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West Lothian GP services face growing pressure as building boom continues

Hopes for better primary care in East Calder follow a study, but demand outstrips supply across the county. While support services are improving more needs to be spent on basic infrastructure

Edinburgh Live

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says country 'could have been better prepared' for Covid

In a stop-start hearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Jeane Freeman admitted there were areas in which the country could have been more ready for the pandemic.

Daily Record

Jack accuses Holyrood minister of making ‘false claim every six seconds’

Angus Robertson has claimed Westminster proceeded with legislation which was refused consent by Holyrood on nine occasions.

The Independent UK

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Fly-tipping fine to be increased to £500 as part of 'bold action' by ministers

THE Scottish Government is promising “bold action” on fly-tipping, with plans for fines to be more than doubled to £500.

The National (Scotland)

North Sea's Net Zero energy role highlighted as assurances sought on carbon capture and storage

Pace on the implementatin of business models

Birmingham Post

Perthshire Conservatives want Scottish Government to reverse "crazy" Scottish Fire and Rescue Service budget cuts

Perth and Kinross Council's Conservative group will this week table a motion for the council leader and chief executive to meet with the justice secretary and senior figures in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Daily Record

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities.

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Glasgow academic backs calls to ban single use vapes amid concerns for environment

David Webster, a Glasgow University researcher, is worried that single use vapes could have a significant impact on both the environment and young people in the city.

Glasgow Live

Scotland urgently needs a wellbeing economy. Here's why now's the time for one

The Wellbeing Economic Approach is one of the most topical policy issues in the world. Nowhere more so than in Scotland where wellbeing has risen up…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood backs written constitution for an independent Scotland

THE Minister for Independence has defended Holyrood’s debate on a written Scottish constitution as “necessary” as the Tories took the…

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Tory bill will 'stop support for trafficking victims in Scotland'

Two clauses in the bill will make changes to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act and "restrict" the power of Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Minister ‘disappointed’ no consent vote at Holyrood on Illegal Migration Bill

The Scottish Government had wanted to hold a vote on whether Holyrood consented to the Bill – but the Presiding Officer rejected this

The Independent UK

Glasgow council still waiting for confirmation on Scottish Government holiday hunger funds

The city's council leader met with First Minister Humza Yousaf recently when they issue was raised and said funding would be "forthcoming".

Glasgow Live

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

There will be a three-day hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh as Scottish ministers challenge Westminster’s decision to block gender reforms.

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Scottish Government donates £250,000 to relief appeal as 'violent clashes' hit Sudan

The government has provided two charities - British Red Cross and Oxfam - with £125,000 each for humanitarian relief projects in the conflict-hit country, which includes life-saving medical supplies.

Glasgow Live

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Plea for Dumfries and Galloway fishing interests to back petition to drop controversial highly protected marine areas proposal

The campaign calls for the controversial policy – which would ban all types of fishing in the protected zones – to be ditched

Daily Record

More than 650 violent incidents recorded across Dumfries and Galloway's primary schools

These events in the classroom and playground are six times higher in the region’s primary schools compared to secondaries

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Minimum unit pricing achieves 'main goal' of reducing alcohol harm, report says

MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has reduced more deaths from alcohol than anticipated and cut hospital admissions while there has been no clear negative…

Daily Record

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

The Independent UK

Scottish migration minister: Illegal Migration Bill ‘violates human rights’

The proposed law would mean people who came to the UK illegally through a safe country are not allowed to stay.

Insider UK

Scottish small business survival 'depends on people choosing local'

New survey highlights need for residents to get behind enterprises in their community

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian primary school replacement funding delay 'completely unacceptable'

One new school could replace two dilapidated primary school buildings if Holyrood commits to funding

Daily Record

Free school meals for all Scots primary pupils could be delayed until after Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A leaked paper reveals the expansion of the flagship policy to include children in primary six and seven could be delayed again.

The National (Scotland)

Lighthouse workers in Scotland to strike over 'brutal' real terms pay cut

Lighthouse workers ensuring vessels pass safely through Scottish waters will walk out over a pay dispute for the first time.

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