TWO things happened last week on the energy front that are not entirely unrelated. First, Rishi Sunak rolled back on targets for moving towards net-zero CO2 emissions. But second, the price of oil on international markets jumped to its highest point this year. No, folks, fossil fuels have Source

The Long 1980s never seems to ever end, but a sign of that era’s departure into the rear view mirror came this week with the announcement of the retiral (ish) of Rupert Murdoch. No-one personified the era of conflict, strife and the debasement of public life than Murdoch and his rancid media empire. Rupert Murdoch […] Source

AMERICAN fast-food chain Popeyes launched its first Scottish restaurant last week – prompting Glaswegians to queue for 18 hours overnight to taste its signature chicken burgers. Source

A HOUSE overlooking the world-famous Gleneagles golf course and said to be worth more than £3,500,000 is to be given away … Source

AS Westminster politicians cross the Border to tell us how to vote, we must remind ourselves that they are not here seeking to advance but instead to contain or diminish Scotland’s interests. They come to promote their own interests. Source

RISHI Sunak was forced into making a speech yesterday because its content had already been leaked … Source

Many people across Scotland including businesses and experts have not got their heads around “Brexit 2.0”: the new thicket of regulations that will be painful barriers to trade in goods and services with the EU. It is terrible news for the Scottish economy – but the fact that it is looming will boost the strength […] Source

Huge clan of relatives gathered for a party. …

Charity receives more than £3200 from insurance company. …

Elgin-based supermarket chooses its charity for the year. …

A GLOBAL whisky business is set to relocate to the traditional “birthplace” of Scotch whisky. Source

PLANNING permission for a new distillery on the banks of Campbeltown Lock which will also feature a museum, visitor centre and retail outlet. Source

Octopus Energy claimed on Thursday it had ended the days of “ugly heat pumps” with a product that it said some customers will get for free after making use of a Government grant. Source