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PM tells forced adoption survivors "shame is ours" as he makes formal apology
13+ min ago (1057+ words) The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a "stain on our history" by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice. Women…...
Traitors winner and Commonwealth Games athlete to open island music festival
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (551+ words) A reality TV show winner and a Commonwealth Games athlete will open this year's Heb Celt festival. The Traitors winner Stephen Libby and swimmer Kara Hanlon, who are both from Lewis, have been unveiled as baton bearers for'The King's Baton…...
Glasgow company questioned over 'Russian shadow fleet' tanker connection
16+ min ago (789+ words) A Glasgow-based shipping company has been questioned after a ship allegedly linked to Russia's shadow fleet docked in Europe for maintenance. The Rudolf Samoylovich flies under the flag of the Bahamas but is named for a Soviet polar explorer and…...
Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (362+ words) Lush has made a return to social media, joining Bluesky. The move comes nearly five years after the company left major platforms over concerns about mental health. In 2021, the cosmetics retailer quit Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X (formerly Twitter), and…...
Best hair transplant clinics Turkey 2026
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (823+ words) The Herald Best hair transplant clinics Turkey 2026 Turkey has emerged as a dominant force in the field of hair transplantation, becoming a go-to destination for vast numbers of international patients each year who seek premium-quality results without the high price…...
Liquidator appointed to Scottish property company after 20 years
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (615+ words) A Scottish property rental company has been placed into liquidation. The liquidator said the Edinburgh-based company was wound up voluntarily and added that "it is anticipated that all debts will be paid. Welcome Homes (Scotland) Limited was founded in 2005 and…...
Legal team helps Scottish power storage project reach financial close
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (296+ words) Legal advisers have helped bring a major energy storage scheme to financial close. Dentons supported Zenob" on the Coalburn battery energy storage system project in Scotland, one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK. The 200 MW site…...
New "10 million control hub to oversee one of Scotland's busiest rail lines
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (519+ words) A new10 million railway control hub has opened in Glasgow tohelp manageone of Scotland's busiest and most complex rail routes. The North Clyde Service Delivery Centre in Yokerbrings Network Rail and Scot Railteams together under one roof, working as one team…...
'Is this a bright idea? Boffins plan to dim the sun's glow"
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (995+ words) It has been revealed that scientists are actually working on dimming the sun, as an interim measure to reduce heat, and give us more time to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere. Spraying aluminium dust in the upper atmosphere, or putting mirrors…...
Children's care service threatened with closure amid "significant concerns"
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (400+ words) The number of children that can be looked after at a children's care service in Glasgow has been restricted after "significant concerns" were raised about standards. The Care Inspectorate has issued an improvement notice and an emergency condition notice for…...