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Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

Train services across Scotland will continue to be disrupted on Thursday as staff return to work following Wednesday’s industrial action.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon admits 'more to be done' as SNP face demands to take action on drugs deaths

The First Minister said 1,330 drug misuse deaths last year represent an 'unacceptable crisis' as opposition parties listed the actions to be taken

Daily Record

Glasgow drug deaths at a record high as new figures published

Despite a slight fall in drug deaths across Scotland, the country still saw the second highest number on record last year - while Glasgow once again saw an increase in drug deaths.

Glasgow Live

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Scots trade unionist quits Labour as party only 'interested in Tory voters in England'

ONE of Scotland’s most senior trade unionists has resigned from Labour and called for his union to disaffiliate from the party.

The National (Scotland)

The one takeaway the Queen always gets when she stays in Scotland

Her Majesty treats herself to a British staple on her summer holiday at Balmoral.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out as data lays bare 'unacceptable' drugs deaths crisis

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out after figures revealed 2021 was the second worst on record for drugs deaths in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

People in Edinburgh could be entitled to a small fortune with 100 unclaimed estates

Unclaimed estates are kept for 30 years, after which they become the property of the Crown and Treasury - but any relatives who could not be tracked down at the time of death can still bag themselves an inheritance.

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Douglas Ross urges change in approach to ‘heart-breaking’ drug deaths

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has now called for the Scottish Government to back his Right to Recovery Bill.

The Independent UK

West Lothian man tells of desperate fight to get drug addict relative help as stark new figures show scale of problem

Over 1,300 people lost their lives to drug misuse in Scotland in 2021 - the second highest annual total on record

Daily Record

Drug deaths in Scotland fall by 1% – but remain second highest on record

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland show that 1,330 people lost their lives to drug misuse in 2021 – nine fewer than in 2020.

The Independent UK

HMRC issue scam warning

People aged between 25 and 34 appear to be most affected by scams, with 94 reporting phone scams in Scotland in June.

Daily Record

Scotland's first community custody unit for female criminals set to open in Dundee

The Bella Centre in Dundeeis the first facility of its kind in the UK, and aims to mix traditional jailtime with preparation for the outside world.

Daily Record

Drug deaths in Scotland fall by one per cent but are still second highest ever recorded

The Scottish Government is under huge pressure to ensure the number of people who are dying falls substantially

Daily Record

Drugs deaths figures show slight decline – but 2021 was second worst year ever

SCOTLAND saw its second worst year on record for drugs deaths, the latest figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

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Insider UK

SMEs struggle to balance net zero goals with tackling rising costs

In our exclusive interview with a big bank's small business specialist, we assess the potential competitive advantages to going green

Daily Record

Commonwealth Games honour for Kirsty Gilmour as badminton ace is first openly gay athlete to be flagbearer for Scotland

The 28-year-old will lead Team Scotland out in Birmingham alongside Paralympic powerlifter Micky Yule

Daily Record

Nadine Dorries mocked as Tory sports minister forgets Glasgow hosted 2014 Commonwealth Games

Dorries was speaking ahead of the opening of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham but failed to mention Glasgow when talking about previous sporting extravaganzas in the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Nadine Dorries red-faced after forgetting Scotland hosted Commonwealth Games

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Daily Record

Refugee charity set to benefit from Glasgow Airport community fund

Bikes for Refugees Scotland will benefit from the cash pot

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh protesters to gather outside Holyrood as drug death figures set to be released

The Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) charity will stage the protest as part of an ongoing campaign for better access to rehabilitation services for those exposed for addiction.

Daily Record

Langholm Moor buyout bid urges nature lovers to dig deep as clock ticks down on potential deal

There are just weeks to find a £400,000 shortfall for south Scotland's biggest community buyout

Zenger

Appeal Launched For Tartan Memorabilia For A Major Exhibition Celebrating The Famous Fabric

Curators at V&A Dundee want people to rummage through their wardrobes for tartan objects to potentially feature in the exhibition.

Daily Record

Community garden members are looking forward to growing exotic vegetables in Paisley

The Pachedu project will allow people from diverse minorities to grow produce that can be hard to get in Scotland

The Times of India

Martin Guptill leapfrogs Rohit Sharma to become highest run-getter in T20Is

EDINBURGH: New Zealand opener Martin Guptill went past India captain Rohit Sharma to become the highest run scorer in T20 Internationals, during the first game against Scotland here.

Daily Mirror

10 Brits who could star at Commonwealth Games including Russian-born boxer who sparred AJ

There are a number of British stars looking to secure medals and impress at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, including Delicious Orie, Duncan Scott and new world champion Jake Wightman

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