INDUSTRIAL action which threatened to "cripple" the effective running of the UK's nuclear submarine base on the Clyde has been called off, after workers agreed a pay deal.

SCOTTISH actor James McAvoy is set to appear on The Graham Norton Show tonight to discuss his new film that was shot in the Scottish Highlands.

LEGAL representatives for ex-Rangers administrators Duff and Phelps have raised "real concern" after being accused of being in contempt of court as they sue Scottish prosecutors for £25m in legal action over a malicious prosecutions scandal.

A PERTHSHIRE country estate has hit out at Scotland's nature agency after being slapped with three years of restrictions after being accused of wildlife crime.

A UNION has said that a long-running dispute with a state-controlled airport firm over plans to centralise air traffic control operations is over after the proposal was shelved.

UP TO 1500 Kenyan plantation workers are expected to take part in a multi-million-pound group negligence action against a Scots tea firm.

I WAS live on the radio the other day and the presenter said: "I'm your boss, I'm looking at you and I say, 'Come back to the office full time right now.' What do you say back?"

THERE was a palpable sense of relief from the international travel sector north of the Border

By Scott Wright

School literacy and numeracy tests are the result of “flawed thinking” and leave pupils “confused, anxious and bored”, a senior figure at Scotland’s largest teaching union has warned.

ACCORDING to the 17th-century English poet John Donne “no man is an island.”

The way folk hold a golf club, and the way they unleash said implement on an unsuspecting dimpled ba’, has always generated much flooery phraseology.

Five schoolchildren have fallen ill and two have been taken to hospital after a “concerning situation” at a school hostel which led to a warning about ingesting an “unknown substance”.

Scotland Yard has asked for the Whitehall inquiry into allegations of lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street to make only “minimal reference” to the events being investigated by police.

Fifteen fire crews have been battling a blaze at a block of flats in Livingston.

Nadal is one match away from a record 21st grand slam title after a four-set victory.

Here's everything we know so far about the Glasgow 'bomb threat' that closed part of Scotland's busiest motorway.

By Scott Wright

Renewable engineering specialist Oasis Marine Power has completed the first stage of testing of its offshore charging station for battery-powered ships.

NORTH Sea oil services heavyweight Wood has been enlisted to help harness the potential of robots to boost the profitability of the industry in Canada.

ONE of Scotland’s oldest companies, John Menzies, appears to have given up on the pound, for reporting purposes at least, as it looks to capitalise on growth in the modern aviation services business.

By Ian McConnell

RUTH Marr (Letters, January 26) attempts to respond to my conclusion (Letters, January 25) that there is no evidence-led case for independence by making some assertions with no evidential basis and/or no logical weight. The Act of Union is of questio...

Camley’s Cartoon: Boris Johnson looks for divine inspiration for report delay on January 28, 2022.

DO 'have a gander' below and in so doing, it is hoped you do not think it is all just 'a load of codswallop’ as it seems all is not ‘tickety boo’ in the world of language…as these are just some of the expressions that are now regarded as ‘e...

Burning love

IF the Tories remained in power after the next general election – for the fifth time in a row – it would be a first for any party. If they then stayed in power right up until 2029, their 19-year stint would outstrip even that of Margaret Thatcher...

“THANK you and goodbye” was the valediction, which brought to an end a rather unusual development at Westminster this week: a UK Government minister, who actually resigned over a matter of integrity.

According to online site Down Detector Brits have reported issues across the UK.ek.

Nicola Sturgeon has hailed the “significantly improved situation”

THE leader of Children’s Hearings Scotland has hit back at claims the system is “not fit for purpose” and children are removed from families more often than in England by “poorly trained” volunteers.

The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, is being amended this weekend.

Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid is hitting the road in 2022 and is coming to Edinburgh for a special show and general tickets are dropping today. How to get yours.

Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar at Holyrood as well as being quizzed by other MSPs.

EXCUSES. We've heard them all now, haven't we?

SCOTTISH legend Andy Murray has sent a touching message of support to wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott.

AN SNP minister has claimed that his administration will have to pin hopes on dealing with a “sympathetic minister” in Westminster to avoid the UK’s internal market plans potentially derailing Scottish Government policies.

Over a million students at dozens of UK universities, including many in Scotland, are set to be hit by strike action lasting up to ten days.

PEERS have demanded a Government minister come to the Lords and explain himself after leaked emails detailed government involvement in the airlift of animals from Afghanistan.

A MAJOR operation is underway in Glasgow by police following reports of a "suspicious package" found within premises in the Dennistoun area.

The UK's competition watchdog has formally opened an investigation into whether the acquisition of supermarket chain Morrisons by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) will reduce choice for supermarket customers in the country.

Pupil sickness absences due to Covid are at a record high for the current school year, figures show.

SNP ministers have been criticised over “an obscene waste of public money” after it was revealled 11 civil servants have been tasked with drawing up new plans for Scottish independence – costing up to £700,000 a year.

SIRIKI DEMBELE will reportedly remain at Petersborough until the end of the season - meaning a pre-contract move could be on the cards.

THEY have become a place for protest, public speaking or simply somewhere to bask in city sunshine and Glaswegians are fond of the Concert Hall steps.

HUMZA Yousaf is among dozens of Scottish politicians across the political divide who have led the nation in heartfelt and poignant messages on Holocaust Memorial Day.

NICOLA Sturgeon has defended the use of private sector companies being paid to help set up the National Care Service – despite millions in public funds set to be handed over to firms.

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss took a £500,000 trip to Australia on the government's private jet.

RANGERS could make a loan offer for Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo, according to reports.

A STATE-CONTROLLED airport firm has shelves plans to centralised some of its air traffic control operations in the wake of safety fears.