Written by The introduction of UK austerity policies has been associated with a striking increase in the number of babies in Scotland being born smaller or earlier than expected, data suggests. Researchers believe cuts to social security benefits and services are key to understanding these trends, which have hit families living in the poorest neighbourhoods the hardest. […]
Scotland paid the price for a disappointing batting display as they suffered a five-wicket defeat by Nepal in their one-day international in Texas. After losing the toss and being put into bat, Scotland were bowled out for just 154 in 41.4 overs, with Nepal then cruising to their victory target with 121 balls to spare. […]
Dinnae fret, Matthew B. Roberts; you’ll be back there soon. After wrapping production on Outlander after eight seasons, the drama’s showrunner is paying tribute to, quite possibly, the best location ever to shoot a series — Scotland. “I say goodbye to Scotland, hopefully not for the last time, it feels like I’m leaving more than […]
Anastasios Giamouriadis, neurosurgeon who adapted the existing eyebrow procedure Credit:X:@anastasios giam Pioneering new surgery to remove large brain tumours through the eyebrows has successfully taken place in Scotland. This is the first time a surgery of this kind has been performed and has managed to remove tumours the size of large apples. According to medical […]
The Labour Government’s plans to scrap the VAT exemption for private schools will see a number of schools close in Scotland, opponents to the policy have claimed. Some also say that house prices in catchment areas for other private schools will soar. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes to raise £1.7billion with the policy. Parents […]
BBC Train services in Saltcoats, North Ayrhire, were paused due to waves impacting the overhead lines Ferries, flights and trains have been cancelled as Storm Ashley sweeps across the UK, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place throughout Sunday. A yellow warning for high winds gusting up to 60 mph (97km/h) covers the whole […]
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez was in a defensive mood following his team’s goalless draw away to Scotland in the Nations League on Tuesday night. After scoring in each of the Spaniard’s first 12 competitive matches in charge of Portugal, the Selecao have since drawn a blank in four of their last seven matches. Despite Cristiano […]
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Ministers will have to comply with tougher rules on declaring gifts as Labour closes ‘Tory freebies loophole’, MPs told Ellie Reeves, the Cabinet Office minister, has confirmed that the government will tighten the rules about the declaration of gifts given to ministers. In response to an urgent question tabled by John Glen, a shadow minister, […]
Scotland are coached by Craig Wallace, a 34-year-old former men’s international, who was an unused member of the squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup. “This has been the best year of my life,” says Wallace. “It sounds stupid, but I was a bit-part cricketer. In and out of the team my whole career and […]