Walker Smith was sacked for trying to prevent a repeat shoplifter from stealing Easter eggs from a Waitrose Store. Smith had worked there for 17 years. Apparently stopping thieves is against company policy. As a former shopkeeper can I say that policy is insane. No wonder there were more than 500,000 recorded shoplifting offences last year but we all know it’s running into millions of thefts each year. Waitrose should take this have a go hero back pronto- but if not another retailer should snap him up. The CEO of Waitrose needs to review this bonkers stupid policy too- shoplifting is theft and must be stopped otherwise it will further spiral and it’s the ordinary customer who will pay with higher prices. Wake up Waitrose and smell the coffee- before someone nicks it!

.@edinhelp pedestrian crossing here always showing red man when actually clear to cross. Hasn't been updated since traffic was stopped coming down. Can you get the pedestrian crossing resequenced to match the updated traffic flow?

.@edinhelp looks like the timing of the pedestrian crossing here hasn't been updated to reflect that the road is one way and single lane. Red light and red man for big periods on one of our busiest crossings.

.@edinhelp looks like the pedestrian crossing on Waverley Bridge hasn't been updated to take account of the fact traffic is now one way and one lane. Showing red man on a red light

The obituary of a loved, generous & witty friend. Missed by many but especially by her partner and family. May she rest in peace. Ann McManus obituary | Television | The Guardian theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…

The "Scottish" Labour accounting unit depends on a £777,455 grant from UK Labour to survive. This grant is not only double the declared surplus but is more than the net worth of the balance sheet.

As the prospective candidates in each political party start to jostle for position for the 2026 election, I see very few with the skills or life experience that will make a difference to Scotland's economic future. Should we be worried? 🤔 thenational.scot/politics/25…

Hunker doon, heating on, and have a wee read ahead of Burns Night. Nae fear! ✊️ thenational.scot/politics/24…

Just made 3 films on Iceland's geothermal energy - heat & elec at 10-25% cost of renewables rich Scotland. First on @YouTube features hot springs of Hveragerði & its geothermal powered brewery. Flavour of what indy & public o'ship of energy can deliver. lesleyriddoch.com/films

Happy Saint Andrew's Day from the birthplace of Scotland's Saltire saltire.scot/sponsor #SaintAndrew #StAndrewsDay2024 #saltire #Scotland

Watch REVIVE National Conference - The Big Land Question via @IndyLiveStream. youtube.com/live/b4v0co7LgQg… via @YouTube

Alex Salmond’s family pay tribute to a “devoted and loving” man.

This is the sort of adolescent political posturing which could cost tens of thousands of skilled jobs across the UK, but concentrated in the North East of Scotland. Miliband should remember that in Government, careless talk costs jobs. (1/4)

Imagine @scotgov backing Shetland islanders to become tunnelling experts like Faroes instead of saddling them with more ferries that don't work? SNP must focus on practical achievement - build, construct, progress & empower locals & their experts. Not KPMG thenational.scot/politics/24…

We maintain a high standard of egg decorating in these parts.

I had a truly wonderful Monday evening with two of the most inspiring and courageous women! (and @FraserDThompson) @joannaccherry @JoPhoenix1 thank you for all that you do 💚🤍💜 Wearing @SEENCityNetwork 😉 @SEENinParli

The government's failure to compensate the 3.8 million #WASPI women is a disgrace. They were given the bombshell news that their state pension age was going to increase from 60 to 66, just as they were about to retire when it was too late to properly financially plan.

What a great tribute to my Mum. Thanks to @AlexSalmond & Team.

In 1966, 17-year-old @AnnKeen11 became pregnant and was sent to a mother and baby home. She tells #CommitteeCorridor podcast host @joannaccherry about her experience, the impact and the @HumanRightsCtte inquiry. Subscribe and listen now.