- news.stv.tv Adorable wild-born wildcat kitten caught on camera
Saving Wildcats said the felines are now living across Badenoch and Strathspey.
So cute, happy Thursday peoples
- news.stv.tv Minister backs proposal to strip free bus passes from anti-social passengers
It comes after the death of a bus driver in Elgin, Moray, following an assault in February.
The bar to strip is comically low of course. Nobody wants a court to decide this. But the prospect then is for abuse of complaints. Still, something has to be done - let's see it applied
- news.stv.tv Snare ban officially comes into force in 'landmark day' for Scotland
Greater powers have also been given to the Scottish SPCA inspectors to tackle wildlife crime.
Just Holyrood things. How long til England follows suit?
- www.bbc.co.uk Storm Bert: Queensferry Crossing ice closure a 'safety first' decision
The bridge linking Edinburgh and Fife was closed for more than 15 hours due to a risk of falling ice.
No easy resolution here either. I'd run a heated wire of some sort along the underside. Can't melt when it isn't frozen!
- news.stv.tv Police warn drivers against travelling during Storm Bert amid snow and ice alert
An amber weather warning and several yellow alerts have been issued – with as much as 40cm of snow to fall on higher ground.
Amber alert, time to actually pay attention!
- news.stv.tv GB Energy will be 'catalyst in UK winning world race on renewables'
Scottish secretary Ian Murray said the fact the company will be headquartered in Aberdeen sends out a 'very strong signal of Scotland’s importance'.
This is one spin. The national has another https://www.thenational.scot/news/24739615.snp-stephen-flynn-calls-gb-energy-boss-job-numbers-fall/ - 700 fewer roles in just over a month. And the CEO is based in Manchester.
Fundamentally, GBEnergy isn't going to do anything our existing developers aren't doing. And most of these projects look to be taking 10+ years to return a profit. Can't see it lasting personally, the Tories will just flog it off when they next come in
- www.bbc.co.uk New CalMac ferry Glen Sannox gets green light to carry passengers
The long-delayed ferry is now expected to enter service on CalMac's Arran route in January.
Hooray! Wait for it to breakdown next :) now, 4 more please
- www.bbc.co.uk Glasgow Wonka experience creator put on sex offenders register
Coull made news across the world after photos of his bizarre and lacklustre Wonka event went viral on social media.
What a beast. Some really cringe inducing messages, and a harasser too. Wonka would know exactly what to do with this douchebag
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More than 2,000 people killed or seriously injured on Scottish roads last year
news.stv.tv /scotland/more-than-2000-people-killed-or-seriously-injured-on-roads-in-scotland-in-2023A 7% rise. Despite 20 mph limits being rolled out in many councils. Time for ten year testing and more cameras again
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Council leader quits as he faces trial for domestic assault
Not good to see him not give up his council role entirely. That would be an interesting by-election
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Weekly social thread
Hullo boys and girls, what's the story today? Wouldn't you like to go?
Ba-la-mo-ry
- www.bbc.co.uk Government admits new Rosebank oil field approved unlawfully
Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.
Back to back oil news from me today, apologies but both are big stories. For anyone that thinks Scotland is a renewable powerhouse: we've got a long way to go still!
- news.stv.tv No prospect of saving Grangemouth as plant loses £385,000 every day, say bosses
In September, PetroIneos announced that Grangemouth, one of the oldest oil refinerys in the world, will close in spring 2025.
Incredible figures. Literally. Let's see them laid out as the price of petrol says to me this can't possibly be true
- www.bbc.co.uk Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'
The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.
Good luck getting Edinburgh to change here
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Red Squirrel in flight
mastodon.scot Pete Walkden (@petewalkden@mastodon.scot)Attached: 1 image Red Squirrel. I haven't failed to notice the popularity of red squirrel images, so here's one, jumping through a blizzard, in the Scottish Highlands. Thanks for all the kind words, comments, boosts and likes, on my images. And I appreciate all my followers, new and existing. ☺️ ...
News looked not news to me. So here's a red squirrel instead, a marvelous shot
- www.bbc.co.uk Highland Council's 5% visitor levy could raise £10m a year
Highland Council has proposed setting a 5% rate for its visitor levy.
Long overdue, but interesting to see a % and not a flat fee like most taxes are. Quit yappin and get it done!
- news.stv.tv Glasgow baker wins first-ever title of 'Scotland's Best Croissant'
Maple Leaf Bakery was named as the winner of Scotland’s Best Croissant competition at the Balmoral Hotel.
Now I know what I need for breakfast!
- news.stv.tv Story behind viral Scottish island ‘hammer attack’ on Google maps revealed
Gideon Futerman was visiting the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides in the summer when he spotted Google's car-mounted camera approaching.
Pretty funny. Some lighter news for us all today. We're gonna need it