Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

The team used supermarket-bought lamb liver for the study, to mimic soft brain tissue Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumours, with unprecedented accuracy. Researchers…

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Burges Salmon sees further growth with new Edinburgh partner appointments

Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of four new partners, including two in Scotland, effective from 1 May 2026. These appointments reflect the firm’s continued commitment to investing in its people and delivering exceptional service to clients across its key sectors and markets. This year’s partner appointments include…

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LNER London King’s Cross First Class Lounge to Undergo Refurbishment

As part of our ongoing commitment to improve station facilities along the route, the First Class Lounge at London King’s Cross Station will undergo a major transformation to provide an even more comfortable and welcoming space. While we make these exciting changes, the lounge will unfortunately be closed from Monday…

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Deloitte appoints new office senior partner for Edinburgh

Deloitte has appointed Lesley Smillie as its new office senior partner (OSP) for Edinburgh. Smillie has over 20 years of experience in professional services and has worked at the firm since 2005. She has a long history of successfully leading and managing public sector transformation programmes, delivering complex projects and…

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Johnston Carmichael announces strategic partnership with STAC to accelerate growth for Scotland’s tech innovators

Johnston Carmichael has agreed a new partnership with STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), underlining the firm’s commitment to Scotland’s innovation economy and supporting the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Based in Glasgow, STAC is Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for product-focused tech startups. It provides an 18-month programme combining mentorship, investment readiness,…

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STV Group plc pre-close Trading Update and Notice of Results

Full Year 2025 Group revenue and adjusted operating profit in line with guidance STV Group plc (“STV”, the “Group”) today provides a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025. Group revenue is expected to be towards the top end of the guidance range of £165m-£180m, with adjusted operating…

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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Hosts Great Scottish Sports Quiz at Murrayfield

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions international, Scott Hastings, has given his backing to the evening which gives you the chance to test your sporting knowledge and raise money for a good cause at the home of Scottish rugby. Scotland’s leading health charity has called on businesses to put together their strongest squad for a new…

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Consultation opens on mobiles phones in schools with pupils, families and school staff encouraged to share their views

A report discussed at Education, Children and Families Committee yesterday (20 January) provided an update on the decision made by Councillors in September 2025 to restrict the use of mobile phones in all primary schools and presented a range of next steps and options to support potential restrictions on mobile…

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Burges Salmon re-launches tax residence tool as a web-app

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the re-launch of ResiCheck, its innovative tax app designed to help individuals determine whether they are tax-resident in the UK. Developed in-house by Burges Salmon’s Private Wealth team, with support from the firm’s Innovation team, ResiCheck was originally launched in…

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Record year for Edinburgh Airport

Almost 17 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2025 Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has welcomed a record of almost 17 million passengers in a single year – a milestone achieved for the first time ever at a Scottish airport. Last year, 16,980,588 passengers travelled through…

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