Around 2,000 protesters, many carrying signs and bearing trade union logos, marched towards Downing Street, the prime minister’s official residence. Other protests took place in Scotland and Wales. Source link
Read More »Trains and ferries cancelled as storm Otto hits northern Europe
Storm Otto also caused disruptions in Scotland, where it produced wind gusts of up to 80mph, and in northern England. Tens of thousands of homes in northeast England lost power. Source link
Read More »Scotland introduces new measures as transgender prisoner policy reviewed
On Sunday, the government said no newly convicted transgender prisoner with a history of violence against women would be placed in a female prison. Source link
Read More »UK government to block Scotland gender law, setting stage for legal showdown
The legislation, passed by the Scottish parliament in December, makes it easier and faster for people to officially change their gender. Source link
Read More »Virgin Orbit set for historic satellite launch from Britain on Monday
From left, deputy CEO of UK Space Agency Ian Annett, CEO of Virgin Orbit Dan Hart, and head of Spaceport Cornwall Melissa Thorpe at Newquay Airport, in Cornwall, UK on Sunday. Photo: Reuters Source link
Read More »Libyan accused of Lockerbie bombing charged in US court
Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir al-Marimi appeared in a US courtroom nearly 34 years after bomb blew up a Pan Am jet over Scotland, killing 270 people. Source link
Read More »Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after long illness
Weir, who won 61 caps for his country and was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997, was diagnosed with MND in 2016. Source link
Read More »Zimbabwe beat Scotland to make T20 World Cup Super 12 – SUCH TV
Zimbabwe stormed into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time Friday at the expense of Scotland, beating them by five wickets with skipper Craig Ervine hitting a half-century. The African nation limited the Scots to 132-6 with tidy bowling led by Tendai Chatara (2-14) …
Read More »T20 World Cup: Ireland defeated Scotland by 6 wickets – SUCH TV
Ireland secured their first win of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 as they chased down the mammoth 177-run target to beat Scotland by six wickets, here on Wednesday. Lower-order batters Curtis Campher and George Dockrell sailed Ireland out of hot waters after they were reduced to 61/4 in the …
Read More »T20 World Cup: Scotland Stun West Indies With 42-Run Win – SUCH TV
Scotland outplayed West Indies by 42 runs in a Group B clash between the sides at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Monday. Defending their 160, Scotland bundled out Windies for 118 runs in 18.3 overs. Earlier, George Munsey played an unbeaten knock of 66 as Scotland posted 160 for 5 in …
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