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Environment Minister condemns UK Borders Agency cruise liner checks
Warnings from the cruise industry of the chaos being caused by the UK Border Agency’s new procedures – Continue reading
South Scotland MSP raises the mystery of 1980s west coast oil capped on Westmister instructions
This is not one story but a cluster of stories. Chic Brodie, South Scotland South MSP has sent Continue reading
Signpost: Surgeons’ loss of confidence in Scottish hospitals
The story today of the level of carelessness in the crucial matter of the sterilisation of surgical equipment Continue reading
Strains visible across UK coastguard service
With the Department for Transport and the Maritime and Coastal Agency [MCA] driving a ‘modernisation’ Continue reading
Scottish Secretary announces partnership with oil industry to provide second ETV for northern waters
Early in the ongoing round of major cuts to the Coastguard Service, Continue reading
Herald investigation raises real concerns on Scotland’s food protection standards
Rob Edwards reported yesterday, 17th February, on the results of a Herald investigation into the robustness of Scotland’s food protection regime. Continue reading
Negotiations on Seafari Adventures’ proposed fuel facility at Ellenabeich
[Updated below 16th February] An issue has come up at Ellenabeich in Easdale which demonstrates the tightrope that has to be walked by both sides Continue reading
After Clyde closure, staff losses drive Yarmouth coastguard to daylight ops only
Campaigners who oppose the closure of UK stations have now renewed calls Continue reading
Scotland’s economic future: the brave or the grave
We asked a small number of guests, including a senior figure from the finance side of the oil and gas Continue reading
