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US soldiers travel to Scotland to help train battalion on new tech There is no bias in the original title provided. Its soldiers are now getting to grips with smartphone devices which flip down from the front of their body armour, offering new capabilities and enhanced security. An American team flew into Fort George, where 3 Scots are based, to pass on their knowledge of the system after using it in their own operations. The lightweight smartphones aid situational awareness as they display live maps – enabling the soldiers to track where their own team, and allied teams, are. They…

Front page summary The National – Brexit doing untold damage to Scotland’s economyThe National says Brexit is causing significant harm to Scotland’s economy, costing billions in public funds and imposing heavy costs on businesses, according to the SNP and a National Audit Office report. Over £4.7 billion is forecasted for post-Brexit border arrangements, with customs declarations potentially costing UK businesses £7.5 billion annually. New controls on sanitary and phytosanitary goods could add £469 million in costs. The SNP argues that Brexit’s economic damage underscores the need for Scotland to seek independence and rejoin the EU for economic prosperity.Elsewhere, an SNP…

Julian Assange wins High Court bid to appeal against extradition to US over spying charges There is no bias in the title provided. For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s has won a last ditch bid to appeal his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges.High Court judges on Monday granted him permission to appeal his removal to the US where he is being prosecuted over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information over the…

Ministers do not rule out more public money millions over ferry crisis There is no bias in the title provided. Ministers sanctioned a cash injection of a further £61m in the last financial year alone as Ferguson Marine tries to deliver two long-delayed ferries. Ministers were accused of presiding over an “outrageous mismanagement of public funds” after pressing ahead with the second ferry at the Ferguson shipyard, known only as Hull 802, despite learning it would be cheaper to scrap the vessel and tender for a new one. It comes as the Scottish Government-owned ferry procurers and owners CMAL indicated two…

Microsoft device recalled due to serious safety concerns There is no bias in the title provided. The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has insufficient external build quality, which can allow access to live parts. If you own a replacement laptop charger for a Microsoft Surface, specifically a black transformer and black power supply lead with a red fuse cover, then you are strongly advised to not use it and instead follow certain procedures. The Microsoft product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has insufficient external build quality, which can allow access to…

Scotland weather: Tree stuck under train during Storm Babet There is no bias in the title provided The tree became wedged under a train between Glasgow and Orban, ScotRail said, which delayed the service near Taynuilt.  “This is what we’re up against today,” ScotRail said, sharing photos of the incident on social media.  Read more: Scotland red weather warning: Live Storm Babet updates The tree was eventually cleared by Network Rail staff, the train company said.  It comes as a red weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland on Thursday and Friday as Storm Babet strikes.  Areas of…

Small businesses call for help to improve security measures There is no bias in the original title provided. The Federation of Independent Retailers (The Fed) has launched a campaign to lobby the government for security grants of up to £1500.  The money would allow small businesses and retailers to make changes such as improved store lighting, installing panic buttons and upgrading CCTV equipment.  READ NEXT: Greyhound racing track could be demolished for hotel and homes It is hoped these measures would help to deter crime while also helping retailers provide information to police if they have to report a crime.  It…

The Christmas films showing in Glasgow you need to see There is no bias in the title provided. We have drawn up the ultimate list of where to watch everything from Home Alone to Elf.  *Details were correct at the time of this article running.  READ NEXT: Twin Atlantic announce Glasgow O2 Academy homecoming show  Saint Luke’s Music and arts venue Saint Luke’s will be bringing Jim Carrey and Macaulay Culkin to Glasgow’s East End by showing two festive classics on Saturday, December 23.  First up will be the Grinch Who Stole Christmas which will be shown at 11am and will…

Sir Chris Hoy announces he is being treated for cancer There is no bias in the title provided. The six-time Olympic gold medallist said the news came as a “huge shock” last year and he is undergoing chemotherapy.  The 47-year-old from Edinburgh posted a statement on social media saying he had wanted to keep his diagnosis private but his “hand has been forced”.  He said: “I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point. “I’m currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy, which thankfully…

Infected blood scandal inquiry latest: ‘Chilling’ cover up over decades led to thousands of deaths There is no bias in the title provided. Infected blood scandal greatest injustice country has seen, claims Andy BurnhamSign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in healthGet our free Health Check emailPoliticians, doctors and civil servants carried out a “chilling” and “pervasive” cover up, which led to the deaths of around 3,000 people through contaminated blood, a damning inquiry has found.Tens of thousands of people were avoidably infected with HIV and Hepatitis in the “worst treatment disaster…