Screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested by Police Scotland. Laverty, who has won the Palme d’Or, was detained by officers in Edinburgh on Monday. It is understood that Laverty faces a terrorism charge for wearing a T-shirt stating: “Genocide in Palestine time to take action”. In other cases, the garment has been alleged to be […]
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A former physics teacher whose sexually explicit OnlyFans profile was seen by school pupils has been struck off. Kirsty Buchan, from Coatbridge, posted pictures of herself using the pseudonym Jessica Jackrabbit, and described herself as a “good teacher gone bad” with a “sexy tight body”. She advertised the paid-for page using Instagram, which pupils could
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An estate for disabled veterans is facing demolition after its charity landlord revealed plans to sell the land to developers. Background Linburn estate in West Lothian has been home to tenants of Sight Scotland Veterans – formerly Scottish War Blinded since the middle of last century. However, the charity has now told residents to find
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Highlands and Islands activists were out in Inverness delivering leaflets that highlight the Homeland Party as a real green solution.
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This Sunday, our North-East Scotland branch returned to the frontlines of conservation. On the agenda: tackling the invasive Himalayan Balsam threatening our native ecosystem. This time, the team focused on a patch of new growth where the aggressive balsam was choking out the native plants. This task demanded extra precision, navigating thick brambles, nettles, and
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The Aberdeenshire activists made the most of the glorious Sunday sun by heading to Balmedie Beach. The morning first consisted of litter picking, making sure our homeland retains its natural beauty. Then later some military-style team building exercises, such as log carries and bridge building. A couple of our activists even braved the icy cold
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Battling the elements, with a team of volunteers in the North East of Scotland, @DaveHP_ was back at it again, tackling the invasive Himalayan Balsam growing around Forfar Loch, pulling them up by the roots and allowing room for the native plants to thrive. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding at all levels, work
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Members from across the region had a great morning at the West of Scotland social event. Catching up with old friends, welcoming new members, and discussing strategies for the road ahead. Nothing beats being in good company and sharing in productive conversations! If you’re in Scotland and would like to be part of an active,
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Our dedicated activists from Scotland decided to use the bank holiday to deliver over 300 leaflets across Dundee.Meanwhile, up the road in Aberdeen, activists convened for the first time since the mightily successful Big Remigration Conference last month. They discussed future strategies the same way our ancestors did, over a fire, before concluding business with
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Norham is a small Northumbrian village with a monumental past. Perched on a bend of the River Tweed—England’s natural northern boundary—its castle once held the line between two nations locked in centuries of war. The Scots besieged it thirteen times. It fell four times. It was bombarded by Mons Meg, captured by James IV, and
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