Browsing: Scotland

The UK’s highest court – the Supreme Court – will hear arguments on whether Holyrood can set up a Scottish independence referendum without needing Westminster to agree.

King Charles and Camilla the Queen Consort are set to visit Dunermline and Edinburugh in their first joint public engagements since the Queen’s funeral.

The Guardian says A fireball was witnessed crossing the night sky over Scotland and Northern Ireland on Wednesday, in what one astronomer described as an “incredible” sight.

The King and other members of the royal family will follow Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in a procession along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on Monday afternoon.

The latest from Balmoral – The Queens health update is a serious concern. As onlookers gather in Balmoral.

Rob Brown, 33, was enjoying a day out climbing the North Face of Scotland’s highest mountain on Friday when the incident happened.

BBC News says THE SCOTTISH GREENS have said there will be no alternative to a single issue general election on independence if formal consent for indyref2 is not granted.

The Metro says AN MP has left the Scottish National Party while he is investigated by the police over sexual assault allegations.

Daily Express says NICOLA STURGEON has been First Minister of Scotland since 2014 but voters are increasingly turning their backs on the Scottish National Party Leader according to polls.

The Guardian says The British public are not bitterly polarised over trans equality, according to new research, which found a majority agreed schools should talk to pupils about transgender issues and that one in four knows a trans person personally.

Harry Styles kicked off the UK leg of his world tour – Love on Tour 2022 on Saturday. The Glasgow gig saw a fan fall from the top tier at Ibrox Stadium during the opening show.

UK weather forecast: Blistering 24C tropical heat amid gale force winds and heavy rain Daily Mirror says Brits are set for scorching temperatures with 24C…

The Guardian says the Scottish government has been urged to “come clean once and for all” about whether it has the power to legislate for a second independence referendum at Holyrood.

Sky News says the cost of filling the average family car with petrol is tipped to exceed £100 for the first time, when industry figures are released later on Thursday.

The Guardian says more than £1m is owed by families across Scotland who are unable to pay for their children’s school meals, new research has found.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubliee Bank Holiday weekend is expected to see highs of 23C with heavy showers either side of the celebrations.

Daily Express says NICOLA STURGEON is considering ditching a pledge against the Trident nuclear programme and will now consider allowing an independent Scotland to join NATO, according to reports.

The Metro says the Church of Scotland yesterday gave the green light for ministers to marry same-sex couples for the first time after a historic vote.

The Guardian says fewer than half of people in Scotland say they support retaining the monarchy, according to a major new poll that reveals the cultural divides emerging within the union.

Daily Record says Tributes are pouring in for a young mum who was found dead in West Lothian on Saturday.

Daily Express says NICOLA STURGEON will be grilled by Scottish opposition leaders this afternoon, in the final FMQs before tomorrow’s local elections, after hinting at a deal with the Greens.

The Daily Express says FOUR children – including a baby – were rushed to hospital after a huge pile-up on a rural road.

The Sun says A BODY has been found in the search for a missing Scots teenager.

Daily Express says the aircraft took off from RAF Lossiemouth using the 1307 squawk code, meaning NATO air policing.

The Sun says MORE snow is expected to fall in Britain later this week as temperatures plummet to -2C.