Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
The Scottish Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, taking the seat from the SNP for the first time in over 50 years. The SNP, however, retained the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
The Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, ousting the Scottish National Party. The Tories' campaign focused heavily on loosening restrictions for oil and gas drilling, a key issue for local jobs.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The seat was previously considered safe for the SNP.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The Tories invested heavily in the constituency, focusing on North Sea oil and gas. The defeat may be linked to voter backlash over party fund theft.
Polls close in Makerfield by-election, a key contest for Andy Burnham's political future. The Labour candidate faces Reform's Robert Kenyon in a seat traditionally safe for Labour but recently leaning towards Reform.
The Aberdeen South by-election is a tight contest between the SNP and Conservatives, largely focused on North Sea oil and gas policy. Job losses and energy security claims are central, with the Tories advocating for extraction and the SNP navigating between jobs and renewables.
The Aberdeen South by-election on June 18 is a pivotal contest on North Sea oil politics. Reform UK and Scottish Conservatives are campaigning on reviving oil and gas production, challenging the SNP's net zero commitments. The outcome could signal a wider debate on the economic burden of net zero ahead of a UK general election.
Hong Kong's yacht tourism faces a significant barrier beyond infrastructure: its strict and non-reciprocal operator licensing system, hindering international sailors.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP for Makerfield, as Labour faces internal strife following local election losses, with multiple resignations and calls for Starmer's resignation.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, as Labour faces internal turmoil and calls for leadership change following local election losses.
Wes Streeting resigns as Labour's Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest with the 'best possible field of candidates', implying support for Andy Burnham. Streeting criticizes Keir Starmer's leadership, citing a lack of vision and direction, and expresses concern over Labour's unprecedented election losses and the rise of Reform UK.
Wes Streeting may announce his Labour leadership bid, while Angela Rayner, cleared of tax wrongdoing, hints at seeking change but won't challenge Keir Starmer directly, leaving her own candidacy or support for Andy Burnham uncertain.
An allegation of racist abuse by Aberdeen defender Jack Milne towards Livingston striker Jeremy Bokila is found "not proven" following a Scottish FA inquiry.
Sarah Schloegl was unable to board flight home from Spain as 11-month-old had invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen has been stranded abroad after her 11-month-old baby was prevented from boarding a flight because of new rules regarding dual nationals.Sarah Schloegl was refused board on a Ryanair flight from Alicante last week after she went to Spain for a short break with her Austrian husband, Philipp, their three-year-old daughter and 11-month-old baby. Continue reading...
Sarah Schloegl stranded in Alicante after 11-month-old was found to have invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen and her 11-month-old baby have been stranded abroad because of new rules regarding dual nationals introduced by Labour.Sarah Schloegl was refused board on a Ryanair flight from Alicante last week after she went to Spain for a short break with her Austrian husband, Philipp, their three-year-old daughter and 11-month-old baby. Continue reading...
The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.
Hong Kong's Aberdeen marina-residential tourism project has attracted local and overseas interest, with the city's leading yacht club and Singapore-based SUTL Enterprise seeking partnerships. The project will feature 250 private flats and 200 berths for yachts up to 50 metres, with tender launching in first half of 2027 – the first marina tender in almost 40 years. Experts say developers will seek partnerships with marina operators to strengthen bids and tap into the market.
The unexpected visitors were shipped from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway, off the coast of Lincolnshire.
Liz Kendall has said Keir Starmer would have withdrawn Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US if he had known he failed security vetting, regardless of timing near Trump's inauguration. The science and technology secretary defended the prime minister amid calls for his resignation, stating Starmer is a 'man of integrity' and blaming Mandelson and senior officials for the failure to disclose vetting concerns. The controversy has prompted resignations of senior civil servants and opposition parties are demanding Starmer take responsibility.
Reform UK набирает поддержку в Шотландии, особенно в северо-востоке и центральном поясе, заполняя пробел после падения Scottish Conservatives. Лидер партии Malcolm Offord обвиняет мигрантов в проблемах с жильем и здравоохранением, в то время как активисты отмечают рост видимого расизма и антииммигрантских протестов.
