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GB News fined £100k by media watchdog for Isabel Oakeshott’s controversial remarks

GB News has been fined £100,000 by the media watchdog Ofcom for breaching impartiality rules regarding a programme where then-prime minister Rishi Sunak had...
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Candidates Criticize Anas Sarwar’s ‘Convenient’ Winter Fuel U-Turn

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is facing criticism for his recent U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments, with opponents accusing him of making a...
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Brian Cox confronts Boris Johnson on Channel 4 about Donald Trump: A Fiery Exchange

During the fiery exchange between Brian Cox and Boris Johnson on Channel 4, tensions ran high as the two debated over the controversial figure...
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New Title: Liz Lloyd Appointed as Chief of Staff by Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, recently appointed Liz Lloyd as his Chief of Staff. This news caused quite a stir in...
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Julia Hartley-Brewer Sparks Controversy with Palestinian Politician: Ofcom Complaints Analysis

Julia Hartley-Brewer's Contentious Interview Tops Ofcom Complaints ChartsJulia Hartley-Brewer, a prominent media personality, found herself embroiled in a storm of controversy following a fiery...
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Limited Aid and Food Trucks Entering Northern Gaza from Israel

Limited Aid and Food Trucks Entering Northern Gaza from IsraelJUST three trucks distributing food and water have been allowed into northern Gaza by the...
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Supporting Palestinians: Humza Yousaf’s Reflections on International Day of Solidarity

Former first minister Humza Yousaf recently made a statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians. This day is significant as it is...
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Scottish Labour Commits to Winter Fuel Payment: Anas Sarwar’s U-turn

Scottish Labour has made a commitment to reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment if they win the next Holyrood election. This decision marks a significant...
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Elgin Town Hall Transformation and Hotel Work Approved: What You Need to Know

Elgin Town Hall Transformation and Hotel Work - What You Need to KnowWelcome to Planning Ahead – our weekly round-up of the latest proposals...
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Liberal Democrats Accused of Misinforming Voters in By-Election Victory

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have recently come under fire for allegedly using deceptive tactics to win a by-election in Edinburgh. Louise Spence, a member...
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Alex Salmond Returns to Scotland: A Recap of His Homecoming

Alex Salmond, the former first minister, has returned to Scotland after a tragic incident in North Macedonia. He passed away due to a heart...
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Angela Constance Addresses Controversy Over Ministerial Car Ride to Old Firm Game

Angela Constance Addresses Controversy Over Ministerial Car Ride to Old Firm GameJustice Secretary Angela Constance has recently addressed the controversy surrounding her travel arrangements...
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Stephen Flynn Drops Dual Mandate Bid

Stephen Flynn has made a decision to no longer pursue holding dual positions, admitting that he had made an error in his judgement. The...
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Illegal Construction of Kinneff Swimming Pool at Historic Former Manse

This week's Planning Ahead roundup features a variety of interesting proposals and developments across the north-east region. From repurposing Aberdeen buildings to potential new...
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Donald Trump’s Son Criticizes John Swinney, Plans Scotland Visit

During his visit to Scotland, Eric Trump, the son of President-elect Donald Trump, expressed his disapproval of Scottish First Minister John Swinney's decision to...
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Understanding the US Electoral College: How It Works and Its Impact

HUNDREDS of millions of votes will be counted across the US from Thursday onwards – but there's a chance that the candidate that wins...
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John Swinney Welcomes Ceasefire in Gaza: A Relief from Unimaginable Suffering

John Swinney Welcomes Ceasefire in Gaza: A Relief from Unimaginable SufferingIn a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a ceasefire that was...
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Sturgeon and Godley Share ‘Random Coincidence’ with Hearse

Scottish comedian Janey Godley's funeral procession took place in Edinburgh, a city she held dear to her heart, before her funeral on Saturday. Her...
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Ronan Hale Delays Northern Ireland Dream Due to FIFA Red-Tape Hold-Up

Ronan Hale is a talented striker playing for Ross County and hoping to represent Northern Ireland in the future. Despite his impressive form and...
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SNP Minister Issues Warning Amid Media Focus on Party Infighting

The recent focus on the SNP party infighting has taken center stage in Scottish politics. The controversy arose when several SNP MPs expressed interest...
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Keir Starmer faces backlash from UK Government staff for ‘Trumpian’ attack

Keir Starmer's 'Trumpian' Attack Sparks Backlash from UK Government StaffIn a surprising turn of events, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has found himself at...
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SNP Poised for Westminster Recovery Following Poll Surge

SNP Poised for Westminster Recovery Following Poll SurgeIn a recent poll conducted by Opinium, the Scottish National Party (SNP) is projected to...
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UK Prime Minister Suggests Arresting Benjamin Netanyahu for War Crimes

The UK Prime Minister's spokesperson announced that if Benjamin Netanyahu were to visit the UK, the Labour Government would be obligated to arrest him...
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Scottish Labour candidate wins tight by-election against SNP

Labour candidate Ian Hellyer emerged victorious in the Inverclyde West by-election, securing 932 "first preference" votes to beat his SNP, Conservative, Alba, and Reform...
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Detained in Amsterdam After Ban: What Happened?

Police in Amsterdam have taken action against more than a hundred individuals who participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration that was banned by Mayor Femke...
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Scotland’s Charities at Risk in UK Budget, Warns John Swinney

The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has expressed concerns about the impact of the UK Budget on Scotland's charities. He called on the...
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Holyrood: The Epicentre of Self-Righteous Scotland

In a recent interview with The Scotsman, Scottish Conservatives leader, Russell Findlay, expressed his views on Holyrood, calling it the "epicentre" of Scotland's self-righteousness....
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Neil Gray apologises for ‘inadvertent error’ at Holyrood after football game scrutiny – Understanding...

Neil Gray's Apology at Holyrood Sparks ControversyHealth Secretary Neil Gray has issued an apology for what he termed an "inadvertent error" in his statements...
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John Swinney Congratulates Donald Trump on Inauguration: A Brief Analysis

John Swinney Congratulates Donald Trump on Inauguration: A Brief AnalysisJohn Swinney, the First Minister, has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his recent...
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Home Secretary defends decision on national grooming inquiry

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has come under fire for her decision not to initiate a national inquiry into child sexual abuse, a move that...

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