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Nicola Sturgeon approval rating falls as trans prisoner row rumbles on

VOTERS are being turned off the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon and independence amid the fierce public row about transgender people, new data shows.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish woman whose brother killed their mum slams rule letting him control her estate

Lorraine Taggart Bristow is calling on MSPs to change the law which allows Ross Taggart to legally remain in sole charge of their mum Carol-Anne’s estate.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's growing numbers of homeless tell grim reality of life on the streets

SPECIAL REPORT: As the government announces record numbers of homeless, Edinburgh Live spoke to those surviving a cost of living crisis on the capital's streets.

Edinburgh Live

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Former Labour minister calls on Alister Jack to reveal Section 35 legal advice

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack should publish the legal advice which was used as the basis for the Section 35 order blocking gender recognition…

The National (Scotland)

Jordan Peterson and InfoWars: US right-wing jump on Scotland's trans rights debate

THE case of transgender prisoner Isla Bryson has dominated Scottish headlines, with numerous American right-wing agitators and publications picking…

The National (Scotland)

'Enough is enough': Walkout Wednesday is ‘only the beginning’

THE coordinated strike action taken by members of various trade unions across the nations of Britain on Wednesday, February 1 was the biggest…

The National (Scotland)

Ellie Gomersall: Solidarity between workers and students gives hope for fairer future

Students from across Scotland took to rally outside the Scottish Parliament in demand of urgent action from the Scottish Government on strikes.

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Scots woman whose brother killed their mum slams loophole that let him control victim's £500k estate

Ross Taggart, 38, strangled his 54-year-old mum at their Dunfermline home in December 2014 - which he retains control over, despite his murder conviction.

Daily Record

Scottish Government's £3.6m spend on 'devastating' surgical mesh products blasted as waste of money

Roseanna Clarkin and Mhairi Foley say they are proof that the £3.6million spent on mesh is a waste of money.

Daily Record

Scots Government task force created to tackle hunger hasn't even defined malnutrition in one year

The working group has been warned they'll face huge budget pressures for anything they want to do.

Daily Record

SNP/Green Government warned of "massive" council tax rises if teacher cuts blocked

Council chiefs have sounded the alarm over Government plans to halt cuts in teacher posts

Daily Record

Horrified Scots mum says young daughter 'strangled and attacked' by school bullies

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school.

Daily Record

Glasgow council win fight to buy pigeon infested flat used as cannabis farm

The flat has not been not fit for anyone to live in for years but a vulnerable family with a young child were discovered staying there.

Glasgow Live

Horrified Midlothian mum says young daughter 'strangled and attacked' at school

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school in the last year which have led to her coming home with cuts and bruises

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Call for National Care Service plans to be paused due to 'unacceptable' bill

PROPOSALS for a National Care Service (NCS) in Scotland could be in jeopardy after a Holyrood committee recommended that the reform should not…

The Independent UK

Publish Isla Bryson case review in full, Scottish Government urged

The rapist was initially housed in a women’s-only prison before being moved to the male estate.

Insider UK

Scottish Government drafts rates avoidance legislation

Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament would let councils crack down on the artificial use of insolvency and shell companies

Daily Record

Row breaks out as SNP accuses council of squandering money to recruit teachers

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive hit back, calling the allegation "completely inaccurate"

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Daily Record

National Care Service Bill sets dangerous precedent and must be paused, claim MSPs

Labour social care spokesman Paul O’Kane said the report was “damning”, and “lays bare the fatal flaws” in the Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Public library projects across Scotland receive major funding boost

PUBLIC libraries across Scotland have received a major funding boost to support a new series of projects.

The Independent UK

Scottish councils facing real-terms cut even with tax increase, says think tank

The Scottish Government’s plan for tax and spending cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Thursday.

Daily Record

Bird flu outbreak found at Scots poultry farm sparking 3km lockdown by health chiefs

An exclusion zone has been put in place around Woodlea Poultry Farm, near Dunfermline, Fife, following the confirmed case on Thursday afternoon, the Scottish Government has announced.

Insider UK

Drinks industry 'in crisis mode' over DRS implementation and alcohol promotion ban plan

Sector stakeholders warn that prices will rise for consumers and overseas producers may leave the country altogether

Daily Record

Scotland's NHS risks being 'overwhelmed' as cancer cases set to surge

The latest Cancer Research UK projections show that the numbers diagnosed could rise to 42,000 per year by 2040.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new payment starting at end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

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