Two per cent pay rise for lecturers welcomed following agreement

farmer has vowed to dump a lorry load of buffalo dung into a shop that has been dumping piles of rubbish onto his land. Steve Mitchell discovered a fresh mountain of cardboard and plastic packaging had been tossed onto a track at the Buffalo Farm in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Tuesday morning.

Scottish Government is spending £1,089 less per student on teaching in universities than when the SNP came into office in 2007, Scottish Labour has claimed.Richard Leonard said the figures show quality of tuition has “clearly been deprioritised by the SNP”.The Scottish Labour leader aid universities and students must be a priority for investment.Analysis by the party of data obtained from a freedom of information request to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) found that real terms per student

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A new pro-independence party has been launched ahead of next year's Scottish Parliament elections by a Renfrewshire councillor and a former SNP MSP.Councillor Andy Doig and Chic Brodie - who represented South Scotland in Holyrood from 2011 to 2016 - have joined forces to create Scotia Future, with the party aiming to fight for both constituency and list seats next May.Pipped as the party of "real

Highland garden boozer.Paul Stephenson, from Cawdor, near Inverness, converted his outhouse into a pub during lockdown and hasn’t looked back.The ex-radio producer began the Vintage Rock Pod podcast from his new bar and has already blethered with a host of music legends over a pint.Since going on air at the start of the month, he has chatted to John Illsley from Dire Straits and Big Country star Bruce Watson.He has also interviewed Mitch Murray, who has sold more than half a billion songs

Climate crisis campaigners from Extinction Rebellion Scotland have dumped a mile of manure outside BP's North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen.The move was carried out in protest against the oil giant’s new net zero promises, which the group say“smell like sh***”.The firm joined forces with Aberdeen City Council last month in a programme of “decarbonisation” across the city.However, climate emergency campaigners say the firm, which is one of the biggest companies responsible for global carbon

link.However, FIVE tables from Sam’s restaurant did not return, with only one customer doing the right thing by getting in touch to square up with the popular bistro since.Sam admits he knows who the punters are and is considering all options, including going to the police – but he hopes it doesn’t come to that.The 23-year-old told us: “The fire alarm goes off fairly regularly at the centre, usually in the morning when we’re setting up – this is the first time in a while it’s happened during

Silentnight has found that Scots aged 25-34 are the most likely to own an electric blanket, and 48 per cent of the UK’s electric blankets are owned by those aged 18-34. It's believed that younger people opting for electric blankets as more people spend time getting cosy at home.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Concerns have been raised about deep cleaning standards at a Paisley care home which was at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak.Elderslie Care Home was graded as “adequate” for its care and support during the pandemic following a surprise inspection.In a report presented to the Scottish Government, the Care Inspectorate praised "kind and compassionate" staff who were "knowledgeable and informed" about

'mumfluencer' is something that has proved vital for the education and entertainment of parents across the country in recent years. No longer do we need to rely on boring old NHS guides or our friends and family who have been there before to figure out what we're in for when we start on the daunting journey of pregnancy then into parenthood.

link.“I was inundated with emails and calls from local constituents in Hamilton and across Lanarkshire. We organised a virtual meeting at two hours notice, and over 100 people took part.“A change to the guidance was necessary to avoid baby classes closing altogether.

The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, if passed by Parliament, will also give social landlords the ability to end or transfer a tenancy of a perpetrator of domestic abuse to prevent a victim becoming homeless and enabling them to remain in the family home.

Hibs to victory then tipped him to be the next Easter Road star to get an international call-up. The Premiership high-flyers came from a goal down at half-time to beat the League Two champs with the help of Nisbet’s stunning volley.

Rishi Sunak is setting out further support for jobs and businesses affected by coronavirus shutdowns. He will detail the next stage of the Jobs Support Scheme before new restrictions are outlined for the hospitality sector.

Lewis Capaldi has been named the music artist most loved by dogs, according to new heart rate research. The Scottish crooner's songs were found most likely to relax pooches and send them to sleep.

another set of lockdown rules will come into effect on October 9. As of this Friday at 6pm, the country's hospitality sector will effectively grind to a halt for at least two weeks.But the rules will be harshest across the central belt, where all licensed premises will be closed.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We’re excited that this gorgeous building is going to be used for the arts again – so many people have great memories and stories from the arts centre.

tuition fees. MP Douglas Ross, the new leader of the party, said the previous position put to voters at two elections is now being reassessed.

Nicola Sturgeon to expel rogue MP Margaret Ferrier from the SNP.