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Scotland’s under-22s make more than 200 million free bus journeys
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Scotland’s under-22s make more than 200 million free bus journeys

Tories propose dropping school leaving age below 16
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Tories propose dropping school leaving age to 14

Swinney to declare support for Ukraine after Trump suspends military aid
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Swinney to declare support for Ukraine after Trump suspends military aid

More than 70% of Scots have unfavourable view of Trump, poll suggests
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More than 70% of Scots have unfavourable view of Trump, poll suggests

Scotland should spend more on building houses, says Nicola Sturgeon
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Scotland should spend more on building houses, says Nicola Sturgeon

Former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard standing down at next election
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Former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard standing down at next election

Families to lobby for end of oil and gas extraction in UK
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Families to lobby for end of oil and gas extraction in UK

Inquiry launched into effectiveness of Holyrood committees
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Inquiry launched into effectiveness of Holyrood committees

Trump hits out over calls from Starmer for US guarantees on Ukraine peace
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Trump hits out over calls from Starmer for US guarantees on Ukraine peace

Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill to face off in Alba leadership debate
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Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill to face off in Alba leadership debate

SNP’s Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026
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SNP’s Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026

‘Ukraine front line for protecting western Europe democracy’, Swinney says after Zelensky and Trump exchange
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'Ukraine front line for protecting western Europe democracy', says Swinney

Starmer not going to be ‘diverted’ over state visit calls
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Starmer not going to be ‘diverted’ over state visit calls

Economy needs ‘fundamental rebalancing’ with Scottish investments, says Kate Forbes
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Economy needs ‘fundamental rebalancing’ with Scottish investments, says Kate Forbes

Sarwar must ‘end silence’ on cuts to international aid, says SNP
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Sarwar must ‘end silence’ on cuts to international aid, says SNP

Trump’s state visit should not happen if US ends support for Ukraine, says Swinney
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Trump’s state visit should not happen if US ends support for Ukraine, says Swinney

First Minister John Swinney welcomes grandson
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First Minister John Swinney welcomes grandson

Government must reassure Foreign Office staff after aid cuts, says SNP MP
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Government must reassure Foreign Office staff after aid cuts, says SNP MP

Downing Street should cancel Trump state visit after Zelensky debacle, says Harvie
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Downing Street should cancel Trump state visit after Zelensky debacle, says Harvie

'You are not alone': World reacts to Trump and Zelenskyy meeting
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'You are not alone': World reacts to Trump and Zelenskyy meeting

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First Minister John Swinney won’t support assisted dying vote 
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First Minister John Swinney will not support assisted dying vote

Man pronounced dead after light aircraft crashes near airfield
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Pilot dead and passenger in critical condition after plane crash

Robert Francis Prevost elected as new pope
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Robert Francis Prevost elected as new pope

Skye gunman loses bid to appeal against murder conviction
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Skye gunman loses bid to appeal against murder conviction

Inquiry hears claims ‘cameraman flew into back of activist’ in fatal crash
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Inquiry hears claims ‘cameraman flew into back of activist’ in fatal crash

King leads the nation at Westminster Abbey service to mark VE Day
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King leads the nation at Westminster Abbey service to mark VE Day

Boy, 14, detained for five years for killing gang rival in row over £50
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Boy, 14, detained for five years for killing gang rival in row over £50

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Scotland’s ‘lifeline’ ferry service awarded directly to CalMac 
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Scotland's 'lifeline' ferry service awarded directly to CalMac 

Two Edinburgh schools to pilot phone-free policy using lockable pouches
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Two Edinburgh schools to pilot phone-free policy using lockable pouches

Sturgeon: Equality watchdog advice could make ‘trans lives almost unliveable’
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Sturgeon: Equality watchdog advice could make 'trans lives almost unliveable'

Road in Glenrothes closed off after van bursts into flames
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Road closed off after van bursts into flames

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Scottish Government to update guidance for teachers facing violence ‘in weeks’
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Scottish Government to update guidance for teachers facing violence 'in weeks'

Scottish election 2026: SNP, Tories and Labour draw battle lines
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One year until Scotland votes: SNP, Tories and Labour draw election battle lines

John Swinney to face FMQs after Programme of Government announcement
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John Swinney to face FMQs after Programme of Government announcement

Sir David Attenborough praised at Holyrood for ‘influence’ on his 99th birthday
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Sir David Attenborough praised for 'influence' on his 99th birthday

MSP aims to create ‘true deterrent’ for domestic abuse with offenders register
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MSP aims to create 'true deterrent' for domestic abuse with offenders register

Is now the time to legalise assisted dying in Scotland?
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Is now the time to legalise assisted dying in Scotland?

‘Democratic majority’ of pro-indy MSPs should lead to referendum, says Swinney
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Swinney insists majority of pro-indy MSPs in 2026 should lead to referendum

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'A historic day': Starmer and Trump agree trade deal in telephone call
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'A historic day': Starmer and Trump agree trade deal in telephone call

‘Do not eat’: Giovanni Rana beef lasagne pulled from shelves as some packs filled with prawn and lobster
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'Do not eat': Beef lasagne pulled from shelves as some filled with prawns

Scots town named most affordable place for families to live in UK
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Scots town named most affordable place for families to live in UK