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No decision to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond memorial, says acting Alba chief

NO decision has been made to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond’s memorial service, the acting leader of the Alba Party has said.

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Applications open for new pension age benefit in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened applications for a new disability benefit for people of state pension age.

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

SCHOOLS in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action.

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Scotland’s cultural history given fresh spotlight in new podcast

THE Scottish Government appears to have forgotten that a thriving culture is a keystone in the building of a nation, according to a prominent art…

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Crofting township to take fight to Spanish firm over battery storage plans

AN “idyllic” crofting township is gearing up to oppose a planned battery energy storage development proposed by a Spanish company..

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Alyn Smith urges Scottish Government to keep funding College of Europe places

FORMER MSP Alyn Smith has called for the government to continue funding for overseas scholarships.

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Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9

THE Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Scottish Government’s plans to dual the A9.

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Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

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'The RAF should be sent': Anger as private plane to bring Alex Salmond home

IT has now been revealed that the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond is Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter.

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'Will Scottish Labour MPs back my Scotland visa bill or just be lobby fodder?'

SNP MP Stephen Gethins tabled a bill at Westminster on Thursday seeking an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the Scottish Government to…

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Alex Salmond's body coming home tomorrow with cortege planned

THE body of Alex Salmond will be flown home to Scotland on Friday, the Alba Party have confirmed.

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John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

JOHN Swinney has announced the Scottish Government will make a £250,000 emergency donation to the relief effort in the Middle East.

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Scottish Government pledges £12.5 million in aid for African education initiatives

THE Scottish Government is seeking to provide up to £12.5 million in aid for education initiatives in three African countries ...

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Alex Salmond's family issue statement confirming plans to repatriate body to Scotland

ALEX Salmond will be repatriated to Scotland on a private plane paid for by a private citizen, it has been confirmed ...

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'Disappointed and surprised': Islanders hit out at ferry fares increase

A GROUP representing Island communities which rely on the ferry service in Scotland has slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to increase the…

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Alba open online book of condolences for Alex Salmond

THE Alba Party have opened an online book of condolence for Alex Salmond.

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Alex Salmond's body ready to be returned to Scotland, North Macedonia confirms

OFFICIALS in North Macedonia have said Alex Salmond's body is ready to be returned to Scotland.

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'Missing out': Call for Scottish Government to back new marina in Arran

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to back plans for a new marina in Arran after locals said were missing out when compared to their island…

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SNP's treatment of Alex Salmond 'pathetic and Stalin-esque', Fergus Ewing says

THE SNP’s treatment of former first minister Alex Salmond has been described as “pathetic” and “shameful” by one of the party’s most…

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Alex Salmond died 'while trying to open bottle of ketchup', says eyewitness

Mr Salmond was reportedly helping the Alba Party chair open a bottle of ketchup when he suffered a heart attack and died during lunch

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National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

We asked our readers to share their memories of Alex Salmond following his death at the age of 69. These are some of their messages of condolence,…

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Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

THE court case against the Scottish Government launched by Alex Salmond last year is set to continue, according to friends of the former first…

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Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces

FERRY fares across Scotland will increase by 10 per cent from next year, the Scottish Government has said ...

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Alex Salmond's lawyers hail late former first minister's 'courage'

ALEX Salmond’s lawyers have paid tribute to the former first minister’s “courage” as he faced the “apparatus of the state turning against…

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SNP 'need to check dictionary definition of austerity,' Scottish Labour MP claims

THERE is “no austerity underway” under the Labour Government, a UK minister has claimed ...

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