Scotland and Highlands

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former Alba Party members Tommy and Gail Sheridan have announced plans to stand for a new political party following the collapse of Alba, signalling a fresh attempt to influence Scottish politics and build a platform outside the existing party framework. The Sheridans, who were prominent figures in Alba, said their decision comes after internal disagreements and the party’s...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been called upon to develop a comprehensive plan to reform both Westminster and Holyrood, with political commentators arguing that meaningful change in Scotland requires attention to governance structures at the national and devolved levels. Critics say that while reforming Holyrood — the Scottish Parliament — is important, addressing systemic issues in Westminster...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Labour Party has announced plans to stage a major nuclear power investment summit just days after the Holyrood election, signalling a renewed focus on energy strategy and long-term infrastructure projects. Party officials said the summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss opportunities for expanding nuclear energy in the UK, addressing both climate...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Scotland is bracing for a fresh wave of severe weather as the Met Office issues multiple yellow warnings for gale‑force winds and heavy rain, with gusts expected to reach up to 80mph in exposed areas. The warnings, covering much of the country, are in force through Wednesday and Thursday, raising fears of travel disruption, flooding...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News A teenage girl injured in a terrifying crowd crush at Glasgow’s TRNSMT music festival has won a four‑figure compensation payout after suing the event’s organisers. The case, which concluded this week, shines a spotlight on festival safety and the responsibilities of promoters to protect young audiences at large‑scale events. The incident occurred during the 2021...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Glasgow Central station’s upper level will remain closed for the rest of the week after a devastating fire gutted a neighbouring building on Union Street, leaving only its facade standing. Network Rail confirmed that safety checks and structural assessments must be completed before trains can resume from the high‑level concourse, which serves long‑distance services across...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News A man has died following a fire at a flat in Glasgow, with police now treating the circumstances surrounding his death as “unexplained” as investigations continue. Emergency services were called to the scene on Carnoustie Street in Tradeston, just south of the River Clyde, after reports of a blaze at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, March...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Police in Scotland have released CCTV footage of a man who has now been missing for nine days, as officers intensify their search and issue a renewed public appeal for information. The disappearance of 60‑year‑old Robert Anderson, who was last seen in Glasgow city centre, has sparked growing concern among investigators and the wider community....

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Business News One of Scotland’s best‑known lighting retailers has collapsed into administration, forcing the closure of 11 stores and leaving 70 employees redundant. Pagazzi Lighting, headquartered in Thornliebank, Glasgow, has been a fixture of the high street for nearly 45 years, specialising in decorative lighting, mirrors, and home furnishings. But rising costs, declining footfall, and sustained poor...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Scotland News Police Scotland has come under fire after a watchdog report revealed that thousands of suspects are not being fingerprinted each year, including individuals arrested for serious crimes. The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, found that more than 12,000 accused men and women went through custody in a single year without their prints being taken...