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Kids 'go free' on ScotRail as SNP ministers try to tempt passengers back on trains

EXCLUSIVE: Transport minister Jenny Gilruth told the Record that government faced a "challenge" in convincing more Scots to leave their cars at home.

Daily Record

ScotRail: All you need to know as train services nationalised in Scotland

Abellio has been running services in Scotland since 2015, however its contract has been axed early due to criticisms over delays and performance levels.

Daily Record

ScotRail nationalised from Friday - here's what it means for Scotland passengers and staff

Starting Friday, Scotland's train operator ScotRail will no longer be privately owned and will instead enter public ownership — meaning it will be the responsibility of the Scottish Government

Glasgow Live

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Empty military homes must be option to house Ukrainian refugees, says Sturgeon

The First Minister backed up a call by MSP Gordon MacDonald for empty MoD housing to be considered.

The Independent UK

Climate change campaigners stage quarry protest

Gillies Hill wildlife, noise and pollution concerns aired by Extinction Rebellion activists

Daily Record

Lanarkshire shop proposals passed to Scottish Government due to SEPA concerns

The small scale unit would be built in Jackton, but SEPA have objected due to the potential flooding risk

Daily Record

Calls grow for Scottish Government to support Loch Lomond Rescue Boat relocation

MSP Jackie Baillie made the calls, as a Scottish Government minister visited Balloch last week to launch their new water safety action plan.

Daily Record

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Children and teenagers will no longer be sent to young offender institutions in Scotland

The announcement is one of a number of changes introduced with the delivery plan for The Promise - an initiative to improve the lives of people in and around the care system in Scotland.

Glasgow Live

Human rights of asylum-seeking mums and babies breached in unsuitable Glasgow housing unit

Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland described the accommodation as "totally unsuitable" for mothers and babies and posed a significant risk of violating the children's health and safety.

Glasgow Live

Shell confirms licence extended for controversial Cambo oil field

Matheson confirmed its energy strategy and just transition plans would be launched in August this year after its initial planned Spring release

Insider UK

Lanarkshire MSP backs 'Open the Books' Bill to increase financial transparency of Scottish Government

Meghan Gallacher said the proposal for a Member’s Bill at Holyrood would deliver better value for taxpayers in Central Scotland

Daily Record

Scots facing homelessness could be given 'six months of support' before eviction

The Scottish Government is currently weighing up new laws to reduce the number of people facing homelessness.

Daily Record

Free music tuition boost for Dumfries and Galloway – but uncertainty over service long term

It has been agreed to appoint another 2.25 full-time equivalent music tutors this year, but there are question marks over future funding

Daily Record

Plan for 46 bungalows in Midlothian countryside gets go-ahead following Scottish Government appeal

Decision shows local views 'count for nothing', campaigners say after local residents objected to the plan and Midlothian Council originally rejected the proposals for the houses.

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Daily Record

Controversial Cambo oil field granted license extension despite environmental fears

The UK and Scottish Governments are divided on the potential development of the massive Cambo oil field near Shetland.

Edinburgh Live

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as face mask laws to be scrapped

The First Minister addressed MSP's in the debating chamber in the Scottish Parliament to give an update on Covid in Scotland after one in 11 Scots were reported to have the infection.

Daily Record

Row over struggling hospital A&E departments

Medics and politicians call for action as "heroic" RAH staff battle on

Daily Record

What time is Nicola Sturgeon's update today? Where to watch and what to expect

The First Minister is expected to reveal the Scottish Government's decision on face mask rules in Scotland.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow Central staff set up welcome stall for refugees arriving from Ukraine

As Scotland prepares to welcome thousands of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine, Network Rail staff have set up welcome stalls for those arriving via train to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Glenkens windfarm saga finally resolved after nearly two decades

Planning permission has been granted for turbines to be built at Margree - 17 years after plans first emerged

Daily Record

Senior Scots lawyers hit out at plans to scrap not proven verdict

The Daily Record revealed yesterday that a grieving dad had meetings with justice Secretary Keith Brown last week on the issue.

The Independent UK

Decision on face mask rules to be announced

Mask requirements were due to be eased earlier this month, but a spike in cases led to a delay.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid briefing today - how and where to watch

The First Minister is expected to address MSPs in Holyrood just after 2pm today, and we're guessing she'll be talking about face masks and the current numbers of hospital patients.

Edinburgh Live

Council plea to protect East Lothian's countryside from 'weak' new national planning rules

Council leader says new national planning policy proposed by Scottish Government is 'Central Scotland-based' and does not reflect East Lothian's countryside and rural economy

Glasgow Live

DWP PIP claims in Scotland will no longer be accepted after certain date this year

The DWP has announced the exact date people in Scotland should stop applying for Personal Independence Payment and start claiming the new Adult Disability Payment instead

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