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No doubt if the crowds in central London can put up with a bit of rain, bad weather is not going to deter republicans gathering at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to share their vision of a different system.
The Our Republic rally at 3pm will hear from Edinburgh East SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, Green MSPs Maggie Chapman and Lorna Slater and independent Edinburgh councillor Ross McKenzie, as well as speakers from Ungagged, the Radical Independence Campaign and the Scottish Socialist Youth.
Our Republic have been collecting signatures for a declaration calling for an independent Scottish republic. And they describe the coronation as a £250 million special day for Charles “to show off his gold-trimmed pomp and extravagance to a public struggling with a cost of living crisis – at their expense”.

What you can do if you don't want to watch the coronation Ian Swanson

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank? Dennis Morton

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in Ethan Evans

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai Charlotte Hawes

Lord Frost, seen addressing Conservatives at their party conference, called for devolution to be put into reverse (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Conservatives once again show they're not champions of Union but a threat to it Alex Cole-Hamilton

Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.

Radio X reveals the top 100 best British songs according to listeners Dennis Morton

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists Ethan Evans

Tensions could turn frosty between Prince William and Queen Camilla if the ivory item is used at King Charles III’s coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Camilla to use contentious ivory sceptre for coronation ceremony Ethan Evans

Striking employees gather around a fire outside Gronfreville-l'Orcher refinery on March 24, 2023

Strikes to be aware of this Easter & how to avoid them Daniel Mcneil

The Europe-wide study looked at honey imported into EU countries, and tested the imported samples for impurities.

Study finds 10 UK honey brands are diluted with cheap sugar syrup Dennis Morton

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts Ethan Evans

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings Dennis Morton

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter Dennis Morton

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed Dennis Morton

Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme

Development of UK’s first Therme park in Manchester starts Dennis Morton

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated Beth Franklin

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit Chelsie Sewell

Mother slams Lidl who barred her from purchasing 100 cucumbers Daniel Mcneil

RCN nurses suspend next week’s strike and enter pay negotiations Ethan Evans

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - apply to be on the show

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - how to apply Will Millar

Deputy First Minister John Swinney appears to wear Scotland's higher taxes as a badge of pride (Picture: PA)

Scotland's Grand Tax Larceny is set to continue – John McLellan John McLellan

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having children.

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having kids Dennis Morton

MPs are set to discuss the consequences of Brexit for the first time.

Consequences of Brexit to be debated by MPs for the first time Dennis Morton

An anti-Brexit protester makes a point outside the Westminster parliament (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Evidence that leaving EU was bad idea just keeps pouring in – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Insulators on an electricity sub station are seen near homes on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. The British utility company, National Grid, have said that UK households may face power cuts this winter for up to three hours at a time, if gas supplies run low. The UK relies heavily on gas to produce electricity, and gas supplies to Europe have been severely disrupted by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

National Grid: Power blackout prevention scheme stood down Andrew Quinn

Independence supporters protest against the ruling at Holyrood

Readers' letters: Supreme Court judgement makes mockery of democracy By The Newsroom

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Tell Scots the truth about indy plans, not fantasies - Sue Webber Sue Webber

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay Ethan Evans

Nicola Sturgeon plans to use the next general election as a 'de facto' referendum on Scottish independence (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Sturgeon fostering sense of grievance to keep fractious SNP together John McLellan

Peter Crouch releases a classical album of football anthems Benjamin Jackson

Saltire Card bus passes being made in England is further proof that while we may be four nations, we are one country (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

I've finally claimed my Saltire bus pass – and discovered it's made in England Susan Dalgety

A poster which is part of Brewdog’s ‘anti-sponsor’ campaign against the 2022 World Cup

Brewdog to be ‘anti-sponsor’ of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar Patrick Hollis

Retailers have begun releasing their Christmas 2022 adverts - here’s a look at some of those that we’ve caught so far

The best Christmas adverts of 2022 from Kevin the Carrot to Lidl Bear Benjamin Jackson

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes Benjamin Jackson

People are findijng ground travel is a more affordable option as flight prices increase (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Carbon class shunned in favour of no-fly options Chris Page

Elon Musk has allegedly thrown a Halloween party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania (Pic: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Elon Musk to lay off 3,700 Twitter workers by email. Benjamin Jackson

Keir Starmer is due in Scotland later this week

Readers' letters: Keir Starmer's on a hiding to nothing in Scotland By The Newsroom

Nicola Sturgeon had a 10pm phone call for new PM Rishi Sunak

Sturgeon and Sunak in 'constructive' call Ian Swanson

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement after taking office outside Number 10 in Downing Street on October 25, 2022 in London, England. Rishi Sunak will take office as the UK's 57th Prime Minister today after he was appointed as Conservative leader yesterday. He was the only candidate to garner 100-plus votes from Conservative MPs in the contest for the top job. He said his aim was to unite his party and the country. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

New PM Rishi Sunak makes first speech at 10 Downing Street Andrew Quinn

Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street in 2020 with a burgundy coloured ring binder.

Rishi Sunak: first PM to ‘change colour of ring binders’ Andrew Quinn

How to watch the House of the Dragon Season 1 finale - plot and cast Ethan Evans

Sue Webber MSP - Conservative

Sturgeonomics will lead Scotland to future disaster - Sue Webber Sue Webber

SPFL officials will allow clubs to start matches earlier this winter to save on floodlight costs.

Scottish clubs allowed to change kick-offs to help with energy crisis Barry Anderson