‘We have to stick by our principles.’ …

Today’s announcement of a ‘u-turn’ (I think that’s a euphemism for betrayal) of the WASPI woman has drawn condemnation from all sides, including Scottish Labour’s own Brian Leishman MP. Previous support for the WASPI case was across the board from Scottish Labour, including Glasgow’s Pam Duncan-Glancy MP, Richard Leonard and Scottish Labour Deputy Leader and […] Source

A convicted sex offender has admitted to sending a friend’s daughter naked images of himself and making unwanted sexual advances towards her. …

A north-east maltings plant is set for a production capacity boost. …

This week, Jonathan Reynolds, the Labour Trade Minister, approved the takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. Source

A SCOTTISH technical textiles company, celebrating 160 years, is recording factory noise before advances in technology cause the sound to “disappear”. Source

SERIOUS concerns have been raised over the poor “governance and decision-making” at a Glasgow shipyard as its future has been labelled “uncertain”, in a new report … Source

Thirty Environmental organisations are calling for transparency regarding the true climate impact of the new Peterhead gas power station, as the documents in the planning application contain “holes”… Source

SCOTLAND’S first Center Parcs holiday village has moved a step closer to reality after an initial planning bid was submitted to Scottish Borders Council… Source

THE ROAD TO JUSTICE: From The Province  Of The Cat by George Gunn This is the time of the shortest days and the darkest nights. The stars in the Caithness sky shine brighter now. The universe looks even more infinite. Our insignificance is compensated by the endless swirling beauty which is the harmony and light […] Source

Music writer Grant McPhee offers his best albums, singles and books of the year. ALBUMS Snowgoose  Artist: Snowgoose Album: Descendent Label: Violette Records An album reminiscent of Trees or any of those beautifully produced but very expensive early 70’s Vertigo Swirl albums, late 60s West-Coast studio pop bands (think Gary Usher, Roger Nichols and the […] Source

Police have appealed for help tracing the owner of an “out of control dog” which injured a man on the seafront at Nairn. …

A pensioner has been placed on the Sex Offender’s Register for three years. …