By Gregor Sleith Organisations across the country that help disadvantaged youths have been given extra funding via seized criminal assets. The CashBack for Communities programme is aimed at young people aged 10-24 living in areas hardest hit by crime across … Continue reading £19m seized from criminals to go to youth projects in Scotland
by Ryan Brown With St. Mirren’s Danny Mullen a notable entry to the Professional Footballer’s Association Scotland’s available players list, just how difficult is it for Scottish football players to find a new club? Former Livingston reserves forward and Celtic … Continue reading How do Scottish football players find new clubs?
By Harris Cumming As Thursday’s controversial General Election looms ever closer, it would appear not everyone is as politically invested as one might expect. An alarming number of South Ayrshire residents have expressed that they won’t be visiting their local polling station on 12 December, after revealing a discontent with the current turbulent political situation. 21-year-old Ayrshire art student, Kara Linning, doesn’t believe that any political party offers a valid solution to the broken state of UK politics. She said: “I just don’t feel it’s going to make any difference. After all this nonsense with Brexit, we voted to come … Continue reading Scotland’s non-voters: has Brexit created a public disenchantment with politics?
By Jack Ewing An election poll conducted by UWS Newsroom has found 80% of respondents plan to vote SNP on Thursday. 'In the #GeneralElection on December 12, 2019, which political party will you vote for?' #GeneralElection19 #GE19 — UWSnewsroom (@UWSNewsroom) … Continue reading UWS pre-election poll finds huge support for the SNP
by Ryan Brown Fizzy drink fans have hailed yesterday’s release of Irn Bru 1901 which uses an “old and unimproved” recipe back from when the ginger drink was first made. Demand for the new flavour, that Irn Bru believe has never … Continue reading Relief for sugar lovers as Irn Bru 1901 hits the shelves
by Ryan Brown Scottish Fire and Rescue have reinforced the danger of pyrotechnics inside football stadiums. Assistant Chief Officer Ross Haggart is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Director of Prevention and Protection. He said: “The abuse of these pyrotechnics in … Continue reading Authorities warn against pyrotechnics at football matches
By Harris Cumming In the run up to another hectic exam season, students at the University of Edinburgh are growing increasingly concerned as the 8 day strike continues. The strikes, which affect 12 Scottish Universities, seek to improve pay, working conditions and pensions for university staff. As part of the action led by members of the University and College Union (UCU) , pickets are in force in a number of academic buildings across the city. Of those being targeted, the Appleton Tower and David Hume Tower are being fully occupied in an attempt to prevent any access. It has not taken long for this … Continue reading Edinburgh students fear for grades as university strikes persist
By Calum Brown Former Buddies boss Jack Ross returns to his old club tonight as Hibernian face St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership under the lights at the Simple Digital Arena. It will be Ross’ second game in charge of Hibs … Continue reading Jack Ross returns to Paisley as Hibs take on St Mirren
The Glasgow City Region transport project is now underway at Motherwell train station. The project aims to provide an interchange that is of a high standard for commuters and will transform the station into a more accessible and modern link. … Continue reading Work Has Now Begun for Motherwell Train Stations £3.5 million Transport Project.
By Calum Brown Livingston tasted defeat to Rangers on Sunday for the third time this season, meaning the Lions have picked up just five points from a possible 27 in their last nine Premiership games. Strikes from Joe Aribo and … Continue reading Gary Holt brands Rangers defeat as ‘toughest day at the office’ as Livingston go five games without a win
