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Closure of Alexander Dennis would be 'catastrophic' for Falkirk area, MSPs told

The closure of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis would be “catastrophic” for an area already struggling, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Realistic to expect billions of investment in Grangemouth future, says Swinney

The First Minister said he is ‘confident’ public and private money can create new jobs.

Evening Standard

I have had zero contact with Anas Sarwar on Grangemouth, says union boss

A TOP union boss has said he has had "zero contact" with Anas Sarwar since it was announced Grangemouth refinery would close

The National (Scotland)

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Sarwar accused of ‘face-saving’ after ‘radio silence’ on Grangemouth closure

The Unite union attacked the Scottish Labour leader after he said the UK Government has not done enough for the workers at the oil refinery.

Evening Standard

Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour 'just as culpable' over Winter Fuel Payment cut, says union boss

SCOTTISH Labour are “just as culpable as UK Labour” for the Winter Fuel Payment cut, a Union boss has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil refinery ...

The National (Scotland)

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SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

The National (Scotland)

‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

A TRADE union has warned that oil and gas workers may “become the coal miners of our generation” ahead of a rally to protect jobs at…

The National (Scotland)

On the Picket Line: If the trade union movement cannae do it, nobody can

Welcome to On the Picket Line, where we look at the week's biggest stories on Scotland's trade unions.

The National (Scotland)

Foreign students in Northern Cyprus: False promises and disillusion

In Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-declared state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a "European" stamp of approval. But…

France 24

Truth or Fake 2023: image verification in the age of AI and video games

For France's Press and Media in Schools Week 2023, France 24’s Observers team, specialised in debunking misinformation, has produced a new annual edition of "Truth or Fake", a short programme giving tips on how to disentangle fact from fiction.

France 24

Four tips for detecting AI-generated images

Apps like DALL-E and Midjourney are making it easier and easier to create realistic-looking images using artificial intelligence. In this video, Derek Thomson shares four tips on how to detect them, but warns that the technology is improving fast.

France 24

East Lothian funeral boss set off fireworks and shone torch into neighbour's home

Main, 63, also deliberately used power tools in his home despite knowing neighbour Linda Thomson was on nightshift and made false reports to the police about their conduct.

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East Lothian funeral director forced neighbours to move after decade of harassment

William Main harassed neighbours Derek and Linda Thomson by setting off fireworks, shining a torch into their home and firing an air rifle towards their garden in Dunbar, East Lothian.

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