On 3 October 2018, Kenneth Roy announced in the Scottish Review that he was dying of cancer. ‘I am on the last bus now, front row nearest the driver, and heading for the terminus. And hoping all the traffic lights are at red.’ … More IN CASE OF ANY NEWS BY THE LATE KENNETH ROY
Scotland’s top civil servant took 58 flights while telling staff not to fly By Rob Edwards The Scottish Government’s civil service chief, Leslie Evans, has flown to and from London four times more often than going by train while telling her 6,000 officials to “avoid domestic air travel where trains are available”. The government’s travel policy … More JOURNALISTIC INVESTIGATION BY THE FERRET
We are over the moon to share some really exciting news with you all. Stena Line has won the Best Ferry Company award for a record-breaking 27th time at the Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards! … More COMPETITION: STENA LINE IS BEST FERRY COMPANY
Brexit demonstrated that while Scotland remains in the UK, its people’s right to determine their own political future can always be overruled by another country with a population ten times greater. … More DON ROBERTO and ME
The building has however been widely criticised as not being fit for purpose because the public gallery is inadequate to cope with the number of members of the public who turn up for meetings, particularly when contentious matters are on the agenda. … More AWARD FOR £15 MILLION BURGH HALL IN CHURCH STREET
Over 20 firms linked to Aberdeen’s oil and gas technology and innovation sector visited the Home of the UK Submarine Service, meeting some of the men and women responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear-powered submarines. … More INNOVATION FIRST AT HM NAVAL BASE CLYDE
As the Fraser of Allander Institute explains: “As a result of the nine year council tax freeze in Scotland, council tax north of the border for the average band D house is now some 14 per cent lower in real terms in 2019-20 than it would have been had it kept pace with inflation.” … More FAKE NEWS?CHECK THIS TAX CLAIM OUT
Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort to build a new ballroom/function room, leisure facilities and 53 more holiday homes at a cost of €38 million. … More TRUMP’S IRISH GOLF RESORT TO DOUBLE IN SIZE
Police in Glasgow have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their inquiries in connection with an assault that took place on the A1 (Glasgow to Balloch) First Bus service. … More CCTV appeal following bus assault
