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'Independence first'? Or is radical the way to win hearts and minds for Yes?

ONE of the biggest single strategic debates among activists within the independence movement has been whether to campaign for independence as simply…

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP knocked back by Jack Monroe after 'taking a punt' at SNP on Twitter

SCOTTISH Tory MSP Stephen Kerr may have gotten more than he bargained for after “having a punt” ....

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'No second Scottish independence referendum on my watch', Liz Truss insists

LIZ Truss will not agree to a second Scottish independence referendum for as long as she is prime minister.

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Ukrainians living on Scots cruise ship say it 'is better than we could have dreamed'

The ship aims to host 700 Ukrainians and provide cabins, food, and shelter for families displaced due to the war in their motherland.

Daily Record

Independent Scotland will need its own currency, insists expert

AN independent Scotland will need its own currency to be able to take action on issues such as the cost of living crisis, according to a tax expert.

The National (Scotland)

Scots councils to consider opening buildings as 'warm banks' for freezing residents this winter

A Sunday Mail investigation has revealed local authorities are already working on schemes over fears that rocketing energy bills will leave thousands unable to heat their homes.

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Proposal to raise school starting age as part of 'national discussion'

PROPOSALS to raise the school starting age could be considered as part of a “national discussion” on education, the Scottish Government has said.

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Edinburgh Ukrainians living on cruise ship say its 'better than we could have dreamed '

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees are now settling into life on the cruise ship which was commissioned by the Scottish Government as a short term accommodation solution

Edinburgh Live

ScotRail confirm alcohol ban on trains will continue for 'foreseeable future'

The travel operator had put the measure in place during the coronavirus pandemic, but have shared they intend to keep the rule on Scottish trains for the foreseeable.

Edinburgh Live

Perth and Kinross Council services and schools could be affected next month due to staff strike action

Unite, the union which represents staff employed by Tayside Contracts, many of which are in Perth and Kinross, voted in favour of industrial action after rejecting a two per cent increase offered by Cosla

Daily Record

Glasgow blames Brexit, Covid and Russia's invasion of Ukraine as affordable housing targets missed

The city fell 564 short of the targeted number of completed homes as the construction industry faced 'extremely challenging' circumstances in 2021/22 - and issues are expected to continue this year.

Glasgow Live

ScotRail's alcohol ban to stay in place 'for foreseeable future'

THE alcohol ban on ScotRail trains will stay in place for the “foreseeable future”, the rail operator has confirmed.

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Westminster limiting Scotland's cost of living support, says FM as council strike threat looms

INCREASING public sector pay in Scotland within the limits of Holyrood’s fixed budget would require “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, the First…

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The Scottish Parliament Could Make A National Apology For Slavery

The Scottish Parliament could make a national apology for slavery according to Scottish National Party proposals.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP renews pleas for U-turn on East Kilbride rail line double track

The call comes as Graham Simpson saw ongoing works as part of the project to electrify the EK and Barrhead line.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum who lost son to drug misuse urges Scottish Government to do more

Tracy Hadlow was heartbroken when her son Nathan, aged 20, died in April 2021 after failing to get the help and rehabilitation he needed to overcome his drug addiction issues.

Daily Record

Mum of drug death victim urges Scottish Government to do more as shocking fatalities figures revealed

Tracy, 53, a clinical support worker in the NHS, said: “I’m really surprised at this. I honestly thought more had been done to help reduce the number of people losing their lives to drugs, but clearly not.”

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Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russian invasion given sanctuary in Scots village

Sixty Ukrainians fleeing the ongoing Russian invasion have been given sanctuary in Killin after arriving in Scotland last week. The group – including families and children – have been put up at a hotel in the village as they are welcomed into the co

Daily Record

Dead birds and 30ft whale found on Scots beach amid avian flu crisis

The birds, if they are confirmed to have died of avian flu, will be the latest victims in a pandemic that is causing the deaths of thousands of coastal birds across Scotland.

Daily Record

'Catching symptoms early can save a life' - Dunblane lung cancer survivor's vital message

A Dunblane lung cancer survivor is backing a national campaign to encourage people with possible symptoms of lung cancer to get checked without delay. The Scottish Government’s ‘Settling In’ campaign, urges people to contact their GP practice if the

Daily Record

Renfrewshire recycling project to benefit from £340k ScotGov funding

The funding is thanks to more than £3.4 million of investment from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow woman diagnosed with brain tumour after collapsing in garage forecourt

The 31-year-old had previously put her symptoms of migraines and sensitivity to light down to her lifestyle but after collapsing in 2017, she is now urging those with similar symptoms to go and see their doctor.

The Independent UK

Right to Recovery Bill will get ‘fair hearing’, drugs policy minister vows

Angela Constance was speaking as she visited River Garden Auchincruive, near Ayr, to learn about the work of the residential rehabilitation centre.

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Scotland Uses Cruise Ship Without Safety Checks To Accommodate Ukrainian Refugees

A cruise ship chartered by the Scottish government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees took its first residents on Tuesday, July 27- amid claims it had not undergone full safety checks.

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