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Alasdair Ferguson

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Multimedia Journalist at The National (Scotland)

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  • Edinburgh councillors vote in favour of arms firms using public parks for testing

    2 days ago | thenational.scot | Alasdair Ferguson

    Green councillor Ben Parker tabled the motion, which aimed at banning the practice following a public backlash last year over the arms firm Leonardo testing its equipment in the Braid Hills area of the capital. Leonardo, which employs around 1800 people at its site near Crewe Toll, was given a licence to test communications equipment in Braid Hills in December last year.

  • Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform’s chairperson citing its 'no longer good use of his time'

    2 days ago | thenational.scot | Alasdair Ferguson

    Yusuf announced he has resigned from his post as the party chairperson after he hit out at Runcorn and Helsby MP Sarah Pochin’s call at Prime Minister’s Questions this week for Muslim women to be banned from wearing full-face coverings. Pochin’s question was dismissed on Wednesday by Keir Starmer but provoked outrage with Yusuf calling Reform's newest MP “dumb”.

  • Four men jailed over 'egregious' £6.5 million NHS Scotland contract fraud

    2 days ago | thenational.scot | Alasdair Ferguson

    Alan Hush, 68, Adam Sharoudi, 41, Gavin Brown, 48, and Gavin Cox, 60, were convicted following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, which followed an investigation at health boards across Scotland. The offences, which took place between 2010 and 2017, included bribery, corruption, and other offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Hush and Sharoudi were additionally convicted of charges of fraud.

  • Highland railway line to close for 3 weeks as £11.5 million worth of upgrades begins

    2 days ago | thenational.scot | Alasdair Ferguson

    The Far North Line, which dates to the 19th century, is the UK’s northernmost railway and is seen as a vital transport link for communities across the Highlands. A five-mile stretch between Brora and Helmsdale, and nearly nine miles of track between Invergordon and Fearn, will be closed from Sunday to allow repair work to be undertaken.

  • Plans approved to demolish Scottish town's old police station

    2 days ago | thenational.scot | Alasdair Ferguson

    The King Street site has been closed since 2023, when officers and staff relocated to Newton House police station, less than a mile away. Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow said: “Ayr police station had been located at King Street for almost 50 years, however the building has deteriorated over time and required significant investment to meet health and safety standards. Following review, it was determined that demolition of the building was the most viable option.

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