A statue of Nelson Mandela is unveiled by representatives from the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation, in Glasgow

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Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

It comes 33 years to the day since thousands turned out to watch as he was awarded freedom of the city.

9 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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Flynn’s office emailed about ferry gas leak before he said he was not briefed

The Transport Secretary insisted he was not informed of the issue after being questioned about it in Holyrood last month.

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Plea to catch lorry thieves ‘orange-handed’ after 41,000 Irn-Bru bottles stolen

The vehicle contained goods worth almost £30,000.

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Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

It comes 33 years to the day since thousands turned out to watch as he was awarded freedom of the city.

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Flynn’s office emailed about ferry gas leak before he said he was not briefed

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Flynn’s office emailed about ferry gas leak before he said he was not briefed

The Transport Secretary insisted he was not informed of the issue after being questioned about it in Holyrood last month.

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‘Sad day’ for Scottish workers as Greggs plans to shut factory

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Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study

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Susan Boyle’s life story to be told in new documentary

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Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

It comes 33 years to the day since thousands turned out to watch as he was awarded freedom of the city.

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Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

It comes 33 years to the day since thousands turned out to watch as he was awarded freedom of the city.

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Susan Boyle’s life story to be told in new documentary

There’s Only One Susan Boyle will feature an interview with the singer along with insights from her friends and family.

By Sean O'Grady, Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor · 9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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£1m pledged to create ‘areas of linguistic significance’ to help Gaelic thrive

The Scottish Government announced the funding as the Royal National Mòd gets under way.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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Crime boss turned author Paul Ferris dies aged 62

The former gangster swapped crime for writing more than 20 years ago.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 7 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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Detectorist finds his second Bronze Age hoard in two years

Mariusz Stepien discovered the Blyth Hoard in 2022, at a spot just seven miles from where he found the Peebles Hoard in 2020.

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Almost half of workers made redundant at Grangemouth in other employment

Stephen Flynn wrote to the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee to provide further details on the Grangemouth skills intervention scheme.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 5 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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Unison agrees to take new Glasgow council pay deal to members after negotiations

‘Fire and rehire’ plans have now been dropped by the council after an agreement was reached.

By Danyel VanReenen, Press Association Scotland Reporter · 5 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power

The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

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Swinney has ‘nothing to explain’ over accusations of misleading Holyrood

The First Minister was accused of misleading Holyrood on the UK Government’s pension reforms.

By Craig Paton and Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Staff · 5 Oct 2026 · 4 min read