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Have your say: Is shelving HPMAs the right move?

The Scottish Government has dropped its controversial plans to restrict fishing in 10 per cent of Scotland’s waters following an uproar from…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Humza Yousaf claps back as Tories question cuts at council they help run

THE Scottish Tories’ depute leader was told to “have a word with her own colleagues” after she raised the mass sacking of 130 teachers at a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

£17.5 million investment made to support Scottish entrepreneurs

Meanwhile, MSPs are set to investigate the sustainability Scotland’s finances

Insider UK · Jun 29, 2023

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West Lothian GPs under increasing pressure as housebuilding continues

Demand is outstripping supply throughout the county

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Controversial HPMA plan scrapped in current form by SNP minister

MAIRI McAllan has announced highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will no longer be implemented by the Scottish Government in 10 per cent of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Funding to replace run-down primary schools 'completely unacceptable'

Riverside and Letham primary schools are need of replacement

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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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 · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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) · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

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) · Jun 27, 2023

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) · Jun 27, 2023

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 Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

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

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Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

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".

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

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…

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