Prof Stanley said: “It is humbling being able to work with and train the people who are doing all the work out there, in very challenging conditions. It is very satisfying to see the desperately needed equipment – that is no longer required in Glasgow – being put to good use.
BBC Scotland is reporting that bosses at Ferguson shipyard across the River Clyde were to blame for the delay and spiralling cost of two new CalMac ferries, according to the chief executive of the government agency which placed the orders.
SNP MP Ronnie Cowan, who has spoken out about the gambling industry, said: “This is welcomed but we mustn’t take our eyes off the prize and that’s a completely new Gambling Act.”
Running in all weathers, 45-year-old Lee has completed 1,362.4 miles within a year. Lee ran his last five miles on Hogmanay finishing at the Erskine Home in Bishopton, where he presented 104 year old RAF Veteran Hasie with a cheque for nearly £3,000.
Pictures by Tom Gardiner
When I became a Labour MP in 1987, the Tories had an overall majority of 102. Today, they have an overall majority of 80. So let me recall a few lessons, writes Brian Wilson.
