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Celtic Boss Brendan Rodgers Delivers Brutal Verdict on Falkirk's Premiership Credentials

Rodgers: Falkirk Not Ready for Scottish Premiership

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has emphatically dismissed Falkirk's chances of competing in the Scottish Premiership, questioning their quality despite their League One dominance.

28/10/2025 08:09

SNP's Shocking Disregard for Ordinary Scots Exposed: How Nationalist Politicians Took Voters for Fools

SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt

Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.

27/10/2025 18:20

Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm

Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.

27/10/2025 16:57

Ronnie Sim: Tributes Pour In for Scottish Political Titan Who Championed Devolution

Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86

The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.

27/10/2025 14:27

Scottish Labour Leader Declares NHS Will Never Be Sold Off Under His Watch

Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off

Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.

27/10/2025 07:37

Blue Has No Borders Review: A Haunting Journey Through Britain's Coastal Psyche

Blue Has No Borders: Britain's Coastal Identity Crisis

A powerful new documentary explores national identity and forgotten communities in a decaying British seaside town, mapping the complex terrain of the contemporary British psyche.

27/10/2025 07:49

Epping Father's Fury: Migrant Family Filmed Roaming Streets in Latest Channel Crossing Case

Father films migrant family roaming Epping streets

An angry father captures migrant family wandering local streets after Channel crossing, exposing Britain's growing immigration crisis and community safety concerns.

26/10/2025 16:02

Scottish Government Faces Backlash Over Missing Ministers in Holyrood

Scottish Government Admits Minister Absence From Holyrood

Angela Constance admits Scottish ministers have been absent from parliament debates as opposition parties demand better accountability from the SNP government.

25/10/2025 19:42

Monty Don's Perfect Pruning Secret: The One Week Window for Lush Summer Borders

Monty Don's Perfect Pruning Week for Summer Gardens

Gardening guru Monty Don reveals the ideal late-June pruning period for early summer flowers that will transform your garden's second bloom. Discover his expert tips for spectacular late-summer displays.

25/10/2025 00:32

Jeremy Corbyn's Political Comeback: Former Labour Leader Eyes Holyrood Seat in Scottish Parliament

Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback

Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr

24/10/2025 05:14

Five Years of SNP Misery: Starmer's Scotland Crisis Exposed

Scotland's Five-Year SNP Rule Continues as Labour Falters

Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland faces five more years of nationalist rule as Starmer's Labour fails to mount effective opposition. The political stalemate continues despite growing public discontent.

23/10/2025 16:05

Step Inside Melrose Abbey: The Historic Scottish Ruin That Captivated JK Rowling

Melrose Abbey: JK Rowling's Historic Scottish Inspiration

Discover the majestic ruins of Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders, a stunning medieval masterpiece that inspired JK Rowling and offers breathtaking views for history lovers and Harry Potter fans alike.

21/10/2025 05:58

Labour's Small Boats Crisis: Starmer's Controversial Plan to Process Asylum Claims Abroad

Labour considers offshore asylum processing for small boat arrivals

Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government considers offshore asylum processing centres as small boat crossings continue despite election promises. The controversial move could see migrants sent to third countries while claims are assessed.

19/10/2025 19:47

Batman T-Shirt Migrant Jailed for Piloting Overcrowded Channel Dinghy

Batman migrant jailed for piloting Channel dinghy

An asylum seeker who brazenly piloted an overcrowded inflatable boat across the English Channel while wearing a Batman t-shirt has been sentenced to prison, exposing ongoing small boat crisis.

19/10/2025 10:02

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray Declares War on SNP's 'Divisive' Politics in Fiery Westminster Debut

Murray blasts SNP's 'divisive' independence focus

New Scottish Secretary Ian Murray launches blistering attack on SNP's independence agenda, vowing to make devolution work and prioritise public services over constitutional battles.

17/10/2025 10:39

Scottish Tax Squeeze: Why Hard-Working Scots Face the UK's Heaviest Tax Burden

Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK

Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.

16/10/2025 15:48

Border chief warns of new Channel migrant surge

Britain's borders chief reveals alarming new migration patterns with increased violence against police, while Labour's anti-smuggling pledge faces implementation challenges.

16/10/2025 07:43

SNP's Independence Blueprint in Chaos: Swinney's Secret Strategy Exposed as Empty Rhetoric

Swinney's Indyref2 Plan: Empty Rhetoric Exposed

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Government's independence plan is in disarray, with even First Minister John Swinney appearing directionless on the path to Indyref2 amid growing internal confusion.

15/10/2025 08:39

People Smuggler Jailed: Yacht Captain Convicted for Channel Crossings

Yacht captain jailed for people smuggling to East Sussex

A yacht captain has been sentenced to prison for smuggling migrants across the English Channel to East Sussex in a brazen maritime operation uncovered by authorities.

15/10/2025 07:24

Europe's Border Crisis: How Migration Failures Are Undermining Trust in Nation States

Europe's border failures eroding trust in nation states

Exclusive analysis reveals how systematic border control failures across Europe are eroding public confidence in national governments and fuelling political instability.

14/10/2025 17:38

EU's New Entry/Exit System Finally Begins Testing: What British Travellers Need to Know

EU's New Border System Testing Begins: UK Impact

The long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System has commenced initial testing, promising to transform travel for British passport holders with new biometric checks and potential delays at European borders.

14/10/2025 04:56

John Swinney Declares SNP Must Become 'One Scotland Party' in Major Unity Pledge

Swinney: SNP Must Become 'One Scotland Party'

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney makes bold commitment to transform SNP into more inclusive political movement, reaching beyond traditional nationalist base to unite the country.

13/10/2025 12:50

Defiant John Swinney Refuses to Quit as SNP Leader Despite Election Setback

Swinney refuses to resign after SNP election setback

SNP leader John Swinney vows to continue leading Scotland's government after failing to secure majority in Holyrood elections, facing opposition challenges and internal party pressure.

12/10/2025 16:16

Estonia's 'Saatse Boot': The Quirky Russian Territory You Drive Through to Stay in EU

Estonia's bizarre Russian territory you drive through

Discover the bizarre border anomaly where Estonian roads briefly dip into Russian territory, creating a diplomatic curiosity and travel peculiarity in rural Estonia.

12/10/2025 08:01

SNP's Wealth Tax Chaos: Scottish Households Face Financial Uncertainty Amid Muddled Plans

SNP wealth tax plans create confusion in Scotland

Exclusive analysis reveals the SNP's controversial wealth tax proposals are creating widespread confusion and concern across Scotland, with experts warning of economic consequences and implementation challenges.

11/10/2025 15:12

SNP's John Swinney Accused of Being 'Out of Touch' as He Prioritises Independence Over Scotland's Real Crises

John Swinney accused of being 'out of touch' on priorities

Scottish First Minister John Swinney faces mounting criticism for focusing on independence while Scotland grapples with NHS waiting lists, education gaps and economic challenges, with opponents branding his approach 'detached from reality'.

11/10/2025 14:39

SNP Conference Unveils Bold Holyrood Strategy as Scottish Parliament Elections Loom

SNP Unveils Holyrood 2026 Strategy at Conference

The Scottish National Party charts its course for the 2026 Holyrood elections, focusing on independence messaging and policy renewal amid internal debates and leadership challenges.

10/10/2025 00:27

EU's New Biometric Border System Set to Cause Major Travel Delays for British Tourists

EU biometric borders to cause major travel delays

British travellers face potential chaos at EU borders as new biometric Entry/Exit System launches in October, with warnings of 14-hour queues and significant delays at key crossing points.

09/10/2025 15:15

Holyrood Clash Erupts as Swinney Branded 'Tired Nationalist' Over Dismal Record

Swinney branded 'tired nationalist' in Holyrood clash

First Minister John Swinney faces furious Holyrood confrontation as opposition leaders attack his government's record and temperament in heated exchange.

09/10/2025 14:10