning approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-primary-school-wins-top-honour-at-national-education-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-primary-school-wins-top-honour-at-national-education-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food became my universal language when I moved to Scotland from Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonina Kordivska is the head chef at The Phoenix Caf&eacute; in Findhorn, Moray. This week, she takes on our chef Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/food-became-my-universal-language-when-i-moved-to-scotland-from-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/food-became-my-universal-language-when-i-moved-to-scotland-from-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anas Sarwar vows to stay as Scottish Labour leader and fight for ‘heart and soul’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anas Sarwar has vowed to remain Scottish Labour leader, saying he is &ldquo;hungry for the fight ahead&rdquo; after Keir Starmer&rsquo;s resignation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anas-sarwar-vows-to-stay-as-scottish-labour-leader-and-fight-for-heart-and-soul/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anas-sarwar-vows-to-stay-as-scottish-labour-leader-and-fight-for-heart-and-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Sir Keir Starmer's tenure after stepping down as prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister following intense pressure from senior Cabinet ministers - here we revisit his tenure since the summer of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-sir-keir-starmers-tenure-after-stepping-down-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-sir-keir-starmers-tenure-after-stepping-down-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bridge to finally reopen after 'years of painstaking work' and &pound;86m bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, council leader Jane Meagher has confirmed that the thoroughfare will be open prior to the start of festival season in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/north-bridge-to-finally-reopen-after-years-of-painstaking-work-and-pound86m-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/north-bridge-to-finally-reopen-after-years-of-painstaking-work-and-pound86m-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cars catch fire and man injured after men 'fighting with weapons' in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car caught fire and a man injured after a group of men wielding weapons came to blows in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cars-catch-fire-and-man-injured-after-men-fighting-with-weapons-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cars-catch-fire-and-man-injured-after-men-fighting-with-weapons-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airdrie man caught with cocaine worth a quarter of a million pounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airdrie man was found with almost &pound;250k worth of cocaine after being stopped by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airdrie-man-caught-with-cocaine-worth-a-quarter-of-a-million-pounds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airdrie-man-caught-with-cocaine-worth-a-quarter-of-a-million-pounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think art collecting is only for the super rich? Think again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patricia Fleming Gallery was established in Glasgow in 2017 so what can you expect to see?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/think-art-collecting-is-only-for-the-super-rich-think-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/think-art-collecting-is-only-for-the-super-rich-think-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish engineering company placed into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish engineering company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-engineering-company-placed-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-engineering-company-placed-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons closes after entering liquidation with 71 jobs lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[See the latest update on UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant, after the company ceased trading earlier this year, having fallen into liquidation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-wholesaler-servicing-morrisons-closes-after-entering-liquidation-with-71-jobs-lost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-wholesaler-servicing-morrisons-closes-after-entering-liquidation-with-71-jobs-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed after hitting prosecutor in the head with his shoe in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who threw a shoe at a prosecutor after being told he was being remanded in custody has been jailed for 30 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-after-hitting-prosecutor-in-the-head-with-his-shoe-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-after-hitting-prosecutor-in-the-head-with-his-shoe-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Labour hold a leadership election after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer has quit as Labour leader and Prime Minister. But what happens now?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-will-labour-hold-a-leadership-election-after-sir-keir-starmers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-will-labour-hold-a-leadership-election-after-sir-keir-starmers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage demands general election after Keir Starmer announces resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has called for an immediate general election after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-demands-general-election-after-keir-starmer-announces-resignation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nigel-farage-demands-general-election-after-keir-starmer-announces-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham could be PM next month as Streeting backs him for top job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham could be in Downing Street by this time next month under the timetable set out by Sir Keir Starmer for his departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-could-be-pm-next-month-as-streeting-backs-him-for-top-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-could-be-pm-next-month-as-streeting-backs-him-for-top-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian leaders across UK call for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith leaders from across the UK have formed a cross-denominational coalition calling for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/christian-leaders-across-uk-call-for-an-end-to-israels-occupation-of-palestine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/christian-leaders-across-uk-call-for-an-end-to-israels-occupation-of-palestine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From shoppers to residents &ndash; the ambitious city living plan and here's what's coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of new homes, greener streets, a revived Clyde and family-friendly spaces: inside Glasgow's ambitious city centre living plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-shoppers-to-residents-ndash-the-ambitious-city-living-plan-and-heres-whats-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-shoppers-to-residents-ndash-the-ambitious-city-living-plan-and-heres-whats-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer speech in full as he announces resignation as Prime Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister and Labour leader following a speech outside No10 Downing Street. Here is his speech in full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keir-starmer-speech-in-full-as-he-announces-resignation-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keir-starmer-speech-in-full-as-he-announces-resignation-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer resigns paving way for Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister following intense pressure from senior Cabinet ministers. Holding back tears outside Downing Street, he confirmed a timetable to replace him will conclude before parliament returns this September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keir-starmer-resigns-paving-way-for-andy-burnham-to-become-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keir-starmer-resigns-paving-way-for-andy-burnham-to-become-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotch whisky distillery secures more than £4million in new investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scotch whisky distillery has received more than &pound;4million in new investment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotch-whisky-distillery-secures-more-than-4million-in-new-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotch-whisky-distillery-secures-more-than-4million-in-new-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former University of Dundee finance chief begins employment tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An accountant who resigned from the University of Dundee after one day begins his employment tribunal on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-university-of-dundee-finance-chief-begins-employment-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-university-of-dundee-finance-chief-begins-employment-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish darts superstar who quit at the top of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rab Smith - who died recently - was "virtually unstoppable" in the sport in the late 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-darts-superstar-who-quit-at-the-top-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-darts-superstar-who-quit-at-the-top-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham set to be next Prime Minister as Starmer quits — Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham could be Prime Minister within weeks after he confirmed he will stand to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-set-to-be-next-prime-minister-as-starmer-quits-recap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-set-to-be-next-prime-minister-as-starmer-quits-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers warned child poverty review risks ‘step back’ for 100,000 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish ministers have been warned the plans to review how child poverty targets are measured could make things worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministers-warned-child-poverty-review-risks-step-back-for-100000-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministers-warned-child-poverty-review-risks-step-back-for-100000-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow hailed as 'sleeping giant' as latest city centre investment figures revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major investment projects help lift the mood of gloom that has hung over Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-hailed-as-sleeping-giant-as-latest-city-centre-investment-figures-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-hailed-as-sleeping-giant-as-latest-city-centre-investment-figures-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow's future: Why Scotland's biggest city is back on The Herald agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow is undergoing a massive period of change. A new series by The Herald looks at what is next for Scotland's biggest city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-future-why-scotlands-biggest-city-is-back-on-the-herald-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-future-why-scotlands-biggest-city-is-back-on-the-herald-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow&rsquo;s 'Style Mile' under pressure as footfall falls despite sales rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow&rsquo;s flagship shopping streets face falling footfall despite rising sales, as experts weigh the city&rsquo;s retail future against UK rivals and changing consumer habits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgowrsquos-style-mile-under-pressure-as-footfall-falls-despite-sales-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgowrsquos-style-mile-under-pressure-as-footfall-falls-despite-sales-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure mounts on government over The Promise amid dangerous data gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government has been told it must address the data gaps which means Scotland does not record premature deaths in care-experienced young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-on-government-over-the-promise-amid-dangerous-data-gaps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-on-government-over-the-promise-amid-dangerous-data-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many banks have closed in your area? See our chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-many-banks-have-closed-in-your-area-see-our-chart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-many-banks-have-closed-in-your-area-see-our-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-have-we-learned-from-scotlands-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-have-we-learned-from-scotlands-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I spent the night in the UK's most northerly bothy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnmouth on the Orkney island of Hoy has been restored after years of decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-spent-the-night-in-the-uks-most-northerly-bothy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-spent-the-night-in-the-uks-most-northerly-bothy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-expects-the-story-of-mctominays-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-expects-the-story-of-mctominays-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-bounce-sends-scotland-to-miami-with-hope-and-no-fear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-bounce-sends-scotland-to-miami-with-hope-and-no-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Tartan Army 'looking for a miracle' and Starmer exit 'inevitable']]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-tartan-army-looking-for-a-miracle-and-starmer-exit-inevitable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-tartan-army-looking-for-a-miracle-and-starmer-exit-inevitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disruption expected after Edinburgh airport evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport says it is working to resume services after the incident on Friday night, but there would be "knock-on impacts".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disruption-expected-after-edinburgh-airport-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disruption-expected-after-edinburgh-airport-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New replica unveiled of Clydebuilt ship that changed the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full-sized model celebrates Henry Bell's Comet, built more than 200 years ago in Port Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-replica-unveiled-of-clydebuilt-ship-that-changed-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-replica-unveiled-of-clydebuilt-ship-that-changed-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/flawed-but-relentless-scotland-show-themselves-as-men-of-substance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/flawed-but-relentless-scotland-show-themselves-as-men-of-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-dejected-after-loss-to-morocco-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-dejected-after-loss-to-morocco-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Scotland have had two penalties &amp; been playing against 10 men?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-scotland-have-had-two-penalties-amp-been-playing-against-10-men/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-scotland-have-had-two-penalties-amp-been-playing-against-10-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/train-driver-killed-and-dozens-seriously-injured-as-two-trains-collide-near-bedford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/train-driver-killed-and-dozens-seriously-injured-as-two-trains-collide-near-bedford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Airport evacuated following report of potentially suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explosive Ordnance Disposal are in attendance and a cordon is in place around the airport with road closures in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-evacuated-following-report-of-potentially-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-evacuated-following-report-of-potentially-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 3 years as crackdown on use of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks in the UK continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed for more than three years for selling illegal IPTV subscriptions and pre-loaded Firesticks to almost 2,000 customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-3-years-as-crackdown-on-use-of-dodgy-fire-sticks-in-the-uk-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-3-years-as-crackdown-on-use-of-dodgy-fire-sticks-in-the-uk-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film about Elbit Systems legal cases to be shown in two Scottish cities next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A film telling the story of the 'Filton 25' and their legal battle against terrorism charges will be shown in Glasgow and Edinburgh next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/film-about-elbit-systems-legal-cases-to-be-shown-in-two-scottish-cities-next-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/film-about-elbit-systems-legal-cases-to-be-shown-in-two-scottish-cities-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squirrelpox warning after sick red squirrels spotted]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Dollar have been urged to take down any wildlife feeders in their gardens&#8239;for the next two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/squirrelpox-warning-after-sick-red-squirrels-spotted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/squirrelpox-warning-after-sick-red-squirrels-spotted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crewman dies after falling from cruise ship in Sound of Mull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hebridean Island Cruises said crew responded immediately to Tuesday's incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crewman-dies-after-falling-from-cruise-ship-in-sound-of-mull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crewman-dies-after-falling-from-cruise-ship-in-sound-of-mull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union Street fire spread 'rapidly' through voids before emergency crews arrived]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Union Street fire spread &ldquo;rapidly&rdquo; through concealed voids before emergency services arrived on the scene, initial investigations have indicated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-street-fire-spread-rapidly-through-voids-before-emergency-crews-arrived/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-street-fire-spread-rapidly-through-voids-before-emergency-crews-arrived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: By-election bonanza - what it all means for Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour&rsquo;s Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-by-election-bonanza-what-it-all-means-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-by-election-bonanza-what-it-all-means-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's dairy godfather on family, online fame, and 80 years of milking cows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Dr Graham holds court at the Graham&rsquo;s tent at the Royal Highland Show, blue and white bunting blowing in the wind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-dairy-godfather-on-family-online-fame-and-80-years-of-milking-cows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-dairy-godfather-on-family-online-fame-and-80-years-of-milking-cows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May's burst of sunshine offers reassurance, but is not an economic turning point]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spell of warm weather and seasonal spending gave UK retailers a timely boost in May, but the underlying picture remains fragile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mays-burst-of-sunshine-offers-reassurance-but-is-not-an-economic-turning-point/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mays-burst-of-sunshine-offers-reassurance-but-is-not-an-economic-turning-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['200 tasters in a day.' Is judging ice cream the best job at the Royal Highland Show?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone has to taste the over 200 ice creams that were entered into the Scottish Dairy Championships this year. This, says a judge, is what it's like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/200-tasters-in-a-day-is-judging-ice-cream-the-best-job-at-the-royal-highland-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/200-tasters-in-a-day-is-judging-ice-cream-the-best-job-at-the-royal-highland-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible squirrelpox outbreak prompts appeal to locals in Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[National conservation project Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels&nbsp;(SSRS) and conservation charity The Eastern Lowlands Red Squirrel Group (ELRSG) said they ave received multiple reports&nbsp;of sick red squirrels&nbsp;in Dollar, with symptoms they believe to be&nbsp;consistent with&nbsp;squirrelpox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/possible-squirrelpox-outbreak-prompts-appeal-to-locals-in-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/possible-squirrelpox-outbreak-prompts-appeal-to-locals-in-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect, enhance and increase the value of your property with Glasgow-based PureBuilt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home is where the heart is&hellip;. but for homeowners, it&rsquo;s also where the money is and as such, it makes sense to protect it with Glasgow-based PureBuilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protect-enhance-and-increase-the-value-of-your-property-with-glasgow-based-purebuilt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protect-enhance-and-increase-the-value-of-your-property-with-glasgow-based-purebuilt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 10 years for child rape and sexual offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Hopson, 45, was sentenced for crimes he carried out in the Elgin area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-10-years-for-child-rape-and-sexual-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-10-years-for-child-rape-and-sexual-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind farm permission to be quashed following court challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council lawyers mounted a legal challenge after their objection was not considered by the Scottish government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wind-farm-permission-to-be-quashed-following-court-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wind-farm-permission-to-be-quashed-following-court-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River City actor gave 'unreliable' evidence in rape trial, says prosecutor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence for Iain Robertson - who denies seven charges - questioned whether jurors could conclude they do not believe him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/river-city-actor-gave-unreliable-evidence-in-rape-trial-says-prosecutor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/river-city-actor-gave-unreliable-evidence-in-rape-trial-says-prosecutor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Scottish guidance for housing trans prisoners is unlawful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-rules-scottish-guidance-for-housing-trans-prisoners-is-unlawful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-rules-scottish-guidance-for-housing-trans-prisoners-is-unlawful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside story: How Tories turned things around to win in Aberdeen South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of how the Conservatives turned Aberdeen South into a referendum on oil and gas, exposing SNP uncertainty on North Sea jobs and economic trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-story-how-tories-turned-things-around-to-win-in-aberdeen-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-story-how-tories-turned-things-around-to-win-in-aberdeen-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This striking Glasgow office block is to be converted into a flagship aparthotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[An office building in Glasgow's Merchant City is to be transformed into a 'flagship' 153-unit aparthotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-striking-glasgow-office-block-is-to-be-converted-into-a-flagship-aparthotel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-striking-glasgow-office-block-is-to-be-converted-into-a-flagship-aparthotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Time is up': Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood urge Starmer to set departure timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood have urged Sir Keir Starmer to set a departure timeline as Cabinet pressure mounts after Andy Burnham&rsquo;s Makerfield win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-is-up-ed-miliband-and-shabana-mahmood-urge-starmer-to-set-departure-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-is-up-ed-miliband-and-shabana-mahmood-urge-starmer-to-set-departure-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney vows SNP will ‘consider the implications’ of Aberdeen South defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP will &ldquo;consider the implications&rdquo; of its defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election, leader John Swinney has said, as he admitted the Tories seized the seat from his party after capturing &ldquo;understandable anger&rdquo; in the area over the future of the oil and has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-vows-snp-will-consider-the-implications-of-aberdeen-south-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-vows-snp-will-consider-the-implications-of-aberdeen-south-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark Glasgow city centre hospitality space set for major transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Glasgow&rsquo;s most recognisable hospitality spaces is set to undergo a major transformation this autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/landmark-glasgow-city-centre-hospitality-space-set-for-major-transformation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/landmark-glasgow-city-centre-hospitality-space-set-for-major-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World’s oldest football heads to World Cup for Scotland v Brazil game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s oldest football &ndash; and one of Scotland&rsquo;s most remarkable historical objects &ndash; is heading to United States for the World Cup match between Brazil and Scotland on June 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worlds-oldest-football-heads-to-world-cup-for-scotland-v-brazil-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worlds-oldest-football-heads-to-world-cup-for-scotland-v-brazil-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow’s deteriorating buildings face £1 billion heritage deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow's deteriorating&nbsp; buildings face a &pound;1 billion heritage deficit as the cost of restoring them is higher than what they are worth on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-deteriorating-buildings-face-1-billion-heritage-deficit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-deteriorating-buildings-face-1-billion-heritage-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans unveiled for more than massive housing development in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cullross has submitted a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-unveiled-for-more-than-massive-housing-development-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-unveiled-for-more-than-massive-housing-development-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Scottish golf destination appoints new general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new man joins as the resort approaches its 25th anniversary with proposals to overhaul its championship courses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-scottish-golf-destination-appoints-new-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-scottish-golf-destination-appoints-new-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers are the real losers of the Scottish Government's trans prison policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government has lost another costly legal battle - this time on transgender prison policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxpayers-are-the-real-losers-of-the-scottish-governments-trans-prison-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxpayers-are-the-real-losers-of-the-scottish-governments-trans-prison-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council 'welcomes' Boston Mayor's plans to formally twin cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council has said it "welcomes" plans by the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, to formalise an international partnership between the two cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-council-welcomes-boston-mayors-plans-to-formally-twin-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-council-welcomes-boston-mayors-plans-to-formally-twin-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A huge wake up call': Unions blast Labour and SNP over North Sea after Tory win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade unions have attacked both UK and Scottish ministers over North Sea oil and gas saying the Conservative victory in Aberdeen South should be a "wake up call" to both governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-huge-wake-up-call-unions-blast-labour-and-snp-over-north-sea-after-tory-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-huge-wake-up-call-unions-blast-labour-and-snp-over-north-sea-after-tory-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court of Session rules Scottish Government trans prison policy is unlawful]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Session has ruled that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in female prisons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/court-of-session-rules-scottish-government-trans-prison-policy-is-unlawful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/court-of-session-rules-scottish-government-trans-prison-policy-is-unlawful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major industrial hub planned near Glasgow could open by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The huge site will boost industrial capacity along the M8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-industrial-hub-planned-near-glasgow-could-open-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-industrial-hub-planned-near-glasgow-could-open-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company ceases trading: Who can claim a refund and who cannot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK travel company offering flights and holiday packages to destinations around the world has ceased trading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-ceases-trading-who-can-claim-a-refund-and-who-cannot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-ceases-trading-who-can-claim-a-refund-and-who-cannot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After the big one comes the even bigger one for Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/after-the-big-one-comes-the-even-bigger-one-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/after-the-big-one-comes-the-even-bigger-one-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK fashion retailer to shut last 20 stores this weekend after entering administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the remaining Quiz stores in the UK, of which there are 20, will shut down by the end of tomorrow (June 20).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-fashion-retailer-to-shut-last-20-stores-this-weekend-after-entering-administration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-fashion-retailer-to-shut-last-20-stores-this-weekend-after-entering-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-lawyer jailed for sending threatening letter to lord advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Sylvestre sent handwritten notes to Dorothy Bain KC and emails to Nadia El-Nakla, wife of former first minister Humza Yousaf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-lawyer-jailed-for-sending-threatening-letter-to-lord-advocate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-lawyer-jailed-for-sending-threatening-letter-to-lord-advocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man to stand trial accused of murdering Scottish woman on Crete 17 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is to stand trial next week accused of murdering a Scottish woman on the Greek holiday island of Crete 17 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-accused-of-murdering-scottish-woman-on-crete-17-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-to-stand-trial-accused-of-murdering-scottish-woman-on-crete-17-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland v Morocco: World Cup 2026 betting preview and where the value lies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsored post, brought to you by bettingsites.info.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-v-morocco-world-cup-2026-betting-preview-and-where-the-value-lies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-v-morocco-world-cup-2026-betting-preview-and-where-the-value-lies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every baby has a perspective': How Glasgow nurseries protect babies' rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow city nurseries are running a project to help respect the voices of babies and make decisions with their best interests in mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/every-baby-has-a-perspective-how-glasgow-nurseries-protect-babies-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/every-baby-has-a-perspective-how-glasgow-nurseries-protect-babies-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council motion praises John McGinn for dedication to football and local community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clydebank&rsquo;s John McGinn has been deemed an inspiration to children and young people across West Dunbartonshire following Scotland&rsquo;s first World Cup game last weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-motion-praises-john-mcginn-for-dedication-to-football-and-local-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-motion-praises-john-mcginn-for-dedication-to-football-and-local-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new Highland hospital to replace crumbling Belford given green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed new hospital has been designed to deliver modern, high-quality healthcare facilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-for-new-highland-hospital-to-replace-crumbling-belford-given-green-light/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-for-new-highland-hospital-to-replace-crumbling-belford-given-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading UK brewer to offload four hospitality venues across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist business property adviser Christie &amp; Co has been instructed to market The Burnett Arms Hotel in Kemnay, The Bonnie Beastie in Forres, The Carnock Inn in Carnock and The Abercromby Arms in Tullibody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-uk-brewer-to-offload-four-hospitality-venues-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-uk-brewer-to-offload-four-hospitality-venues-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered during searches for missing man on Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A body has been recovered during searches for a missing man on the Isle of Lewis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-recovered-during-searches-for-missing-man-on-lewis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-recovered-during-searches-for-missing-man-on-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My first time at the Royal Highland Show showed me why it is truly a majestic event]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is slightly after 1 pm on Thursday and I am walking in the general direction of the axe throwing competition at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-first-time-at-the-royal-highland-show-showed-me-why-it-is-truly-a-majestic-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-first-time-at-the-royal-highland-show-showed-me-why-it-is-truly-a-majestic-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland Council to work with businesses on new visitor levy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local authority put on hold previous plans last year following concerns from tourism bodies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-council-to-work-with-businesses-on-new-visitor-levy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-council-to-work-with-businesses-on-new-visitor-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's MND charity warns its future is at risk as UK counterpart eyes expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[MND Scotland has worked alongside the MND Association, which operates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for 45 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-mnd-charity-warns-its-future-is-at-risk-as-uk-counterpart-eyes-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-mnd-charity-warns-its-future-is-at-risk-as-uk-counterpart-eyes-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will heatwave hit Scotland? Here's what the experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland is set to miss out as a second heatwave of the summer hits the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-heatwave-hit-scotland-heres-what-the-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/will-heatwave-hit-scotland-heres-what-the-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New play exploring queer 'masculinity, silence and shame' to debut at Edinburgh Pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work by a University of Glasgow expert will debut at Summerhall during Edinburgh Pride weekend celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-play-exploring-queer-masculinity-silence-and-shame-to-debut-at-edinburgh-pride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-play-exploring-queer-masculinity-silence-and-shame-to-debut-at-edinburgh-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government pledges £36million fund to reduce drug deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney is set to address a summit on drugs deaths in Edinburgh on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-pledges-36million-fund-to-reduce-drug-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-pledges-36million-fund-to-reduce-drug-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over Glasgow woman's crash death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-glasgow-womans-crash-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-glasgow-womans-crash-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Scots tech could save golf clubs millions by extending old irrigation kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[New retrofit technology developed in Scotland could be the lower-cost alternative for golf clubs with ageing irrigation systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-scots-tech-could-save-golf-clubs-millions-by-extending-old-irrigation-kits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-scots-tech-could-save-golf-clubs-millions-by-extending-old-irrigation-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Median A&amp;E waiting times at Scottish health board soar despite more staff and funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&amp;E patients waited a median time of 72 minutes between entering an NHS Lothian hospital to being assessed by a medical professional in 2025/26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/median-aampe-waiting-times-at-scottish-health-board-soar-despite-more-staff-and-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/median-aampe-waiting-times-at-scottish-health-board-soar-despite-more-staff-and-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glasgow Green event will feature the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Richard Ashcroft, Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Perrie and the Fratellis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trnsmt-2026-full-line-up-and-stage-times-for-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trnsmt-2026-full-line-up-and-stage-times-for-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promises of improved World Cup queues for Scotland v Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Tartan Army members complained of "dangerous" queues around Boston Stadium at Scotland's World Cup opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/promises-of-improved-world-cup-queues-for-scotland-v-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/promises-of-improved-world-cup-queues-for-scotland-v-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-the-tartan-army-captured-the-heart-of-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-the-tartan-army-captured-the-heart-of-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people worried social media ban does not account for their rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultation by Scotland&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s commissioner found concerns that a ban on social media may not fully account for children's rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/young-people-worried-social-media-ban-does-not-account-for-their-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/young-people-worried-social-media-ban-does-not-account-for-their-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exam board criticised for 'unfair' treatment of pupils accused of cheating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some students are having coursework rejected because the exam board believes, but cannot prove, that it was produced using AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/exam-board-criticised-for-unfair-treatment-of-pupils-accused-of-cheating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/exam-board-criticised-for-unfair-treatment-of-pupils-accused-of-cheating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit has made Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brexit has made Scotland almost &pound;30 billion a year worse off with the country the most damaged of UK devolved nations, a new academic study has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brexit-has-made-scotland-almost-30-billion-a-year-worse-off-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brexit-has-made-scotland-almost-30-billion-a-year-worse-off-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestwick Airport chief’s eye-catching legacy as he reveals departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prestwick Airport chief talked about his 'legacy' as he revealed his departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prestwick-airport-chiefs-eye-catching-legacy-as-he-reveals-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prestwick-airport-chiefs-eye-catching-legacy-as-he-reveals-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving way for Labour leadership contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham&rsquo;s dramatic victory in the Makerfield by-election has triggered an immediate leadership crisis for Keir Starmer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-wins-makerfield-by-election-paving-way-for-labour-leadership-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-wins-makerfield-by-election-paving-way-for-labour-leadership-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election in blow to SNP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-conservatives-win-aberdeen-south-by-election-in-blow-to-snp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-conservatives-win-aberdeen-south-by-election-in-blow-to-snp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish waterfalls to appear on new Royal Mail special edition stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Scotland's most stunning waterfalls are to appear on a new set of special stamps unveiled today by Royal Mail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-waterfalls-to-appear-on-new-royal-mail-special-edition-stamps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-waterfalls-to-appear-on-new-royal-mail-special-edition-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fall-short-of-famous-win-over-windies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fall-short-of-famous-win-over-windies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-club-or-chance-to-reinvent-where-does-mcinnes-exit-leave-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-club-or-chance-to-reinvent-where-does-mcinnes-exit-leave-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan McKee: ‘Why I’m not the minister for cuts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Sector Reform Secretary on savings, services and tax cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ivan-mckee-why-im-not-the-minister-for-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ivan-mckee-why-im-not-the-minister-for-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are still failing to claim a benefit worth thousands of pounds a year, despite repeated warnings from ministers and campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/check-your-post-as-dwp-sends-out-thousands-of-letters-to-pensioners-about-extra-cash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/check-your-post-as-dwp-sends-out-thousands-of-letters-to-pensioners-about-extra-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor - who is he?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motherwell-appoint-johansson-as-askou-successor-who-is-he/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motherwell-appoint-johansson-as-askou-successor-who-is-he/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow: The Next Chapter - The Herald's new series explores the future of the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Herald's latest in-depth investigative series explores the future of Scotland's largest city through the lens of culture, business, people and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-the-next-chapter-the-heralds-new-series-explores-the-future-of-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-the-next-chapter-the-heralds-new-series-explores-the-future-of-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin Harris &amp; Commonwealths force Monday start to Celtic's title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calvin-harris-amp-commonwealths-force-monday-start-to-celtics-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calvin-harris-amp-commonwealths-force-monday-start-to-celtics-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-are-scotland-fans-putting-traffic-cones-on-statues-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-are-scotland-fans-putting-traffic-cones-on-statues-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tartan Army has 'brought new life' to America's smallest state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Scotland fans are staying in Rhode Island - where they have been fundraising for charities as well as enjoying the party atmosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-army-has-brought-new-life-to-americas-smallest-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-army-has-brought-new-life-to-americas-smallest-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient dies and three people injured after ambulance and car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the scene of the smash on Balmore Road in Glasgow at about 21:00 on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-dies-and-three-people-injured-after-ambulance-and-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/patient-dies-and-three-people-injured-after-ambulance-and-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-lorry crash closes A9 southbound at Dunblane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drivers have been taken to hospital following the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-lorry-crash-closes-a9-southbound-at-dunblane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-lorry-crash-closes-a9-southbound-at-dunblane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-sweltering-scotland-can-handle-world-cup-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-sweltering-scotland-can-handle-world-cup-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for role in 'county lines' drug operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Kihu, 24, sentenced to more than six years for recruiting people to supply Class A drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-role-in-county-lines-drug-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-role-in-county-lines-drug-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohl leaves Rangers - is McInnes appointment near?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Rohl leaves Rangers after eight months in charge to become Red Bull Salzburg's head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rohl-leaves-rangers-is-mcinnes-appointment-near/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rohl-leaves-rangers-is-mcinnes-appointment-near/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg - is McInnes arrival imminent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Rohl leaves Rangers after eight months in charge to become Red Bull Salzburg's head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rohl-leaves-rangers-for-rb-salzburg-is-mcinnes-arrival-imminent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rohl-leaves-rangers-for-rb-salzburg-is-mcinnes-arrival-imminent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hearts-to-face-sturm-graz-in-champions-league-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hearts-to-face-sturm-graz-in-champions-league-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic church beside graveyard to become three-bedroom home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The church near Beattock in the south of Scotland dates back to the late 1790s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-church-beside-graveyard-to-become-three-bedroom-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-church-beside-graveyard-to-become-three-bedroom-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/soldiers-brain-buried-with-body-85-years-after-his-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/soldiers-brain-buried-with-body-85-years-after-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White British man arrested over rape linked online to migrants, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with an attack on Bridge Street, Arbroath on Saturday 6 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/white-british-man-arrested-over-rape-linked-online-to-migrants-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/white-british-man-arrested-over-rape-linked-online-to-migrants-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen beach reopens after 'unexploded device' fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police had been advising people to avoid part of the beach after the discovery was made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-beach-reopens-after-unexploded-device-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-beach-reopens-after-unexploded-device-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety concerns remain at Edinburgh's teenage mental health ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mental Welfare Commission find some improvements at Melville House, but say more needs to be done to protect both patients and staff from aggression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/safety-concerns-remain-at-edinburghs-teenage-mental-health-ward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/safety-concerns-remain-at-edinburghs-teenage-mental-health-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle blaze near flats in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six fire engines and a height vehicle were called to Dalry Road where one person was treated at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-tackle-blaze-near-flats-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-tackle-blaze-near-flats-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outlander star to lead 100 motorcyclists across home region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event will begin and end at the actor&rsquo;s Galloway Distillery near Newton Stewart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/outlander-star-to-lead-100-motorcyclists-across-home-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/outlander-star-to-lead-100-motorcyclists-across-home-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut']]></title><description><![CDATA[How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-travel-530-miles-so-our-son-can-have-a-haircut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-travel-530-miles-so-our-son-can-have-a-haircut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-set-piece-guru-plotting-portugals-world-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-set-piece-guru-plotting-portugals-world-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow retail giant unveils largest single-store investment in years for big upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Lewis is investing &pound;20 million into its Glasgow store, introducing new brands, revamped departments and immersive shopping experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-retail-giant-unveils-largest-single-store-investment-in-years-for-big-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-retail-giant-unveils-largest-single-store-investment-in-years-for-big-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A9 closed in one direction near Dunblane after morning crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists have been advised to find a different route]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-closed-in-one-direction-near-dunblane-after-morning-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-closed-in-one-direction-near-dunblane-after-morning-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Chinook crash questions and Robison stalker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-chinook-crash-questions-and-robison-stalker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-chinook-crash-questions-and-robison-stalker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy debt shame as one in eight Scots fall into bill arrears]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in eight Scots have fallen behind on their energy bills as households across the country struggle under the weight of mounting debt, new research suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-debt-shame-as-one-in-eight-scots-fall-into-bill-arrears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-debt-shame-as-one-in-eight-scots-fall-into-bill-arrears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why pioneering work at Victorian mental asylum has now earned global recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documents on the pioneering work of the Crichton Royal Institution in Dumfries are now recognised by Unesco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-pioneering-work-at-victorian-mental-asylum-has-now-earned-global-recognition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-pioneering-work-at-victorian-mental-asylum-has-now-earned-global-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRNSMT 2026 - Line-up, weather and how to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's biggest music festival is this year headlined by Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi and the Scotland men's team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trnsmt-2026-line-up-weather-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trnsmt-2026-line-up-weather-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish colleges dish out 15,500 free meals a week to students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s colleges provide approximately 15,500 free meals to students every week, on top of clothing and food bank offerings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-colleges-dish-out-15500-free-meals-a-week-to-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-colleges-dish-out-15500-free-meals-a-week-to-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shona Robison: I had to warn my daughter about my 'terrifying' stalker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former deputy first minister Shona Robison opens up about her ordeal with a 'terrifying' stalker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shona-robison-i-had-to-warn-my-daughter-about-my-terrifying-stalker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shona-robison-i-had-to-warn-my-daughter-about-my-terrifying-stalker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Four accountancy firm underlines Scottish growth plans with 10 new partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Big Four accountancy firm has underlined its Scottish expansion plans with the appointment of 10 new partners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/big-four-accountancy-firm-underlines-scottish-growth-plans-with-10-new-partners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/big-four-accountancy-firm-underlines-scottish-growth-plans-with-10-new-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company offering trips worldwide ceases trading - are you affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Bespoke Ltd traded under the names Chalet Bespoke, Ski Bespoke and Spa Bespoke and offered holidays all over the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-offering-trips-worldwide-ceases-trading-are-you-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-offering-trips-worldwide-ceases-trading-are-you-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-striker-who-doesnt-score-often-but-scotland-win-when-he-does/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-striker-who-doesnt-score-often-but-scotland-win-when-he-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry of Defence says Russian warship fired warning shots to avoid collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Russian warship fired warning shots in the English Channel after a UK-registered yacht drifted towards the vessel, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministry-of-defence-says-russian-warship-fired-warning-shots-to-avoid-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministry-of-defence-says-russian-warship-fired-warning-shots-to-avoid-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Scotland learn from Cape Verde as Morocco loom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-could-scotland-learn-from-cape-verde-as-morocco-loom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-could-scotland-learn-from-cape-verde-as-morocco-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Edinburgh road shut as major blaze prompts evacuations and diversions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major fire on Dalry Road triggered a large emergency response, forcing road closures, property evacuations and bus diversions across the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/busy-edinburgh-road-shut-as-major-blaze-prompts-evacuations-and-diversions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/busy-edinburgh-road-shut-as-major-blaze-prompts-evacuations-and-diversions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote Highland community moves forward with long-awaited affordable housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Highland community is preparing to build its first new social housing in more than 50 years after securing major funding for a &pound;3 million development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/remote-highland-community-moves-forward-with-long-awaited-affordable-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/remote-highland-community-moves-forward-with-long-awaited-affordable-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seized oil tanker reappears with new identity after leaving Scottish waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marinera was seized on 7 January in a US Coastguard and Navy operation in the North Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seized-oil-tanker-reappears-with-new-identity-after-leaving-scottish-waters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seized-oil-tanker-reappears-with-new-identity-after-leaving-scottish-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis hit Dundee University 'could be bankrupt by 2028']]></title><description><![CDATA[First Minister John Swinney has expressed deep disappointment after Dundee University announced 190 further jobs are at risk to save &pound;20 million. Politicians and unions have condemned the cuts,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-hit-dundee-university-could-be-bankrupt-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-hit-dundee-university-could-be-bankrupt-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruth Charteris to replace Dorothy Bain as Lord Advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Minister John Swinney has nominated Ruth Charteris KC and BJ Gill KC as Scotland&rsquo;s new law officers. The appointments follow the resignation of Dorothy Bain KC amid growing controversy over the dual political and prosecutorial role of the Lord Advocate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ruth-charteris-to-replace-dorothy-bain-as-lord-advocate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ruth-charteris-to-replace-dorothy-bain-as-lord-advocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant becomes first McDonald's in UK to show live World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow McDonald's has made football history after becoming the first restaurant in the UK to screen a live FIFA World Cup match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restaurant-becomes-first-mcdonalds-in-uk-to-show-live-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restaurant-becomes-first-mcdonalds-in-uk-to-show-live-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans can watch Scotland’s remaining World Cup group games on the big screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches will be shown live at Vue cinemas across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fans-can-watch-scotlands-remaining-world-cup-group-games-on-the-big-screen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fans-can-watch-scotlands-remaining-world-cup-group-games-on-the-big-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major pizza company sells all UK sites 8 months after falling into adminstration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizza Hut&rsquo;s parent company Yum! Brands has agreed to sell the global pizza chain in a deal worth &pound;2 billion, which will include the group&rsquo;s UK sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pizza-company-sells-all-uk-sites-8-months-after-falling-into-adminstration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pizza-company-sells-all-uk-sites-8-months-after-falling-into-adminstration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP's &pound;600,000 cash injection for Aberdeen two days before by-election sparks row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP has been accused of "deeply cynical" timing after announcing an additional &pound;600,000 for an Aberdeen city centre regeneration project just two days before a crunch by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snps-pound600000-cash-injection-for-aberdeen-two-days-before-by-election-sparks-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snps-pound600000-cash-injection-for-aberdeen-two-days-before-by-election-sparks-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My pick of the Edinburgh International Book Festival programme as line-up is revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 events featuring guests from 41 countries will be staged across 16 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-pick-of-the-edinburgh-international-book-festival-programme-as-line-up-is-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-pick-of-the-edinburgh-international-book-festival-programme-as-line-up-is-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technology to tackle the economics of carbon-intensive construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &ldquo;drop-in&rdquo; material could change supply chains without changing everything else]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-technology-to-tackle-the-economics-of-carbon-intensive-construction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-technology-to-tackle-the-economics-of-carbon-intensive-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River City actor Iain Robertson dragged woman by hair, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robertson - who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap - denies eight charges involving four women, including one charge of rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/river-city-actor-iain-robertson-dragged-woman-by-hair-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/river-city-actor-iain-robertson-dragged-woman-by-hair-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK car retailer with 200 branches to close Scotland dealership this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold Clark has confirmed its Renault/Dacia dealership in Inverness, on Harbour Road (IV1 1LN), is set to close - find out exactly when.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-car-retailer-with-200-branches-to-close-scotland-dealership-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-car-retailer-with-200-branches-to-close-scotland-dealership-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Scotland's farms could change to tackle climate change and protect nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable innovations in Scottish farming are necessary to meet net zero by 2045. Here are some of the big ideas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-scotlands-farms-could-change-to-tackle-climate-change-and-protect-nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-scotlands-farms-could-change-to-tackle-climate-change-and-protect-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK airline to cut flights to three destinations from next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loganair will reduce flights between Inverness and Stornoway, Orkney, and Shetland from July 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-airline-to-cut-flights-to-three-destinations-from-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-airline-to-cut-flights-to-three-destinations-from-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruth Charteris KC named as Scotland's next top law officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charteris will replace Dorothy Bain KC as lead of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and chief legal adviser to the Scottish government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ruth-charteris-kc-named-as-scotlands-next-top-law-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ruth-charteris-kc-named-as-scotlands-next-top-law-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Dundee to cut 190 more jobs to save £20m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university has already cut 675 jobs through voluntary redundancies since it announced a large deficit in late 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-of-dundee-to-cut-190-more-jobs-to-save-20m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-of-dundee-to-cut-190-more-jobs-to-save-20m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ten years after Jo Cox&rsquo;s murder, common ground in politics matters more than ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after Jo Cox&rsquo;s murder, Scotland&rsquo;s minority government must show that respectful disagreement and common ground can still deliver change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ten-years-after-jo-coxrsquos-murder-common-ground-in-politics-matters-more-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ten-years-after-jo-coxrsquos-murder-common-ground-in-politics-matters-more-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare album of historic slum images by renowned Glasgow photographer sold for £45,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare 19th&#8209;century photographic album by the Glasgow photographer who recorded the city&rsquo;s notorious slums sells for over &pound;45,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-album-of-historic-slum-images-by-renowned-glasgow-photographer-sold-for-45000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-album-of-historic-slum-images-by-renowned-glasgow-photographer-sold-for-45000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two jailed for gangland firebombing 'ordered by boss in Dubai']]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Ordish and Kurtis Young admitted the attack which wrecked a semi-detached property in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-jailed-for-gangland-firebombing-ordered-by-boss-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-jailed-for-gangland-firebombing-ordered-by-boss-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New canopy for revamped King's Theatre gets police escort from Glasgow to Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transformation of the 120-year-old venue is expected to be completed over the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-canopy-for-revamped-kings-theatre-gets-police-escort-from-glasgow-to-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-canopy-for-revamped-kings-theatre-gets-police-escort-from-glasgow-to-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LibDem largess and Robertson's folly: Receipts reveal truth about Holyrood contests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Robertson spent a total of &pound;25,026 between January 7 and polling day, almost &pound;12,000 more than Lorna Slater of the Scottish Greens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/libdem-largess-and-robertsons-folly-receipts-reveal-truth-about-holyrood-contests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/libdem-largess-and-robertsons-folly-receipts-reveal-truth-about-holyrood-contests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher who gave birth to ex-pupil's baby banned for two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman entered a sexual relationship with the 18-year-old after he had left school, a fitness to teach panel heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teacher-who-gave-birth-to-ex-pupils-baby-banned-for-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teacher-who-gave-birth-to-ex-pupils-baby-banned-for-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G7 stunt calls out Donald Trump and world leaders over water access in Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have used the G7 summit in France to highlight the lack of clean water in Gaza, with the event being held in Evian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/g7-stunt-calls-out-donald-trump-and-world-leaders-over-water-access-in-gaza/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/g7-stunt-calls-out-donald-trump-and-world-leaders-over-water-access-in-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen beach cordoned off amid 'unexploded device' fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are advising people to avoid part of the beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-beach-cordoned-off-amid-unexploded-device-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-beach-cordoned-off-amid-unexploded-device-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angus Robertson spent twice as much on doomed Holyrood bid than victorious Greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Robertson, who came third in Edinburgh Central behind Ms Slater and Labour councillor James Dalgleish, spent a total of &pound;25,026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/angus-robertson-spent-twice-as-much-on-doomed-holyrood-bid-than-victorious-greens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/angus-robertson-spent-twice-as-much-on-doomed-holyrood-bid-than-victorious-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stag-do drag to World Cup - the rise of Scotland's other national anthem]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stag-do-drag-to-world-cup-the-rise-of-scotlands-other-national-anthem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stag-do-drag-to-world-cup-the-rise-of-scotlands-other-national-anthem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-will-social-media-ban-start-and-which-apps-will-be-affected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-will-social-media-ban-start-and-which-apps-will-be-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim of 'house of horrors' foster carers to sue Glasgow City Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was fostered as a child by Douglas and Barbara Daniel who were jailed for two-and-a-half years in January for cruelty against children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/victim-of-house-of-horrors-foster-carers-to-sue-glasgow-city-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/victim-of-house-of-horrors-foster-carers-to-sue-glasgow-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexploded bomb found on Aberdeen beach as public told to avoid area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public has been urged to avoid Aberdeen beach after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unexploded-bomb-found-on-aberdeen-beach-as-public-told-to-avoid-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unexploded-bomb-found-on-aberdeen-beach-as-public-told-to-avoid-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow sports bar reopens after makeover - and it's offering free beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports bar in Glasgow has re-opened after a &pound;500k renovation - and is offering a free pint of beer for every World Cup game Scotland win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-sports-bar-reopens-after-makeover-and-its-offering-free-beer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-sports-bar-reopens-after-makeover-and-its-offering-free-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-known Borders hotel marketed for sale as owner to move abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-known hotel in the Borders has been put up for sale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-borders-hotel-marketed-for-sale-as-owner-to-move-abroad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-borders-hotel-marketed-for-sale-as-owner-to-move-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup betting offers: Best betting sites and welcome offers for World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compare the best World Cup betting offers on the top betting sites. Expert-reviewed free bets, price boosts and sign-up deals to you find a new bookmaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-cup-betting-offers-best-betting-sites-and-welcome-offers-for-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-cup-betting-offers-best-betting-sites-and-welcome-offers-for-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Discomfort' and 'uncertainty': Students back striking lecturers at Scots university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the University and College Union (UCU) have taken part in industrial action throughout the spring and early summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/discomfort-and-uncertainty-students-back-striking-lecturers-at-scots-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/discomfort-and-uncertainty-students-back-striking-lecturers-at-scots-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: New bike track proves a hit with riders at world event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elite racers from 10 different countries test out the brand new facility in Dalbeattie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-new-bike-track-proves-a-hit-with-riders-at-world-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-new-bike-track-proves-a-hit-with-riders-at-world-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strikes avoided at another Scottish airport as pay deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential strike action at a Scottish airport has been avoided after 'significant' improvements to pay and terms was agreed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strikes-avoided-at-another-scottish-airport-as-pay-deal-reached/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strikes-avoided-at-another-scottish-airport-as-pay-deal-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump says Iran deal 'all signed' but doubts expressed over Israel stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S President Donald Trump has arrived at the G7 meeting in France, as doubts begin to emerge over a peace deal with Iran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/donald-trump-says-iran-deal-all-signed-but-doubts-expressed-over-israel-stance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/donald-trump-says-iran-deal-all-signed-but-doubts-expressed-over-israel-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunterston battery storage plant to go ahead as construction date set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of a new battery storage plant at Hunterston is expected to begin later this year after the company behind it committed to funding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hunterston-battery-storage-plant-to-go-ahead-as-construction-date-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hunterston-battery-storage-plant-to-go-ahead-as-construction-date-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable energy company sells all of North Sea windfarm shares at a discount]]></title><description><![CDATA[An renewable energy company has sold the entirety of its stake in a North Sea wind farm as it looks to cut debts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/renewable-energy-company-sells-all-of-north-sea-windfarm-shares-at-a-discount/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/renewable-energy-company-sells-all-of-north-sea-windfarm-shares-at-a-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experienced hillwalker who went missing from Ayrshire train station found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has gone missing from Ayrshire after setting out to walk from the UK's highest railway station to Fort William]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/experienced-hillwalker-who-went-missing-from-ayrshire-train-station-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/experienced-hillwalker-who-went-missing-from-ayrshire-train-station-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Scotland address online misinformation following assault in Arbroath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have issued a correction after reports online falsely linked an assault in Arbroath to an illegal immigrant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-address-online-misinformation-following-assault-in-arbroath/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-address-online-misinformation-following-assault-in-arbroath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator sounds alarm over ScotGov funding of roads maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's business regulator has warned that stop-start government funding is holding back Scotland's roads and railways by creating uncertainty that drives up costs and undermines major projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/regulator-sounds-alarm-over-scotgov-funding-of-roads-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/regulator-sounds-alarm-over-scotgov-funding-of-roads-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standards Commission referred to ombudsman in ongoing row over censured councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morningside councillor Marie-Clair Munro was censured for failing to declare a non-financial interest during discussion about traffic calming measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/standards-commission-referred-to-ombudsman-in-ongoing-row-over-censured-councillor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/standards-commission-referred-to-ombudsman-in-ongoing-row-over-censured-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monarch of the Glen 'sister painting' could fetch &pound;4m at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scene in Braemar, which will go under the hammer next month, last appeared at auction in 1994 when it was sold for &pound;793,500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monarch-of-the-glen-sister-painting-could-fetch-pound4m-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monarch-of-the-glen-sister-painting-could-fetch-pound4m-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled rural drivers 'would be hit hardest' by Motability cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK mileage limits and higher excess charges have been paused by the Scottish government while talks with Motability take place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disabled-rural-drivers-would-be-hit-hardest-by-motability-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disabled-rural-drivers-would-be-hit-hardest-by-motability-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Tartan Army members faced very long queues to get into Boston Stadium ahead of the country's World Cup opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-call-for-better-crowd-system-at-next-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-call-for-better-crowd-system-at-next-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh book festival to expand into 17th century venue for new music events]]></title><description><![CDATA[New collaborations between musicians and writers from Scotland, India and Japan will be showcased in historic site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-book-festival-to-expand-into-17th-century-venue-for-new-music-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-book-festival-to-expand-into-17th-century-venue-for-new-music-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Murky affair': Murrell paid off &pound;112k on motorhome day before Salmond probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Murrell paid off a &pound;112,050 balance on the purchase of a luxury campervan the day before he appeared before a Holyrood inquiry examining a botched probe into Alex Salmond, it can be revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/murky-affair-murrell-paid-off-pound112k-on-motorhome-day-before-salmond-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/murky-affair-murrell-paid-off-pound112k-on-motorhome-day-before-salmond-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU expert gives verdict on European attitudes to Scotland ten years after Brexit vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[European governments are currently "fearful" of Scottish independence amid the turmoil of global events, according to a prominent EU expert as she gave her assessment of the current political situation ten years after the Brexit vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eu-expert-gives-verdict-on-european-attitudes-to-scotland-ten-years-after-brexit-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eu-expert-gives-verdict-on-european-attitudes-to-scotland-ten-years-after-brexit-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet man leading Royal Highland Show home's drive to be top UK live music venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the man leading the Royal Highland Show home's drive to become a top UK live music venue as he gives his take on Chappell Roan gig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-man-leading-royal-highland-show-homes-drive-to-be-top-uk-live-music-venue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-man-leading-royal-highland-show-homes-drive-to-be-top-uk-live-music-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried Scottish distillery's 200th anniversary whisky with man who filled the cask]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Before you take a sip, hold your glass up to your ear, and you&rsquo;ll hear the sea,&rdquo; jokes distillery manager Malcolm Waring as he beams like a proud parent in front of some truly special bottles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-tried-scottish-distillerys-200th-anniversary-whisky-with-man-who-filled-the-cask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-tried-scottish-distillerys-200th-anniversary-whisky-with-man-who-filled-the-cask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bill warning as one in three now fear falling behind ahead of price hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third of UK adults are already in energy debt or fear falling behind, with some skipping meals and turning to food banks ahead of a July bill increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-bill-warning-as-one-in-three-now-fear-falling-behind-ahead-of-price-hike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-bill-warning-as-one-in-three-now-fear-falling-behind-ahead-of-price-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh book festival: Nicola Sturgeon, Liz Lloyd and Q Manivannan to appear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordon Brown, Jeremy Hunt and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin will join John Grisham, Juno Dawson, Mark Haddon and Ann Patchett at Scotland's biggest literary celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-book-festival-nicola-sturgeon-liz-lloyd-and-q-manivannan-to-appear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-book-festival-nicola-sturgeon-liz-lloyd-and-q-manivannan-to-appear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cartwheels at breakfast' &amp; kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cartwheels-at-breakfast-amp-kicking-about-boston-the-culture-shift-in-scotland-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cartwheels-at-breakfast-amp-kicking-about-boston-the-culture-shift-in-scotland-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit reveals £20k fund gifted to Scottish school has never been distributed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;20,000 donation left by a former pupil to help struggling students at Milne&rsquo;s High School has remained untouched for more than eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/audit-reveals-20k-fund-gifted-to-scottish-school-has-never-been-distributed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/audit-reveals-20k-fund-gifted-to-scottish-school-has-never-been-distributed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Are we a target in a global disinformation war?]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm before the 2026 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-are-we-a-target-in-a-global-disinformation-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-are-we-a-target-in-a-global-disinformation-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private school co-founded by Scottish actress Tilda Swinton closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drumduan School in Forres will close within weeks, the latest Scottish private to shut after VAT on fees, rising costs and falling rolls hit the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/private-school-co-founded-by-scottish-actress-tilda-swinton-closes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/private-school-co-founded-by-scottish-actress-tilda-swinton-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How worried should Scotland be about Morocco?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can Scotland expect from Morocco when the sides meet in a crucial World Cup group game on Friday (23:00 BST)?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-worried-should-scotland-be-about-morocco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-worried-should-scotland-be-about-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The night the Tartan Army took over iconic Fenway Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen is at Fenway Park as the mystical home of the Boston Red Sox is taken over by the Tartan Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-night-the-tartan-army-took-over-iconic-fenway-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-night-the-tartan-army-took-over-iconic-fenway-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Annan Athletic to the World Cup: The Scot playing for New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callan Elliot is from Annan but plays for the country his family moved to when he was seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-annan-athletic-to-the-world-cup-the-scot-playing-for-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-annan-athletic-to-the-world-cup-the-scot-playing-for-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was a soldier in Ukraine - now I teach to shape our future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen-based scientist Sergiy Sylantyev is returning to Ukraine in a scheme putting education at the heart of the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-a-soldier-in-ukraine-now-i-teach-to-shape-our-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-a-soldier-in-ukraine-now-i-teach-to-shape-our-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-20-year-old-who-stole-the-show-on-scotlands-world-cup-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-20-year-old-who-stole-the-show-on-scotlands-world-cup-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enter can ban: Council knocks back Metallica gig beer plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial was proposed for the heavy metal band's Glasgow gig at Hampden Park on 25 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/enter-can-ban-council-knocks-back-metallica-gig-beer-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/enter-can-ban-council-knocks-back-metallica-gig-beer-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and teenager hospitalised after car crashes in field]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and a teenager were taken to hospital after their car crashed into a field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-and-teenager-hospitalised-after-car-crashes-in-field/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-and-teenager-hospitalised-after-car-crashes-in-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STUC leader Roz Foyer defends multiple home ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roz Foyer has broken her silence over the scandal surrounding her multiple home ownership, defending herself against charges of hypocrisy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stuc-leader-roz-foyer-defends-multiple-home-ownership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stuc-leader-roz-foyer-defends-multiple-home-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Muirhouse to the Forth: Rebuilding community through urban farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh&rsquo;s Lauriston urban farm is reconnecting Muirhouse with food and nature &ndash; but dog fouling, wildlife clashes and city pressures pose daily challenges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-muirhouse-to-the-forth-rebuilding-community-through-urban-farming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-muirhouse-to-the-forth-rebuilding-community-through-urban-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Thousands flock to Scotland's festival of Pottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pottery fans are flocking to this historic spot - and tickets are still available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-thousands-flock-to-scotlands-festival-of-pottery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-thousands-flock-to-scotlands-festival-of-pottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Tartan Army take over and World Cup pubs boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland fans descending on Boston and pubs back home hoping for a lift in profits make the front pages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-tartan-army-take-over-and-world-cup-pubs-boost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-tartan-army-take-over-and-world-cup-pubs-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate first World Cup win in 36 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jubilation-as-scotland-fans-celebrate-first-world-cup-win-in-36-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jubilation-as-scotland-fans-celebrate-first-world-cup-win-in-36-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-in-channel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-in-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-agree-deal-for-hearts-boss-mcinnes-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-agree-deal-for-hearts-boss-mcinnes-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fans go viral after playing keepie-uppies with policeman at FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish football fans have gone viral after playing keepie-uppies with a Boston policeman at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-go-viral-after-playing-keepie-uppies-with-policeman-at-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-go-viral-after-playing-keepie-uppies-with-policeman-at-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They are all somebody's babies': The fight against Edinburgh's drug deaths crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the castle gates and ghost tours, the ornate buildings and leafy suburbs, a sordid truth rears its ugly head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/they-are-all-somebodys-babies-the-fight-against-edinburghs-drug-deaths-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/they-are-all-somebodys-babies-the-fight-against-edinburghs-drug-deaths-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland thrill or ‘Disneyfication’? £1.2m toboggan plan sparks mountain backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;1.2m toboggan ride on Cairngorm promises year-round thrills &ndash; but critics warn of &ldquo;Disneyfication&rdquo;, erosion risks and damage to a fragile Highland landscape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-thrill-or-disneyfication-12m-toboggan-plan-sparks-mountain-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-thrill-or-disneyfication-12m-toboggan-plan-sparks-mountain-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Iona's 91-turbine wind farm a test case for the future of Scotland's seascapes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Iona and the National Trust for Scotland oppose a proposed 91-turbine offshore wind farm, warning it could set a precedent for Scotland's west coast seascapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-ionas-91-turbine-wind-farm-a-test-case-for-the-future-of-scotlands-seascapes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-ionas-91-turbine-wind-farm-a-test-case-for-the-future-of-scotlands-seascapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: End of the road for Transport Scotland after years of ferry turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND'S troubled transport agency faces the axe under SNP plans for one of the biggest ever shake ups in how ferries, roads and railways are operating, it can be revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/revealed-end-of-the-road-for-transport-scotland-after-years-of-ferry-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/revealed-end-of-the-road-for-transport-scotland-after-years-of-ferry-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-1-0-win-mean-for-scotlands-chances-of-qualification/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-1-0-win-mean-for-scotlands-chances-of-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning stag art was responsible for English toffs' brief Highland fling]]></title><description><![CDATA[AN Icon with a right big capital I this week, readers. Ye&rsquo;ll ken the Monarch of the Glen. Not the TV series but the oil painting of a proud red stag at bay in a misty Highland landscape of jaggy mountains and dark, glowering skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stunning-stag-art-was-responsible-for-english-toffs-brief-highland-fling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stunning-stag-art-was-responsible-for-english-toffs-brief-highland-fling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STUC leader Foyer breaks silence on 'five properties' controversy which engulfed her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the spotlight fell on Scotland&rsquo;s top trade unionist Roz Foyer over the number of homes she owns. Today, she opens up to our Writer at Large in an emotional interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stuc-leader-foyer-breaks-silence-on-five-properties-controversy-which-engulfed-her/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stuc-leader-foyer-breaks-silence-on-five-properties-controversy-which-engulfed-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secrets of BlackCore: Israel’s information warfare now has few limits or boundaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[As France unmasks a shadowy Israeli tech firm behind a global disinformation network, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines a nefarious track record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/secrets-of-blackcore-israels-information-warfare-now-has-few-limits-or-boundaries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/secrets-of-blackcore-israels-information-warfare-now-has-few-limits-or-boundaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage, Musk and their ilk have put us all on a rudderless ship halfway to disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[IN a fortnight which saw pogroms in Belfast, and immigrants in Scottish towns and cities afraid to walk the streets, it was left to the families whose losses the far right is currently exploiting to provide the only moral leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farage-musk-and-their-ilk-have-put-us-all-on-a-rudderless-ship-halfway-to-disaster/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farage-musk-and-their-ilk-have-put-us-all-on-a-rudderless-ship-halfway-to-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New schools at any cost? How Scotland’s flagship rebuild programme soared over budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of much-needed school replacements is up by more than one-third as councils face rising costs nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-schools-at-any-cost-how-scotlands-flagship-rebuild-programme-soared-over-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-schools-at-any-cost-how-scotlands-flagship-rebuild-programme-soared-over-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-haiti-v-scotland-was-antidote-to-the-ills-of-world-football/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-haiti-v-scotland-was-antidote-to-the-ills-of-world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threats to Nadia El-Nakla and Humza Yousaf included a 'Christmas card with ham']]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP councillor Nadia El-Nakla, who is married to former first minister Humza Yousaf, said death and rape threats made her consider stepping away from politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/threats-to-nadia-el-nakla-and-humza-yousaf-included-a-christmas-card-with-ham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/threats-to-nadia-el-nakla-and-humza-yousaf-included-a-christmas-card-with-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ll slit your throat’: Scots politicians on threats 10 years after Jo Cox death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade after Jo Cox was murdered, Scottish politicians have told how prevalent death and rape threats continue to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ill-slit-your-throat-scots-politicians-on-threats-10-years-after-jo-cox-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ill-slit-your-throat-scots-politicians-on-threats-10-years-after-jo-cox-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Tories win in Aberdeen South? Inside the high-stakes North Sea battleground]]></title><description><![CDATA[As voters head to the polls in the Aberdeen South by-election, the Conservatives are eyeing a dramatic victory over the SNP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-the-tories-win-in-aberdeen-south-inside-the-high-stakes-north-sea-battleground/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/can-the-tories-win-in-aberdeen-south-inside-the-high-stakes-north-sea-battleground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcginn-beaming-with-pride-and-hopes-kids-around-scotland-are-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcginn-beaming-with-pride-and-hopes-kids-around-scotland-are-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family worried as vulnerable OAP missing since this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search is underway to find a vulnerable OAP who has been missing since this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-worried-as-vulnerable-oap-missing-since-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-worried-as-vulnerable-oap-missing-since-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston tourist organisation says Tartan Army are bringing 'palpable joy' to city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston tourism board has said that the Tartan Army are bringing 'palpable joy' to the city ahead of the team's first World Cup match in 28 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-tourist-organisation-says-tartan-army-are-bringing-palpable-joy-to-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-tourist-organisation-says-tartan-army-are-bringing-palpable-joy-to-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingussie beat Newtonmore in fiery final to retain MacTavish Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingussie retain the MacTavish Cup with a 2-0 defeat of local rivals Newtonmore in a bad-tempered final at Bught Park in Inverness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kingussie-beat-newtonmore-in-fiery-final-to-retain-mactavish-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kingussie-beat-newtonmore-in-fiery-final-to-retain-mactavish-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update after today's anti-racism and counter protests in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer was threatened and another was struck by an egg during an anti-racism protest and associated counter-protest today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-update-after-todays-anti-racism-and-counter-protests-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-update-after-todays-anti-racism-and-counter-protests-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of campaigners marching through the city centre were met by several dozen far-right demonstrators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anti-racism-rally-disrupted-by-masked-group-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anti-racism-rally-disrupted-by-masked-group-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air emergency declared on Glasgow-bound flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow-bound flight declared a mid-air emergency this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mid-air-emergency-declared-on-glasgow-bound-flight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mid-air-emergency-declared-on-glasgow-bound-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland beat Ireland to claim first T20 World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland make history at Old Trafford with a dominant 40-run victory over Ireland to secure their first ever win in a women's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-beat-ireland-to-claim-first-t20-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-beat-ireland-to-claim-first-t20-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands join Glasgow anti-racism protest after far-right violence hits the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands joined an anti&#8209;racism rally in Glasgow as counter demonstrators were held behind a police barricade days after far&#8209;right disorder left five people injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-join-glasgow-anti-racism-protest-after-far-right-violence-hits-the-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-join-glasgow-anti-racism-protest-after-far-right-violence-hits-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-beat-ireland-to-earn-first-t20-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-beat-ireland-to-earn-first-t20-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-becomes-mini-scotland-before-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boston-becomes-mini-scotland-before-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampden gig proves Take That are far from a washed-up clown show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampden gig proves this band is far from washed-up clown show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hampden-gig-proves-take-that-are-far-from-a-washed-up-clown-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hampden-gig-proves-take-that-are-far-from-a-washed-up-clown-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Rival protests clash in Glasgow as anti-far-right met by counter demo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scuffles broke out at as the rival protests were held in Scotland's biggest city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-rival-protests-clash-in-glasgow-as-anti-far-right-met-by-counter-demo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-rival-protests-clash-in-glasgow-as-anti-far-right-met-by-counter-demo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt for three armed men after attack on driver in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Renault Clio deliberately crashed into a Nissan Micra on the M74 slip road at Polmadie on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hunt-for-three-armed-men-after-attack-on-driver-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hunt-for-three-armed-men-after-attack-on-driver-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal rescuers baffled after box of baby pigeons found under layby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The birds came from different nests - and were found beside a dead adult pigeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/animal-rescuers-baffled-after-box-of-baby-pigeons-found-under-layby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/animal-rescuers-baffled-after-box-of-baby-pigeons-found-under-layby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car 'rammed off road and attack by men with weapons' in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car was driven off the road and then attacked by men wielding weapons in Scotland&rsquo;s biggest city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-rammed-off-road-and-attack-by-men-with-weapons-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/car-rammed-off-road-and-attack-by-men-with-weapons-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fan completes 3,000-mile charity trek to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Ferguson, from Paisley in Renfrewshire, began his 3,000-mile charity walk in Los Angeles in February to raise &pound;1m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-completes-3000-mile-charity-trek-to-world-cup-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-completes-3000-mile-charity-trek-to-world-cup-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fan completes 3000-mile charity trek to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Ferguson, from Paisley in Renfrewshire, began his 3,000-mile charity walk in Los Angeles in February to raise &pound;1m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-completes-3000-mile-charity-trek-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-completes-3000-mile-charity-trek-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK clothing chain to close 11 stores in the coming days - see the full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quiz is set to close 11 stores in the coming days after collapsing into administration - see the full list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-clothing-chain-to-close-11-stores-in-the-coming-days-see-the-full-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-clothing-chain-to-close-11-stores-in-the-coming-days-see-the-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after pensioner assault in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 77-year-old man was taken to hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-pensioner-assault-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-pensioner-assault-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football legend Macari and DJ Bowie among Scots honoured by King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Scotland international Lou Macari and radio presenter George Bowie are among those to be recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/football-legend-macari-and-dj-bowie-among-scots-honoured-by-king/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/football-legend-macari-and-dj-bowie-among-scots-honoured-by-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains between Scottish town and Glasgow suspended after line fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineers are on site to fix the problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trains-between-scottish-town-and-glasgow-suspended-after-line-fault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trains-between-scottish-town-and-glasgow-suspended-after-line-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 90-year-olds at the cutting edge of brain-ageing research]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Hamish McKenzie took a test in 1947 he did not expected to be still having his brain power measured 80 years later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-90-year-olds-at-the-cutting-edge-of-brain-ageing-research/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-90-year-olds-at-the-cutting-edge-of-brain-ageing-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager's pride as artwork chosen for Scotland World Cup team bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean McIntosh's design features on the Scotland squad's coach during the football tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenagers-pride-as-artwork-chosen-for-scotland-world-cup-team-bus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenagers-pride-as-artwork-chosen-for-scotland-world-cup-team-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbie: She's had 250 jobs and now her own exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 29cm of moulded plastic, Barbie has had a disproportionately huge impact on culture and design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/barbie-shes-had-250-jobs-and-now-her-own-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/barbie-shes-had-250-jobs-and-now-her-own-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-all-theyre-talking-about-scotland-gripped-by-world-cup-fever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-all-theyre-talking-about-scotland-gripped-by-world-cup-fever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I climbed to the top of Edinburgh Airport's control tower and this is what I learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below me, 8,000 agents, baggage handlers, and security staff are hard at work serving the the tens of thousands of passengers who visit the airport every day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-climbed-to-the-top-of-edinburgh-airports-control-tower-and-this-is-what-i-learned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-climbed-to-the-top-of-edinburgh-airports-control-tower-and-this-is-what-i-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Scottish author's debut thriller is so gripping I ditched the cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow-set crime novel about a young woman, livestreamed murder and inequality is already earning major buzz &mdash; and keeping readers up all night. Kevin McKenna meets Kirsty Lockwood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-scottish-authors-debut-thriller-is-so-gripping-i-ditched-the-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-scottish-authors-debut-thriller-is-so-gripping-i-ditched-the-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing association faces six-figure bill if council's school plans proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cash was provided by the Scottish Government to buy land for affordable housing, but the council now wants to build a school on the site instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housing-association-faces-six-figure-bill-if-councils-school-plans-proceed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housing-association-faces-six-figure-bill-if-councils-school-plans-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Obama advisor on why we can't afford to turn a blind eye to AI in education]]></title><description><![CDATA[As researchers call for AI in the curriculum, one expert has warned that adults must commit to learning about it rather than pretending they can ignore it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-obama-advisor-on-why-we-cant-afford-to-turn-a-blind-eye-to-ai-in-education/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-obama-advisor-on-why-we-cant-afford-to-turn-a-blind-eye-to-ai-in-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis-ridden Scottish charity founder was treated 'like the enemy from day one']]></title><description><![CDATA[Treated "like a pariah" and "the enemy", a founder of the John Muir Trust tells how he was ousted from the charity he created]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-ridden-scottish-charity-founder-was-treated-like-the-enemy-from-day-one/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crisis-ridden-scottish-charity-founder-was-treated-like-the-enemy-from-day-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for action to save Glasgow's heritage after fires and closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demands are being made for crucial reforms to help save Glasgow's heritage in the wake of fires and the closure of historic amenities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demand-for-action-to-save-glasgows-heritage-after-fires-and-closures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demand-for-action-to-save-glasgows-heritage-after-fires-and-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Collateral damage’: Mum’s pain as data shows rise in gynaecology wait removals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman says pregnancy cost her vital NHS gynaecology care, as exclusive data reveal removals from Scotland&rsquo;s waiting lists have more than quadrupled in five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/collateral-damage-mums-pain-as-data-shows-rise-in-gynaecology-wait-removals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/collateral-damage-mums-pain-as-data-shows-rise-in-gynaecology-wait-removals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday parks operator that collapsed into administration owing £103m to be sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish holiday parks company that was placed into administration owing &pound;103m is to be sold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holiday-parks-operator-that-collapsed-into-administration-owing-103m-to-be-sold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holiday-parks-operator-that-collapsed-into-administration-owing-103m-to-be-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for Scotch whisky markets amid 'very tough' conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotch whisky markets remain 'very tough' but the executive chairman of the island distillery expressed hope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hope-for-scotch-whisky-markets-amid-very-tough-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hope-for-scotch-whisky-markets-amid-very-tough-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New boost for Glasgow business district amid 'ongoing flight to quality']]></title><description><![CDATA[Property firm Topland secures tenants for Search Consultancy and Waterstons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-boost-for-glasgow-business-district-amid-ongoing-flight-to-quality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-boost-for-glasgow-business-district-amid-ongoing-flight-to-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears as millions across Britain not saving enough for retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensions Commission will aim to address retirement concerns held by many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fears-as-millions-across-britain-not-saving-enough-for-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fears-as-millions-across-britain-not-saving-enough-for-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julia Donaldson and Lou Macari among King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and former Celtic midfielder Lou Macari are among the people honoured by King Charles in the Birthday Honours List]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/julia-donaldson-and-lou-macari-among-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/julia-donaldson-and-lou-macari-among-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of the Scots who have been named in King Charles' Birthday Honours 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles has announced the recipients of the King's Birthday Honours for 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-of-the-scots-who-have-been-named-in-king-charles-birthday-honours-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-of-the-scots-who-have-been-named-in-king-charles-birthday-honours-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sport Aberdeen boss dismissed after failing to accept demotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Heslop was formally dismissed last month but the charity did not reveal why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sport-aberdeen-boss-dismissed-after-failing-to-accept-demotion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sport-aberdeen-boss-dismissed-after-failing-to-accept-demotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peace has 'never been closer' in Iran war despite Donald Trump fury over 'leak']]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's foreign minister has said a deal to end the war has "never been closer", despite a furious reaction by U.S President Donald Trump to an apparent leak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peace-has-never-been-closer-in-iran-war-despite-donald-trump-fury-over-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peace-has-never-been-closer-in-iran-war-despite-donald-trump-fury-over-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fan in race to make kick-off in Boston after visa u-turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Smith from Inverness was one of many fans who saw their their Esta travel permits withdrawn without explanation last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-in-race-to-make-kick-off-in-boston-after-visa-u-turn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fan-in-race-to-make-kick-off-in-boston-after-visa-u-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Reclaim the streets' anti-racism protest planned for Glasgow on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major anti-racism protest will take place in Glasgow tomorrow, as organisers call on people "of all backgrounds, of all faiths and none" to 'reclaim the streets']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reclaim-the-streets-anti-racism-protest-planned-for-glasgow-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reclaim-the-streets-anti-racism-protest-planned-for-glasgow-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnlyFans model cleared over £20,000 blackmail claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portia Riddick was accused by the man of threatening to tell his friends he had bought explicit images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/onlyfans-model-cleared-over-20000-blackmail-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/onlyfans-model-cleared-over-20000-blackmail-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does new report tell us about fortunes of Scottish hotel industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New report shows Scottish hotel sector showing 'resilience amid a challenging and uncertain economic backdrop']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-new-report-tell-us-about-fortunes-of-scottish-hotel-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-new-report-tell-us-about-fortunes-of-scottish-hotel-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: 'Our food system isn&rsquo;t working &ndash; here&rsquo;s how we fix it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s new &lsquo;food tsar&rsquo; on bringing down prices and tackling obesity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-our-food-system-isnrsquot-working-ndash-herersquos-how-we-fix-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-our-food-system-isnrsquot-working-ndash-herersquos-how-we-fix-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Scotland release CCTV after serious assault on Edinburgh street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace following a serious assault on Lower Granton Road in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-release-cctv-after-serious-assault-on-edinburgh-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-release-cctv-after-serious-assault-on-edinburgh-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/facebook-and-instagram-down-as-users-report-being-logged-out-of-accounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/facebook-and-instagram-down-as-users-report-being-logged-out-of-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Film Festival to close with Bel documentary premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[A documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Kenyan-Scottish artist Beldina Odenyo will close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival, organisers have announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-film-festival-to-close-with-bel-documentary-premiere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-international-film-festival-to-close-with-bel-documentary-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Herald to publish Scotland World Cup souvenir editions - how to get yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, The Herald is marking the occasion in style]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-herald-to-publish-scotland-world-cup-souvenir-editions-how-to-get-yours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-herald-to-publish-scotland-world-cup-souvenir-editions-how-to-get-yours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nico Simeone restaurant Lennox to open in Edinburgh city centre this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Nico Simeone is bringing his latest restaurant concept to Edinburgh, with Lennox set to open on Queensferry Street this July, replacing the existing Six by Nico West End site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-nico-simeone-restaurant-lennox-to-open-in-edinburgh-city-centre-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-nico-simeone-restaurant-lennox-to-open-in-edinburgh-city-centre-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister in election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/israeli-tech-firm-accused-of-targeting-first-minister-in-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/israeli-tech-firm-accused-of-targeting-first-minister-in-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans unveiled to transform historic Grade-A industrial sight in Clydeside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The buildings take their name from Greenock&rsquo;s historic role as a centre of sugar importation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-unveiled-to-transform-historic-grade-a-industrial-sight-in-clydeside-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plans-unveiled-to-transform-historic-grade-a-industrial-sight-in-clydeside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding row after taxpayer backed Equality Network calls for EHRC code to be scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign group For Women Scotland has accused the government-funded Equality Network of breaching its grant conditions. It follows a furious row over updated EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/funding-row-after-taxpayer-backed-equality-network-calls-for-ehrc-code-to-be-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/funding-row-after-taxpayer-backed-equality-network-calls-for-ehrc-code-to-be-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes released at East Lothian development near Edinburgh and coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new collection of homes at Longniddry Village in East Lothian has gone on sale, with properties starting from &pound;240,000 and offering quick links to Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-homes-released-at-east-lothian-development-near-edinburgh-and-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-homes-released-at-east-lothian-development-near-edinburgh-and-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood star Stanley Tucci Edinburgh sighting confirmed for filming new TV series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci has been spotted in Edinburgh while filming his new National Geographic series, enjoying dinner at popular Stockbridge Italian restaurant Sotto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hollywood-star-stanley-tucci-edinburgh-sighting-confirmed-for-filming-new-tv-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hollywood-star-stanley-tucci-edinburgh-sighting-confirmed-for-filming-new-tv-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish company develops way to tackle 'sea of AI job applications']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow-founded company has hailed new artificial intelligence hiring technology to help employers sift a "sea of AI-generated applications".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-develops-way-to-tackle-sea-of-ai-job-applications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-develops-way-to-tackle-sea-of-ai-job-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Shankland finally the striker Scotland have been waiting for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-shankland-finally-the-striker-scotland-have-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-shankland-finally-the-striker-scotland-have-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant turbine convoy makes its way to wind farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the 75m (250ft) blades were taken through Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway to the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/giant-turbine-convoy-makes-its-way-to-wind-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/giant-turbine-convoy-makes-its-way-to-wind-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could one win get Scotland out of World Cup group?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland digs into Scotland's World Cup progression prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-one-win-get-scotland-out-of-world-cup-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-one-win-get-scotland-out-of-world-cup-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/our-sons-are-playing-for-two-different-countries-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/our-sons-are-playing-for-two-different-countries-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Gwen John portrait to go on display in Edinburgh for first time since 1964]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rarely seen portrait by acclaimed Welsh artist Gwen John will go on public display in Edinburgh for the first time in more than 60 years celebrating her 150th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-gwen-john-portrait-to-go-on-display-in-edinburgh-for-first-time-since-1964/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-gwen-john-portrait-to-go-on-display-in-edinburgh-for-first-time-since-1964/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitchhiker who went viral for epic trip calls East Kilbride 'amazing' and 'perfect']]></title><description><![CDATA[A hitchhiker has gone viral after taking an epic journey from the Czech Republic to East Kilbride]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hitchhiker-who-went-viral-for-epic-trip-calls-east-kilbride-amazing-and-perfect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hitchhiker-who-went-viral-for-epic-trip-calls-east-kilbride-amazing-and-perfect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to warn UK Government is failing on national security]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey has plunged the Labour government into chaos. MPs are now warning that Treasury funding failures leave the UK dangerously vulnerable to imminent Russian threats across the sea, air, and cyberspace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-mp-breaks-ranks-to-warn-uk-government-is-failing-on-national-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-mp-breaks-ranks-to-warn-uk-government-is-failing-on-national-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Glasgow College opens doors to future maritime professionals at Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone interested in a career at sea is invited to discover the opportunities available at City of Glasgow College&rsquo;s Maritime Open Day on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 2.30pm to 7pm at the College&rsquo;s world-class Riverside Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/city-of-glasgow-college-opens-doors-to-future-maritime-professionals-at-open-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/city-of-glasgow-college-opens-doors-to-future-maritime-professionals-at-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Roman complex in Scotland seeks £15k to boost tourism potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity telling the story of a Roman site in Melrose is seeking &pound;15,000 to boost its tourism potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biggest-roman-complex-in-scotland-seeks-15k-to-boost-tourism-potential/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biggest-roman-complex-in-scotland-seeks-15k-to-boost-tourism-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Striking' boutique hotel planned for Art Deco building in Glasgow city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been lodged for a 132-bed boutique hotel at the former C&amp;A building no Sauchiehall Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/striking-boutique-hotel-planned-for-art-deco-building-in-glasgow-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/striking-boutique-hotel-planned-for-art-deco-building-in-glasgow-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tartan Army piped through Edinburgh Airport ahead of Scotland World Cup trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland football fans were treated to a patriotic send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-army-piped-through-edinburgh-airport-ahead-of-scotland-world-cup-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tartan-army-piped-through-edinburgh-airport-ahead-of-scotland-world-cup-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Celebration of Clay: Potfest Scotland returns to Scone Palace this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, the historic lawns of Scone Palace will transform into a vibrant canvas of colour, texture, and shape as Potfest Scotland returns for its landmark 30th year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-celebration-of-clay-potfest-scotland-returns-to-scone-palace-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-celebration-of-clay-potfest-scotland-returns-to-scone-palace-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One million pound Colinton Village Hub project seeks final funding push in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;1 million project to transform a historic coach house into a new community hub in Colinton is entering its final phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-million-pound-colinton-village-hub-project-seeks-final-funding-push-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-million-pound-colinton-village-hub-project-seeks-final-funding-push-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundee University approves £20m cuts plan after hundreds of staff losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee University has approved a &pound;20m recovery plan, raising fears of further job losses as staff back strike action and unions warn on cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-university-approves-20m-cuts-plan-after-hundreds-of-staff-losses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-university-approves-20m-cuts-plan-after-hundreds-of-staff-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government in chaos as defence secretary quits over funding row with Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence Secretary John Healey has dramatically resigned from the cabinet, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to fund the nation's military.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/government-in-chaos-as-defence-secretary-quits-over-funding-row-with-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/government-in-chaos-as-defence-secretary-quits-over-funding-row-with-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Granton road closed after Edinburgh crash leaves two teens in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a car crashed into a building in Edinburgh in the early hours of Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/west-granton-road-closed-after-edinburgh-crash-leaves-two-teens-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/west-granton-road-closed-after-edinburgh-crash-leaves-two-teens-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquidator appointed to Scottish engineer operating for 40 years over HMRC bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish engineer operating for four decades has been placed into liquidation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-engineer-operating-for-40-years-over-hmrc-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-engineer-operating-for-40-years-over-hmrc-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Zoo asks public to share memories for 110th anniversary archive project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh Zoo is appealing for photographs, souvenirs and personal stories as it celebrates more than a century of history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-zoo-asks-public-to-share-memories-for-110th-anniversary-archive-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-zoo-asks-public-to-share-memories-for-110th-anniversary-archive-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 50,000 threatened with enforcement action over city's unpaid council tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the City of Edinburgh Council, 47,644 people were issued with the court order in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-50000-threatened-with-enforcement-action-over-citys-unpaid-council-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-50000-threatened-with-enforcement-action-over-citys-unpaid-council-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after protestors target police officers and vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after police were pelted with objects at a protest in Greenock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-arrested-after-protestors-target-police-officers-and-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-arrested-after-protestors-target-police-officers-and-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Edinburgh siblings expand Toscano sandwich brand with new city centre site]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edinburgh sandwich business founded by two teenage siblings has opened a second site as part of ambitious expansion plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-edinburgh-siblings-expand-toscano-sandwich-brand-with-new-city-centre-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-edinburgh-siblings-expand-toscano-sandwich-brand-with-new-city-centre-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great pubs to watch Scotland play ... and some offering free pints for a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 1998, Scotland have qualified for a World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/great-pubs-to-watch-scotland-play-and-some-offering-free-pints-for-a-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/great-pubs-to-watch-scotland-play-and-some-offering-free-pints-for-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motor finance complaints continue to rise as drivers review past PCP Agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of drivers used Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) finance agreements to buy vehicles over the past decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motor-finance-complaints-continue-to-rise-as-drivers-review-past-pcp-agreements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motor-finance-complaints-continue-to-rise-as-drivers-review-past-pcp-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major fashion retailer begins closing all remaining 37 stores - the dates confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major fashion retailer Quiz has begun shutting its remaining 37 stores after falling into administration - see the confirmed closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-fashion-retailer-begins-closing-all-remaining-37-stores-the-dates-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-fashion-retailer-begins-closing-all-remaining-37-stores-the-dates-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned after crash blocks road heading into city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are to be expected, Traffic Scotland said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-after-crash-blocks-road-heading-into-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-after-crash-blocks-road-heading-into-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains to Glasgow disrupted after passenger falls ill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail services towards Glasgow Central have been disrupted after a passenger fell ill on board a train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trains-to-glasgow-disrupted-after-passenger-falls-ill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trains-to-glasgow-disrupted-after-passenger-falls-ill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe launched into death of woman found in Glasgow stairwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Sarah Aitken, 59, was found weeks after she was admitted to a mental health ward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/probe-launched-into-death-of-woman-found-in-glasgow-stairwell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/probe-launched-into-death-of-woman-found-in-glasgow-stairwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic close in on new striker - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic have opened talks with the agent of Elias Filet but there are problems over deals for the backroom team of Martin O'Neill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-close-in-on-new-striker-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-close-in-on-new-striker-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup countdown: Gordon, Gunn or Kelly in goal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeper debate, Haiti analysis, and Scotland&rsquo;s World Cup opener preview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-cup-countdown-gordon-gunn-or-kelly-in-goal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-cup-countdown-gordon-gunn-or-kelly-in-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland have chip on shoulder in search of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Ryan Christie vividly remembers the pain of Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign and is using it as motivation to make history in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-have-chip-on-shoulder-in-search-of-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-have-chip-on-shoulder-in-search-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget airline investigated over 'unfair' fees for parents flying with children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryanair&rsquo;s family seat charges are under investigation &mdash; here&rsquo;s why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/budget-airline-investigated-over-unfair-fees-for-parents-flying-with-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/budget-airline-investigated-over-unfair-fees-for-parents-flying-with-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Calls for calm after disorder and Tartan Army jets off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-calls-for-calm-after-disorder-and-tartan-army-jets-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-calls-for-calm-after-disorder-and-tartan-army-jets-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: 'Anyone involved in disorder should expect to get arrested']]></title><description><![CDATA[Protests were held across Scotland following a stabbing attack on Monday night in North Belfast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-anyone-involved-in-disorder-should-expect-to-get-arrested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-anyone-involved-in-disorder-should-expect-to-get-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's councils face budget shortfalls. How bad is it in your area?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-councils-face-budget-shortfalls-how-bad-is-it-in-your-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-councils-face-budget-shortfalls-how-bad-is-it-in-your-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSE industry warning after preventable tank collapse left Scot injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety chiefs have warned firms to check ageing industrial equipment after a rusting chemical tank burst apart and left a Scottish worker with life-changing injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hse-industry-warning-after-preventable-tank-collapse-left-scot-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hse-industry-warning-after-preventable-tank-collapse-left-scot-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fans arrive in the US as World Cup anticipation builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-arrive-in-the-us-as-world-cup-anticipation-builds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-fans-arrive-in-the-us-as-world-cup-anticipation-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for hundreds of new spaces to ease Ben Nevis parking woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forestry and Land Scotland is proposing to extend its North Face car park near Torlundy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plan-for-hundreds-of-new-spaces-to-ease-ben-nevis-parking-woes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/plan-for-hundreds-of-new-spaces-to-ease-ben-nevis-parking-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's hit people hard': Coastguard volunteers no longer paid for callouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer from the Borders says plans to remove their remuneration has hit morale in the service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-hit-people-hard-coastguard-volunteers-no-longer-paid-for-callouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-hit-people-hard-coastguard-volunteers-no-longer-paid-for-callouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to replace 'high risk' Shetland hospital building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Bain Hospital received a "very high risk" rating in a report on the structural integrity of the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calls-to-replace-high-risk-shetland-hospital-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calls-to-replace-high-risk-shetland-hospital-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbroath and Broughty Ferry: A tale of two high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arbroath-and-broughty-ferry-a-tale-of-two-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arbroath-and-broughty-ferry-a-tale-of-two-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal iPads for P4s flagged as a 'concern' by local NHS official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local NHS director has raised questions about the Scottish Borders Council's strategy to provide iPads to all children starting in Primary 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/personal-ipads-for-p4s-flagged-as-a-concern-by-local-nhs-official/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/personal-ipads-for-p4s-flagged-as-a-concern-by-local-nhs-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - here's what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'd trade all the countless cold, wet nights at Hampden for the excitement that is building right now, and I can't wait to get in among the fans across the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-following-scotland-fans-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-heres-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-following-scotland-fans-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-heres-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic Scottish town where property prices have soared]]></title><description><![CDATA[New analysis has revealed the four places in Scotland where first time buyer prices are rising fastest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-historic-scottish-town-where-property-prices-have-soared/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-historic-scottish-town-where-property-prices-have-soared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q Manivannan appeals to Holyrood bosses to lift trans toilet ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan has urged Holyrood to lift its ban on trans people using toilets in their lived gender in the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-appeals-to-holyrood-bosses-to-lift-trans-toilet-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-appeals-to-holyrood-bosses-to-lift-trans-toilet-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q Manivannan:  'Abuse and threats have reinforced my belief I should be an MSP']]></title><description><![CDATA[In their first interview since being elected Q Manivannan has told The Herald abuse and threats they experienced following their election has strengthened their resolve to continue as an MSP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-abuse-and-threats-have-reinforced-my-belief-i-should-be-an-msp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-abuse-and-threats-have-reinforced-my-belief-i-should-be-an-msp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'd rather be in the Highlands': Minister defends Commonwealth Games amid scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maree Todd says she'd rather be "in the hills" than "camping out in a city" as Glasgow prepares to host the Commonwealth Games again amid questions over the 2014 health legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/id-rather-be-in-the-highlands-minister-defends-commonwealth-games-amid-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/id-rather-be-in-the-highlands-minister-defends-commonwealth-games-amid-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am very definitely Scotland's women's health minister', says Maree Todd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maree Todd says she is Scotland's women's health minister despite the role being abolished and declines to say maternity care is safe for all women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-am-very-definitely-scotlands-womens-health-minister-says-maree-todd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-am-very-definitely-scotlands-womens-health-minister-says-maree-todd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Iris and I are test cases - I hope more trans people will stand for election']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's first openly non-binary MSP has said they hope more transgender people will seek election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/iris-and-i-are-test-cases-i-hope-more-trans-people-will-stand-for-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/iris-and-i-are-test-cases-i-hope-more-trans-people-will-stand-for-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DIY home and garden improvement retail giant that collapsed into administration with the loss of thousands of jobs owed &pound;803 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/home-and-garden-giant-fell-into-administration-with-2300-jobs-lost-owing-803m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/home-and-garden-giant-fell-into-administration-with-2300-jobs-lost-owing-803m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestwick Airport signs agreement with major Chinese airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestwick Airport has signed a deal with a major Chinese airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prestwick-airport-signs-agreement-with-major-chinese-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prestwick-airport-signs-agreement-with-major-chinese-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Dundee manufacturer makes move into employee ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ownership change at Scottish company that began life as a cotton mill in 1864]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-dundee-manufacturer-makes-move-into-employee-ownership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-dundee-manufacturer-makes-move-into-employee-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade body accuses First Minister of 'disinterest and contempt' for hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Minister has been accused of &ldquo;disinterest and contempt&rdquo; for Scotland&rsquo;s pubs, bars and restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-body-accuses-first-minister-of-disinterest-and-contempt-for-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-body-accuses-first-minister-of-disinterest-and-contempt-for-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shares surge as North Sea giant makes $830m expansion move]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Sea giant ramps up acquisition drive amid surge in oil and gas prices fuelled by war on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-surge-as-north-sea-giant-makes-830m-expansion-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-surge-as-north-sea-giant-makes-830m-expansion-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlet kit has captured hearts of Tartan Army - but are strip costs now too high?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland fans have embraced retro strip design as 2026 World Cup kick-off finally arrives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scarlet-kit-has-captured-hearts-of-tartan-army-but-are-strip-costs-now-too-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scarlet-kit-has-captured-hearts-of-tartan-army-but-are-strip-costs-now-too-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which World Cup stars have roots near you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which World Cup stars have roots near you? 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