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The awful ‘cultural genocide’ of Scotland’s Gypsy Traveller community

When Shamus McPhee’s mother gave birth to him on the toilet of the curved steel hut they called home in April 1971, his older sisters retched out…

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Scottish SPCA issues new guidance on American XL Bullies

THE Scottish SPCA has said there is “no need” for owners to transport American XL Bullies from England and Wales to Scotland.

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Patrick Harvie speaks out following Humza Yousaf's dinner with Brian Souter

THE Scottish Government must be clear it “does not share the values” of controversial tycoon Brian Souter, Patrick Harvie has warned.

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Calls for ‘revolution’ in approach to maternity support in an independent Scotland

POLITICIANS are “missing a trick” by not putting forward plans for a “revolutionary approach” to maternity support in an independent…

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Missing piece of Stone of Destiny 'is in cupboard at SNP HQ', activist says

THE “missing” piece of the Stone of Destiny gifted to Alex Salmond in 2008 is in a cupboard at SNP headquarters, it has been claimed ...

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Ban on XL bully dogs probably not needed in Scotland, Humza Yousaf says

THE First Minister has said a ban on XL bully dogs is "probably not required" north of the Border.

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Hundreds of new teachers quit profession within five years

More than 1,300 teachers have left the profession within the first five years of their career since 2018, figures show.

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'Do the right thing': Keir Starmer urged to back miners' pardon bill

A SCOTTISH MP is urging Keir Starmer to get behind a bill that would pardon miners convicted during the 1980s strikes and open the door to a UK-wide…

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Mystery deepens as Scottish Government denies having Stone of Destiny fragment

THE Scottish Government has said they are "not aware" of a fragment of the Stone of Destiny being in an "Aladdin's Cave"…

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Erasmus scheme replacement 'reducing opportunities' for Scottish students

THE Scottish Government has insisted an exchange scheme set up to replace Erasmus+ is denying educational opportunities to students which previous…

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Scottish Government asked controversial tycoon to help arrange luxury business dinner

THE Scottish Government asked a controversial tycoon who shunned the SNP under Nicola Sturgeon to help arrange a dinner with business leaders at…

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Alex Salmond denies 'stealing' piece of the Stone of Destiny

ALEX Salmond has rejected claims that he possesses a piece of the Stone of Destiny after a former Scottish secretary said he had “stolen” it.

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SNP minister 'backs Alba plan for referendum on Holyrood's powers'

A MINISTER in the Scottish Government and a second SNP MSP have backed Alba’s plans for a referendum on Holyrood’s powers, Ash Regan has…

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Why are junior doctors striking in England but not in Scotland?

JUNIOR doctors in England started a six-day strike on Wednesday – the longest in the history of the NHS.

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Ministers criticised over number of babies born with substance dependencies

SCOTTISH Government ministers have been told to “shoulder blame” after figures revealed almost 1400 babies have been born dependent on…

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Rise in school violence sees teachers claiming record compensation

TEACHERS in Scotland claimed more than half a million pounds in compensation in 2023 as a result of violence in schools.

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BMA Scotland chair calls for ministers to consider Highlands medical school

LEADERS of the British Medical Association (BMA) have called on the Scottish Government to consider funding a Highlands medical school.

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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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Free school meals expansion helps feed record number of children in 2023

THE SNP’s expansion of free school meals has helped to feed more than 230,000 children amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

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Scottish Government not consulted on Rwanda Bill despite 'clear opposition'

THE Scottish Government was not consulted on the Rwanda Bill despite concerns from a top lawyer that it tramples on the historic rights of the…

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ScotRail spends more than £300k in 18 months on taxis after cancelled trains

RAIL bosses have spent more than £300,000 on taxis for travellers after trains were cancelled since ScotRail was taken into public ownership less…

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SNP demands reform of minimum wage as younger workers '£9500 worse off'

THE SNP has demanded reform of the national minimum wage after research suggested younger workers could end up more than £9500 worse off.

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Stadium tax 'could generate millions for Scotland’s music industry'

SCOTLAND’s music lovers have been urged to "turn up the volume" on a stadium tax campaign which could see a multimillion-pound boost to…

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Scotland has seen 'decade of drift since 2014 referendum', Alex Salmond says

SCOTLAND has seen a “decade of drift” since the 2014 independence referendum, Alex Salmond has said ...

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Cut number of NHS Scotland health boards in half, Ash Regan says

THE number of regional boards in the Scottish NHS should be cut in half, Alba MSP Ash Regan has suggested ...

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