Scotland
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Almost 500 violent incident injury claims made by Glasgow children's house staff
Almost 500 violent incident claims were made by staff in Glasgow children’s houses. FOI figures show 98 cases between January and September 2026 alone.
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Major airline adds new route set to launch next March from Edinburgh airport
easyJet will launch daily flights from Edinburgh to Southampton on March 28, 2027, with one-way fares starting at £42.99.
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Kemi Badenoch says Scotland Act may need reform to force through nuclear power
Kemi Badenoch has raised the prospect of rewriting the Scotland Act to end what she calls the SNP's use of planning rules to veto reserved energy policy, while branding John Swinney a broken record with no answers on drug deaths or education.
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Fairmont St Andrews unveils a season of festive magic on Scotland's coast
As the festive season approaches, few places capture the magic of Christmas and New Year quite like Fairmont St Andrews.
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Nearly 1,000 hectares of peatland set for restoration across four local authorities
Project L plans to restore nearly 1,000 hectares of peatland across the Pentland Hills, spanning Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian and Scottish Borders.
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Why were police hanging a giant bed sheet from a Bradford building this afternoon?
A man has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm inside a building on Little Horton Lane.
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Scottish social historian to launch new history of British working class in Edinburgh
An Injury to All, described as “the definitive history of British post war working-class life”, will be released at an event run by Argonaut Books.
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Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh piece sells for £609,850 at auction
Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh lantern sells for £609,850 at Lyon & Turnbull auction in Edinburgh, more than 20 times its estimate, alongside Mackintosh works.
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Three Scottish farms chosen to test climate-resilient farming methods
Three Scottish farms join Loch Lomond & The Trossachs’ Resilient Farm Network, testing regenerative farming and climate resilience from 2026-2030.
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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A bright spot in an uncertain outlook for Aberdeen
As attention turns to Aberdeen for the SNP conference, new analysis suggests the city's office market is enjoying its strongest run in years.
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Photo exhibition in Edinburgh tells story of fierce Ukraine war battle
A photo exhibition telling the story of the defence of a town in Ukraine has been installed in Edinburgh
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Scotland could crackdown on e-bikes and balaclavas amid crime fears
Scotland considers balaclava exclusion zones as Neil Gray backs action on masked gangs, e-bike crime and calls for off-road vehicle licensing schemes.
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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Police officer found guilty of rape in Shetland
A serving officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Scottish seafood firms target French buyers at major Paris market showcase
Fourteen Scottish seafood businesses showcased premium products at Paris’s Rungis market, targeting French buyers during the key Christmas trading period.
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Shortlist announced for Scottish Album of the Year - here's who made the cut
The shortlist has been announced for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, including the comeback album by Boards of Canada
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SNP MP warns Aberdeen could be 'decimated' ahead of North Sea conference clash
Kirsty Blackman warns Aberdeen could be "decimated" without a better energy transition as she pressures the SNP and UK Government over the North Sea.
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The SNP's internal independence divide won't disappear after party conference
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter.
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‘No standing ovation’: What Greens expect from Gillian Mackay at SNP conference
Scottish Greens were surprised by Gillian Mackay’s SNP conference invite, with one source admitting they do not expect a “standing ovation”.
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New city store bolsters IKEA's presence in Scotland
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA has opened its brand-new Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen’s Union Square.
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Edinburgh skate shop teams up with global footwear brand for 25th anniversary
A global footwear and clothing brand has teamed up with Scotland's longest-running independent skate shop to celebrate the store’s 25th anniversary.
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New Lochaber Hospital moves to next stage of planning
Plans for the new Lochaber Hospital in Fort William have moved forward after the Scottish Government approved the project's outline business case.
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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Fishermen missing off coast of Scotland named after crewmate dies
Emergency services are searching for the vessel, which was reported missing off the coast of Port of News
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 15
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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'My sister has been missing for 50 years. I know who killed her'
Patricia Black vanished in Irvine on October 9, 1976. Her brother says he knows who killed the Saltcoats woman, ruling out Angus Sinclair.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Edinburgh Airport
Millions of passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.
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Reform UK candidate resigns over claims of ‘nepotism, cronyism and bullying’
Former Reform UK candidate Paul Bennie resigns, accusing its Scottish leadership of "nepotism, cronyism and bullying" while questioning deputy leader Thomas Kerr’s "fitness for his role".
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University bosses warned of serious reputational damage over 90 programme closures
A motion submitted ahead of the next staff and student Senate meeting calls on university leadership to "reconsider" the decision to close 90 programmes.
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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Teachers doubt Scotland can meet 2030 child poverty target amid rising pupil hardship
Scottish teachers report rising child poverty, hunger and financial stress among pupils, while only 34 trust ministers to meet 2030 targets.
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Revealed: Audit Scotland warned ethical standards watchdog was risking public trust
Audit Scotland warned in 2021 that serious failings at Scotland’s Ethical Standards Commissioner’s office risked public trust. A follow-up report found significant challenges remained.
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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Scotland's hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is 'unworkable', union warns
The Scottish Government has been told its hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is unworkable, according to a trade union chief.
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Citylink launches Aberdeen to Glasgow coach route via Edinburgh Airport
Scottish Citylink’s M6 route launches October 24, linking Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Falkirk with Edinburgh Airport in four daily services from £35 return.
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ creature named animal of the year
Sgiath had originally trained as a mountain rescue dog – but now tracks down an invasive maritime creature
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging
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Scots £1.7bn pension scandal branded ‘national disgrace’ amidst more delays
Scotland's McCloud pension scandal deepens as 37,832 retired public sector workers wait for remedy statements, with further delays for police and teachers.
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Scottish social care leader wins national award for disability support
Community Integrated Care’s Sara Murphy has won a national award for leading services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Scotland.
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Nearly half of Scotland’s flowering plants in decline as new strategy launched
NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have launched a strategy to reverse plant losses, with 47 of flowering species in decline.
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Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
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Crew of missing fishing vessel off Lewis named by police
A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named alongside his missing crewmates.
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Scottish car dealer placed into compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation.
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Unions urge Andy Burnham to reject controversial Rosebank oil development
A group of 10 national unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham urging him not to approve the Rosebank oil field
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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
