LABOUR’S plans to use Scotland’s oil and gas resources to fund a council tax freeze in England have been branded a “slap in the face”. Source

CINEMA chain Cineworld is set to restructure its debt in a move to exit bankruptcy and avoid selling its US, UK and Irish businesses. Source

There’s a saying that ‘if you’re getting it in the neck from both sides you’re doing something right’ and this certainly seems to be the case right now. For the thought-crime of having been critical of Kate Forbes and Ash Regan in the leadership election I have been mis-characterised as an establishment stooge, slavishly loyal […] Source

In recent weeks, there’s been increasing debate surroundings Ministers’ plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). Based on mounting coverage of opposition to these sites, you’d be forgiven for assuming that ‘HPMA’ stood for ‘Highly Problematic Marine Area’. But what are HPMAs? And why are they facing so much opposition?   The Bute House Agreement […] Source

Remembering and celebrating those who fought fascism. Our Fathers Fought Franco, Edited by Willy Maley, Luath Press, £12.99. With contributions from Willy Maley, Jennie Renton, Tam Watters, Lisa Croft Review by Lesley Orr Jamara Valley, Spain. A February weekend in 1937, ‘And all of a sudden we found ourselves in the war…And we were in […] Source

  There are few countries in the world with anything like Scotland’s long history of nationhood which are NOT independent. Scotland emerged as a kingdom in the 9th century and remained as an independent sovereign state until 1707, when it entered into the Treaty of Union.  Looking at global examples…

MESSAGE to Humza Yousaf from Moray business leader. …

Less than half have had free jab. …

AFTER Humza Yousaf was announced as SNP leader, Moray MP Douglas Ross criticised his record on Moray's big issues. …

THIS, of course, is just the beginning. Naturally, for two politicians in particular, it will feel like the opposite. God may have been on Kate Forbes’ side, but the Almighty did not reckon with a narrow majority of the SNP membership. Those who were on Ash Regan’s side, meanwhile, can take some comfort in all […] Source

Scotland’s business community has reacted to the news that Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership election… Source

A BRAND new hotel opening in a Scottish city centre will create more than 90 jobs.  Source

ORGANISATIONS from across Europe have written to Greens minister Lorna Slater to show support for the Deposit Return Scheme. Source