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New £500 million motorway officially opened

M8 journeys cut by 20 minutes First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, saving motorists up to 20 minutes on journey times. The project, including the new seven mile stretch of the M8 motorway, aims to tackle congestion problems in central Scotland and is the first part of a combined £1.7 billion investment by Transport Scotland in the roads network. New analysis by Transport Scotland shows journey times are significantly improved, with vehicles now travelling along the M8 at an average…

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Scottish Highland Games Calendar

MAY 2017 14th MayGourock Highland Games 20th & 21st MayGordon Castle Highland Games 27th MayBlackford Highland Games 28th MayCarmunnock Highland Games 28th MayAtholl Gathering and Highland Games JUNE 2017 3rd JuneShotts Highland Games 3rd JuneHelensburgh & Lomond Highland Games 3rd JuneCornhill Highland Games 10th JuneCupar Highland Games 11th JuneStrathmore Highland Games 17th JuneOldmeldrum Highland Games 18th JuneAberdeen Highland Games 24th JuneCeres Highland Games 24th JuneDrumtochty Highland Games 25th JuneLorne Highland Games JULY 2017 1st JulyLuss Highland Games 5th JulyKenmore Highland Games 8th JulyAlva Games 15th JulyLochcarron Highland Games 15th JulyCity…

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Scotland’s economy bounces back

Oil and Gas stabilises as economy grows by 0.8%. (Article via www.gov.scot) Expansion in the manufacturing sector has helped the Scottish economy to grow by 0.8% – the highest rate of quarterly growth in Scotland since the end of 2014, new figures reveal. The positive growth figures show the Scottish economy rebounding from negative growth in the previous quarter – with a growth rate for the first quarter of 2017 that is four times the UK wide rate for the same quarter. Statistics announced by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show: •The…

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Social Media For Beginners

Article By www.123reg.co.uk Source Link:https://www.123-reg.co.uk/blog/social-media/swift-6-social-media-for-beginners/ So you’re working on a business, a community project or even a hobby and you’ve decided that you want to spread the word on social media. But where should you start? Here are the absolute basics you need to know to get started on social. 1. First up, you need to focus your energies. With social media it can be tempting to sign up to every site going in the belief that it’ll give you the most exposure possible. In reality, you’ll probably end up…

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What is ransomware?

Computer viruses that threaten to delete your files unless you pay a ransom are known as ransomware. Security experts have warned that ransomware is the fastest growing form of computer virus. Like other computer viruses, it usually finds its way onto a device by exploiting a security hole in vulnerable software or by tricking somebody into installing it. Article Source: >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-35091536/what-is-ransomware

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Celtic win Scottish Cup to seal Treble

Celtic completed a domestic treble without losing a game as Tom Rogic fired in a stoppage-time goal against Aberdeen to win the Scottish Cup. Report Via BBC Scotland Sport: A beautifully controlled half-volley from Jonny Hayes after nine minutes was reward for a fine Dons start. But Celtic were level within two minutes as Stuart Armstrong was given too much time to pick out the far corner from the edge of the box. Late Celtic pressure paid off as Rogic fired low past goalkeeper Joe Lewis. A thrilling 90 minutes…

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First Minister addresses parliament on Manchester attack

Address to Scottish Parliament by Nicola Surgeon FM 23/05/17. This afternoon, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave a statement to the Scottish Parliament about the Manchester terrorist attack. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “Presiding Officer, “It is with great sadness that I rise to speak today. “Last night in Manchester we witnessed a horrific attack on innocent people enjoying a music concert. “My thoughts, those of this Parliament – indeed, the thoughts of all the people of Scotland – are with those who have lost loved ones or sustained injuries in…

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