Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to the city.
Scotland picks up Victoria’s discarded Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, the 2014 host, will run a pared-back version of the beleaguered tournament, bankrolled largely by Victoria’s cancellation fees.
Scotland to host 'scaled-back' 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out
Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia's Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event.
Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal for Glasgow to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. Health Secretary Neil Gray, whose cabinet remit also covers sport, confirmed to BBC Scotland News that he is holding talks with Commonwealth Games Australia.
Scotland ready to host scaled-down Commonwealth Games after Australia’s withdrawal over costs
A deal is on the verge of being agreed for Glasgow to stage the next Commonwealth Games – but in a scaled-back format that will cast further doubt over the event’s future.
Glasgow set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government backs plan
Glasgow set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government backs plan - Scotland’s Health Secretary Neil Gray said no public money is required from the Scottish Government to fund the Games.
Call for Rape Crisis Scotland CEO to quit over Edinburgh report
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SNP should let Scotland ‘heal’ and accept referendum defeat, Tories say 10 years on
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SNP veteran says an independent Scotland should keep 'envy of the world' BBC
The SNP ’s longest serving MP has said an independent Scotland should keep the BBC. Peter Wishart said the state broadcaster ...
Up to 141 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.
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Scotland agree to host 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Now, it appears the Games will be saved by Scotland with government ministers backing the proposal for Glasgow to take on hosting responsibilities. It's thought ten events will take place across ...
Afghan women defy Taliban and continue medical school in Scotland
The Scottish government granted free tuition to female students from Afghanistan to continue studying medicine after the ...
Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.
Police Scotland criticised for allowing rapists to self-declare gender identity
Police Scotland has been criticised for allowing rapists to “self-declare” their gender identity to foster “a strong sense of ...
Breaking: Scotland Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Sep. 11
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:47 p.m. in San Bernardino County. Scotland Fire has burned 0.5 acres of private land.
Health secretary denies 'crisis' in Scotland's NHS
Neil Gray has been accused of being "in denial" after defending the performance of the health service.
Thousands of students in Scotland at risk of homelessness
Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country's ...