37 h. ago Scottish Government accused of 'contempt for women' over language clash on day of For Women Scotland protest

On the day For Women Scotland campaigned outside the Scottish Parliament, minister were accused to showing “contempt” after using the language “pregnant people” in official government communications.

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54 h. ago ‘Get back to the day job’, Findlay tells Swinney after independence speech

The First Minister addressed supporters on Thursday morning to make a call for a new vote on Scotland’s future.

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55 h. ago John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon's tax arrangements after claims of hypocrisy

The former first minister set up a personal company to handle her non-MSP earnings

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56 h. ago Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’.

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3 d. ago Scotland's Drugs Minister visits Livingston project as details of annual deaths is revealed

The Scheme Livi was set up by lifelong friends Aidan Martin and Mark Deans

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3 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon made the union 'safe for a long time', claims former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The former Prime Minister said his old political foe had set back the independence cause with her record in office and leading the SNP through a financial scandal.

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4 d. ago Woman who died after horror fall from block of flats named by police

Tia Langdon was found with serious injuries after the incident last Thursday.

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4 d. ago Pictured: Woman, 25, who plunged to her death from block of flats

Tia Langdon suffered severe injuries following the fall and died in hospital a day later. An 18 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with her death.

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4 d. ago Church of Scotland launches new apprenticeship ministry scheme

The Church of Scotland has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to help encourage the next generation of faith leaders.

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5 d. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

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6 d. ago Woman is killed by ‘massive’ tree branch that snapped in windy weather

Greater Manchester Police said death not being treated as suspicious

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6 d. ago Scotland needs nightlife minister to save struggling pubs and clubs, industry says

Trade chiefs warn Covid shutdowns, spiralling energy costs and the decline of city centres as well as tax rises have seen venues shed thousands of jobs.

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7 d. ago Revealed: The fall of woman who was Miss UK as video shows her moment of madness in upscale restaurant... and her victim speaks out

There was a time when the Captain's Club Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset, might have welcomed the likes of former beauty queen Samantha Williamson (pictured, as Miss UK in 2003).

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8 d. ago Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co

A ballot of party members saw the pair replace Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at the helm.

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8 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon exploits loophole which avoids paying higher income tax introduced by her OWN government

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has now withdrawn a total of £30,000 in dividends from Nicola Sturgeon Limited since January, according to her updated Holyrood register of interests.

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1 week ago Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl holds tearful summit with Scotland's victims minister

Grieving Stewart Handling has been battling for justice for daughter Grace, 13, since a court found the culpable homicide case against the man who gave her drugs not proven.

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1 week ago I know what's really behind Nicola Sturgeon's latest antics... and this is why I'm starting to believe some of those conspiracy theories: STEPHEN DAISLEY

I'm not one for conspiracy theories but I'm beginning to wonder if Nicola Sturgeon is secretly working for Westminster.

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1 week ago Woman rushed to hospital after suffering fall on iconic walking route by Loch Lomond

The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) was called to assist the woman on the West Highland Way on Friday.

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1 week ago Nicola Sturgeon concerned for welfare of Peter Murrell after split

The former FM said she still speaks to her ex-husband and is worried about him.

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2 w. ago UN special rapporteur Albanese will contribute to ‘Gaza tribunal’, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn said Francesca Albanese is ‘very keen to support it and get involved’.

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