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Glasgow gets £1m from former McVitie’s owners but locals say they were ignored
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (944+ words) A £1m donation from the owners of the former McVitie's factory in Tollcross will fund projects aimed at tackling poverty — but there are concerns that community wishes have been ignored. Pladis, the global snacks foods company, announced its plan to close…...
Westminster 'must prepare for a post-UK future,' says John Swinney
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (510+ words) THE momentum for constitutional change is “undeniable” and Westminster “must prepare for a post-UK future”, John Swinney has said ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s First Minister will speak to Plaid Cymru leader…...
Momentum for constitutional change undeniable, says Swinney
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (440+ words) The momentum for constitutional change is "undeniable", John Swinney has claimed ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Mr Swinney will speak to Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle…...
What's next for capital's tram network after northern extension goes off the rails?
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (1002+ words) As the dust settles from months of speculation, the question on everyone’s lips is about the next installment of the long-running soap opera better known as Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter/Royal Infirmary. If you have missed a few…...
Scottish Labour's Joe Fagan says SNP must 'fix basics' before demanding IndyRef2
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (1076+ words) Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Joe Fagan insists the SNP should “fix the basics” before they demand a referendum after PM Andy Burnham appeared to open the door to a second IndyRef. The former South Lanarkshire Council leader is vying to…...
Ōpōtiki could benefit more from conservation share of visitor levies – mayor
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (522+ words) With almost 140,000 international visitor days recorded in Ōpōtiki over the past year, the district could benefit from the National Party’s visitor levy policy. However, Mayor David Moore said the increase of the levy share the party planned to give the…...
Early election warning to SNP over 'unwinnable' public sector cuts push
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (1046+ words) THE Scottish Government has been warned against pursuing an “unwinnable and deeply damaging” cuts agenda amid mounting speculation about an early Westminster election. There is growing expectation that Andy Burnham could go to the polls as early as next spring…...
Cambridgeshire mayor opposes tourist tax amid hotel industry challenges
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (264+ words) Paul Bristow promises not to use new tourism tax powers Paul Bristow, the Conservative Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, has chosen not to implement the new tourism tax powers set to take effect in 2028. These powers were announced…...
Northumberland council vows to oppose £2 tourist tax backed by North East mayor
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (574+ words) The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…...
Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor Takes Stand Against Tourist Taxes
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (993+ words) Friday, 11 September 2026 12:34 By Paul Drury-Bradey, local democracy reporter Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial…...