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Scottish lawyers threaten to boycott pilot of judge-only rape trials

SCOTTISH lawyers have threatened to refuse to take part in a pilot of judge-only rape trials as they are “anti-democratic”.

The National (Scotland)

Food parcel distribution across Dumfries and Galloway reaches record levels

More than 5,000 parcels were given out through The Trussell Trust's network last year - nearly 1,500 were for children

Daily Record

Workplace fatalities at highest level since 2019

The figures have prompted calls for the government to introduce new statutory offences to hold companies to account

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Port of Aberdeen investing £55 million in effort to become UK’s first net-zero port

THE Port of Aberdeen is to invest £55 million into becoming the UK’s first net zero port by 2040.

The National (Scotland)

'Ban employers who use unpaid trial shifts from public contracts', Government urged

Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer asked if the Scottish Government would consider “disqualifying” businesses that do not pay workers on trial…

The National (Scotland)

No UK officials at Humza Yousaf's ambassador meetings – despite new Tory rules

NO UK Government officials sat in on meetings between First Minister Humza Yousaf and a host of foreign ambassadors – despite the Tory Foreign…

The National (Scotland)

Falkirk household glass recycling to stay after deposit return scheme delay

Scottish Government delayed bottle return scheme should have replaced Falkirk's kerbside collections in September

Daily Record

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SNP MSP welcomes reassurance HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

AN SNP MSP has expressed concern about the impact of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) on coastal communities and called on the government to…

The National (Scotland)

FM says there should be no more Ferguson bonuses as bosses being paid this year

One instalment of a bonus for to senior staff at the yard has been paid with another expected in June.

The Independent UK

Japanese firm to build large cable factory in Highlands

A JAPANESE company is preparing to build a large factory in the Highlands to make sub-sea high-voltage cables.

The National (Scotland)

Schoolboy left with gaping head wound after violent play park attack

The furious mum of the young victim said: "It's happening all the time with older pupils across the town beating up other kids - the children are out of control."

Daily Record

People over State Pension age could see mobility element included in new Attendance Allowance-style benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for more than 125,000 pensioners living in Scotland.

Daily Record

Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl Grace Handling among victims' families welcoming new bill to scrap 'not proven'

A new bill published by the Scottish government would see the most radical shake-up of the country’s justice system in decades if passed.

Daily Record

ScotRail drivers could be made Tory 'asylum ban' enforcers

SCOTRAIL drivers and CalMac captains could be forced to become enforcers of the UK Government’s “asylum ban” plans, The National can reveal.

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Daily Record

New study reveals Perth and Kinross roads among the most dangerous in Scotland

According to road safety technology providers, Road Angel, the Big Tree County recorded the sixth highest number of fatalities or injuries per 100,000 motorists

Daily Record

SNP minister insists controversial Not Proven verdict has no place in modern Scots justice system

The Scottish Government faces stiff opposition from lawyers on its plan to scrap juries on rape trials and rely only on judges.

Daily Record

Kaim Park owners buy former social work office to convert into hotel

The property could be used to house homeless people in the future

Daily Record

Young people on Scottish disability benefit will not move automatically to new adult payment when they turn 18

More than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland are currently on Child Disability Payment.

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Former West Lothian social work offices could be used to house homeless after sale

SNP opposition claim council could retain building as homeless unit to save paying a hotel firm for the same service

Insider UK

Scotland’s GDP remains below pre-pandemic levels

Economy grew by 0.2% in the final quarter of last year, but remains 0.4% below the same period in 2019

The National (Scotland)

New strategy and major investment to help Scots get cycling

A NEW cycling framework aiming to make walking, wheeling and cycling people’s most popular choice for short journeys by 2030 has been unveiled by…

Daily Record

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP to meet new Transport Minister over A75 upgrades

Finlay Carson has secured talks with Kevin Stewart to discuss upgrading the road, including a by-pass around Crocketford and Springholm

The Independent UK

Scottish government expresses ‘deep concern’ over spiralling violence in Sudan

umber of Scots and family members have been in touch with the Scottish government

Daily Record

Scotland's global climate change leadership 'crumbling due to missed green targets'

Aid and relief agency SCIAF calls for major new drive from First Minister Humza Yousaf to 'reinvigorate' climate action at home and abroad.

Daily Record

Calls for £100-a-month boost to Scottish Child Payment for struggling parents

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners want SNP ministers to increase the Scottish Child Payment to comat "staggering" poverty levels among young parents.

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