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Pitlochry Scout troop founder's clock restored and on display in Moulin museum

The 'skeleton' clock presented to John Dixon, founder of the first Perthshire Scout pack, has been restored and its characterful chimes are working again

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Warning to beware of scammers

This year’s ‘Read Between the Li(n)es’ campaign highlights the importance of remaining vigilant

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022

Falkirk Council leader 'disappointed' in latest pay offer to council workers

Other council leaders say they need more cash from the Scottish Government before they can increase the offer to council staff as strikes loom

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

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Scots issued warning over cost of living scams as new campaign launched

A new campaign has been launched as Scots are warned to look out for scams that are exploiting the cost of living crisis. Reported scams include fake discounts on prepayment meters and fake offers of energy or HMRC rebates.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 15, 2022

Who could replace Nicola Sturgeon after FM admits new leader could take SNP into next Holyrood election

The First Minister said her "default position" was to lead the SNP into the next Holyrood election. But if she did stand down, who would replace her? Record Politics takes a look at the potential candidates

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Falkirk's 'chronic lack of funding' will 'devastate services', Swinney warned

The leader of the council's Labour group said the financial problems will inevitably mean more cuts she says - many of which will be devastating for communities.

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

Perth and Kinross councillors urge Scottish Government to increase funding to avert staff strike action

The leaders of PKC's two largest opposition groups believe the offer is not enough to stop strikes - which could potentially close local schools

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

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REVEALED: ‘Landmark’ Boris Johnson-led devolved leaders council yet to meet once

THE new Prime Minister-led council of devolved leaders, announced by the UK Government to much fanfare at the start of the year, has yet to meet…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'failing to grasp working poverty epidemic' set to hit Scots

The First Minister has been warned the cost of living crisis will engulf Scotland without action.

Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022

John Swinney tells councils to cough up cash to avert strikes

JOHN Swinney has said the Scottish Government will put up more than £100 million of taxpayers’ cash in a bid to avert strikes across…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022

Scotland must 'beat the Tories' on council pay, say unions as strike threat looms

A TRADE union leader has urged the Scottish Government to “take responsibility” for ending the local government pay dispute with workers…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022

Tory MSP criticises Liz Truss over 'ill-informed' Nicola Sturgeon jibe

During a hustings event in Exeter, Truss said the "best thing to do with Nicola Sturgeon is ignore her'

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

Liz Truss berated for 'cack-handed' Nicola Sturgeon attack in day of chaos

Last night Ms Truss said the best way to deal with the Scottish First Minister was to ignore her, branding Ms Sturgeon an "attention seeker", but the attack has been branded "irresponsible" and "straight out of the Trump playbook"

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Drug death rates in Perth and Kinross drop to lowest levels since 2017, according to new figures

Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show 34 people in the region died in 2020, compared to 20 in 2021

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Liz Truss criticised for claiming public sector pay pledge was misrepresented – as it happened

Former Tory chief whip tells leadership candidate to ‘stop blaming journalists’ after spokesperson said there had been ‘wilful misrepresentation of campaign’

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022

Ex-Tory MSP furious over Liz Truss's 'inappropriate' Nicola Sturgeon comment

A FORMER Conservative MSP has said she will not be backing Liz Truss in the party’s leadership contest after her “inappropriate” comment about…

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Liz Truss has 'no right' to brand Nicola Sturgeon an 'attention seeker', blasts John Swinney

The Foreign Secretary reiterated her stance on not allowing another referendum on Scottish independence.

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022

Motion on using devolved powers to tackle cost of living excluded from SNP conference

A MOTION calling on the SNP to “creatively” use devolved tax powers to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis has been excluded from the draft…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022

Swinney demands Westminster stump up extra cash for public sector pay rises

THE Scottish Government has urged Westminster to provide additional funding for public sector pay deals, or risk an inability to fund equivalent…

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

Insider UK · Jul 25, 2022

Sturgeon and Swinney 'should be asked to give evidence' in Ferguson ferries probe

Scottish Liberal Democrats call for SNP leadership to join former transport minister in responding to Public Audit Committee

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney face calls to give evidence to ferries probe

THE First Minister and Deputy First Minister should be asked to give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine…

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon called on to give evidence over CalMac ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine

Willie Rennie claimed that Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney should join Derek Mackay in giving evidence at Holyrood over the delayed construction of two CalMac ferries.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2022

Scottish independence: 8 referendum questions answered as Nicola Sturgeon pushes for 2023 vote

The First Minister said she wants to carry out a vote on October 19, 2023, however there will be a number of obstacles for the SNP leader to get through.

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