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The shuttered golf clubhouse at Glasgow's Linn Park

Memo to Glasgow Council: our parks should not be up for grabs

'Parks are not surplus property waiting for a better use'

A man surveys a heavily damaged kindergarten building and a debris-strewn courtyard following a missile attack on a residential area in Kyiv last Saturday

A man surveys a heavily damaged kindergarten building and a debris-strewn courtyard following a missile attack on a residential area in Kyiv last Saturday

Enough is enough: Trump must act to end war in Ukraine

Those who care for family members are providing loving and essential support. But they also need help.

Those who care for family members are providing loving and essential support. But they also need help.

Carers have our gratitude – but they also need more help

Walk the dog: Could some civil servants use working from home as an excuse to deal with more personal tasks?

Walk the dog: Could some civil servants use working from home as an excuse to deal with more personal tasks?

Civil servants' strike threat signals culture of entitlement

Is Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh doing enough to help the public through a rough winter?

Is Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh doing enough to help the public through a rough winter?

NHS could be overwhelmed this winter: Labour must act

King Charles has successfully navigated a thorny political issue.

King Charles has successfully navigated a thorny political issue.

Yes, to reparations: Norway can pay us for Viking crimes

Hands up if you think it's over: Donald Trump is in the political doldrums.

Hands up if you think it's over: Donald Trump is in the political doldrums.

Trump trounced in America, now for change in Scotland

Being a carer means that it's so much harder to find the time or energy to make a GP appointment.

Being a carer means that it's so much harder to find the time or energy to make a GP appointment.

Who cares about the carers? Certainly not the government

Andy Burnham just might be listening to what the public have to say, but are other politicians getting the message?

Andy Burnham just might be listening to what the public have to say, but are other politicians getting the message?

The people have spoken, so why aren’t politicians listening?

Is it time for a rethink of sentencing policy in Scotland?

Is it time for a rethink of sentencing policy in Scotland?

Judiciary must take stock of their role in Scotland's prison crisis

Today's NHS staff are working under extremely challenging circumstances

Today's NHS staff are working under extremely challenging circumstances

What chance do NHS staff have under the current regime?

Work on the Avenues project has caused much disruption in Glasgow

Work on the Avenues project has caused much disruption in Glasgow

What on earth has the council done to poor old Glasgow?

Calmac has not had its troubles to seek in recent days, but are other government agencies escaping blame?

Calmac has not had its troubles to seek in recent days, but are other government agencies escaping blame?

Why is it only ever Calmac that is in the ferries line of fire?

Boom goes bust: Bonfire Night is not what it once was.

Boom goes bust: Bonfire Night is not what it once was.

Firework displays: An excuse for savagery not celebration

Chancellor John Healey admits oil funds could have been more.

Chancellor John Healey admits oil funds could have been more.

When it comes to oil, UK should take notes from Guyana

A large number of police officers at a football match - though you won't see so many on the streets or in local communities.

A large number of police officers at a football match - though you won't see so many on the streets or in local communities.

Cop out: Why Police Scotland isn’t fit for purpose

Storm Boelo has resulted in much flooding.

Storm Boelo has resulted in much flooding.

Flooding: It’s time for a simple yet effective solution

Has the Chancellor, John Healey, betrayed Scotland?

Has the Chancellor, John Healey, betrayed Scotland?

Benjamin Netanyahu

The Budget: bad for climate and threat to Scottish jobs

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

Preparation nation: is there a point in stocking up on food?

Political programmes like Question Time provide the public with the opportunity to get informed... and perhaps change their minds about certain topics.

Political programmes like Question Time provide the public with the opportunity to get informed... and perhaps change their minds about certain topics.

When it comes to politics, it’s OK to have new perspectives

Delays and closures caused by roadworks are a frequent occurrence on the M8

Delays and closures caused by roadworks are a frequent occurrence on the M8

Will there ever be an end to the misery of the M8?

Should the go-ahead be given to start production at Rosebank?

Should the go-ahead be given to start production at Rosebank?

Save our jobs and our economy: We cannot afford to continue to mothball Rosebank

Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scottish culture is being held back by a “cringe factor”

Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scottish culture is being held back by a “cringe factor”

Wrong, Nicola: you are Scotland's biggest cringe

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

We mustn’t undermine Cenotaph’s Christian symbolism

High earners such as doctors help maintain our standard of living.

High earners such as doctors help maintain our standard of living.

Don’t sneer at wealthy – build prosperous Scotland instead

Suffering behind bars: There is a looming mental health crises amongst prisoners.

Suffering behind bars: There is a looming mental health crises amongst prisoners.

More support needed for prisoners - or we reach crises point

Up in flames: the Mackintosh building was destroyed.

Up in flames: the Mackintosh building was destroyed.

Return of the Mack? It won’t happen, so on with the new…

President Putin: Was it right to call him a humanitarian?

President Putin: Was it right to call him a humanitarian?

Are peace talks betrayal of President Zelenskyy and Ukraine?

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

Viewing habits evolve - BBC should scrap Scotland channel

The sun is not setting on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

The sun is not setting on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

Jackdaw was right decision – but will our nation profit?

What can be done to improve the working environment for Scotland's teachers?

What can be done to improve the working environment for Scotland's teachers?

We must restore the teacher's right to set boundaries

John Swinney with the Scottish Government’s A Fresh Start with Independence document in October last year

John Swinney with the Scottish Government’s A Fresh Start with Independence document in October last year

I was No, but I could be Yes – if only they would explain the How

People are now in danger of now facing a much-increased wait for knee and hip surgery

People are now in danger of now facing a much-increased wait for knee and hip surgery

People living with arthritis deserve much better from the SNP

The legendary Big Wuggie Higgins... or is it Billy Connolly?

The legendary Big Wuggie Higgins... or is it Billy Connolly?

Carry on camping - when the happy hutters ruled in Ayrshire

Hospital problems: Those seeking urgent treatment in the future may have to forego the NHS for private surgery.

Hospital problems: Those seeking urgent treatment in the future may have to forego the NHS for private surgery.

Need a future hip or knee replacement? Best to go private

Has the Scottish civil service turned into a comedy sketch, like an episode of the classic TV sitcom, Yes Minister?

Has the Scottish civil service turned into a comedy sketch, like an episode of the classic TV sitcom, Yes Minister?

Civil servants demand to work from home - is it April 1?

MSP Q Manivannan has a bulging portfolio of duties.

MSP Q Manivannan has a bulging portfolio of duties.

Q Manivannan as St Andrews rector – a laughing matter?

Is it time for John Swinney to spin the wheel and gamble on his - and Scotland's - future?

Is it time for John Swinney to spin the wheel and gamble on his - and Scotland's - future?

The Dice Man: Is John Swinney now a political gambler?

Based at home? A civil servant's working week provides a more complex narrative.

Based at home? A civil servant's working week provides a more complex narrative.

Time to learn a few ‘home’ truths about the civil service

Will Andy Burnham and John Swinney be meeting again at the SNP conference?

Will Andy Burnham and John Swinney be meeting again at the SNP conference?

The grand tour? Burnham visiting Scotland is cheap stunt

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

A memory that will always haunt me: death penalty cannot be condoned

Nigel Farage during the Brexit referendum campaign

Nigel Farage during the Brexit referendum campaign

It's right to fear Reform. Just look at the harm Farage has already caused

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

A time for heroes: after Mandela, why not a statue to Zelenskyy?

John Swinney has claimed the campaign for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”

John Swinney has claimed the campaign for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”

Turned a corner, Mr Swinney? What about the car crash you've caused?

The Church still has a key role to play in modern society.

The Church still has a key role to play in modern society.

Spiritual nature of priesthood transcends material world

Nidal Hasan is to face a live-streamed public execution.

Nidal Hasan is to face a live-streamed public execution.

Online execution by firing squad: a new low for Trump’s USA?

The EU debate: Will it hinder politics in the UK?

The EU debate: Will it hinder politics in the UK?

Endless EU debate is a distraction - focus on what matters

Up in flames: A dramatic scene from BBC Scotland soap, River City, though the TV show was taken off air by the Corporation.

Up in flames: A dramatic scene from BBC Scotland soap, River City, though the TV show was taken off air by the Corporation.

TV or not TV? BBC Scotland was always likely to be a failure

Kemi Badenoch: Will her tax plans stimulate the economy?

Kemi Badenoch: Will her tax plans stimulate the economy?

Home truth - Tory tax plan will stagnate the housing market

University students must be able to navigate the paths and pitfalls towards maturity. Even if those paths and pitfalls traverse the local hostelry and other hazards...

University students must be able to navigate the paths and pitfalls towards maturity. Even if those paths and pitfalls traverse the local hostelry and other hazards...

Parents, don’t spy on Uni kids – it won’t help them mature

Russian President Vladimir Putin: His plans might mean more nuclear power plants in Scotland is not ideal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: His plans might mean more nuclear power plants in Scotland is not ideal.

Tory’s nuclear power plan leaves UK vulnerable to Russia

Delegates during the Green Party conference in Brighton last weekend

Delegates during the Green Party conference in Brighton last weekend

Why are the Greens so down on their own country?

Celtic principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, interim chairman Brian Wilson (left) and chief executive Michael Nicholson (right) at Celtic Park

Celtic principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, interim chairman Brian Wilson (left) and chief executive Michael Nicholson (right) at Celtic Park

Dermot Desmond, your time's up: there must be a complete clear-out at Celtic

Kemi Badenoch onstage at the Conservative Party Conference on Sunday

Kemi Badenoch onstage at the Conservative Party Conference on Sunday

You should be very afraid of Kemi Badenoch. Here's why