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Sandie Peggie employment tribunal against NHS Fife resumes
Live coverage of the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal. The case, involving NHS Fife, centres on a disputed confrontation between the A&E nurse and a trans woman doctor in a changing room.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:07:44 +0100

Award-winning restaurant shuts due to flooding
One of Glasgow’s most decorated restaurants has had to close its doors due to flooding.  
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:49:27 +0100

NHS Scotland pulled nationwide staff trans policy after Peggie tribunal began
NHS Scotland withdrew transgender inclusion guidance after tribunal case involving nurse Sandie Peggie began, a hearing has been told.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:55:09 +0100

Difficult questions for NHS Fife after Sandie Peggie cleared of gross misconduct
Sandie Peggie cleared of misconduct—NHS Fife now faces a legal and reputational mess of its own making.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:33:37 +0100

The key points from today's Sandie Peggie's tribunal against NHS Fife
It was an important day as the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal against NHS Fife resumed. Here are the key points to note.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:01:23 +0100

Man who held toddler in front of train in murder bid jailed
A MAN who attempted to murder a toddler by holding him in front of a moving train is behind bars.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:15:59 +0100

Scottish Labour MP loses the whip over 'discipline breach'
A Scottish Labour MP is one of three reported to have lost the party whip.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:38:05 +0100

Scottish Government officials meeting with Orange Order following march violence
Officials from the Scottish Government are to meet with the Orange Order, John Swinney has said, after an air rifle was fired at participants in a recent march.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:56:16 +0100

'Disruptive' passenger arrested on Glasgow flight as police appeal for phone footage
Police are appealing for information after a 34-year-old man was arrested for disrupting a flight landing into Glasgow.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:49:17 +0100

Who is Dr Beth Upton, the doctor at centre of NHS tribunal row?
Dr. Beth Upton is the second respondent in the ongoing legal case involving nurse Sandie Peggie at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and NHS Fife.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:32:04 +0100

Travelling amid Glasgow Airport strikes? Here's what you need to know
Strikes are set to take place at Glasgow Airport and across Spain and Italy, amid one of the busiest summer travel weekends. Your rights and how to stop them from ruining your holiday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:30:14 +0100

Who is Sandie Peggie, the nurse at centre of NHS tribunal row?
Sandie Peggie is an A&E nurse at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with three decades of service under NHS Fife.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:27:46 +0100

John Swinney: 'I have confidence in NHS Fife despite Sandie Peggie row'
John Swinney has said he has full confidence in the board of NHS Fife despite nurse Sandie Peggie being cleared of misconduct claims.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:57:34 +0100

Scots ferry fiasco chief warns of future 'struggle' in direct award row
The new boss of a publicly-owned shipyard has said the business will “struggle” in the future if it is overlooked for a deal to replace an aging ferry.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:12:51 +0100

Outlander dress to go on display at Culross Palace as part of film tourism campaign
A dress worn by the character Geillis Duncan in Outlander will go on display at Culross Palace in Fife as part of a campaign to shine a spotlight on film tourism.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:38:51 +0100

Police involved in car chase through Scots city as two arrested over drug offences
Two people have been arrested after a police car chase through Perth.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:05:34 +0100

UK trade group warns of hit to Scotland over Labour industrial plan
The UK's maritime trade group has warned of a further erosion of Scotland's declining shipbuilding and oil and gas industries if there is no improved attempt to 'buy British'.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100

Sandie Peggie cleared of gross misconduct allegations
Sandie Peggie has been cleared of all internal misconduct allegations following a dispute over changing room access with trans colleague Dr Beth Upton.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:04:28 +0100

First look inside new rooftop restaurant to open in Glasgow's Merchant City
A new Mexican-American inspired restaurant is to open in Glasgow’s Merchant City early next month.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:57:14 +0100

Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)—the leading trade group for a sector representing over 1.1 million jobs—has issued a stark warning to government ministers - Scotland’s shipbuilding and oil and gas industries face further decline unless stronger support is given to domestic suppliers through a reinvigorated "buy British" approach.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:44:00 +0100

Tiree islanders ‘lose faith’ in Scottish Government over ferry fund snub
Tiree businesses say they have “lost faith” in ministers after being excluded from a new £4.4 million ferry disruption compensation fund.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Susan Aitken warns Scottish and UK Governments not doing enough on Glasgow devolution
Glasgow council leader Susan Aitken has criticised both government's attempts to devolve power to local cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

New resort boss has 'faith' in formerly troubled Cairngorm funicular
The new CEO in charge of Scotland's only mountain railway says he has "faith" that the Cairngorm funicular is up and running for the foreseeable future
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100

Westminster urged to increase ScotGov borrowing limits by MPs
A committee of MPs has told the UK Government to look at increasing the Scottish Government’s capital borrowing limits.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:26:14 +0100

Delays to £10m upgrade of Scotland's biggest sewage plant 'totally unacceptable'
Years-long delays to a £10m upgrade of Scotland’s biggest sewage treatment plant are “totally unacceptable,” residents living beside the facility say.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Let the talking begin: but shouldn't Scotland be able to foot the Trump police bill?
As the Trump visit looms, calling for help for what should be a fundamental capability of the police service of our nation is not something we should boast about
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100

Glasgow and Edinburgh need both of our governments to step up on devolution
Everyone committed to the wellbeing and prosperity of the Glasgow City Region will have been disappointed to read Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray suggest that the UK Government has no role in delivering devolution deals for Scottish cities.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Spider-Man: Brand New Day: All the Glasgow filming details
Production crews will take over the streets in Glasgow city centre to shoot scenes for the next instalment in the Spider-Man franchise.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:29:00 +0100

Scots hairdresser to the stars dies at the age of 80 following Alzheimer's battle
Scots hairdresser Charlie Miller, who worked with Hollywood stars has died at the age of 80
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:36:32 +0100

Fire which ripped through Ayrshire street being treated as deliberate
A fire which ripped through buildings on the major shopping street in Kilmarnock is being treated as deliberate
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:42:09 +0100

First sector strike action in over 40 years hits Glasgow hotel
Workers at the Village Hotel in Glasgow are set to strike after an overwhelming vote in favour of action
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:02:02 +0100

Who's who in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal
A guide to the key people involved in Sandie Peggie’s employment tribunal against NHS Fife.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:22:27 +0100

Why we can learn from Darlington nurses in Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife row
The similarities between Sandie Peggie, NHS Fife and the Darlington nurses are startling. But it's the differences that are crucial.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:54:25 +0100

See the beautiful Scottish seaside town where a 'food revolution' is underway
See why this lovely seaside town, where a 'food revolution' is happenin,g is one of the best in the UK for food lovers.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:36:48 +0100

Teen seriously injured as trio flee scene after crash involving four motorcycles
A teenager is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash involving four off-road motorcycles.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:02:51 +0100

Fire crews 'making area safe' as Kilmarnock blaze causes building collapse
Emergency services remain on the scene of a fire in Kilmarnock which led to the partial collapse of a building.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:48:21 +0100

Kneecap to return to Glasgow as Irish rap trio announce Hydro date on UK tour
Irish rap trio Kneecap will return to Glasgow latest this year after announcing a gig at the OVO Hydro.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:22:46 +0100

Tom Holland excited for Glasgow filming as he talks Spider-Man return
Tom Holland admits he cannot wait to start filming Spiderman 4 on the streets of Glasgow next month.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:37:40 +0100

M74 fully reopens after crash causes rush hour delays
A collision on the M74 has led to the motorway being shut in both directions ahead of rush hour traffic.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:22:11 +0100

Row over ScotGov failure to track jobs supported by public millions
Ministers are under fire for failing to track the number of manufacturing jobs in Scotland created through public money in the wake of Britain's biggest coach builder announcing plans to relocate to England.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:31:00 +0100

Fire crews battling blaze that spread through multiple premises in Scots town
Fire crews are battling a blaze in Kilmarnock that has spread through a number of properties in the town.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:26:51 +0100

SNP paid £5,400 for focus group in seat of disgraced ex-minister
The SNP has paid a Scottish polling firm more than £5,000 to hold a focus group in the constituency of disgraced former health secretary Michael Matheson.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Sandie Peggie Employment Tribunal: The story so far
A Christmas Eve clash between Sandie Peggie and a trans women Dr Beth Upton has become a test case over NHS policy, single-sex spaces and gender-critical beliefs
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:03:20 +0100

Beeks announces record month for private cloud infrastructure sales
Beeks Financial has announced record sales of its Proximity Cloud product and is estimating a 25% surge in annual revenues
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100

I live in a Pollokshields tenement. We’re all just waiting for the roof to go
A fire-damaged building in Pollokshields has collapsed. It could be a warning of what's to come for Glasgow's ageing tenements.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:46 +0100

Seven charged with alleged hate crime after football match incident
Seven people have been charged with an alleged hate crime following an incident at St Mirren vs Aberdeen in May
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:32:31 +0100

Labour, SNP and Reform by-election campaign spend revealed
Labour and the SNP spent over £175,000 in total during the Hamilton by-election campaign, receipts show.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:38:05 +0100

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump to meet during US President's Scottish visit
Downing Street has confirmed that Sir Keir Starmer has accepted an invite to meet President Donald Trump in Scotland later this month.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:40:12 +0100

Roz Foyer: UK Government must go further on employment rights
Scotland’s top union boss has welcomed new legislation on Employment Rights being introduced by the UK Government – but has said they must go further. 
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0100

Man who murdered and decapitated girlfriend Phoenix Spencer-Horn jailed for 23 years
A man who brutally murdered his girlfriend before police made the grim discovery of her decapitated body in their flat was given a life sentence
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:04:38 +0100