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Top 10 good news stories (yes, really) from 2022

Anyone would be forgiven for thinking there was little good news in a year dominated by the war in Ukraine as well as the cost-of-living crisis and record climate-related disasters. But there were, indeed, some bright spots. FRANCE 24 looks back at 10 good news stories from 2022.

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Family of one of Scotland's oldest prisoners beg for his early release

The family of 75-year-old Jim McDonald are begging prison chiefs to allow him home in time for New Year, while he struggles with dementia.

Edinburgh Live

Glasgow City Council dishes out 200 fines against fly-tipping from 2019 to 2022

New freedom of information data suggests fly-tippers are escaping penalties almost 99 per cent of the time with calls made for further clamp downs on offenders.

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Craig Gordon retirement dismissed as Hearts No.1 backed to reclaim Scotland spot

The veteran Hearts keeper sustained a horrific double leg break against Dundee United on Christmas Eve.

The National (Scotland)

Who’s on strike today? Every date for nurse, postal, rail, ambulance and Border Force walkouts

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

James McCallum on a mission to produce conveyor belt of Scottish road racing talent

It is not a common occurrence to see a Scottish-born bike rider in the thick of the peloton in cycling’s grand tours.

The National (Scotland)

'I never thought we’d be anywhere like this': Inside a top Scottish gaming firm

WHEN Stuart Martin and Rob Madden “spun” out of Abertay University to set up their own gaming company, they initially had one goal:…

The National (Scotland)

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Just one in 100 Scottish fly-tippers face punishment, data shows

PEOPLE in Scotland who illegally fly-tip rubbish escape punishment 99 per cent of the time ...

The National (Scotland)

Retail boss is ‘cautiously optimistic’ for year ahead for industry

SCOTLAND’S retail sector can thrive in the year ahead, a leading industry figure has said, although he raised concerns about the impact of tax…

The National (Scotland)

Cold water swimmer beats Lewis Capaldi to be named most influential Scot on TikTok

A GAELIC language activist has seen off competition from the likes of chart-topping singer Lewis Capaldi to be crowned Scotland’s most…

The National (Scotland)

UK weather: Ice and heavy rain to batter Britain in slew of post-Christmas flood warnings

Warnings for ice, heavy rain and flooding in some areas of the UK have been issued for the next 24 hours as unsettled weather could pose a threat to people returning to work after the holiday

Daily Mirror

Scottish independence campaigners must offer voters a message of 'hope' in 2023, says ex-Yes chief

EXCLUSIVE: Blair Jenkins, former chief executive of the 2014 Yes campaign, insisted voters in Scotland were still looking for changes in how society is run.

Daily Record

Business leaders raise concerns about regulations and deposit return scheme

Scottish Retail Consortium director David Lonsdale said the deposit return scheme was an ‘enormous logistical exercise’.

The Independent UK

Craig Gordon Hearts retirement dismissed as Gordon Strachan insists Scotland's No.1 will be back after chat

Gordon is out for the season but Strachan is convinced he'll pull on a Scotland jersey once again after going through worse in his career.

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

UK braces for heavy rain and icy roads over holiday period

Yellow rain and ice warnings are in place in South West England and northern Scotland respectively.

Daily Record

Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy thanks Glasgow Royal Infirmary staff after Boxing Day crash

The actor spent Christmas in Scotland with new girlfriend, Scots Love Island star Laura Anderson, before crashing his vehicle on December 26 and ending up in hospital.

Glasgow Live

The seven things you should do before turning the heating on in the winter

As the wintry weather sets in for the majority of Scotland, many people will be considering switching their central heating on to keep warm - but there are a few steps before doing this.

The Independent UK

UK weather: Ice warning in place for Scotland and heavy rain set to hit parts of England

Flooding of some homes and businesses in the south east of England is likely on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

Student learning to walk again after small lump on her leg turned out to be cancer

Erin Turner, 26, from Stirling, Scotland, is encouraging other cancer patients to take up exercise as she rebuilds her strength

Daily Record

Scottish photographer shares how Glasgow has changed in before and after shots

Pictures showing well-known spots in Glasgow's southside over the years have been shared by a Scottish photographer who has been praised for his "amazing work".

Glasgow Live

Glasgow shop owner handing out free sleeping pods to the homeless in bid to save lives

Gerard McKenzie-Govan, 41, is offering the sleeping pods to anyone in Scotland without a roof over their head in a bid to save the lives of people experiencing homelessness this winter.

Daily Record

Water supply restored in Scotland after Christmas Day outage hit 5,000 customers

Thousands of homes were left without water on December 25 this year.

The National (Scotland)

MP says UK Tories opposing gender reform may 'help Scotland get independence'

OPPOSING gender reform in Scotland would be an “own goal for Unionists” that could end up helping the SNP win independence, a senior Tory MP…

The National (Scotland)

Calls to energy hotline more than quadruple, advice service reveals

THE number of calls to an energy advice hotline in Scotland has more than quadrupled as more and more bill payers struggle with rising prices.

Daily Record

Holiday park restaurant bid as fast food chicken chain hope to open first Scots venue

Ayrshire Live can exclusively reveal that plans have been lodged to introduce Scotland’s first Slim Chickens restaurant- on the grounds of one of Ayrshire’s best-known holiday parks.

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