Anas Sarwar, Nicola Sturgeon and Douglas Ross clashed at First Minister’s Questions while SNP leadership favourite Humza Yousaf was described as “useless”. By Bill Heaney
Day: February 23, 2023
SNP LEADERSHIP: Ash Regan brings ALBA adviser Kirk Torrance into the campaign
By Lucy Ashton The National, which supports the SNP, is reporting that Ash Regan has brought a former Alba candidate on to her leadership election
BUDGET: Investment for roads, schools, waste services and climate support in council’s budget
February 23, 2023 By Aileen MacLennan and Bill Heaney Roads, schools, waste services and climate support – all benefit from investment in the budget set
DOON THE WATTER: Multi-million pound funding boost for Rothesay Pavilion transformation
By Aileen MacLennan Scotland’s next potential top 10 visitor attraction is on track for stage 1 completion in August 2024, with a new £6.1 million
BOOKS: Conversations with Gerald Dawe on a Life in Poetry
Gerald Dawe, pictured right, with a pentameter of poets at the Clifden Arts Festival in Connemara, Ireland. Picture by Bill Heaney OUT NOW Exciting New
Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone to retire after five years in job
Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone has announced his retirement. By Bill Heaney Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone