Scottish Temperatures

Six Scottish areas are 'dental deserts'

Leading dentists say issues over patient access to NHS treatment are now a national problem in Scotland.

Parts of UK forecast to see temperatures jump to 20C this week

Parts of the country could see a 10C bump in temperatures in the short period of fine weather.

Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.

Scottish Highlands become battleground in the race for net zero

Local outcry over pylon expansion scheme as ministers vow to protect infrastructure from ‘obstructionists’

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

Scottish Premiership: Besuijen seals Aberdeen’s return to the top

David Gray under pressure after Hibs’ 2-1 defeat to St Mirren Sam Dalby scores in Dundee United’s win over Ross County Second-half goals from Ante Palaversa, Topi Keskinen, Vincente Besuijen and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

World - ABC News - October 17

Who wants to win the NFC South? Taking the temperature of the division at the season’s midpoint

Tampa Bay has put together one of the more potent offenses in the NFL, but now is dealing with injuries. Meanwhile, the Falcons vacillate between brilliance and incompetence on a weekly basis.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

‘We’re running out of time’: UN warns of 3.1C temperature rise

Paris agreement target of 1.5C of global warming ‘will be gone in a few years’ without action, agency says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

New York’s Halloween Temperatures Hit Mid-to-Upper 70s

No need to wear extra layers this year. Temperatures in the city had reached the upper 70s by Thursday afternoon.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country

Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

Migrant workers exposed to deadly 45C temperatures in Gulf – report

Research and undercover interviews reveal reality of extreme heat exacerbated by abusive working conditions. . Migrant workers across the Gulf are risking their lives by being forced to work up to ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024

Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeat

Business - Financial Times - October 13

Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift

SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood elections

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home

The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson ...

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check

The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia

The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to Scotland

World - ABC News - October 14

Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond flown home from North Macedonia

The body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been brought back to Scotland on a private jet, six days after the politician died suddenly in North Macedonia

World - ABC News - October 18

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

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