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'Win for wildlife' as Scotland unveils plan to ban use of snare traps

THE Scottish Government plans to ban the use of snare traps – with the move welcomed by wildlife campaigners including Chris Packham.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Douglas Ross out of step with global evidence on drug policy, charity warns

DOUGLAS Ross has been branded "out of step" with global evidence on drug policy by a charity chief after a series of claims on…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Kate Forbes should 'reflect' on backing 'bully' Graham Linehan, Patrick Harvie says

KATE Forbes should “reflect” on her comments in support of anti-trans campaigner and comedian Graham Linehan, a Scottish Government minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

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Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

'Westminster must let Scotland take action': Charities speak out on drugs deaths

WESTMINSTER has been told to let Scotland take the action needed to fight the drugs deaths crisis as campaigners also warned about the rising…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Woman who lost cousin to drugs says decriminalisation calls ‘give hope’

Jolene Crawford has campaigned for change with the group Anyone’s Child following the death of her cousin Alan 15 years ago.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Scotland sees record fall in annual drugs deaths, figures show

Drugs policy minister Elena Whitham welcomed the decrease in 2022 but said there were still too many people dying from drugs.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

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Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Five organisations to receive Scottish Government funding to help Ukrainian refugees

ORGANISATIONS which have helped displaced Ukrainians integrate into communities in Edinburgh will receive a share of the Scottish Government’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Scottish aquaculture mission heads to Norway in search of global growth

A SCOTTISH Government-backed delegation is travelling to Norway this week to showcase the strength of Scotland’s aquaculture.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

North Berwick residents say holiday let numbers are at 'tipping point'

A group concerned at the impact on North Berwick of a high proportion of holiday lets fears the town could be at “a tipping point”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Scottish Government defends civil servants working on independence papers

THE Scottish Government has defended its use of civil servants in developing the case for independence after a former cabinet member insisted…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Scottish Government took ‘high and mighty’ approach to HPMAs, says ex-SNP MP

ANGUS MacNeil has accused the Scottish Government of taking a “high and mighty” approach to controversial fishing restrictions.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Scottish Government offers to mediate junior doctor strike talks

The talks, Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said, could take place in London or Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case

ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Scotland's Health Sec offers to 'mediate' UK Government and junior doctors' talks

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has offered to intervene in a dispute between the UK Government and junior doctors after a record pay deal was agreed…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Michael Gove hires advisers to promote Union as independence spending attacked

THE UK Government is recruiting two policy advisors dedicated to help making the “benefits of the Union clear, tangible and understood”....

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Only TWO communities try (and fail) to take land into public ownership in five years

JUST two communities have applied to take neglected land into public ownership since the Scottish Government launched the initiative more than five…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

University town sees students rents rise by up to 100 per cent

STUDENT Barry Will pays £450 a month in rent in St Andrews while the students who live next door in an identical three bedroom house pay £1500 a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

Anas Sarwar branded a 'f****** disgrace' in row over gender reforms U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has been branded a “f****** disgrace” after claiming the Scottish Government “didn’t go far enough” in accepting amendments to

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Minister did not act irrationally in blocking gender law, says Advocate General

The UK Government has published legal arguments ahead of the case being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

UK Government unveils counterarguments for trans law court battle

WESTMINSTER has rejected legal arguments from the Scottish Government against its unprecedented block of transgender law reforms, in newly published…

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

LGBT charities granted permission to intervene in gender reform legal case

The Scottish Government has mounted a legal challenge over the UK Government’s block on gender legislation passed in Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

Estate agents blame Scottish Government as landlords hike rents

A SIGNIFICANT rent gap is emerging between those already in tenancies and those seeking new accommodation, a new report has found.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

Championships set high bar for us to make Scotland a cycling nation

THE UCI Cycling World Championships were simply dazzling. Over 11 days, a million people roared on competitors around the roads, trails, parks and…

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