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John Swinney urged to honour SNP pledge and pass new human rights law
Human rights
EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners warned the Scottish Government's reputation on human rights "hangs in the balance".
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Keir Starmer pledges to 'look more broadly at social media' once riots are over
Sir Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister suggested the Online Safety Act, which regulates what people can post online, could be altered.
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John Swinney demands Elon Musk takes 'immediate action' to remove racism and disinformation from X
Social media
The First Minister has shared a letter written to the bosses of the world's leading social media giants after they were blamed for spreading lies which incited riots in England.
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Council leaders to make trade unions improved pay offer to stop bin strikes
Industrial action
Cosla will meet unions on Friday afternoon to try and reach an agreement on a revised offer which they can put to members.
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Scottish Labour MP says joining Westminster 'more like starting high school than new job'
Scottish Labour
EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid, the new MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven MP, said her first month in the Commons had been "totally mental" but was a "huge honour".
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Scottish Government blasted after cutting funding for cancer research by £850k
Cancer
The total cancer research funding went down from £3,192,504 in 2022-23 to £2,345,703 in 2023-24.
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Humza Yousaf admits he 'f**ked up' over how Bute House Agreement with Greens was ended
Humza Yousaf
The former SNP leader spoke candidly about his turbulent year in power during a talkshow at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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'Grown up' UK Government has made it clear far right thugs won't be tolerated
UK Government
The Scottish Labour leader praised police forces across the country for cracking down on those involved in disorder in recent days.
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John Swinney says 'dangerous' Scotland riots misinformation must be tackled
John Swinney
The First Minister said on Wednesday that Police Scotland were adequately equipped to handle any escalation north of the border.
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Scots footballer shows youngsters need to be protected from sun's cancer risk
Cancer
Record View says fledgling footballer Charlie Watson's experience is a warning to us all.
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Labour ministers urged to protect jobs at Scots steel mill 'on edge' of closing
Job losses
The Dalzell mill in Motherwell is one of just two plants left from Scotland's once mighty steel industry.
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Swinney meets Police Scotland, faith groups and political leaders about riots
John Swinney
The First Minister said the meetings "intended to provide reassurance that this is a time for solidarity".
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BBC to examine Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon relationship in new documentary
SNP
The two-part series, Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union, will shed new light on two of the biggest names in Scottish politics.
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Cosla working ‘at pace’ to resolve pay dispute before eight days of bin strikes
Industrial action
The 3.2 per cent pay offer was rejected by Unite, Unison and GMB.
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SNP
Education
SQA officials say exam organisation abolishment promise is just 'sexy rebrand'
Last week, the SQA displayed another failure when it sent children out blank qualification certificates through email.
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ScotRail cancelled or reduced more than 3400 morning services last year
Liberal Democrat party
New data has shown 2,136 trains were fully cancelled, while 1,336 were partly cut last year.
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Humza Yousaf issues warning to Elon Musk after billionaire brands ex-FM 'super, super racist'
Sunday Mail
Lawyer Aamer Anwar has accused the Tesla boss of inciting hate.
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Post Office loses records of 19 cases involving prosecution of subpostmasters in Scotland
Sunday Mail
The revelations have sparked fury from subpostmasters, politicians and lawyers who said the poor handling of records could prevent wrongfully convicted people receiving justice.
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Scots fire engine sent to Palestine to save lives 'seized by Israeli authorities'
Sunday Mail
The fire engine is reportedly being held at customs despite having clearance, claims the Fire Brigades Union.
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Labour
Sunday Mail
Scots surgeon says NHS 'would not survive' without immigrants
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Dr Zubir Ahmed described how an entire team of medics who worked on a life saving kidney transplant with him last week were all immigrants or the children of immigrants.
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SQA officials say exam organisation abolishment promise is just 'sexy rebrand'
Education
Last week, the SQA displayed another failure when it sent children out blank qualification certificates through email.
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Top cop blasted by officials over claims closing local stations are damaging to force
Police Scotland
The disagreement comes after Police Scotland announced it was closing four stations in Aberdeen as part of larger plans to shut stations across the country.
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Post Office loses records of 19 cases involving prosecution of subpostmasters in Scotland
Sunday Mail
The revelations have sparked fury from subpostmasters, politicians and lawyers who said the poor handling of records could prevent wrongfully convicted people receiving justice.
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Keir Starmer pledges to 'look more broadly at social media' once riots are over
Sir Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister suggested the Online Safety Act, which regulates what people can post online, could be altered.
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Conservatives
Police Scotland
Top cop blasted by officials over claims closing local stations are damaging to force
The disagreement comes after Police Scotland announced it was closing four stations in Aberdeen as part of larger plans to shut stations across the country.
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Rutherglen politicians react to South Lanarkshire Council school transport decision
Lanarkshire Politics
The SNP's MSP for Rutherglen and Cambuslang East councillor have blasted the council over the decision.
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Scottish Conservatives 'all over the place' as sixth MSP enters race to become party leader
Scottish Conservative Party
Murdo Fraser, dubbed a "major league sh*tposter" on social media by his political opponents, is the sixth candidate in the race to succeed Douglas Ross.
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Tory councillor's wife arrested after 'telling rioters to set fire to migrant hotels'
Police
Childminder Lucie Connolly, who works in Northamptonshire, is alleged to have said rioting thugs should set fire to all migrant hotels.
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Jamie Greene launches bid to become new Scottish Conservative Party leader
Scottish Conservative Party
Others who are standing for party leadership are justice spokesman Russell Findlay, deputy party leader Meghan Gallacher and former Olympian Brian Whittle.
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Humza Yousaf issues warning to Elon Musk after billionaire brands ex-FM 'super, super racist'
Lawyer Aamer Anwar has accused the Tesla boss of inciting hate.
Family left high and dry on holiday after missing flight due to faulty boarding passes
easyJet
Chanel Gaston said her family were 'not allowed' to board their easyJet flight home from Sharm El Sheikh because their boarding passed were allegedly "not validated".
Pro Scots poker player struggled to get mortgage despite winning millions
Dumfries
Niall Farrell's high-rolling life is explored in new BBC documentary The Four Rules of the Poker Kings.
Expert says 15p method keeps silverfish away as 'infestations likely'
Homes and property
Expert shares 15p trick to keep silverfish out of your home as they start to invade homes amid peak season
Top cop blasted by officials over claims closing local stations are damaging to force
Police Scotland
The disagreement comes after Police Scotland announced it was closing four stations in Aberdeen as part of larger plans to shut stations across the country.
Cumbernauld
Assessment underway to build major housing development on site of Cumbernauld’s former tax offices
HMRC Cumbernauld, once the largest tax office in the UK, closed in 2022 with a loss of around 1,300 jobs in the town as staff were relocated.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals 'hearbreaking' farewell to wife and daughters for career
BBC
Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about his his time away from his family due to his work commitments, and how it would affect his daughters when he left for work
Incredible new images reveal what people see when suffering a migraine
Eyesight
Migraines are a common condition and can cause a wide range of symptoms, including visual disturbances. Now experts have provided an insight into how migraines can affect your eyesight
Extend the shelf life of your bananas with this simple wrapping hack
Food
Bananas are a popular and healthy treat, but their tendency to ripen quickly can be frustrating and lead to unnecessary food waste. But there's a simple way to stop them ripening too quickly
Eliminate English Ivy with gardener's 39p homemade solution
Gardens and flowers
English ivy can cause damage to fences and walls so it's best to remove it - and one gardener has shared a 'homemade' 39p spray to banish the plant in 'a few days'
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Sunday Mail
Humza Yousaf issues warning to Elon Musk after billionaire brands ex-FM 'super, super racist'
Lawyer Aamer Anwar has accused the Tesla boss of inciting hate.
People with a Blue Badge can also apply for little-known free travel boost
Personal Independence Payments
Thousands of Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware of the additional benefits attached to the parking permit.
Philippe Clement Rangers reversal is something I can never recall as fevered jury sits in judgment of him - Hugh Keevins
Philippe Clement
Our man has been surprised at how quickly opinion changed on the Belgian after a flying start in the Ibrox hot seat
Transfer news LIVE as Rangers and Celtic plus Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen FC eye signings
Transfer Talk
Your one stop shop for all the latest rumours and done deals from Scotland, England and beyond
Family left high and dry on holiday after missing flight due to faulty boarding passes
easyJet
Chanel Gaston said her family were 'not allowed' to board their easyJet flight home from Sharm El Sheikh because their boarding passed were allegedly "not validated".
Sex
Dating expert says European city is 'best' place to have sex – for one reason
Olga, 36, had never used dating apps before she started working for one. When it comes to sex, she said there's one place that stands out as being extra steamy
Vaclav Cerny ready for Rangers starring Champions League role as he explains squad summer schedule contrast
Rangers FC
The new signing isn't at his fittest but isn't letting that dampen Champions League desire
Army veteran left sleeping in tent went to work every day and used gym to shower
Armed forces
Marcus Lewis Roper, 32, is giving out free haircuts to men once a month in a bid to help them open up about their emotions after recovering from his own mental health challenges.
Assessment underway to build major housing development on site of Cumbernauld’s former tax offices
Cumbernauld
HMRC Cumbernauld, once the largest tax office in the UK, closed in 2022 with a loss of around 1,300 jobs in the town as staff were relocated.
Easyjet scraps free luggage allowance for certain flights in new announcement
easyJet
Customers flying with easyJet will now have to pay for cabin or hold baggage on certain flights