Category: Argyll and Bute

To add insult to injury, it was reported that Newsquest has made a substantial bid for JPIMedia’s portfolio of regional newspapers, while at the same time making cuts of up to £500,000 (at Newsquest Scotland). This news was met with incredulity by the beleaguered staff. ‘These papers and brands have been mainstays of Scottish journalism for more than a century, and staff are no longer willing to tolerate these constant and destructive cuts. As always, we remain willing to talk to Newsquest management.’

Erskine is dedicated in supporting the Armed Forces and their families. Being able to give something back to the charity makes us feel particularly proud. This donation is thanks to the generosity of mess members, staff and guests.

Lord Pentland, left,  said a statement on the leaflet was false in substance, materially inaccurate and defamatory. He said: “I don’t consider it would be right for an official election leaflet which contains a prima facie defamatory statement to be distributed by the Royal Mail.” Ruling in favour of Ms Swinson, Lord Pentland ordered the SNP and its candidate Amy Callaghan to pay Ms Swinson’s costs. The SNP’s legal team is considering an appeal.

Prior to his decision to unfreeze nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, Trump was reportedly informed of the complaint filed by a whistleblower who’d expressed concerns about the reasons for the aid package freeze. The New York Times reported that White House lawyers had warned Trump of the whistleblower complaint in late August; the president released the aid in early September.

Following recent events, we would like to reiterate how sorry we are to the families who may have been caused additional pain and distress and we’d again like to share our condolences to those who have suffered the tragedy of losing a child. 
Today’s independent report from Health Protection Scotland is welcome and demonstrates the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital/Royal Hospital for Children is safe.