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‘Priced out of the market’: Anger at ‘draconian’ SPT ZoneCard price rises

THE introduction of a new pricing system for public transport in the west of Scotland has been described as “draconian” by one passenger whose…

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Controversial Scottish 'green freeport' opens for business

A NEW freeport has opened in the east of Scotland ...

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Kenya to receive £250,000 aid from Scottish Government due to devastating floods

Communities in Kenya which have been devastated by flooding will receive £250,000 in aid from the Scottish Government.

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Call for clarity on when grouse moor licencing scheme will come into force

A SHOOTING group is demanding clarity from the Scottish Government over when the grouse moor licencing scheme will come into force.

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'Hypocrisy': Kate Forbes and Jackie Baillie in fiery FMQs clash over EU funding

KATE Forbes accused Jackie Baillie of “hypocrisy” as the two clashed over EU funding which has yet to be allocated by the Scottish Government…

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Teachers across Scotland reject latest pay offer from councils

SCOTTISH teachers have rejected the latest pay offer from councils ...

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Contract to dual six-mile stretch of A9 to be awarded next month – minister

THE contract to dual a six-mile stretch of the A9 is set to be awarded next month, the Transport Secretary has said ...

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Poll reveals SNP voters' views on North Sea oil and gas as party mulls policy switch

LESS than one-third of SNP voters support issuing new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, according to new polling ...

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Stephen Flynn pans Labour over pledge Scottish Government are already delivering

THE Labour Party have been mocked after pledging something the Scottish Government is already introducing ...

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Education unions call for Scottish Government funding for additional support needs

EDUCATION unions in Scotland have called for better funding for additional support needs (ASN), branding current provisions “inexcusable” –…

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Labour to propose ‘offshore skills passport’ as Ian Murray visits north east

A LABOUR government would create an “offshore skills passport” to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables, Ian Murray has…

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Solicitors take industrial action in row with Scottish Government over legal aid

SOLICITORS have started a campaign of industrial action affecting every sheriff court in Scotland in a continuing row with the Scottish Government…

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Douglas Ross calls on SNP to introduce cap on bus fares

SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross is set to use the General Election campaign to call on the Scottish Government to cap bus fare journeys at £2.

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Widow of man killed in Chinook disaster accuses Ministry of Defence of 'cover up'

THE wife of a man who was killed 30 years ago to the day in an RAF helicopter crash has said prosecutors must investigate the disaster.

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Majority of Scots back further reintroductions of beaver, poll finds

NEARLY three-quarters of Scots back further reintroductions of beaver at sites across the country, according to a poll.

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'They didn't try': Greens hit back as SNP say climate target 'never achievable'

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has said she “does not accept” the Scottish Government’s climate target was not achievable as she…

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Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.

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John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel'

JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.

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More than 500 prisoners to be released early in Scotland due to 'overcrowding'

THE Scottish Government plans to release more than 500 prisoners early to ease overcrowding, it has been announced.

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Nicola Sturgeon apologises for 10-year delay to A9 dualling project

NICOLA Sturgeon has apologised for the failure to dual the A9 on time as she insisted the Scottish Government has not “messed up”.

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SNP to explore motorhome and cruise taxes after visitor levy bill passes Holyrood

THE Scottish Government has said it is “committed” to investigating bringing in a tourist tax for cruise ships and motorhomes…

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Scottish Government to ‘review and adapt’ wood burning stove regulations

THE Scottish Government has committed to “reviewing and adapting” the regulations on wood burning stoves and biomass boilers...

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Almost £680 million paid out to families through Scottish Child Payment

The number of children benefiting from a “crucial cash” payment has increased, official figures have revealed.

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What is a tourist tax? How this proposed idea would work in Scotland

Here is everything you need to know about the proposed tourist tax in Scotland.

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Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’

KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic.

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