Nick Smith

Lord Hardie said there had been a "litany of avoidable failures" in the Edinburgh tram project

Council’s code of conduct needs beefing up after Hardie Inquiry - John McLellan

Former city council tram firm Tie chief executive Willie Gallagher (Photo by Ed Jones)

The key figures criticised as Lord Hardie attacks ‘evasive’ trams evidence

Brian Machray, business development director for Scotland, and Nick Smith, group managing director of Reward Finance Group.

New entrant provides more than £8 million in lending for Scottish businesses

The failings stretched back more than 10 years

Damning report into Edinburgh's 'toxic' children's homes

Oil and gas giant BP is expected to announce a bumper rise in profits this week on the back of soaring energy prices. Picture: contributed.

Forecast: BP could enter political crosshairs as profits expected to gush

Brian Machray and Nick Smith of Reward Finance Group.

Alternative funder hires experienced specialist to head new Edinburgh operation

Blackford MD Tom Aldridge (centre) with two of his nine new hires, Michael Gregson (left) and Nick Smith (right) at the group’s HQ in Glasgow. Picture: McAteer Photograph.

Glasgow-based insurance broker Blackford doubles headcount

Outdoor retailer Alpkit is set to open a new store in Edinburgh, the first since a £1.5m crowdfunding move earlier this year.

Outdoor retailer bucks high street gloom with new store plan for Edinburgh

How did your MP score? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every UK MP has been ranked from best to worst in new ‘People-Power Index’ - thi...

The new pub will be similar to the likes of the The Caley Picture House in Edinburgh

Huge Wetherspoon pub to open in Edinburgh’s Southside despite police concerns

A panel from the Great Tapestry of Scotland that depicts the Iolaire disaster has gone on show at Museun nan Eilean in Stornoway as part of a new exhibition that examines the impact of the tragedy on the island. PIC: Alex Hewitt.

Isle of Lewis prepares mass commemoration for people of Iolaire

A legal lifeline that could trigger the restoration of Leslie House has been protected.

Leslie House appeal thrown out by reporter

Edinburgh trams. Picture: Lesley Martin

Edinburgh tram inquiry: External legal input '˜was not necessary'

Tiree Surf Club members at the beach hut on Tiree. Picture: Roger Cox

Tiree surfers' beach hut set for demolition given reprieve

Former Council leaders will give evidence to the public inquiry into the city's tram project. Picture: Greg Macvean

Ex-Edinburgh Council bosses to give evidence to tram inquiry

An official advised his new boss to be very careful what he told councillors about the project and explained they had been kept on a restricted info flow. Picture: Lesley Martin

Exclusive: Tram email suggests politicians kept in the dark

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One third of Scots unhappy at work

Amazon's Dunfermline unit. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Amazon under fire over £2.5m tax on £4bn UK sales

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Angel Biotechnology falls into administration

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Addiction groups sign up to recovery consortium

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Coy Gemma Nicol still aiming to be first woman to win sprint

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Elonex signs on with Super League

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Fears of fresh oil spill from wrecked ship

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Rough seas make oil spill New Zealand’s worst nightmare

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Overhaul for drugs and alcohol partnership planned

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NHS launches online help for addiction

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Sprinter targets record

Homes gutted as fire rips through colonies block

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Athletics: City athletes are China-bound

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Site offers addict aid

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Athletics: Smith eyes five in a row

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Athletics: Smith heads for Hawick

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No bank-style bailout for Southern Cross

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Edinburgh and London are dreaming in green

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Health chiefs warn against cocaine use

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Athletics: Nick Smith quits Scotland for New Zealand

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Athletics: Sprinter Smith to miss New Year run due to flit abroad

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New man at EADP

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Athletics: No glorious triple jump comeback for Mordi

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Athletics: Mordi ready to jump to it

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New chief at drug service

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Athletics: School Championships
HUNDREDS of athletes from all over Scotland are taking part in the Scottish Schools Championships at Grangemouth today and tomorrow, writes SANDY SUTHERLAND.

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Athletics: Scott gives hurdles a body swerve and opts for rugby

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Athletics: Hurren beats long-standing pole vault record

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Athletics: Scots take to the skies in Games chase

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Athletics: Scots head for Loughborough intent on boosting Delhi chances

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Athletics: Learmonth proves a hit with record on Scots senior debut

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Record-breaking run puts Nick Smith in frame

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Sure-shot Rodgers strikes gold for Scotland

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Indoor records look likely to tumble at Kelvin Hall

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Athletics: Learmonth aiming to turn up the heat at Kelvin Hall

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Hard work pays off for Easton and Ovens

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