3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (999+ words) Scotland’s First Minister is seeking talks with Andy Burnham on the legal mechanism for a second independence referendum after a “big shift” in position from the Prime Minister. John Swinney welcomed comments by the Labour leader when he suggested to…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (897+ words) First Minister John Swinney has refused to say when the Government will announce how many jobs will be lost through public sector reforms. As ministers deal with a near-£5 billion black hole predicted by the end of the decade, the…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (743+ words) John Swinney has said he cannot put a “specific figure” on how many jobs might be lost as part of plans to cut the number of Scotland’s health boards. The First Minister said that he has been open about the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (470+ words) Drafting the next Scottish budget will be “extremely challenging” amid tight fiscal conditions, the Deputy First Minister has said. Jenny Gilruth said she will not shy away from the challenge of balancing the Scottish Government’s books. She will be speaking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (852+ words) A nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer, a past best show winner, and stars of Taskmaster UK and New Zealand: reviews of shows performed 26-28 August, 2026. I’m shocked to discover this is Irish comic Emma Doran’s debut at the Edinburgh…...

2+ week, 19+ min ago   (771+ words) Chris Cantrill received his Edinburgh Comedy Award just seven minutes before he had to be on stage for a midday performance of the winning show, for one final time after a month-long run at this year’s Fringe. “I would not…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (568+ words) Two “brilliant writers and performers” have won the top gongs at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. SNL UK writer Chris Cantrill and Irish comedian Marty Gleeson have taken home the prize for best comedy show and best newcomer respectively at the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (284+ words) Chris Cantrill has won the Audible Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Having previously been nominated in 2024, and twice more as half of The Delightful Sausage double act, he has now won the top gong in British comedy....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (684+ words) Traffic is once again travelling along the length of Princes Street in Edinburgh after the thoroughfare reopened following a fire at a historic building in early July. Buses and trams have been able to resume their normal routes after barriers…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (311+ words) A new yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for heavy showers and thunderstorms, while festivalgoers are set to be hit by more wet weather. The warning stretches from south-west England and parts of Wales across the Midlands…...