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Councils in Scotland have announced plans to reorganise their recycling schemes by focusing on materials that inflict the greatest amount of damage on the environment. Under the new ‘carbon metric’ scheme, which is due to be launched in 2013, householders and councils in Scotland will be required to recycle more ‘high-carbon impact’ waste, such as [...]
(Read More)22nd Mar 11
Scottish youngsters giving up unhealthy habits
by Harry Oldfield
Drink, drug and cigarette consumption amongst kids are at their lowest levels in 20 years. School kids are consuming smaller amounts of alcohol, tobacco and drugs than at any time in the last 20 years, says a new study. The report, which is unveiled today, shows that boys and girls are also eating slightly healthier, [...]
(Read More)14th Mar 11
Scotland hit by more snow
by Natasha Redman
Heavy snow has fallen on central and southern Scotland as Arctic conditions have hit much of the nation. The Met Office has announced severe weather warnings, saying that there is a possibility of up to 30cm of snow in several areas. The freezing conditions have affected roads in Stirling, also causing a disruption in West Lothian on [...]
(Read More)13th Mar 11
Talks over mackerel quota break down
by Sally Davies
Fishing leaders from Scotland have called for the Faroe Islands and Iceland to face sanctions in their ongoing dispute about mackerel quotas. Three days of discussions to attempt to resolve the long-running row have ended with no deal being made. Last year the Faroes and Iceland set their own quotas for 2011, after they failed [...]
(Read More)1st Mar 11
Manchester to Paris rail plans unveiled
by Harry Oldfield
Plans have been unveiled for the second-phase 250mph rail network, which could open in 2032. The high-speed rail, which includes a link to the Channel tunnel, will cut the Manchester-Paris journey times down to under four hours. The network will run from Euston Station to central Birmingham, with a branch line to Birmingham International airport. [...]
(Read More)27th Feb 11
20 underage drinkers hospitalised
by Paul Russell
More than 100 children aged 14 and under were treated for alcohol-related issues in Scotland’s largest health board area last year. The statistics were published as alcohol support groups said they are now being called in to help youngsters at an earlier age. In the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, 120 children aged 14 [...]
(Read More)26th Feb 11
Scotland receives Euro seedings boost
by Sally Davies
A late strike by Aiden McGeedy might have helped ensure that Scotland is awarded with two places in the Champions League in 2012/13. McGeady’s Spartak Moscow were victorious on aggregate against Swiss opponents Basle in the Europa League, a result which looks likely to keep Scotland in front of Switzerland in the coefficient rankings. The [...]
(Read More)22nd Feb 11
Time change backed by tourism strategy
by Harry Oldfield
An endorsement by the official tourism strategy is expected to back a campaign for extended hours of daylight. The tourism strategy, which will reportedly be released at the end of the week, will describe that a period of double-summertime should be considered by the UK for the purpose of increasing tourism in the UK. Sources [...]
(Read More)2nd Feb 11
House swapping tops holiday trends this year
by Harry Oldfield
House-swapping as a unique means to holiday made a strong comeback this year as holidaymakers look to get away on a budget. A new survey showed that 3.4 per cent of travellers – double the amount from 2010 – have already made plans to house swap for a holiday this year. Among the top exchange [...]
(Read More)31st Jan 11
Expedia opens office in Edinburgh as sales soar
by Adam Richards
Expedia announced it would open an office in Edinburgh as it ushers in a 40 per cent sales boost in Scotland this coming year. The firm’s Scottish headquarters, which is its third office in the UK, was established in order to handle growing demand for the online travel firm’s international tourists, many of who have [...]
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