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Judith Goodier had a lifelong passion for Botany

Scotsman Obituaries: Judith Goodier, early years education specialist

The fish and chips from Anstruther are often rated as the best in the UK

Why Scotland's ‘best fish and chips’ didn't live up to the hype

Danni Cooper was left unable to walk or talk after cost of living stress triggered a rare neurological condition.

Watch: Money stress triggered woman’s rare neurological condition

The top drivers for Edinburgh included a strong social inclusivity for parents and families driven by supportive paid parental leave. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

These two Scottish cities feature in prestigious list of most inclusive

Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has published a new report imagining what Edinburgh could look like in 2040.

Radical Princes Street revamp predicted under ‘imagined’ 2040 Edinburgh vision

Chris Moran died in a horror crash as he crossed a busy road on a stag do in Las Vegas.

British man dies in horror crash while on Las Vegas stag do

Workers at the Coca Cola plant in Wakefield are set to go on strike for 14 days in June. (Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Coca Cola plant workers announce 14-day strike

"Sitting in the sunshine with a lovely view, it was just marvellous."

Karen Wright: Tapas or not tapas, that is the question

A corner shop has got into hot water after selling Prime Energy drinks for £100 a bottle

Shop owner banned from Tik-Tok for selling Prime Energy for £100

Gingerbread biscuits make lovely Christmas tree decorations or gifts

Gingerbread biscuits and lights: it must be almost Christmas

The jogger said the animal, which he described to be just below waist height, remained stationary as he tried to get its attention.

Jogger spotted ‘Big Cat’ in Wakefield countryside

I used a slow cooker to make spag bol!

Karen Wright: Off on exciting trip to Italy by coach from Wakefield

Peter Smith

Business people on the move

An aerial view of the Celeros Flow Technology site at Cathcart, Glasgow.

Land sale and demolition will provide ‘much needed’ Glasgow housing

The multi-million-pound project includes the complete refurbishment of all floors and common areas of the waterfront property. Picture: contributed.

Commercial property services firms hired to help fill revamped Glasgow offices

We had a wonderful time making bread at Wakefield Festival.

Baking hot for baking bread at festival workshops

Many people who voted in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election appear to have don so tactically (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it

Labour Party candidate Simon Lightwood's victory in the Wakefield by-election was not a sign of failure (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

By-election results show how tactical voting puts all Tory seats at risk

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates with Richard Foord (right), the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election

RECAP :Former Tory leader calls for Boris Johnson to resign

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey (right) celebrates with Richard Foord, the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election. Picture: PA

Analysis: Why Boris Johnson is no longer a winner and is on borrowed time

Labour candidate Simon Lightwood celebrates winning the Wakefield by-election, following the by-election count at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Imran Ahmad Khan following his conviction for sexual assault. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson suffers double by-election humiliation

Oliver Dowden has resigned as chairman of the Conservative Party after it suffered two by-election defeats, saying in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that “someone must take responsibility”.

Oliver Dowden resigns as Tory chair after Conservatives lose two by-elections

Boris Johnson is facing two crucial by-elections

Polls open in crucial by-elections for Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing yet another big week for his political survival

Boris Johnson braced for crucial week as by-elections loom

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford in the House of Commons, Westminster. He may have had the better soundbite of late, but all Opposition parties need to up their political game when the stakes are so high, writes Kenny MacAskill MP.

Let's find the route to real change as the Opposition flounders

Menzies Distribution operates from more than 100 sites across the UK and Ireland, distributing some 29.5 million units across its network every week.

Menzies Distribution wins 'substantial' contract with maker of organic baby food

Boris Johnson's leadership will face a massive test on June 23 at the Wakefield by-election given the factors which led to a Conservative MP being elected in traditional Labour territory in 2019 are no longer there, writes Brian WIlson.

Why Wakefield by-election could be the end of Johnson - Brian Wilson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence among Conservative MPs

What happens if Boris Johnson wins no-confidence vote?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA

When is the Wakefield by-election, why was it called and will it be fatal for Bo...

Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote

Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote as poll signals huge by-election defeat

Martin Lewis has warned people to be aware of scam callers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to households expecting council tax rebate

A screen grab of a now removed link to a statement published on Crispin Blunt's website relating to the conviction of Imran Khan MP. Photo: Crispin Blunt/PA Wire.

Here's what MP Crispin Blunt said about Imran Khan

Cushman & Wakefield said the most active sectors in Q4 were technology and professional services, reflecting the position across the year as a whole and 'underlining Edinburgh’s transition to an increasingly diverse economy'.

Edinburgh office market ends year on a high but supply concerns remain

Singer and Loose Women star Jane McDonald talks about her new Channel 5 series i...

Caledonian Leisure comprises established coach holiday specialist Caledonian Travel and hotel breaks operator UKBreakaways.com. Picture: John Gardner

Post-lockdown get away fuels growth at coach trip operator Caledonian Leisure

GAP Group plans to relocate its current HQ to the 38,836-square foot Citypoint 2 building which overlooks the M8 motorway on the northern periphery of the city centre.

Equipment hire firm to relocate hundreds of staff after buying new Glasgow HQ

World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this week (Photo: FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)

World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this w...

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Commercial property: Victorian stock repurposed for homes

7 uplifting good news stories you might have missed this week - from medical bre...

Lee McGregor is British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion.

Lee McGregor to fight for European title

Lee McGregor made it nine wins in a row. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Lee McGregor makes it nine wins with fifth-round stoppage of Walker

The University of Glasgow has acquired Pavilions 3 and 4 of the Berkeley Square office complex on Berkeley Street in the west end, totalling 30,740 square feet.

University of Glasgow acquires thousands of square feet in city’s west end
The University of Glasgow has acquired office space in the city’s west end in a key commercial property deal.

Dominic Imgham

How Sax education helped Dominic Ingham find his jazz violin vibe

Celebrate music’s independent spirit with online festival

More than 2.5 million drivers in the UK currently have at least one penalty point on their driving licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the places where UK drivers have the most points on their licence

The screening of the film Vaxxed II: The Peoples Truth was due to take place today at the Pleasance between 2 and 5pm today, but it was cancelled just hours before

Edinburgh screening of controversial anti-vaccine film latest to be cancelled

The jury heard how Rocco Wright died after he was pulled from the water by his father at the David Lloyd centre in Leeds on April 21 2018.

David Lloyd Leisure to be prosecuted following death of three-year-old boy

Steven Wright described how his panic grew as he searched for his son, Rocco, at the David Lloyd centre in Moortown, Leeds, before he spotted him at the bottom of the main pool.

Father says son's drowning at leisure centre should have been prevented

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking in front of police cadets in Wakefield

Police chief 'disappointed' by Boris Johnson speech in front of officers

The site is home to several big names including The Range. Picture: Contributed

Major retail park in west of Scotland sold in eight-figure deal

Some areas are more likely to see their new drivers picking up points on their licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the towns with the highest number of dangerous learner drivers

The vast building is situated in the South Gyle area. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh office with space for 1,100 seeks occupier

Tahir Ali of Wakefield based Evergold Property - new owners of The Postings which will be renamed The Kirkcaldy Centre.
Picture from Tahir Ali

Makeover in store for Kirkcaldy mall

The next phase at Parabolas Edinburgh Park will provide much needed supply. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh office market standing firm

10 tweets that prove Northerners are nailing Snowmageddon

Robots could make the UK's north-south divide even worse

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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