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SNP urged to block plans for fish farm in national park waters in new open letter

THE SNP Government has been urged to reject plans for a salmon farm in a Scottish national park – with the application having spent more than 11…

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Scottish Government urged to bring empty homes back into use

The Scottish Government has been urged to “make good on its promise” to introduce new powers that would bring thousands of empty homes back into…

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Shona Robison warned against imposing another council tax freeze in Scottish Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has been warned against imposing another council tax freeze. In a letter from Holyrood’s Local Government…

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Greens call for urgent talks on salmon farm industry amid 'slow reform'

THERE must be urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s salmon-farming industry amid a “slow pace” of reform, the Greens have said.

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Rural communities in Scotland to be hit hardest by soaring energy bills

AS heating bills continue to rise into the new year, an MSP has challenged the UK Government to cut bills for rural communities facing plunging…

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First Minister challenged over plans for golf course on protected Scottish site

THE First Minister has been challenged on whether Scottish Government ministers will “call in” a controversial planning application after…

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Scottish politicians condemn Tory MP’s asylum seekers remarks

Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson suggested asylum seekers should be sent to the Orkney Islands while their applications are processed.

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Proposals for Scotland’s first Gaelic university announced

SCOTLAND could see a Gaelic university for the first time.

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Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

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Tourist tax consultation deadline extended for two weeks

Businesses are being given more time to respond to a Holyrood committee as it prepares to probe plans to allow councils to charge a fee on overnight…

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Scottish Tories demand clarity over ‘delayed but not dropped’ HPMAs

Government promises to find a way forward that balances environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishing communities

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Greens say fishing ban plans good for fishing industry and the environment

THE Scottish Greens have made an eight-minute online film in defence of controversial fishing ban proposals – claiming the practice will benefit…

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SNP ministers take direct control over controversial fish farm planning appeal

GOVERNMENT ministers have taken the exceptional decision to “call in” a controversial planning application for a fish farm in the waters of a…

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Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

THE Scottish Conservatives are urging MSPs to join them in calling on the Scottish Government to scrap its ambitious plans for increasing protection…

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Revealed: The value of Scotland's derelict land sparks call for reform

THE number of vacant and derelict land plots subject to business rates grew in most Scottish council areas in recent years, The Ferret can reveal,…

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UK bill to let Tory government change Scottish law in 'danger to devolution'

MSPs have been urged not to back a UK Government bill which poses a “danger to devolution”.

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‘Monumental day’ as Holyrood passes new laws on hunting with dogs

NEW laws introducing further restrictions on hunting with dogs have been passed by Holyrood, with animal welfare campaigners hailing it as a…

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Hunting with dogs bill 'does not go far enough' and will 'open new loopholes'

A "WATERTIGHT" ban must be brought in on hunting with dogs, the Scottish Greens have said, as the party insist the Scottish Government’s…

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‘Galling’ loophole for royalty in Scotland’s proposed dog hunting laws

A “GALLING” loophole in Scotland’s plans to crackdown on hunting with dogs could see people who break the law on land owned by the Crown…

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MSPs urged to close loopholes in new fox hunting legislation

MSPS have been urged to vote to close loopholes in proposed new fox hunting laws.

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Small island community fights plans for Scotland's largest salmon farm

A SMALL island community has united against plans for what would be Scotland’s largest salmon farm amid pollution concerns.

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Greens hit back at plans for freeport in Highlands over 'jobs boom' claim

PLANS to introduce a freeport in the Highlands have been slammed as a way of handing public money to big business.

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UK Government showing 'blatant disregard' for devolution, Environment Secretary told

A UK minister has been told his government is showing “blatant disregard” for devolution as he appeared before a Holyrood committee.

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Talk of trade war with EU is ‘deeply unhelpful’ – George Eustice

The Environment Secretary said the UK Government’s proposals did not break international law.

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Difficulty of getting allotments to be explored by Scottish Parliament

THE growing challenge of getting an allotment is set to be investigated by a Scottish Parliament committee.

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