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Neil Pooran
UK
Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers
This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.
By
Neil Pooran
4 Jun 2026
Crime
Fatal accident inquiry into train crash which killed three due to begin
Three men died when the train derailed near Stonehaven on August 12, 2020.
By
Neil Pooran
26 Jan 2026
Business News
John Swinney heading to London to renew agreement with City Corporation
Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley will say that Edinburgh and London must keep their ‘door open’ to each other.
By
Neil Pooran
26 Jan 2026
Crime
Cultural problems at health board of infection scandal hospital – John Swinney
The First Minister said the situation at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was ‘completely unacceptable’.
By
Neil Pooran
25 Jan 2026
Crime
Police investigating six infection-linked deaths at Glasgow hospital
The deaths of three adults and three children are under investigation.
By
Neil Pooran
25 Jan 2026
Celebrity News
Islanders on Lewis celebrate as local ‘happy chappy’ Stephen wins Traitors
Stephen Libby’s family are said to be ‘ecstatic’ after he made it to the end of the BBC show.
By
Neil Pooran
24 Jan 2026
Environment
Warning of further flood risk as heavy rain to continue into weekend
Another day of ‘fairly persistent and at times heavy rain is expected’ in parts of Scotland.
By
Neil Pooran
24 Jan 2026
Crime
‘Precious little’ to suggest change at infections row health board, inquiry told
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry also heard NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s delayed acceptance of issues had made the inquiry’s work more difficult.
By
Neil Pooran
23 Jan 2026
UK
Moisture in Martian atmosphere could help secure water supply, research finds
Dr Vassilis Inglezakis of Strathclyde University examined the various ways of obtaining water on Mars.
By
Neil Pooran
23 Jan 2026
Crime
Health board denials ‘severely impacted’ work of hospitals inquiry, counsel says
Fred Mackintosh KC also said NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde bosses had shown ‘wilful blindness’ to issues with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
By
Neil Pooran
23 Jan 2026
Crime
Hospital infections whistleblowers still owed ‘genuine’ apology, inquiry told
The three experts are still concerned about risks at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, their lawyer said.
By
Neil Pooran
22 Jan 2026
Politics
Swinney did not accept briefing on military use of airport, says Alexander
Douglas Alexander made the claim on Thursday as he joined Defence Secretary John Healey.
By
Neil Pooran
22 Jan 2026
Crime
Man who chased constable with chainsaw in ‘horror film’ murder bid jailed
Liridon Kastrati was convicted of the attempted murder of Pc Gary Cowan following an incident in Paisley in 2024.
By
Neil Pooran
20 Jan 2026
Tech
Course warns small business leaders about ‘shadow AI’ and other risks
The course aims to equip business leaders with enough knowledge to make informed decisions.
By
Neil Pooran
19 Jan 2026
Politics
Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Moray Firth for provisions after seizure by US
The sanctioned oil tanker was captured by US forces on Wednesday last week.
By
Neil Pooran
13 Jan 2026
Politics
Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother
Millie Holroyd urged ministers to do more to help families deal with the pressures of caring for young children.
By
Neil Pooran
13 Jan 2026
Environment
New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
The yellow warning covers western and northern Scotland overnight and into Wednesday morning.
By
Neil Pooran
13 Jan 2026
Environment
Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in parts of Scotland.
By
Neil Pooran
12 Jan 2026
Celebrity News
Russell T Davies joins line-up for Alan Cumming’s Pitlochry theatre festival
He will take part in an ‘in conversation’ event on the opening day of the festival later this month.
By
Neil Pooran
7 Jan 2026
Science
Mushroom pellets use fungi ‘superpowers’ to restore forests around world
Rhizocore Technologies aims to curate Earth’s largest library of fungal specimens.
By
Neil Pooran
6 Jan 2026
Environment
Public invited to have their say on reintroduction of lynx to Highlands
A group of rewilding charities say reintroducing the wild felines could bring significant benefits to the region.
By
Neil Pooran
6 Jan 2026
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