Archive for February, 2013

By Laura Moulden Sports Direct has acquired the Republic chain of high-street fashion shops for an undisclosed amount.

By Gerald Heneghan Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed it suffered a pre-tax loss of more than £5 billion in 2012.

By Lauren Grice Pope Benedict XVI has named archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia as the successor to cardinal Keith O'Brien in the position of archbishop of St Andrews and

By Laura Moulden Nick Clegg has admitted recent claims regarding sexually inappropriate behaviour contributed to the resignation of former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard.

By Gerald Heneghan Shoppers in the UK want to see more British foods in supermarkets and served in restaurants.

By Lauren Grice The identities of two Britons involved in a balloon crash in Luxor, Egypt have been released.

By Laura Moulden Strathclyde firefighters have managed to get a blaze under control at a disused school in Glasgow.

By Gerald Heneghan A climber has died after suffering a fatal fall while climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland.

By Lauren Grice Police in Sheffield are appealing for information  after the charred body of an abused dog was found by members of the public.