RAF Lossiemouth in £83mn facilities investment:

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Buckie Thistle win the Highland League on a dramatic final day: Buckie Thistle won the Breedon Highland League for the 12th time after beating Keith 1-0 as the ...

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American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...

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Sunak promise to boost UK defence spending raises prospect of cuts : Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2 ...

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More workers moving to Scotland from UK than leaving after SNP tax rises, HMRC finds

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Apr 18

Scotland ditches 2030 climate target to cut emissions by 75%: Scotland on Thursday scrapped its target of cutting climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by ...

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Apr 14

How Israel’s defences repelled Iranian missile and drone attack : ‘Multi-layered’ array deployed included early warnings and Arrow system that intercepts ...

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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report : Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.

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Apr 19

Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see aurora: The aurora borealis - or Northern Lights - are set to make an appearance on Friday ...

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Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend: The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could ...

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Apr 23

RAF Reserves launch specialist space unit in Glasgow: RAF reserves from the Glasgow-based 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron have established a new space unit.

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Apr 18

Prescription of puberty blockers paused for children in Scotland following Cass Review

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'Harry Potter Express' Jacobite steam train breaks down on first day of relaunch

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Apr 22

Britain hosts MQ-9B drone collaboration conference: The Royal Air Force recently hosted an international conference at RAF Cranwell, centred on the MQ-9B ...

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Apr 19

Mum’s plea to find lost son amid Navy search in Helensburgh: A search has been launced for Josh Gayton after he did not attend work at Faslane Naval Base.

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Apr 14

RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says: The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.

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Apr 17

Minimum unit pricing: Here's how much beer, wine and spirits could cost in Scotland if cost increase agreed

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Apr 22

Drying out of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House at ‘exciting’ stage: A giant steel box was built around the property in Helensburgh in 2019 to protect its ...

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Apr 23

Scottish National Investment Bank 'not broken', boss says: Al Denholm declares morale at institution is better than anything he has seen in career

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Wars of Independence shaped the identities of Scotland and England: Two acclaimed medieval historians talk to our Writer at Large about their new book which ...

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Apr 21

After SNP-Green coalition drops 2030 climate target, can they be trusted to prepare Scotland for droughts, water shortages and wildfires? – Scotsman comment

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Apr 20

Ross Greer admits its been a ‘bad week for the planet’ but that Scottish Greens should be in Government

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Nearly one million Australians served in World War II. Now fewer than 3000 are alive

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Scotland to be hit by '42 hour snow blast' with spring freeze set next week: Temperatures will plummet to minus five degrees with snow on its way in Scotland.

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Caroline Glachan murderer Donna Brand jailed for 17 years after killing teen: Donna Marie Brand, alongside Robert O’Brien, and Andrew Kelly, were found guilty of ...

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Apr 16

How RAF jets protected British troops from Iran’s attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak approved the intervention of the Typhoon aircraft amid fears that Tehran’s ...

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Apr 22

McAllan admits ‘taking cars off road tomorrow’ would have kept climate target intact

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Apr 12

Britain to equip ships with lasers to take down drones from 2027: Britain's defence ministry on Friday said it would install lasers on warships designed to ...

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Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.

Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.

Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.

The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.

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Man on Scots easyJet flight from Glasgow to Tenerife charged after 'disturbance': The flight from Glasgow was forced to divert to Bristol Airport and two ...

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Apr 19

Prison relief for ex-RAF terrorist: Prison management lifts solitary confinement for Klette

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Apr 15

RAF Typhoons down Iran suicide drones to help protect Israel: UK’s first ‘air-to-air combat mission’ since the Falklands conflict after jets dispatched from RAF ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-israel-ref-typhoon-drones-missiles-9sxz06ltw

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Apr 15

Zelenskyy: Israel and Ukraine are not in NATO, but we only need will to protect ourselves against terror

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451343/

Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support

President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.

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Apr 15

E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...

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Ex-UK Ministry of Defence official jailed for taking illicit payments

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Apr 09

RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza: Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68774923

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Apr 23

Theatre director to lead Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo into new era: Yorkshireman Alan Lane appointed creative director

scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/theatre-director-to-lead-royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-into-new-era-4600907

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Apr 23

Ditching SNP-Green deal could smooth path for A96 dualling, says SNP councillor: A Moray SNP councillor has suggested the case for fully dualling the A96 is ...

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Apr 15

Tories launch bid to repeal Scotland's controversial new hate crime law: The party said the legislation is ‘proving every bit as unworkable as many critics ...

scotsman.com/news/politics/tories-launch-bid-to-repeal-scotlands-controversial-new-hate-crime-law-4591024

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Apr 22

Aberdeenshire coast to have world's biggest floating offshore windfarm: The world’s biggest offshore floating wind farm is set to be built off the coast of ...

heraldscotland.com/news/24269190.aberdeenshire-coast-worlds-biggest-floating-offshore-windfarm/

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Apr 08

3200 mile row across the Atlantic by RAF Regiment Gunners: A 3200-mile row across the Atlantic has been completed by RAF Regiment Gunners.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/3200-mile-row-across-the-atlantic-by-raf-regiment-gunners/

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Apr 22

Scotland’s alcohol deaths worst in UK as rates hit record high: Scotland remains the worst performing nation as alcohol-specific deaths increased across the UK.

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Apr 18

Scottish Government set to ditch 2030 climate crisis target: Scotland's net-zero secretary Màiri McAllan will give an update to the Scottish Parliament on ...

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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target

The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.

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Apr 14

How Israel shot down Iranian drones and missiles with limited damage: Advanced warning combined with strong missile defence in and outside its borders meant many ...

irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/14/how-israel-shot-down-iranian-drones-and-missiles-with-limited-damage/

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Apr 20

Britain doesn’t need an Iron Dome: Tobias Ellwood, told the Telegraph that the UK needs to build ‘a permanent umbrella of security defending our key locations’ ...

spectator.co.uk/article/britain-doesnt-need-an-iron-dome/

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Apr 11

NASA asked to assist in new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster in Highlands: The Loch Ness Centre, in the Highlands, has asked space explorers Nasa ...

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Apr 17

Tories to lead debate calling for repeal of controversial hate crime laws at Holyrood

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Apr 10

Scottish police receive thousands of reports after new hate crime law

reuters.com/world/uk/scottish-police-receive-thousands-reports-after-new-hate-crime-law-2024-04-10/

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Apr 15

Meghan Markle is 'pushing for an apology' from royal family: expert: Meghan Markle is "pushing for an apology" from the royal family before she agrees ...

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Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.

It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.

Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.

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Apr 22

Hutting: Why aren’t we doing more of it?: I remember the first time I saw it: clambering through the heather and the ferns, climbing over the fences ...

heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24268088.hutting-arent/

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Apr 12

British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting: In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-atlas-transport-aircraft-cleared-for-low-level-parachuting/

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Apr 16

Smoking ban: From world-leading Scottish reform to bid for smoke-free generation: In 2006, Scotland banned smoking in indoor public spaces - now the UK is poised ...

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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Drug-dealing Fraserburgh mum jailed for causing baby son’s death: Drug-dealing Fraserburgh mum Amy Beck has been jailed for causing the death of her baby boy who ...

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Red Arrows fly in close formation over the Alps in stunning images: The Royal Air Force aerobatic team have begun final preparations to get show-ready for their ...

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What air defence systems does the UK use?: The UK's air defence arsenal includes advanced missile systems across the Royal Navy, British Army ...

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Apr 13

Saudi and Iranian Ministers Talk After Drone Attack on Israel

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Cost of cheap alcohol to rise by 30% as MSPs vote on minimum pricing: The price per unit of alcohol is set to rise to 65p, up from 50p.

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Cleaners at Glasgow Airport secure 10% ‘double-digit’ pay rise: Around 60 cleaners overwhelmingly backed the wage offer from ABM, Unite the Union said.

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Glasgow - Edinburgh trains: e need another station on the main line: Are there enough stations on the Glasgow to Edinburgh train line? A lot of the talk over the ...

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What panto favourites are returning to Aberdeen this year? Cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at HMT revealed

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Homeless high schooler Tyler Palm describes couch surfing, working a job to stay afloat

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Train line closed indefinitely after massive sinkhole appears under tracks in Scotland

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Almost half of MSPs refuse to back controversial justice reforms at Holyrood: Sixty-two MSPs abstained in a vote on the general principles of the Victims ...

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Dundee train diverted after man dressed as a Stormtrooper reported for ‘firearm possession’ in Aberdeen

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Scottish independence: If Labour wants to save the Union, it needs to show the UK has a decent, progressive future – Joyce McMillan

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Highland hotelier reported to police after YouTube video shows him allegedly driving at 100mph in Bentley

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