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Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Greens yet to make ‘final decision’ on backing Budget – Harvie

Patrick Harvie also said he still regrets the end of the powersharing deal with the SNP.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Memorial to late Queen could include AI or augmented reality, say organisers

‘Value for money is very much at the top of our minds,’ says committee member of monument set to cost up to £46m

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Xander Schauffele hoping to get back into swing of things at The Sentry

The 31-year-old from San Diego insists he is still getting to grips with the changes made to his swing overseen by renowned coach Chris Como.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

In Pictures: Nature’s annual show provides an ever-changing spectacle

PA news agency photographers captured the changing seasons during the course of 2024.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had issued an alert for ‘severe’ flooding just after 6am on Tuesday but downgraded it by 7.45am.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024