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Expert rubbishes claims Scots man who murdered mum can remain as executor of will

Roderick Paisley, Professor of Scots Law at the University of Aberdeen, teaches the law of succession and has said it prohibits killers from controlling the estates of people they have killed.

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023

Over 60,000 cases of fly-tipping recorded in Scotland last year as calls made for new laws

Almost a third of all cases recorded happened in the Glasgow City Council area.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2023

UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP

A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2023

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Alba to call for special Holyrood election in update to independence strategy

ALEX Salmond’s Alba party is set to update its independence strategy at the weekend by urging the Scottish Government to hold a special Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

Edinburgh Granton to Little France tram line 'will open in 2035 at the latest'

The council's transport chief has said the next phase, known as 1b, will go out for consultation later this year, while calls have been made for an extension to Newbridge and Ratho Station

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023

Scotland's global reputation at highest ever recorded level

The Nation Brands Index (NBI) asks 60,000 adults from 20 countries what their perceptions are of 60 different nations.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

East Lothian motocross track saved after council miss removal deadline by five days

Planners and objectors used social media posts and YouTube clips to try and prove the track was not completed in time to avoid the enforcement action but the Scottish Government Reporter ruled it was not 'firm evidence'

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023

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One million Scots 'living in serious financial difficulty' as food and fuel costs soar

An estimated one in five households - equivalent to 1.2 million Scots - are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Relaxation of rules on outdoor seating expected from end of March

The changes have all been backed in a consultation by the Scottish Government

Insider UK · Feb 10, 2023

First-time homebuyers in Scotland urged to apply for discount scheme to help buy property

Full list of everyone who can apply for the Scottish Government scheme including people over 60 and those with a disability.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Improvement in Ayrshire's A&E waiting times will be 'cold comfort' to patients still facing long delays

More patients are being treated within the Scottish Government's four-hour target, but many more still face significant waits.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

West Lothian Council will build almost 400 homes in five years

£27m will be used to build new houses and more than £100m will be used to upgrading existing

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Council calls for "adequate" funding following Scottish Government's sanctions threat

Cabinet secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville threatened councils with financial sanctions if they did not deliver on three specific education aims

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Transport Minister accused of "running scared" from seeing A75 impact in Dumfries and Galloway

MSP Finlay Carson is unhappy that Jenny Gilruth has only agreed to a virtual meeting rather than coming to visit Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

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Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors back fight for more funding from Scottish Government

Dumfries and Galloway Council faces a shortfall of £13m this year to provide services in the region – and nearly £40m over the next three years

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors calls on Scottish Government to intervene and halt controversial cemetery safety work

Andrew Wood wants work to stop in cemeteries and "socketed" headstones to be restored to their original condition

Insider UK · Feb 10, 2023

Scottish households 'have lower financial wellbeing than the rest of the UK'

Latest research reveals a quarter of Scots find it a ‘constant struggle’ to meet their bills

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2023

Income tax rates confirmed by MSPs as highest earners set to pay more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur said the rate was set against 'one of the most challenging periods for the economy'

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2023

'Whatever point she was making': Alister Jack dismisses plea for detail on Section 35

ALISTER Jack has once again dismissed pleas from Holyrood for more detail on why the UK Government issued a Section 35 order to block gender reform…

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Campaigners stage protest at Holrood against transgender criminals in Scots female prisons

Women's rights campaigners gathered at Holyrood today to protest against trans women being placed in Cornton Vale nick.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

The Scottish Secretary said he ‘simply did not agree’ with SNP minister Shona Robison on the use of Section 35.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian Council to build almost 400 homes in five years

Councillors agreed a housing budget which will see £27m set aside for new builds and more than £100m to be spent upgrading its existing stock.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Anger as rural homes could be swallowed up by housing development

Garden City in Bents could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Scottish Government to withhold £233m from councils unless teacher numbers protected

EXCLUSIVE: A letter seen by the Record shows that the potential claw back sum is over £200m

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian residents fume as much-loved 'Garden City' to get 300 new homes

Garden City, a street of Edwardian cottages built to promote a sustainable life in open spaces could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans that will double the size of the tiny community of Bents

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