63 h. ago The idyllic Scottish island region that was named safest in the country

The archipelago is perfect for a summer getaway.

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5 d. ago Billy Connolly scarecrow stolen from garden near Big Yin's former home

Louise, 65, whose late brother-in-law Davie was Billy’s minder when he was a resident in Drymen, Stirlingshire, is hoping the comedian himself might make an appeal for the scarecrow to be brought home.

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2 w. ago The picturesque Scottish region with wild trails and castles perfect for gravel biking

A rugged Scottish region is drawing adventurous cyclists with its history and wild beauty

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Billionaires’ bonanza’: Labour derides Reform plan to offer tax exemptions to wealthy

Nigel Farage defends policy to top up poorest workers from £250,000 ‘landing fee’ on rich UK newcomersUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesNigel Farage has defended his plans to attract wealthy individuals to the UK with a £250,000 fee for 10 years of residency and a special tax regime, as Labour called it a “billionaires’ bonanza”.In a press conference in London, the leader of Reform UK said he wanted to win back very wealthy people leaving the country, and encourage them to spend and create jobs in the UK. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution

Residents of Bille and Ogale in Niger delta are suing Shell and subsidiary, but company denies liabilityResidents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil pollution are set to take their cases to trial at the high court in 2027.Members of the Bille and Ogale communities in the Niger delta, which have a combined population of about 50,000, are suing Shell and a Nigerian-based subsidiary of the company, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, which is now the Renaissance Africa Energy Company. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Scottish region leads UK with highest utility bills as residents face higher costs than anywhere else

A new study has identified the UK areas where residents pay the highest utility bills, with one region in Scotland topping the list for the highest monthly costs

Economics

3 w. ago Residents told to keep windows and doors closed as smoke billows above town

Both police and the fire and rescue service have attended the scene

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