8 h. ago Air restrictions in place amid huge security operation at Donald Trump's resort ahead of Scotland visit

Measures come after paraglider incident during US president’s previous Scottish trip

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12 h. ago The scourge of supermarket pranksters: Security guards report huge rise in teenage tearaways harassing staff and shoppers for clicks

EXCLUSIVE: Videos show UK influencers taking items from shoppers' baskets, telling off customers while posing as staff and pretending to shoplift.

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16 h. ago Dates of Donald Trump's trip to Scotland confirmed as President set to visit Turnberry and Aberdeen

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US president will visit between July 25 to 29.

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2 d. ago Trump says he will meet Starmer in ‘oil capital’ of Aberdeen

The US president is due to visit Scotland later this month.

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3 d. ago Donald Trump to meet with John Swinney when US President visits Scotland this month

A spokeswoman for the First Minister said the President's visit would provide an "opportunity to promote the interests of Scotland".

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3 d. ago Amazing Scottish Islands: Here are 10 of the most incredible islands to visit in Scotland in 2025

Scottish tourism experts have revealed 10 islands (or groups of islands) you should be checking off your travel list.

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4 d. ago Starmer to meet Trump during Scotland trip ahead of state visit

The US president is expected to travel to Scotland in July before the state visit in September.

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4 d. ago Starmer to meet Trump in Scotland this month as demonstrations planned against state visit – UK politics live

PM to meet US president during private visit in July as Stop Trump Coalition announces protest planned for SeptemberAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Donald Trump to visit Scotland this month, Downing Street says

US president to return to Scotland for first time since 2023

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4 d. ago John Swinney to meet with Donald Trump after US president's Scotland visit confirmed

US president to return to Scotland for first time since 2023

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6 d. ago Renfrewshire care staff praised by inspectors for "warm trusting relationships

The Care Inspectorate issued a positive report after a visit to Catch Scotland Ltd in Houston.

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7 d. ago Starmer ‘accepts invite’ to visit Trump during expected trip to Scotland

Scottish Police say they are preparing for possible visit by US president later this month

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7 d. ago Starme ‘accepts invite’ to visit Trump during expected trip to Scotland

Scottish Police say they are preparing for possible visit by US president later this month

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7 d. ago Keir Starmer accepts invitation to visit Donald Trump in Scotland

US president is set to officially open a new golf course at his resort on the North Sea coast at MenieKeir Starmer has accepted an invitation to visit US president Donald Trump during his expected trip to Scotland this month, according to a report.The details of the visit, including the date, are still being finalised, Reuters reported. The White House has not commented on the report. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Six Scottish beaches to visit this weekend as heatwave temperatures forecast

With the weather set to heat up, we have rounded up some bays worth visiting.

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7 d. ago Donald Trump visit to Scotland will have 'considerable' costs for police as top cop asks for Government help

The US President is expected to fly in during the last week of July to make appearances at his two luxury golf resorts in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

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7 d. ago Police Scotland to seek Government help with ‘considerable’ costs of Trump visit

The US President is expected to make a visit to Scotland this month.

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7 d. ago Wimbledon match stopped and security called as huge concern engulfs Centre Court

Aryna Sabalenka was applauded for quickly responding after a medical stoppage was called

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8 d. ago Unbelievable Prime Day price for this complete Blink home security system

Amazon’s Prime Day has delivered a huge discount on Blink’s security bundle—grab the Outdoor 4 and Blink Doorbell for just £33.99 while stocks last.

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8 d. ago The Secret Service suspended six staffers without pay or benefits after Trump assassination attempt

The Secret Service deputy director admitted President Donald Trump’s first assassination attempt was an “operational failure” and detailed the consequences some agents have faced

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