A half-Scottish Swede who married his wife in a dreamy Highland ceremony where his ancestor wed is hoping the Proclaimers will bless their coupling.
27.07.2022 - 18:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots are facing rail travel disruption across the country as RMT workers are striking.
Train services were reduced to just five lines on Wednesday as walkouts went ahead. RMT employees are striking over pay, job security and working conditions, according to general secretary Mick Lynch. While ScotRail employees are not involved in the strikes, safety-critical signallers and maintenance crews who work for Network Rail Scotland will be involved, impacting normal services.
READ MORE: Picket lines at Scots rail stations amid severe disruptions over bitter pay row
People across the country have been impacted by the reduced services, with one Scot unable to attend their aunt's funeral as the rail route wasn't running. The disruption is set to continue, with more rail strikes planned next month on August 18 and 20.
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One reader questioned why the workers don't look for a new job: "Instead of complaining and repeatedly asking like a child with no discipline, I got a new job elsewhere." Others argued that the strikes are not just about pay: "You have no clue what you're even bleating on about here."
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A half-Scottish Swede who married his wife in a dreamy Highland ceremony where his ancestor wed is hoping the Proclaimers will bless their coupling.
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