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Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service

The billionaire and philanthropist who ran the Wood Group company based in Aberdeen, died at the age of 84 in July.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

BBC journalist Martha Kearney was ‘surprisingly nervous’ to be made CBE

Kearney, who stepped down as a presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme last year, was made CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

Angie Bird, who lives in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute, was speaking after the benefit was increased to £40 a week for families with a child under one.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Diana Gabaldon hints at brand new Outlander book teasing future of Claire and Jamie Fraser

Outlander season 7 returned to screens on Friday and Diana Gabaldon has hinted that the end of Jamie and Claire may not be as soon as fans think.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

Singer Tom Walker performs secret thank you gig for Aberfeldy

Celebrities Jackie Bird from BBC and Brit Award singer Tom Walker surprised a Highland Perthshire community when a carol concert turned out to be the filming location for a festive award presentation recognising the kindness of local people towards those fleeing Ukraine.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Alan Cumming on why he wants to be based in Scotland more

The Scots film star was speaking on the National Trust for Scotland's podcast series, Love Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

'Everyone makes mistakes, it's like football, isn't it': You can't get away from Boris as Greater Manchester town's voters have their say on UK's next PM

In a traditionally red wall seat, some voters told the M.E.N they're ready to see Boris Johnson return to the premiership

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

Jackie Bird replaces Neil Oliver as National Trust for Scotland president

JACKIE Bird has replaced controversial broadcaster Neil Oliver as the president of the National Trust for Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022

Incredible story of Glasgow's 30-year-old schoolkid set for New York premiere

My Old School tells the tale of Brandon Lee, a 30-year-old who posed as a high school student in the 90s - and is set to premiere in New York on July 22, with Lee voiced by Hollywood actor Alan Cumming.

Glasgow Live · Jul 21, 2022

Sturgeon joins 10,000 Kiltwalkers as event makes its return

The fundraising day saw £3m drummed up for 685 charities across Scotland

Insider UK · Apr 25, 2022