Scottish Daily Express - March 18, 2025
Scottish Daily Express - March 18, 2025
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March 18, 2025
'DEATH KNELL' FEAR FOR FERRIES SHIPYARD
Ferguson Marine blow as it loses out on new CalMac contract to Polish bid
4 mins
Irish Guards' eyes are smiling on Kate
THE Princess of Wales marked St Patrick's Day in true Irish style with Guinness, shamrocks and smiles at the Irish Guards' annual parade.
2 mins
Royal tour to include audience with Pope
THE King and Queen hope to see the Pope on their state visit to the Vatican next month.
1 min
Sarwar in blast at FM on security
THE First Minister is “not credible” on key issues around national security, his Labour rival has insisted.
1 min
Shock as attacks on Scots NHS staff soar
MORE than 51,000 NHS workers have been the victim of attacks over the past six years, shocking new figures reveal.
1 min
Swinney: SNP has no trouble with women
FIRST Minister John Swinney has been forced to deny the SNP has a problem with women as he tried to link criticism of Nicola Sturgeon to sexism.
1 min
Fighter McGregor has got a fan in the White House
DONALD Trump welcomed controversial Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to the White House yesterday for St Patrick's Day.
1 min
Trump and Putin will talk about land and power plants on truce call
DONALD Trump and Vladimir Putin are to hold talks today in a bid to end the war in Ukraine which could see the pair carve up territory and energy plants.
3 mins
'Sanctions could be lifted if we can get a just peace'
UKRAINE signalled it is ready to accept an easing of sanctions on Russia if it helps to deliver a just peace.
1 min
More than 30 nations ready to help Kyiv keep Russia at bay
A “SIGNIFICANT” number of countries will provide peace-keeping troops for Ukraine, Downing Street has said.
1 min
Monthly payment interest is 'too high'
CUSTOMERS paying for some car and home insurance are charged annual percentage rates equivalent to credit cards, a study found.
1 min
'With nine days to go until Labour's emergency Budget, the warning lights are flashing red'
RACHEL Reeves was branded a \"disaster\" after the economy was downgraded again yesterday.
3 mins
Hairdressers want cuts in VAT on labour costs to save staff
HAIRDRESSERS calling for cuts in labour costs set up shop in Westminster yesterday and urged MPs: “Save our salons”.
1 min
Ofcom drops probes more into GB News
OFCOM has ended six more investigations after the High Court quashed its impartiality rulings against GB News over politicians being newsreaders.
1 min
Assassinate my enemies? They do it to themselves, insists Farage
NIGEL Farage has said that he does not “politically assassinate” party rivals, adding: “They normally do it to themselves.”
1 min
Amanda: I've had a hard year
AMANDA Abbington says \"it's time to move on\" following her allegations against her Strictly partner.
1 min
Biggins saved by pig valve
CHRISTOPHER Biggins said that a pig's valve inserted into his heart has saved his life.
1 min
Stranded astronauts finally get a ride home on a Musk 'Dragon'
THE SpaceX Dragon capsule moves smoothly into position as it docks at the International Space Station.
1 min
Felicity Kendal: BBC has lost mojo since Good Life
THE Good Life star Felicity Kendal says she is proud to have been part of a golden age for the BBC, but it has since lost its “mojo”.
2 mins
Rachel Reeves' growth dream is evaporating
LABOUR in the winter gave up carping about the nation’s financial “black hole” and instead started talking the UK up.
1 min
For many deemed not fit to work, a job is best medicine
WITH the 80th anniversary of VE Day coming up in May, have we lost the resilience that helped us through wartime? Health Secretary Wes Streeting seems to think so.
3 mins
We must reverse the Green policy dogma
LAST week, the SNP’s acting net zero secretary announced that she was dropping the plan to force new homeowners to install heat pumps, because it would “make people poorer”. This legislation-drawn up by the Greens’ Patrick Harvie when his party had a deal with the Nats — was a prime example of completely unrealistic plans that would have badly hit Scots in the pocket.
1 min
Well fans organise protest
FOOTBALL fans are calling for a nationwide protest against the stadium booze ban which “demonises” ordinary supporters.
1 min
Hamas victim, 66, identified as British
Teacher among 18 named in UK report
2 mins
Terror at South Pole
Antarctic scientists in fear after colleague's 'threat to kill'
2 mins
Merchant: Slough was miffed by The Office
THE Office co-creator Stephen Merchant has revealed Slough council asked him and Ricky Gervais to portray the town in a better light.
1 min
Carney is 'targeted' in Epstein scandal
CANADA'S new Prime Minister Mark Carney has been dragged in to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal after pictures emerged of him socialising with Ghislaine Maxwell.
1 min
Waspi women in new challenge to pension changes
WASPI women have launched a legal challenge against the UK Government after it rejected calls to pay billions of pounds in compensation over state pension changes.
2 mins
I know not of any reason 'wey aye' shouldn't marry you...
AFTER his beloved Newcastle United blew away Liverpool to win their first home trophy in 70 years this fan doubled down on celebrations, with a marriage proposal.
1 min
Vivienne had taken ketamine
DRAG star The Vivienne died after taking the drug ketamine, relatives said yesterday.
1 min
Film will dive into Daley life
A DOCUMENTARY about Olympic diver Tom Daley’s life will be released in June.
1 min
I've another chance at life after horror Ferrari crash
Premier star Antonio was 'close to dying'
2 mins
Even the fictional farmers of radio's The Archers are against Starmer's swingeing tax raid
As he celebrates 50 years in Ambridge this month, actor Charles Collingwood on the perks of playing a cad, proving RADA wrong... and why he has great sympathy for the farming families facing an uncertain future
5 mins
Girls Aloud singer's breast cancer study spots women at risk
A STUDY in memory of Sarah Harding has helped spot at least 88 women at risk of breast cancer.
1 min
Newborn lambs flock to join Isla, seven
THE UK's youngest shepherdess has welcomed five newborn lambs.
1 min
Teenager's guilty plea after 3 died in smash
A TEENAGER has admitted causing the deaths of three people in a two-car crash just weeks after he passed his driving test.
1 min
Dry March may lead to drought, experts warn
A DRY and sunny March could be storing up problems for Scotland's summer months ahead.
2 mins
Reborn! Man who survived for three months lost at sea
A DAZED fisherman is wheeled into hospital for urgent care after being lost at sea for 95 days.
1 min
Scout master who spent 27 years on run convicted of abusing boys
A FORMER children's home worker and scout leader has been found guilty of sexual offences against boys after 27 years on the run.
1 min
Payout for border guard who broke ankle in Channel rescue
A BORDER guard who claimed he was forced to retire after breaking his ankle while rescuing Channel migrants has won an £80,000 court fight with the Home Office.
1 min
Letby and former hospital chiefs call for halt to inquiry
CONVICTED child serial killer Lucy Letby has called for the public inquiry into events surrounding her crimes to be suspended.
2 mins
A man walks into a pro-EU bar...
... and it's Express reporter ADAM TOMS who's in The European, a former Wetherspoon pub under new management after a continental refurbishment. But will he want to Leave?
4 mins
Legionnaire's epic bike trek to fund a camp for veterans
A FORMER legionnaire is spending three years cycling round the UK coast with his dog to raise money to help military veterans with PTSD.
1 min
'New' Constable sketch sells for £400,000
A PREVIOUSLY unknown oil sketch by John Constable has sold for over £400,000.
1 min
Police probing historical sex abuse at school
POLICE are investigating allegations of sexual abuse at a secondary school in the Scottish Borders.
1 min
£8k gold ring is an 'I love you' from medieval suitor
A METAL detectorist is loving his latest find — a medieval gold ring inscribed with a romantic message.
1 min
I'll keep my kidney in my back pocket for you'
Best friend keeps his promise with ultimate lifesaving gift
1 min
Signs your headache could be sinister
They are a common nuisance, but some headaches can be a sign of something more serious and even life-threatening. It is important to know when to get help. With March being Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we spoke to experts about when a headache should raise concern, and the steps to take if you're feeling worried.
2 mins
'I want everybody to enjoy older age and feel vibrant'
At 62, gran-of-three Jacqueline Hooton is on a mission to challenge perceptions about age and exercise. And she is, as she rightly says, walking the talk. Just last year she set her personal best of deadlifting 112.5kg (more than 17 stone), despite living with osteoarthritis and having had a series of shoulder surgeries.
4 mins
SALMON 'BEST FOOD' FOR MALE HAIR GROWTH
Men worried about losing their hair should eat more salmon, hair experts say, who claim it is an ideal food for promoting hair growth.
1 min
How can we safely soothe our young child's itchy skin?
Q Our two-year-old daughter is suffering from what we think is a dust mite allergy. Her back is in a terrible state and she's also scratching her legs, which are bleeding. It all began in November, when all the old carpets upstairs from the house we moved into were removed, we suspect creating an upheaval of mites.
4 mins
Hit pause on CD clearout
FLICKING through my old CDs a while back, I was surprised to come across a copy of Lily Allen’s debut album, released in 2006.
2 mins
Shares plummet at struggling online retailer Asos
ASOS shares fell more than 8% early yesterday, extending losses over the past few months as investors lose confidence in the retailer’s turnaround plan.
1 min
Blow to UK manufacturing amid tax and trade war fears
MANUFACTURING production fell in the first quarter of the year for the first time in a decade, figures show.
1 min
KENNEDY BACK FOR AINTREE
JOCKEY Jack Kennedy is expected to be out of action for two more weeks but should return in time for Aintree’s Grand National next month.
1 min
McIlroy raises the bar on St Patrick's Day
RORY'S IN 'BEST SHAPE' FOR MASTERS
2 mins
Doors open for Jack after his lockdown woes
JACK DRAPER has revealed he almost quit tennis during lockdown before going on to become one of the world’s best players.
2 mins
Norris finds Max level of belief
LANDO NORRIS says he finally has the self-belief to beat Max Verstappen and become world champion.
1 min
Toon-daft Carver will give Robbo a lift
JOHN CARVER savoured Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph from afar on Sunday - but is aware Scotland captain Andy Robertson will not be in such buoyant mood as he joins the camp on the back of playing the full 90 minutes for runners-up Liverpool.
1 min
SCOTS NO.2 ADMIRES TEENAGER'S CONFIDENCE
JOHN CARVER insists there's nothing wrong with Lennon Miller believing he can become the best player in the Scotland squad.
2 mins
DIOMANDE JUBILEE
Gers goal hero insists they didn't go over the top celebrating derby win
4 mins
WATERGATE
RANGERS star Vaclav Cerny is at the centre of a police probe over his antics in their dramatic Premiership victory at Celtic Park.
2 mins
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