Three players ‘too drunk to board plane’ thrown out of Scotland World Cup squad

Danny Brough was Scotland’s key player in the run to the quarter-finals of the last World Cup Captain Danny Brough is one of three players released from Scotland’s Rugby League World Cup squad after being deemed too drunk to board a flight. Brough remained in Christchurch with Sam Brooks and Johnny Walker while the squad … Read more Three players ‘too drunk to board plane’ thrown out of Scotland World Cup squad

Sunderland and Durham branches of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

Sunderland and Durham’s branches of the Royal Bank of Scotland are to close. The bank has confirmed the branches in Fawcett Street, the original site of the Elephant Tea Rooms, and the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham are to shut. The bank pictured in 1990 from the Echo’s archives. They are among 162 to … Read more Sunderland and Durham branches of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

Theresa May braced for a second Scottish independence referendum

The First Minister is expected to call another vote on on Scottish independence at the same time the British Government triggers Article 50 next month. The Prime Minister could reject the demand or accept it and risk the future of the United Kingdom, the Times report. Watch | Sturgeon: Scotland’s voice not being heard on Brexit enior Tory sources have argued … Read more Theresa May braced for a second Scottish independence referendum