CalMac ferries delayed again as Scottish Government-owned shipyard continues to struggle

Metro Weekly, Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil gave voice to the sentiments of progressive-minded people the world over still reeling from Trump’s hate- and fear-fueled rise to power.“It’s really scary to see people that don’t share our values [about] love, togetherness, people being what they want to be, doing what they want to do,” the Scottish rocker said. “As long as you’re not hurting anyone else, who gives a fuck? And that’s what’s really scary: there are lots and lots of people in this world who feel the exact opposite.”As lead vocalist and guitarist, Neil founded the Scottish rock trio more than 25 years ago with twin brothers James and Ben Johnston, who play bass and drums, respectively.Although the origin of the band’s name remains a mystery — the members notoriously give a different answer each time they’re asked — there’s nothing mysterious about their appeal, given their output of addictive pop riffs powered by raw, forward momentum and elaborate, skillful songwriting, and — secret sauce — Neil’s Scottish accent, which provide his vocals an alluring and distinctive hard edge.During the 2017 Metro Weekly interview, Neil also shared that, during his university days in Glasgow in the late ’90s, he worked at a gay bar.“It wasn’t a full-on leather and chains kind of place,” the straight Scot laughed.

Mr Benn creator David McKee has died aged 87 and we remember the Scottish roots of the much-loved BBC Children's show

Reformed Scots gangster Ian ‘Blink’ MacDonald has challenged Paul Ferris to a "showdown at the Ponderosa" in a bid to end their 21 year gangland feud.

Bobby Madden has been selected as the referee for Celtic and Rangers' crucial Scottish Cup semi-final tie later this month.

The widow of a Scottish Government official who died at a scandal-hit hospital has written to Nicola Sturgeon to make a fresh plea for answers.

A woman from Somerset has tragically died after being involved in a two car crash in the Scottish Borders.

Nicola Sturgeon and her senior ministers have admitted failing to visit a single care home since the start of the Covid pandemic.

Energy regulator Ofgem has issued advice to consumers who are experiencing issues with submitting their meter readings. It comes just a day before energy bills are set to skyrocket due to an increase in the energy cap for suppliers.

Volunteers of a lifesaving Loch Lomond charity have thanked the public for backing plans to relocate their rescue boat to Balloch, with calls now being made on the Scottish Government to support the move.

A P&O ferry has taken off from a Scots port for the first time since 800 members of staff were sacked.

Bridgerton is the regency love story that took Netflix by storm in 2021.

A number of paper banknotes will be withdrawn in Scotland later this year.

A doctor is accused of lying and carrying out hair transplants without a license at a Glasgow clinic.

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Two long-serving P&O Ferries workers yesterday told how they’ve dedicated half their lives to the firm – only to be cruelly sunk without trace by the heartless bosses.

The Scottish Government has established a food security taskforce to deal with the ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.