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UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as ‘bonkers’

Critics say eels could be smuggled eastwards towards Asia but exporter says they are for ‘restocking’ project

The Guardian - UK

Eels have vanished from critical parts of Somerset Levels, DNA tests show

Experts shocked as analysis finds no traces of eel DNA in area once teeming with the endangered fish

The Guardian - UK

MSP steps up her bid to save Ayr Ice Rink with summit talks invite

The letter follows Ms Mochan’s meeting last week with Andrew Kerr, managing director of Ayrshire Curlers Ltd, the owners of the rink.

Daily Record

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World champion curler says energy price hike is destroying Olympic momentum

WORLD champion curling captain Bruce Mouat has said the energy price hike is destroying momentum sparked in the sport following its recent success…

The National (Scotland)

Boss of Edinburgh council social care department quits after less than a month

The head of the council said Mr Adams was leaving the role for "a number of both professional and personal reasons".

Edinburgh Live

Anger as Scots council to pay £160k salary for six-month, part-time role

A SCOTTISH council has approved an “indefensible” contract for a six-month, part-time role ...

The National (Scotland)

Woodwork was once considered a male hobby but it is now attracting more women

Woodworking clubs around the country are seeing more women getting involved in what has traditionally been a male-dominated pastime.

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Edinburgh Council's ability to deliver health and social care at 'critical' risk

The council's highest ranking civil servant admitted the authority is "not delivering the services to the extent that we need to".

Edinburgh Live

‘This is an endangered species’: calls to take eels off the European menu

The snake-like species is under threat from smugglers, the climate crisis and Europe’s appetite for traditional dishes

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh by-election win for Liberal Democrats makes them city's second biggest party

Fiona Bennett said she was ready to “hit the ground running” after a comfortable victory which puts more pressure on the under-fire Labour administration.

Edinburgh Live

How British eels could be helping Putin in his war with Ukraine

Fears Russia are selling on British eels to China to be eaten that were meant to be protected

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Council chief warns cuts to fund climate action needed soon

Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council Andrew Kerr said the capital has to double its efforts to reduce the city's emissions, which "will mean change".

Edinburgh Live

MP demands apologies over treatment of West Lothian Ukrainian refugees asked to move to Aberdeen

MP Hannah Bardell said refugees were given little notice and ended up upset and distressed

Daily Record

Edinburgh welcomes over 1,300 Ukrainian refugees since start of Russia conflict

The Welcome Hub, set up by the City of Edinburgh Council near the airport, offers some respite after long and difficult journeys reaching the city, with medical assistance from NHS Lothian available.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh council care scandal report to be debated in public 'as much as possible'

The emergency committee met with less than 48 hours to go until polls open for the local elections, with members voting to hold off until the next council term to publicly debate new allegations about care services.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council to hold emergency meeting on care abuse scandal two days before election

New allegations surrounding the council's care services will be addressed at the emergency meeting just two days before voting will take place in the local elections.

Salon

Cawthorn busted for blowing taxpayer $

As the lawmaker was living it up, he tweeted that Democratic politicians love wasting your tax dollars

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council staff returning to offices from April as concerns raised over health

The City Council's staff and elected members have been working from home and attending meetings online throughout the pandemic — but that will mostly come to and end from April.

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Edinburgh Council boss pledges to improve culture as public inquiry demanded

Edinburgh City Council Chief Executive Andrew Kerr welcomed recommendations and called it "an opportunity to shape our culture". But a group of council whistle-blowers labelled it a "whitewash".

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