BUSINESS secretary Richard Lochhead has called a factory closure in his constituency “a blow to the local workforce”. Source

A SCOTTISH hotel has revealed multi-million-pound plans to transform a historic building… Source

Davy Marzella reviews lessons from Big Flame, a libertarian socialist organisation in England in the 1970-mid 80’s and the questions it still raises about the relationship between socialist struggle, republicanism and nationalism. As he argues “It was a very short historical episode, but one that held some unfulfilled potential.”  Big Flame Building Movements, New Politics […] Source

Police are looking to trace a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Elgin. …

“You are clearly not a fit person to be freed,” sheriff told the teenager. …

As Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay attempts to emulate his ridiculous predecessor with a sick joke: “Was thinking of buying this from @ThalesUK but it’s not LEZ compliant …” others were busy elsewhere. A few nights ago, activists from Palestine Action Scotland targeted the Glasgow and Edinburgh premises of Biffa Limited. They smashed windows, spray painted […] Source

There are currently no authorised locations for overnight stays on council land in Moray. …

A MAJOR Aberdeenshire shortbread brand has announced its acquisition of a neighbouring shortbread firm for an undisclosed sum. Source

CLAIM: “Why on earth are we exporting major Scottish products, whether that’s salmon or whisky or anything else, via Heathrow?” – Angus Robertson, SNP Government External Affairs Secretary, 30 January 2025 Source

JOHNNIE Walker and Guinness maker Diageo has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed US tariffs could deal a 200 million dollar (£161 million) blow to profits … Source

A major retailer has suddenly closed down its store on a busy Glasgow street … Source

Much has been made of the ever-shifting rightwards Labour party under Sir Keir Starmer, see the latest here (Blue Labour v Reform: The Pro-Worker, Anti-Woke Plan To Beat Farage). As if mesmerised, and bored, we ignore the Conservative party’s race to keep up with Reform UK. As Adam Bienkov notes: “Anyone wishing to know what […] Source