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Itâs more than a little bit country, itâs three chords and the truth
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (1927+ words) IT was a lecturer's written feedback when Kevin McGuire was at university that summed up the frustrations which came attached to his love of country music. The performance of a country song he submitted as a second-year recital prompted the…...
First Bus staff to strike in Glasgow risking city's fleet
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (459+ words) FIRST Bus workers across Glasgow are preparing to strike after union bosses accuse the company of "penny pinching."" Cleaners, fuellers and shunters at the Caledonia, Scotstoun, Blantyre and Overtown depots are preparing to walk out after voting in favour of…...
Local Events | Metrics | Aggregate Index
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (36+ words) Charles Esten: NASHVILLE: The Encore Tour'TheNational.scot Find events in Scotland and the surrounding areas using the The National local events calendar today. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
We should keep Flower of Scotland as our anthem but tweak the lyrics
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (168+ words) We should keep Flower of Scotland as our anthem but tweak the lyrics'TheNational.scot IT'S a first, but I've got to admit I agree with Russell Findlay about our cringeworthy sporting anthem Flower of Scotland. However, I think it's more…...
Labour slammed over Scottish football snub in 2026 âvision boardâ
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (203+ words) Welcome to this week's Branch Office Updates! Subscribe (for free) using the linked banner above. LABOUR have been slammed by the SNP for only including an image of the England football team in a new social media post." The party's…...
ScotRail appeal as âfrightenedâ kitten found on train
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (104+ words) SCOTRAIL has issued an appeal after a kitten was found on one of their services. The train operator is looking to reunite the cat with its owner. Posted to the official ScotRail social media account, they asked: "Anyone missing a…...
James McFadden declared bankrupt with £2.5 million in debts
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (351+ words) FORMER Scotland football player and Sky Sports pundit James McFadden has reportedly been made bankrupt with debts of more than "2.5million." The former Motherwell forward was declared insolvent after he failed to settle tax bills, with his debts soaring to "2,594,192, according…...
NC500 Highland eatery green lit for container restaurant
23+ hour ago (289+ words) AN award-winning Highland eatery has been given planning permission to expand its outdoor operation with a new shipping-container restaurant near a popular beach. The approval, granted by Highland Council after almost a year of planning discussions, will allow Crofter's Kitchen…...
Martin Clunes to star as presenter Huw Edwards in new drama
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (368+ words) MARTIN Clunes will be taking on the role of disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new 5 drama that will tell an "important and shocking" story, it has been revealed. The Doc Martin star will portray the now 64-year-old, who…...
King's Ayrshire estate to build £6.5m extension to host weddings
1+ day, 27+ min ago (502+ words) PLANS for a multi-million-pound extension to host "high-end luxury weddings" at the King's historic Ayrshire estate have been unveiled." A "6.5 million King's Hall is set to be added to Dumfries House's east wing in summer 2027, which will cater for luxury…...