29 h. ago Experts issues power cut guidance ahead of Storm Amy after amber warning upgrade

The Met Office has warned Scots of power cuts, damage to homes and transport disruption this weekend.

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37 h. ago There were two paths for America and Lilith Fair was one of them. Sadly it chose the other | Emma Brockes

The all-female tour was a counterpoint to the era’s misogyny. We could do with some of that promise todayThere’s an argument to be made that the first person in the US to spot the oncoming freight train of the Maga movement – fully 17 years before the first election of Trump – wasn’t a political forecaster or a bearded contrarian but the rock star Sheryl Crow. In 1999, Crow appeared at a press conference backstage at Lilith Fair, the all-women music festival, during which she was asked about a disastrous appearance she had recently made at Woodstock ‘99. This was the Woodstock reboot in upstate New York marred by violence, sexual assault and an angry male crowd that heckled the few female artists present with, “show us your tits.” Crowe, smiling bleakly, said, “I’m hoping it doesn’t represent our future as a nation or the youth of America.”Well, as they say: ha. Crow’s comments feature in Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, a new documentary by Ally Pankiw on Disney+ and a mind-blowing...

Politics

56 h. ago Delivery date for first Turkey CalMac ferry confirmed as Caledonian Isles makes long

The Caledonian Isles returns to service with a low-key sailing from Ardrossan at 5pm

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4 d. ago Major update on M8 roadwork closures as drivers face months of further traffic misery

DRIVERS in Glasgow face motorway disruption as major refurbishment work is set to begin. Bridge works will get underway tomorrow on the M8 at junction 26, Hillington interchange. As part of the £9million project, Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out rail and slip road upgrades. The motorway work will take place over...

Transport

7 d. ago Caledonian Isles: CalMac confirms ferry to return to service next week after 20 months of repairs

CalMac has provided a major updated on the 1,000-passenger ferry Caledonian Isles.

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8 d. ago 1 in 5 female students have been sexually assaulted in 'national scandal' amid rise in teens as young as 13 watching violent online porn

The Office for Students (OfS) found unwanted sexual behaviour is widespread across universities after polling around 52,000 students.

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8 d. ago Rookie cop sexually assaulted female trainee in police HQ bar

A BOOZED-up rookie cop sexually assaulted a fellow trainee and went on a vile racist rant - at the bar in Police Scotland’s HQ. Connor Smith’s sickening outburst was triggered by seeing someone going to a mosque wearing prayer robes, a court heard. The wannabe policeman then talked about “sucking d***” at prayers and shooting...

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9 d. ago Edinburgh Airport reveals when its runway will close for £30m resurfacing

Long-planned first major upgrade since 2008 follows series of unscheduled shutdowns for emergency repairs

Economics

9 d. ago Fire brigade worker sacked for 'assaulting' female Tesco shopper who barged to front of self

London Fire Brigade's Ryan Shearwood was getting his lunch from Tesco when he got into a bust-up with another customer. He was later sacked but has now won an unfair dismissal case.

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9 d. ago The foreign criminals who are flown out of Britain with bank cards pre

Footage shows the group of serious offenders, who include killers, thieves and sexual abusers, being forcibly returned to Romania having served part of their sentences in prison.

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9 d. ago Drivers face two nights of delays as drainage works set to begin on A84 at Doune

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are to carry out essential drainage works on the A84 at Doune.

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1 week ago Four companies shortlisted for new Scotland freight ferries contract revealed

Cemre, based in Turkey, is among four firms bidding to build the two new freight ferries for Scotland.

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1 week ago Four companies shortlisted for new Scotland freight ferries contract

Cemre, based in Turkey, is among four firms bidding to build the two new freight ferries for Scotland.

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1 week ago How the Irish love of horses led to 20,000 working on Glasgow's trams and buses

New book by former bus conductor and driver charts huge influx from Donegal

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2 w. ago Unite the Union: A9 road set for disruption as maintenance workers back strike action over pay

The dispute centres on low pay for dozens of Bear Scotland workers based in Inverness.

Economics

2 w. ago World's largest electric flying machine with top speed of 180mph

The Viceroy Seaglider can skim the water at up to 180mph.

Politics

2 w. ago CalMac announces when it hopes Caledonian Isles ferry will return after 20 months of repairs

Three days of checks and sea trials after vessel leaves dry dock

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2 w. ago Transport cops release CCTV appeal after Glasgow subway incident

British Transport Police are on the hunt for man in connection with the incident which took place at around 10.30pm on June, 7 in the ticket hall of Hillhead subway station - in the city's west end.

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2 w. ago The former London bus driver 'running Dubai sex ring where girls are forced to carry out disgusting sexual fetishes for rich men'

Charles 'Abbey' Mwesigwa (pictured) was filmed by an undercover reporter claiming women under his control would do 'pretty much everything' clients asked.

Transport

3 w. ago What Scots travellers need to know about French air traffic control strike as 24 hours of chaos looms

Nearly 200 flights to and from the UK could be disrupted, as passengers are told to plan ahead.

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