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Scots warned over new 'killer' drug which is 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Super-strength opiate pills can be 10 times stronger than dreaded fentanyl - and have already been found in at least six Scottish hotspots

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Tories imposing direct Westminster rule on Scotland 'by stealth', claims Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson accused the UK Government of using "underhand" tactics to get its way on devolved issues.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Circular Economy Bill to tackle Scotland's 'throwaway culture', says minister

LEGISLATION to tackle waste and improve recycling rates has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament, including powers which would give local…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2023

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Labour debate to call for resilience fund for islanders affected by ferry cuts

Local businesses are estimating losses of £50,000 per day due to tourism, imports and exports being hit by lost services

Insider UK · Jun 14, 2023

Scotland's drugs death crisis is only getting worse - how is this possible?

Record View says the Scottish Government must deliver the promises made about getting people into better forms of treatment.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Grieving Scots son says Covid-death dad 'as good as euthanised' as UK Inquiry opens

Bill Jolly is furious that his dad, William, was discharged from hospital to his care home with coronavirus in 2020.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Mick Lynch blasts ‘chaotic’ ferry services as he calls for ‘people’s CalMac’

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch hit out at the “chaotic way” ferry services in Scotland are being run as he called for a “people’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

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'Brass neck': Social Justice Secretary clashes with Tory MSP over child poverty

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville told MSPs that the Scottish Government is “turning the tide” on child poverty

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

Mairi McAllan to seek powers to extend range of HPMA designation from UK Government

THE Scottish Government is to request the transfer of powers to allow it designate Highly Protected Marine Areas beyond the currently imposed limit…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

The offer was described by the Health Secretary as ‘final’.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Slater accused of ‘disrespecting’ Holyrood committee over DRS report

Circular Economy Minister called in to answer questions by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Insider UK · Jun 13, 2023

Schools across Scotland could be closed by strikes in row over council worker pay

Unite warned the Scottish Government it was repeating mistakes made last year when it came to negotiating pay deals with council staff.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Junior doctors reject pay offer and vote to strike in July

JUNIOR doctors in Scotland have rejected a pay offer from the Scottish Government and will strike for three days in July.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

Jenny Gilruth to meet Dargavel Primary parents after costly council class sizes blunder

Renfrewshire Council will have to spend millions of pounds to fix the issue.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

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Insider UK · Jun 13, 2023

Union leader calls on Scottish Government to create ‘people’s CalMac’

The RMT leader addressed MSPs at Holyrood, criticising ferry provision

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Scottish Government set for third clash with Westminster this year over Highly Protected Marine Areas

Mairi McAllan said the Scottish Government intends 'to seek powers to designate Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scottish waters beyond 12 nautical miles'.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023

'A disgrace': Alister Jack faces accusation of 'blatant political monitoring'

ALISTER Jack has been labelled a “disgrace” to Scotland after a Westminster committee meeting saw him claim that “transgressions” by…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023

Civil engineers tell Holyrood they knew target to dual A9 by 2025 would not be met

CIVIL engineers in Scotland knew “for many years” the promise to dual the A9 by 2025 would not be met, a trade body has said.

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Glasgow Live · Jun 12, 2023

New Glasgow cycle paths planned for five roads in north east

Langside is also seeing active travel investment as part of a funding award from the Scottish Government.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Kilmarnock and Ayr Active Travel hubs' future is under threat

Cuts to Sustrans, the national active travel body, have called the future of the hubs into question.

Insider UK · Jun 12, 2023

No case for Scottish Government to pay DRS compensation – Yousaf

First Minister says the scheme is an example of how 'devolution is becoming unworkable' due to Westminster interventions

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Nurses 'being punished' as Scots health board bosses impose hospital parking fines

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have decided to issue the penalties despite the Scottish Government scrapping parking charges at the country’s hospitals.

Daily Record · Jun 11, 2023

Scottish Government won't compensate businesses over deposit return scheme, says Humza Yousaf

It had been suggested that the Scottish Government could face a compensation bill of up to £300m.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 11, 2023

Boss of Edinburgh care home evicting cashless pensioner 'enjoying life of luxury'

Margaret Mackie, who suffers from dementia, has been staying in Northcare Suites in Edinburgh for three years but is now facing eviction after her money ran out.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

Ministers failed to regulate dangerous sewage fertiliser, says green charity

A GREEN charity has accused ministers of failing to regulate the use of a potentially dangerous sewage fertiliser seven years after a Scottish…

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