West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside' The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023
Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials. The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024. Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Appoint a government minister to protect Scots and Gaelic, Humza Yousaf told HUMZA Yousaf must appoint a Minister for Scottish Languages in order to develop and preserve the country’s “unique linguistic heritage”,… The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs Insider UK · May 23, 2023
Union members 'unanimously support' no confidence vote in Perth College management after redundancies announcement A total of 50 jobs will go at the college as a result of a £3 million funding black hole - with more potentially to follow Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal". Daily Record · May 23, 2023
Minister to highlight freeports and hydrogen during Spain trip Two-day visit will take in meetings with energy firms, a hotel chain and the parent group of ScottishPower Insider UK · May 23, 2023
Judge to consider legal challenge over scallop dredging in Scottish waters Campaign group Open Seas raised a petition for a judicial review. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'. Daily Record · May 22, 2023
UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted. Daily Record · May 22, 2023
SNP MP hits out at party's fishing ban plans with depopulation warning AN SNP MP has warned fishing ban plans could accelerate the depopulation of Scotland’s rural communities as he urged constituents to voice their… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government. Glasgow Live · May 22, 2023
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 Second attempt to demolish Paisley's Kelvin House branded 'waste of money' Renfrewshire Council is seeking planning permission to knock down the two-storey tower building and bridge link.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Legal challenge over scallop-dredging in Scottish waters gets under way The case brought by campaign group Open Seas is being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023 MSPs concerned over financial obscurity in Scottish legislation MSPs have expressed fears over the lack of financial transparency in Scottish Government legislation.
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023 Junior doctors offered largest pay rise in 20 years JUNIOR doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5 per cent pay rise over the two-year period 2022-24, following negotiations with BMA Scotland.
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 Galloway fishermen fear livelihoods could end if Solway designated highly protected marine area Galloway Static Gear Inshore Fishermen's Association members are "raging" at Scottish Government proposals to ban fishing in 10 per cent of the country's seas
The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023 20-minute neighbourhoods are a return to our past, not a dystopian conspiracy SCOTTISH Government plans for 20-minute neighbourhoods have caused outrage amongst right wingers and conspiracy theorists who claim they are part of…
The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023 SNP ministers take direct control over controversial fish farm planning appeal GOVERNMENT ministers have taken the exceptional decision to “call in” a controversial planning application for a fish farm in the waters of a…
Daily Record · May 21, 2023 Toxic dust from demolition site contaminated water supply at Glasgow's QEUH leading to killer infections Newly released documents suggest the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was doomed to fail before it opened in June 2015.
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak urged by activists to step in to ensure Deposit Return Scheme can launch PRIME Minster Rishi Sunak is being urged to directly intervene to ensure Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) can come into force next year.
Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023 Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.
Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023 Glasgow reviewing rules over marches as figures show nearly 700 held in last four years The council is undertaking a review of its procession policy as a Scottish Government report described "significant pressures" on the local authority.