Tag: Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish Politics, SPFL, Women’s Football

Raith Rovers become McDermid Ladies following Goodwillie signing

Raith Rovers’ ladies’ team have officially rebranded as McDermid Ladies following Raith Rovers’ controversial decision to sign David Goodwillie. The fallout of the signing saw Tyler Rattray, Raith’s captain, quit after playing for the club for 10 years. Famous author Val McDermid was one of Raith’s biggest supporters and sponsors and has distanced herself from the club to help aid the newly rebranded McDermid Ladies. … Continue reading Raith Rovers become McDermid Ladies following Goodwillie signing

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Scottish Politics

Nicola Sturgeon Announces Scotland’s New Covid Rules

Majority of Scotland’s Covid-19 rules are set to be scrapped from Monday the 9th of August. Pubs and venues are allowed to let in more customers and social distancing is no longer required in most settings. Sports stadia can also open at a full capacity but will need council’s permission to host more than 5,000 visitors . Changes were also announced to self isolation rules. … Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon Announces Scotland’s New Covid Rules

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Scottish Election

Independence or Covid Recovery? Douglas Ross Criticises Nicola Sturgeon For Taking Her “eye off the ball”

There are many reasons as to why this election has been the most important within Scottish Politics. There was a record-breaking turnout and the SNP were one seat away from a majority. However, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, wants to focus on Scotland’s future and that doesn’t involve another independence referendum. Ross said: “It’s very interesting that the SNP are saying every … Continue reading Independence or Covid Recovery? Douglas Ross Criticises Nicola Sturgeon For Taking Her “eye off the ball”

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Politics, Scottish Election

Scottish Parliament Elections- What You Need To Know Before You Vote

Voting for the Scottish Parliament starts on Thursday the 6th of May and may just be one of the most important elections in recent history. With the fallout of Brexit and Covid-19 to handle as well as a crumbling economy the next party to govern over Scotland will have their work cut out for them. Here is the list of the main parties in Scotland … Continue reading Scottish Parliament Elections- What You Need To Know Before You Vote

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Local News, SPFL, Sports

Rangers Secure The 55 As Glasgow Erupts

After being liquidated in 2012 and having to start over in the 3rd Division of Scottish football, the 7th of March 2021 marks the day Rangers Football Club fully reclaimed their former glory. During the 2020-2021 season Rangers only drew 3 times in the Premiership and only lost one match against St Mirren in the League Cup. Rangers remain undefeated in the Premiership and are … Continue reading Rangers Secure The 55 As Glasgow Erupts

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Politics

So Long, Farewell, Aufweidersein, Goodbye – IndyRef2

Poll, after poll, figures continue to show that the people of Scotland are ready to leave the so-called United Kingdom. 21 polls to be exact. Love her, or hate her, Nicola Sturgeon has done the best she can in regards to COVID-19. That’s more than what the UK Government can say about Boris Johnson.  The SNP are constantly pushing for a second independence referendum, and … Continue reading So Long, Farewell, Aufweidersein, Goodbye – IndyRef2

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