13 h. ago We have a chance to prevent AI decimating Britain’s creative industries – but it’s slipping away | Beeban Kidron

The government has doubled down on a plans that would allow mass cultural theft, but we are fighting it at every stageBeeban Kidron is a film director and crossbench peer in the House of LordsFor months now, legends of music, literature, product design, the visual arts and more have been sounding the alarm about the British government’s plan to undermine copyright law. The fight kicked off when the government launched a consultation into regulating artificial intelligence with its own “preferred” outcome: letting AI companies steal copyrighted work by default unless the owners of that work “opt out”. But opting out is impossible to do without AI transparency. The plan is a charter for theft, since creatives would have no idea who is taking what, when and from whom.When the government stoops to a preferred outcome that undermines the moral right to your work and income, you might reasonably be angered. As Elton John said last weekend: “The government have no right to do this to my so...

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61 h. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP to lead Holyrood debate on problem gambling and public health

Problem gambling can cause massive impacts on finances, health, and wellbeing. People experiencing problem gambling face stigmatisation and this can put-off people from seeking support when it’s needed.

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63 h. ago Go and ask LIV demands Scottish Scheffler as he urges defectors to reunite golf

World No.1 gave it straight after questions about the PGA/LIV divide

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3 d. ago Falkirk residents urged to help shape 'badly needed' new town hall

A series of events are being held to get feedback on what people want to see from the long-awaited project

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3 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls for government to help parents using Wishaw neonatal unit

Conservative Meghan Gallacher raised concerns about the uncertain and traumatising situation many face when dealing with neonatal services in Scotland.

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4 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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4 d. ago Scottish SPCA urge those who are struggling to care for their pet to reach out after dog abandoned in Livingston

He is now being cared for at one of the Scottish SPCA’s animal rescue and rehoming centres

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4 d. ago Coatbridge & Chryston MSP Fulton MacGregor urging people to replace Radio Teleswitch Service electricity meters ahead of national switch

Plea comes as new figures have revealed that 5100 RTS meters are still in operation in North Lanarkshire.

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5 d. ago Urgent search launched for missing Scots man last seen in city centre

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace 23-year-old Cameron Jones.

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5 d. ago 'Enough is enough': MSP says death of East Kilbride teen 'has stunned Scotland' as local politicians pay tribute

The Central Scotland Labour MSP was among local politicians who paid tributes online following the shock death of 16-year-old Kayden Moy.

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8 d. ago Celtic urges fans not to attend title party gatherings in Glasgow as fears of disorder grow

Fans are expected to gather in the Trongate/Merchant City area, however celebrations will clash with the Orange Order’s VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations in the city.

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8 d. ago Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray welcomes statistics showing 'success' of Scottish Government’s Carer Support Payment

More than £89.5 million, including £8,206,100 in North Lanarkshire, has now been issued in vital financial support to carers throughout Scotland since it was piloted in November 2023.

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9 d. ago Celtic fans urged to avoid unofficial title celebration amid fears of disorder

Unofficial title party to celebrate club lifting SPFL trophy on same day as Orange Order event

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9 d. ago Celtic fans urged not to attend 'disruptive' Trongate title party by council

Thousands of Celtic fans are set to gather in the city's Merchant City and Trongate to celebrate lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy.

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1 week ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP hits out at UK Government's immigration proposals

The SNP’s Clare Adamson joined calls from the care sector and other industries for Sir Keir Starmer to urgently abandon his proposed restrictions on international recruitment

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1 week ago Scottish dog owners urged to pack smart: Could a probiotic be the secret to a stress

When it comes to the great getaway, Scottish dog owners plan for every eventuality, except the havoc holidays can wreak on our guts. But there’s one item natural health experts say could transform your break: the humble probiotic.

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1 week ago MSP slams Scottish Government’s “broken promise” to eradicate delayed discharge in NHS Lanarkshire.

Meghan Gallacher's call comes after new statistics from Public Health Scotland showed that over 60,000 bed days were lost in March alone because of so-called bed-blocking across Scotland’s hospitals.

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1 week ago Cops launch urgent appeal to trace missing OAP who vanished from Larkhall

The 81-year-old was last seen down a lane.

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2 w. ago Woman found dead as police urge public to avoid area in Livingston

The road was closed and the public were asked to stay away from the area while they carry out full enquiries.

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2 w. ago Gillian Mackay announces her intent to run for election as Scottish Greens co

The Lanarkshire-based MSP has pointed to her success delivering on campaigns.

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