The hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world-class strawberries and raspberries There is a hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world class strawberries and raspberries The National (Scotland) · May 22
3 Scottish hereditary peers claimed £192k in expenses since 2024 election THREE Scottish hereditary peers who are heading back to the House of Lords as life members cost the public purse at least £190,000 since the 2024… The National (Scotland) · May 21
Refugee Festival announces 2026 programme putting solidarity centre stage A FESTIVAL celebrating refugees in Scotland has launched its programme, aiming to put solidarity centre stage by bringing people together through… The National (Scotland) · May 21
Reform UK defend by-election candidate who was 'friends' with fascist leader REFORM UK have defended their candidate in the Makerfield by-election for being “friends” with a neo-fascist leader. The National (Scotland) · May 20
Council issues update after houses evacuated in village following 'ground movement' RESIDENTS who were evacuated following a “ground movement” which caused damage to their homes have been told there is “no clear timescale”… The National (Scotland) · May 20
UK Government finally breaks silence after Israel kidnaps flotilla activists The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel kidnapped activists sailing in international waters while taking part in a flotilla to… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Wealthiest Scots see 'incomprehensible' surge in wealth since Holyrood reconvened The 10 richest people in Scotland have seen their wealth increase by more than 800 per cent since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, new… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Landfill site behind huge Fife blaze was rated ‘major non-compliant’ by watchdog THE landfill site behind a huge Fife blaze was found to be “major non‑compliant” at its last inspection by Scotland’s environment watchdog,… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Women of colour ‘invisible’ in 2026 Scottish election coverage, report finds WOMEN of colour were “invisible” in the Scottish media during the Holyrood 2026 election campaign, a report has found. The National (Scotland) · May 20
Scottish Labour MP ignores pro-Palestine campaigners' call for meeting A SCOTTISH Labour MP ignored her constituents’ request for a meeting to talk about the genocide in Gaza, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · May 19
Foreign Office slated for 'appalling lack of action' after Israel kidnaps UK citizens The Foreign Office has been slated for its 'lack of action' to secure the safe release of UK activists kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a… The National (Scotland) · May 19
'Tough choices' ahead for BBC boss, but prioritising Scotland is an easy one EARLIER this year, MSPs gave a damning verdict on the BBC insisting it must have more Scottish voices, be clearer on devolved and reserved issues and give Welsh and Gaelic equal status. The National (Scotland) · May 18
Man Goes To National For Car Rental. Then He Waits A Few Minutes Extra For A Car He Likes: ‘I’m Driving A Genesis’ "Once you go through the little parking deck where the National Car Rental service place is, just be patient..." Motor1 · May 18
'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise. AAP · May 15
Evening Standard · May 13 Paul Chuckle ‘delighted’ to take part in National Theatre tour The 78-year-old will star in The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice until January.
The Independent UK · May 12 The 7 best barbecues to snap up this summer for hosting garden get-togethers The right grill will see you through this summer and beyond, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
FourFourTwo · May 12 Arsenal star announces retirement admitting 'difficult decision' ahead of season climax An Arsenal midfielder has announced his retirement from the international side of the game
MarketBeat · May 11 MBIA Q1 Earnings Call Highlights MBIA (NYSE:MBI) reported a narrower first-quarter GAAP net loss, as management said favorable foreign exchange movements, lower reserve impacts and the absence of certain prior-year investment losses helped offset other items. The company posted a consolidated GAAP net loss of $40 million, or $0.80
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Michael Pennington obituary Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage roles
The Guardian - AU · May 11 Body ‘in decomposed state’ believed to be Julian Ingram – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · May 10 Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection Exclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for Coalition
The Independent UK · May 3 Trump closes DC’s busiest golf course The renovation follows Trump’s $400 million ballroom, plans for a $40 million National Garden of American Heroes, and the resurfacing of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Conversation · Apr 29 Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves? On the face of it, the government’s desire to make references to te Tiriti o Waitangi consistent across all legislation sounds reasonable.
The Mary Sue · Apr 29 Trump Endorses ICE Rebranding to ‘NICE’ Amidst Brutal Immigration Crackdowns President Donald Trump endorsed the idea of renaming the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by adding ‘National’ upfront. The name change would alter the agency’s acronym from ‘ICE’ to ‘NICE.’ With ongoing immigration crackdowns still being enforced by the agency, the impact of the name change is insignificant at best.
The Conversation · Apr 29 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by-election will make history Early voting is now in full swing for the coming Farrer election on May 9. The by-election is being framed as a temperature check of the right in federal politics, given the rise of One Nation and the collapse of the Liberal and National parties.