What is the meaning behind Robert Burns's Auld Lang Syne?
Dec 2, 2024 · The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the original text was written in Scots, the English version is widely recited. Despite its prominence, many may be curious to learn more about the meaning behind the poem and …
Celtic Connections launches programme for 2025 as headliners …
Oct 15, 2024 · (Image: Kris Kesiak) He said: “We are incredibly proud of Celtic Connections’ place as an ecosystem for new music and art. In 2025 we are bringing together international icons with emerging acts to create career-defining performances and never-seen-before collaborations, not to mention great nights out for our audiences.
General Election petition gathers over one million signatures
Nov 24, 2024 · A mere 143 days since Labour won the General Election on July 4, the party is facing criticism for policies such as the axing of the Winter Fuel Payment and a new inheritance tax for farmers, which culminated in a protest in Westminster this week.. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered – calls for there to be “another ...
Song lampooning Keir Starmer over winter fuel cuts hits number one
Dec 16, 2024 · The song Freezing This Christmas – by the artist “Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers” – hit the top of the Official Big Top 40 chart on December 15.. The song uses the tune of the 1974 Mud classic Lonely This Christmas, which also topped the charts at number one when it was first released.
Northern Lights could be visible in Scotland tonight – see where
Oct 10, 2024 · As they collide, light is emitted at various wavelengths, creating colourful displays in the sky. The auroras on Earth, which are most commonly seen over high polar latitudes but can often spread south to be visible over parts of the UK, are chiefly influenced by geomagnetic storms which originate from activity on the sun.
Hoolie in the Hydro: Traditional Scottish music event reveals lineup
Jun 25, 2024 · Hoolie in the Hydro will return to Glasgow’s iconic OVO Hydro on December 7 as it celebrates Scotland's vibrant traditional music scene.. The star-studded line-up of some of the country's most successful bands aims to make history by being the single biggest night of traditional music to have ever taken place in Scotland.
Celtic vs Rangers: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time
Dec 13, 2024 · Brendan Rodgers will be looking to assert their dominance over the blue half of Glasgow with a victory at the National Stadium. Meanwhile, Philippe Clement will be itching to earn his first win as manager over the Hoops and retain the League Cup for Rangers, all while continuing to show green shoots of recovery after a disappointing start to the season.
Labour reveal drop in membership levels during Keir Starmer's reign
Aug 22, 2024 · The party posted a deficit of £851,000 last year, having recorded a budget surplus of £2.7m the year before. The treasurers’ report, signed off by Labour’s general secretary David Evans and party treasurer Mike Payne, noted the deficit was better than expected because of “an increase in high value donations when compared to the previous year and delivery of a successful Labour Party ...
Loch Ness monster pictures 'most compelling evidence yet' - The …
Mar 19, 2024 · The images were originally taken by Chie Kelly in 2018 while on holiday with her family, walking on the banks of Loch Ness. Kelly and her husband Scott said they were shocked to see something odd surfacing in the water and, quickly grabbing her professional camera, Kelly captured over 70 rapid-fire photos of the event using the camera’s "sports mode".
Who is on tonight's Question Time show in Beckenham and how …
Dec 12, 2024 · Streeting (below) has served as the MP for Ilford North since 2015 and was appointed as the shadow health secretary in 2021, taking over the main role in government following Labour’s election win in July. (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) Prior to this, he had worked as the shadow secretary of state for child poverty. Piers Morgan