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Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

The Independent UK

'Westminster must let Scotland take action': Charities speak out on drugs deaths

WESTMINSTER has been told to let Scotland take the action needed to fight the drugs deaths crisis as campaigners also warned about the rising…

The National (Scotland)

Woman who lost cousin to drugs says decriminalisation calls ‘give hope’

Jolene Crawford has campaigned for change with the group Anyone’s Child following the death of her cousin Alan 15 years ago.

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Scotland sees record fall in annual drugs deaths, figures show

Drugs policy minister Elena Whitham welcomed the decrease in 2022 but said there were still too many people dying from drugs.

The Independent UK

Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish aquaculture mission heads to Norway in search of global growth

A SCOTTISH Government-backed delegation is travelling to Norway this week to showcase the strength of Scotland’s aquaculture.

The National (Scotland)

North Berwick residents say holiday let numbers are at 'tipping point'

A group concerned at the impact on North Berwick of a high proportion of holiday lets fears the town could be at “a tipping point”.

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Scottish Government defends civil servants working on independence papers

THE Scottish Government has defended its use of civil servants in developing the case for independence after a former cabinet member insisted…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government took ‘high and mighty’ approach to HPMAs, says ex-SNP MP

ANGUS MacNeil has accused the Scottish Government of taking a “high and mighty” approach to controversial fishing restrictions.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government offers to mediate junior doctor strike talks

The talks, Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said, could take place in London or Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case

ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Health Sec offers to 'mediate' UK Government and junior doctors' talks

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has offered to intervene in a dispute between the UK Government and junior doctors after a record pay deal was agreed…

The National (Scotland)

University town sees students rents rise by up to 100 per cent

STUDENT Barry Will pays £450 a month in rent in St Andrews while the students who live next door in an identical three bedroom house pay £1500 a…

The National (Scotland)

Only TWO communities try (and fail) to take land into public ownership in five years

JUST two communities have applied to take neglected land into public ownership since the Scottish Government launched the initiative more than five…

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Anas Sarwar branded a 'f****** disgrace' in row over gender reforms U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has been branded a “f****** disgrace” after claiming the Scottish Government “didn’t go far enough” in accepting amendments to

The Independent UK

Minister did not act irrationally in blocking gender law, says Advocate General

The UK Government has published legal arguments ahead of the case being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government unveils counterarguments for trans law court battle

WESTMINSTER has rejected legal arguments from the Scottish Government against its unprecedented block of transgender law reforms, in newly published…

The Independent UK

LGBT charities granted permission to intervene in gender reform legal case

The Scottish Government has mounted a legal challenge over the UK Government’s block on gender legislation passed in Holyrood.

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Estate agents blame Scottish Government as landlords hike rents

A SIGNIFICANT rent gap is emerging between those already in tenancies and those seeking new accommodation, a new report has found.

The National (Scotland)

Championships set high bar for us to make Scotland a cycling nation

THE UCI Cycling World Championships were simply dazzling. Over 11 days, a million people roared on competitors around the roads, trails, parks and…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland reveal position on spying powers amid SNP MI5 claims

POLICE have refused to say whether they have used spy powers against Scottish politicians, amid accusations spooks had infiltrated the SNP and the…

The National (Scotland)

Government deletes Scotland map after glaring error pointed out

THE Scottish Government has been forced to delete a social media post after a glaring error on a map of the country – which may have even been…

The Independent UK

Strike dates announced at Scottish schools for September 13 and 14

GMB Scotland claimed Scots essential school workers would receive £700 less than peers in England and Wales under a new pay deal.

The National (Scotland)

Fight to bring ancient book back to Scotland could be debated at SNP conference

A DETERMINED councillor is hoping this year’s SNP conference can propel forward a campaign to bring Scotland’s oldest manuscript back to its…

The Independent UK

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Wages will now rise by 12.4% in 2023-24, with Scottish ministers further guaranteeing increases in line with inflation until at least 2026-27.

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