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Nicola Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with resigning at the same time, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon “wrestled” with the idea of leaving at the same time, the Deputy First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Anaesthetic withdrawn from use in NHS Scotland due to environmental impact

Desflurane is a gas potentially more harmful for the environment than carbon dioxide.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with leaving office at the same time, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister announced on Thursday he would stand down when the new first minister is appointed.

The Independent UK

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Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

The EIS said it expects to see a potential deal on the table on Friday.

The Independent UK

South Scotland MSP calls for delay to Scottish Government's deposit return scheme

Labour's Colin Smyth there are a number of concerns from small businesses that "need to be addressed"

Daily Record

"Useful" pay talks after Dumfries and Galloway teachers stage further strike action

Staff walked out of classrooms on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Educational Institute of Scotland looking for a 10 per cent pay rise

Daily Record

Campaigners claim controversial Dumfries flood defence scheme has been "washed away" after council budget meeting

The Conservatives’ budget was voted through which proposed no funding for the project which campaigner and councillor David Slater hopes will see the idea shelved permanently

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Swinney to step down as Deputy First Minister

He is set to join the backbenches once a new leader is confirmed

Insider UK

Independence would give communities 'legal right' to benefit from wind farms

SCOTLAND’s energy secretary has said he would make it compulsory for developers of onshore wind farms to ensure local communities benefit from the…

The National (Scotland)

Scammers flogging fake university papers online are creating cheating epidemic amongst students

The Daily Record has uncovered shocking new figures showing some universities have reported offences rising by more than 1000 per cent in recent years.

Daily Record

Jump in vaping among teens prompts renewed calls for disposable e-cigs ban

One in ten S4 pupils say they vape regularly, a threefold rise in the last five years, shock data reveals.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon hails Daily Record's youth violence campaign and vows to tackle bullying in Scotland

Sturgeon applauded the Daily Record's Our Kids, Our Future campaign during the First Minister's questions.

Daily Record

Forbes: We have not underestimated challenge of housing Ukrainians in Scotland

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader.

The Independent UK

Caledonian Sleeper to be taken into public ownership by Scottish Government

The contract for the overnight London to Scotland service will be removed from Serco in June.

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Daily Record

John Swinney to relinquish deputy post when Nicola Sturgeon is succeeded

A tweet has been issued by John Swinney announcing that he will be returning to a position in the back benches of the Scottish Government later this month when a new First Minister is appointed.

Daily Record

Kids will get extra day off school in May to mark King Charles' coronation

All West Lothian Council employees are to be granted an additional day of annual leave

The Independent UK

Swinney to step down as Scottish Deputy First Minister

He announced he will leave the Scottish Government after almost 16 years when a new first minister is appointed at the end of March.

Daily Record

Residents facing 7-per cent council tax hike as Stirling Council budget is approved

Stirling Council’s 2023/24 budget has been approved, including a seven per cent increase in the council tax. Among cuts to plug a £17million funding gap are the phasing out of school crossing patrols and closure of buildings including the Cowane Cen

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Caledonian Sleeper service to be taken into public ownership

THE Caledonian Sleeper service will be brought into public hands this summer, the Scottish Government has announced.

Daily Record

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister

Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon slams Tory 'knee-jerk opposition' to Deposit Return Scheme

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused the Tories of "knee-jerk oppositon" to the Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh school to be rebuilt eight years after pupil tragically died when wall collapsed

There have been growing calls to rebuild the school since a 12 year-old pupil was killed by a collapsing wall eight years ago. It is likely to open in 2025.

Daily Record

Whisky distilleries face sales ban in Scotland after ignoring deposit return scheme registration

Fewer than 700 drinks firms have signed-up for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme so far.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pledges £1 million support for community cost of living projects

HUMZA Yousaf has committed to a £1 million Scottish Government fund for “small, community-based” organisations helping people with the cost of…

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire council tax will rise by 6 per cent as part of approved budget which will see jobs cut

Councillors in East Renfrewshire met on Wednesday to set a budget for 2023 to 2024 and faced an £18 million funding shortfall.

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