Governments must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says
Union leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil refinery.
Stormont ‘gone for good’ if powersharing collapses again, new UUP leader says
The new leader of the UUP has warned that Stormont will “be gone for good” if powersharing collapses again. Mike Nesbitt told his party conference “it’s good to be back”…
Ulster secure point in Johannesburg despite falling to defeat against five-star Lions
It wasn’t to be for Ulster in Johannesburg’s altitude as chasing down a 15-0 deficit proved too much for Richie Murphy’s side in a frantic game played in 30-degree heat.…
Jasper’s caribou breeding program slowly recovers after wildfire
By this time, Jasper National Park’s caribou breeding centre was supposed to be nearly done, ready for pregnant cows to bed down behind its fence, safe from predators and working…
King warns Earth’s climate ‘changing dangerously’ as he marks Holyrood milestone
The King warned that the climate is “changing dangerously” as he took part in a ceremony to mark the Scottish Parliament’s “milestone” 25th anniversary. Charles, who was accompanied by his…
Openly lesbian cabinet minister to make history with parental leave
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is set to make history by becoming the first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave when her wife gives birth in the coming…
Irish League | Linfield look to extend Premiership lead as Ballymena head to Portadown
It’s another busy day in the Sports Direct Premiership as Linfield look to extend their lead in the standings when they head to Coleraine, with surprise packages Ballymena United on…
Holyrood guest gives King a hug at event to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament
A woman has said she gave the King a hug as he visited Holyrood “because of him being unwell”. Yvonne Macmillan, 59, from East Renfrewshire, chatted to Charles as she…
Anthony Gordon earns Newcastle a point against champions Manchester City
Anthony Gordon celebrated his impending new contract early as he struck from the penalty spot to deny Premier League champions Manchester City victory at Newcastle. The England international, who revealed…
Tiernan Lynch set for St Johnstone job… Saints open compensation talks with Larne
Larne boss Tiernan Lynch has become the preferred managerial candidate for St Johnstone with the Scottish Premiership club keen to fill the vacancy this weekend.