2 h. ago University facing staff strikes over hundreds of threatened job cuts

Union bosses have asked the Scottish Government to step in to help address the issue.

Events

46 h. ago The UK Government is working relentlessly to bring down energy bills for Scots households

Writing for the Record, the Energy Secretary says the UK Government is already standing up for Scottish consumers.

Politics

63 h. ago Two Dumfries and Galloway regeneration projects to share nearly £3million

Let's Get Sporty Community Trust plan to use the Scottish Government funding to expand Lochvale House and help more than 100 people into work.

Economics

68 h. ago Scottish Government 'considering' chemical castration of sex offenders

The report recommends a range of measures to try and reduce the prison population.

Politics

3 d. ago Prince William unveils new BBC documentary on 'most dangerous job in world'

Prince William has teamed up with his charity United for Wildlife to launch the new six-part series called 'Guardians' which will follow the lives of enivronmental rangers across the world

Politics

3 d. ago Scotland's cheapest and most expensive areas as house prices rise across country

The UK Government has shared a new report on Scottish property costs.

Politics

3 d. ago EU agreement welcomed by Livingston MP and Salmon Scotland as Scottish Government is shut out

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has described the deal as a 'horror show'

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government set to give major update on Galloway National Park proposal

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon will make a ministerial statement on the issue at Holyrood next week.

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3 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland to get winter heating payment of up to £305 by specific date this year

Over one million people over State Pension age will receive a minimum of £100 from the Scottish Government.

Economics

4 d. ago England's leading countryside charity calls for tougher regulation of 'exploitative' festivals in London parks

Exclusive: CPRE has urged ministers to impose stronger ‘temporal and spatial restrictions’ on large-scale events following the landmark Brockwell Park ruling

Politics

4 d. ago Acorn project ‘crucial’, says minister after claim Reeves ‘going cold’ on scheme

UK energy minister Michael Shanks was asked by MSPs about the UK Government’s stance on carbon capture.

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4 d. ago Children are speaking to strangers online – and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them | Devi Sridhar

Parents are used to worrying about walking home alone and sleepovers, but games and messaging apps pose new risksWhen we look at what causes poor mental health, we often think of stress, genetics, poverty or loneliness. These are all contributing factors, but there’s another, more hidden cause that isn’t talked about enough: abuse, especially during childhood. I recall Chad Varah, the founder of Samaritans, reflecting that there were many things that drove people to call the charity’s suicide helpline. But abuse was a prominent reason.Abuse isn’t an easy subject to raise or talk about. It brings up issues of gender dynamics – a colleague studying global sexual abuse told me: “The vast majority of perpetrators are men; the victims are equally boys and girls.” These are hard issues to think about, harder still to discuss and difficult to address. They challenge notions of safety, trust, family and community. But if we want to make progress in addressing poor mental health, we have to ...

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5 d. ago New laws should improve ‘everyday experience’ for those in need of legal help

Holyrood announced it had passed the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago Wishaw MSP backing new Scottish Government campaign to find more foster carers

Foster carers play a vital role in supporting and providing safe and loving foster homes to children and young people. They are key to the Scottish Government’s ambition of delivering The Promise by 2030.

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5 d. ago SNP ministers refuse plea to block controversial Flamingo Land application for Loch Lomond

A Scottish Government minister has refused to intervene and refuse permission for the controversial development.

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5 d. ago EU deal gives ’12 years of certainty’ to Scottish fishermen, says Murray

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has described the agreement as a ‘horror show’.

Economics

5 d. ago "Only a matter of time" Mum of schoolgirl battered by gang hits out after teen dies at beach

Sharon Bavaird has hit out over the Scottish Government's "inaction" to tackle youth violence after Kayden Moy, 16, was allegedly stabbed to death at Irvine Beach at the weekend.

Events

6 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson brands Scottish Government's scrapping of peak rail fairs as 'communism'

Jeremy Clarkson blasted the Scottish Government's plan to scrap peak rail fairs.

Politics

6 d. ago New recruitment campaign to help find more Scots foster carers launches to mark Foster Care Fortnight

The Scottish Government initiative, which was announced by First Minister John Swinney, aims to support the recruitment of more local authority foster carers and raise awareness of the benefits of fostering.

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6 d. ago Creative Scotland review to be expanded by Scottish Government

Creative Scotland is to face a review

Politics