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Closure threatened Howden Park Centre is thrown a lifeline - but only until next year

The council will support the theatre until the end of March next year

Daily Record

Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Edinburgh Live

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Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials.

The National (Scotland)

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

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

Daily Record

Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business

Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs

Insider UK

Union members 'unanimously support' no confidence vote in Perth College management after redundancies announcement

A total of 50 jobs will go at the college as a result of a £3 million funding black hole - with more potentially to follow

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Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem

Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal".

Daily Record

Judge to consider legal challenge over scallop dredging in Scottish waters

Campaign group Open Seas raised a petition for a judicial review.

The Independent UK

Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister

DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for…

The National (Scotland)

SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK

Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'.

Daily Record

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

Daily Record

East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal

Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live

Legal challenge over scallop-dredging in Scottish waters gets under way

The case brought by campaign group Open Seas is being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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MSPs concerned over financial obscurity in Scottish legislation

MSPs have expressed fears over the lack of financial transparency in Scottish Government legislation.

The National (Scotland)

Junior doctors offered largest pay rise in 20 years

JUNIOR doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5 per cent pay rise over the two-year period 2022-24, following negotiations with BMA Scotland.

Daily Record

Galloway fishermen fear livelihoods could end if Solway designated highly protected marine area

Galloway Static Gear Inshore Fishermen's Association members are "raging" at Scottish Government proposals to ban fishing in 10 per cent of the country's seas

Daily Record

Toxic dust from demolition site contaminated water supply at Glasgow's QEUH leading to killer infections

Newly released documents suggest the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was doomed to fail before it opened in June 2015.

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Rishi Sunak urged by activists to step in to ensure Deposit Return Scheme can launch

PRIME Minster Rishi Sunak is being urged to directly intervene to ensure Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) can come into force next year.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships

As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.

Insider UK

Sunak urged to grant exemption for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

Conservatives say the Scottish Government is stoking constitutional grievances, amid suggestions the scheme could be scrapped

The National (Scotland)

Tories accuse Scottish Government of bid to 'stoke constitutional grievance’ over DRS

Lorna Slater said that if the UK doesn't give the go-ahead, the Deposit Return Scheme will be scrapped

Daily Record

Windfarm will continue to benefit West Lothian communities

The Harburnhead windfarm has already contributed almost £200,000 to local communities

Daily Record

Campaign to save Howden Park Centre backed by SNP councillors

The Hands Off Howden Park Centre campaign is fighting to save the venue

The Independent UK

PM urged to intervene and grant exemption for Scotland’s deposit return scheme

Charities and environmental groups have written to Rishi Sunak, urging him to approve the exemption from the Internal Market Act.

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