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Children’s minister calls for ‘clarity’ over under-16 social media ban

Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16.

Evening Standard

UK Government needs to do more on online harms, says Scottish minister

Scottish Minister for Children Siobhian Brown is due to meet the UK Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Health calls ‘crippling’ police as they become ‘security guards’ of A&E – SPF

The Scottish Police Federation said some officers were spending up to 60% of their time dealing with Scots’ health issues due to failings in the NHS.

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Almost 70 per cent of Scots think paying for sex should be a crime, poll says

NEARLY 70 per cent of Scots believe paying for sex should be treated as a crime, a poll has shown.

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'Everyone is welcome': New Scottish independence hub officially opens

A NEW independence hub has opened up in the west of Scotland as campaigners hope it will be at the heart of the local community to help create a…

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Scottish Government to meet Orange Order after walk 'hit with air pellets'

THE Scottish Government is set to meet with the Orange Order after people marching on an Orange walk were allegedly targeted with air weapon pellets…

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SNP minister raises 'deep concerns' over Ash Regan's prostitution bill

A Scottish Government minister has raised “significant and deep concerns” about a new bill which could quash convictions for those involved in…

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SNP minister raises 'significant concerns' over Ash Regan prostitution bill

A Scottish Government minister has highlighted “significant and deep concerns” about a new Bill which could quash convictions for those involved…

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Fireworks blamed for baby red panda’s death at Edinburgh zoo

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland calls for tougher laws after three-month-old Roxie dies from Bonfire Night stress

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Football fans could face bans for having pyrotechnics under new rules

FOOTBALL fans could face banning orders if they are caught with pyrotechnics in stadiums, under tougher rules being considered by the Scottish…

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Celtic city title party blasted in parliament as MSP laments £34,000 clean up cost

MSP for Glasgow Shettleston John Mason has criticised Celtic's unofficial title party in Glasgow's Trongate last weekend in the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland)

Deduct points from Scottish clubs for fan trouble, MSP says after Celtic disorder

FINES, partial stadium closures, and points deductions should be considered for Scottish clubs after Celtic fans left “residents afraid to leave…

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J.K. Rowling Challenges Scottish Police Over New Hate Crime Act

Explore the debate ignited by J.K. Rowling's comments on Scotland's new Hate Crime Act and its implications for gender identity and freedom of expression.

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Scotland’s first minister defends Hate Crime Act amid barrage of criticism

Police union chief says enforcing law will lessen public trust in policing, while JK Rowling dares force to arrest her

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Scottish government rejects call for Minister for Football to tackle pyrotechnic use

SIOBHIAN Brown, the Minister for Victims and Community Safety, today dismissed the need for the Scottish government to appoint a Minister for…

The Independent UK

Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder expected ‘in coming days’, says minister

Nine emergency service personnel were injured as violence flared.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to be involved in key talks on banning XL bully dogs

THE Scottish Government is set to be involved in key talks around banning American XL bully dogs with other nations of the UK.

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Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy

Members had a “huge voice” at the SNP’s South Scotland regional assembly as they quizzed the First Minister on a variety of different issues…

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Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

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Former Odeon cinema's new owner to bring jobs and preserve Scottish town's heritage

AYR'S former Odeon Cinema is set for a new lease of life, according to the town's MSP.

Daily Record

Minister bids to stop Scots murderers from becoming executor of victim’s estate

Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, pledged to go further than planned proposals to The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill.

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters tackle Highlands wildfire that may become UK’s largest ever

The blaze, which began near Inverness in Scotland, is still not out after four days and its cause is unknown

The Independent UK

Vow to raise awareness of wildfire risk after blaze in Highlands

Satellite images from Nasa had shown the plume of smoke from the blaze drifting towards the loch on Monday amid clear skies.

Daily Record

New banking hub for Ayrshire town will play "vital role" in the community, says MSP

MSP Siobhian Brown joined MP Dr Philippa Whitford at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with stakeholders, last Friday.

The National (Scotland)

New law planned to tackle ‘escalating’ use of flares at football matches

PROBLEMS with football fans setting off flares and fireworks inside football stadiums are “escalating”, a Scottish Government minister said as…

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