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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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).

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.

Insider UK

Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

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Daily Record

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record

Scots ambulance whistleblower 'threatened with sack' after speaking out

Jamie McNamee, Unite’s Scottish ambulance convener, faced false allegations at work, which his union believe were as a direct result of him speaking about the crisis in the service.

The National (Scotland)

Clarity needed on trade rules between Northern Ireland and UK, says Angus Robertson

THE UK Government must clarify what the rules are for trade between Northern Ireland and the UK, Angus Robertson has said.

The Independent UK

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

Daily Record

Falkirk council tax will rise by seven per cent in bid to stop 'financial cliff edge'

SNP and Conservative members agreed the 'most challenging budget ever' as councillors told they must reduce expenditure and increase income.

Daily Record

Lorna Slater accused of 'desperate spinning' as small firms fail to register for deposit return scheme

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

Daily Record

People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year

Carer’s Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year.

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