7 d. ago 'Big hit to Budget' coming for Scotland as weak tax base, benefits take toll: Scottish Fiscal Commission

The SNP’s choices to boost social security and public sector pay spending without enough funding , alongside Scotland’s weaker tax base, will leave the next Scottish Government with little room for new commitments.

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7 d. ago John Curtice: Scottish Greens face threat from Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party in 2026 Scottish election

Success for Your Party in Scotland will hit the Scottish Greens more than Scottish Labour and the SNP, according to the polling guru.

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2 w. ago Woman, 70, is hospitalised after seagull attacks her as she walks down the street

Lesley Wright, 70, was heading to a neighbour's house in the north-east of Scotland, when the bird swooped down from behind and hit the back of her head, sending her crashing to the ground.

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2 w. ago 5 NHS tips for avoiding heatstroke as temperatures to hit 30C in Scotland

The health service has warned of the dangers hot weather can bring.

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3 w. ago Wowcher knocks £98 air cooler down to £35 as Scotland to hit 28C

With another heatwave to hit the country, an air cooler has become a must-have for households.

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3 w. ago This £34.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

Wowcher’s latest heatwave-busting deal knocks 65% off this Hirix portable air cooler, now just £34.99 with voucher — while stocks last.

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3 w. ago Best air coolers that will get you through the August heatwave

Tackle the heat indoors affordably with an evaporative swamp cooler

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3 w. ago Scottish salmon survival hits record high after £1bn tech drive

Survival rates of farmed salmon in Scotland have hit record highs, driven by more than £1 billion of investment in technology and fish health.

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4 w. ago Storm Floris forces shutdown at Donald Trump's course in Aberdeen

Preparations for Nexo Championship hit by high winds sweeping across Scotland

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4 w. ago Scotland weather RECAP : Updates as Storm Floris causes travel disruption with 90mph winds hitting the country

Follow along as Storm Floris hits Scotland.

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4 w. ago Scotland weather: Live updates as Storm Floris causes travel disruption with 90mph winds hitting the country

Follow along as Storm Floris hits Scotland.

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4 w. ago Storm Floris: Live updates of travel disruption and cancellations as 90 mph winds hit Scotland

Follow along as Storm Floris hits Scotland.

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4 w. ago Storm Floris LIVE as 90mph winds to hit Scotland as weather warning upgraded to Amber

Trains and ferries have already been cancelled, with Network Rail set to close a number of routes at 12pm on Monday.

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last month Exact time Storm Floris set to batter Scotland as upgraded amber warning issued

The Met Office issues strong warnings for Storm Floris which is expected to hit Scotland with winds as strong as 85mph.

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