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Edinburgh pro-Palestine protesters blockade Leonardo UK factory at Crewe Toll
The group has staged similar protests several times over the last three years
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Martin Lewis urges student loan borrowers to check for refunds after 1.1 million overpaid
MoneySavingExpert has highlighted four reasons people could be owed hundreds or even thousands of pounds in repayments.
Spend windfall on homelessness prevention - Kate Wallace
Back in August, Andy Burnham told us he would tackle rough sleeping by “getting everyone in for Christmas”.
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Karen Dunbar promoter hits back at claims she wasn't being paid for axed tour
The comedian announced yesterday she had cancelled her remaining shows after claiming Breakneck Comedy had only paid her for five out of 39 gigs
Vernon Kay praises spot in Scotland as 'one of the most beautiful parts of the world'
Vernon Kay's observation came to light as he read out a voice note from a BBC Radio 2 listener, who shared her method for "feeling better" - taking in the "wonders" of nature
Martin O'Neill watches 3 Celtic fringe men suffer defeat as £3.5m man finally makes bow
The Irishman took in his side's second string clash against Ross County in Dingwall
Sandie Peggie to appeal against tribunal ruling over gender-critical beliefs
A judge dismissed all three discrimination complaints from the Fife nurse, who is now appealing against the ruling.
Martin Boyle breaks silence on losing Hibs captain's armband as he reveals what Marink Reedijk told him
The striker has insisted he will continue to lead from the front even without the captain's armband after a chat with his new bos
Speeding cancer patient jailed after killing pedestrian and fleeing the scene
Gladwyn Alleyne had been drinking at a snooker hall before getting into his 4x4, and hitting Jason Hicks 10mph over the speed limit
ScotRail adds carriages as rugby crowds arrive
Edinburgh residents and visiting rugby fans are being advised of significant transport adjustments and managed queuing systems around Haymarket ahead of Scotland’s match against New Zealand. ScotRail is deploying longer trains on key routes into the capital to manage the heavy influx of supporters...
Plans to expand capacity at two Paisley schools agreed by Renfrewshire councillors
Local authority to boost educational provision at St Andrew's Academy and Mary Russell School.
LDRS Day of Action: Some of the stories I have reported on in the last year
The Local Democracy Reporting Service plays a vital role in strengthening local accountability.
Man's body found on Orkney in search for missing pensioner
Arthur Alexander Robertson, 72, was reported missing on November 1.
Edinburgh group block factory entrance for the eighth time in three years in protest
'This is a peaceful mass action with the intention of no arrests.'
DWP confirms major PIP reform recommendations will be announced this month
Some 4.1 million people receiving PIP in England and Wales could be affected by changes to assessments, award reviews and eligibility rules.
Lorraine Kelly's ITV show taken off air last minute as host issues statement
Lorraine Kelly confirmed that her ITV show won't air on Wednesday morning as originally planned.
Business demands delivery on George Street improvements
Essential Edinburgh, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and the George Street Association have written to the councillors on the Transport and Environment Committee which meets next Thu
Scottish pensioners to receive winter heating payments worth up to £316 this month
Social Security Scotland has confirmed payments will begin in November and continue throughout the winter.
Trump branded 'lame duck president' after Democrats take control of US Congress
The Republican defeats represent a major blow to Mr Trump who claimed online if he was on the ballot, they "would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!".
John Frieda who worked on hair of Madonna and Princess Diana, dies ages 75
The famous hairstylist was known for his iconic product line Frizz-Ease