Mr Mundell was there to remember the island’s contribution to World War One and the loss of two British troop ships carrying American soldiers to fight alongside the Allies. The sinking of SS TUSCANIA (5 February 1918) and HMS OTRANTO … read more
Lord Duncan was welcomed aboard by Dundee Heritage Trust Executive Director, Paul Jennings, and enjoyed an informal tour of the newly-redeveloped Discovery Point. The award-winning visitor attraction celebrates its 25th Anniversary this summer, and with the neighbouring V&A opening in … read more
Thank you Paul for that kind introduction – and thank you everyone for that very generous welcome. Before I start, and on behalf of everyone here, can I pay tribute to Paul, your tenure with the CBI, and for everything … read more
A man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl over a period of years has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred it for being too low. Usmaan Ahmad, now 35, repeatedly sexually assaulted … read more
The Coal Authority has today called for local authority planners, surveyors, developers and geotechnical and engineering consultants to ensure coal mining legacy issues are considered in light of their findings from a recent subsidence event in north-east England. The government … read more