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UK health secretary Wes Streeting advises people to ‘put the heating on’ and layer up amid cold snap
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'It's definitely a weekend to turn the heating on', says Wes Streeting

NHS continues to face ‘significant’ pressures, says Scottish health secretary Neil Gray
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NHS continues to face ‘significant’ pressures, says health secretary

Council tax reduction scheme saves households £4.1bn since 2013
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Council tax reduction scheme saves households £4.1bn since 2013

Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills
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Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills

Tories call for public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
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Tories call for public inquiry into child sexual exploitation

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show
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Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

Alba Party general secretary to step down when successor to Alex Salmond found
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Alba Party general secretary to step down when successor to Alex Salmond found

Scottish Greens call for ‘robust’ licensing scheme for sales of vapes
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Scottish Greens call for ‘robust’ licensing scheme for sales of vapes

Scotland’s prisoners served better food than hospital patients, Scottish Tories say
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Scotland’s prisoners served better food than hospital patients, Scottish Tories say

Scottish Government ferry fares hike was greater than operators’ request, note shows
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Ferry fares hike was greater than operators’ request, note shows

More than 1,500 babies in Scotland born dependent on drugs since 2017 
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More than 1,500 babies in Scotland born dependent on drugs since 2017 

Colin Mackay Insight: 2024 was a year of change with two First Ministers and two Prime Ministers
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2024 in politics: Two Prime Ministers, two First Ministers and return of Trump

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Colin Mackay
Proposals for levitating Glasgow-Edinburgh train put to Scottish Government ministers in 2009
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Plans for levitating Glasgow to Edinburgh train put to cabinet in 2009

Swinney targets child poverty, economy and public services in New Year message
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Swinney targets child poverty, economy and public services in New Year message

Put safety of people and animals first and ban private fireworks sales, Scottish Green Party says
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'Put safety of people and animals first and ban private fireworks sales' 

Scots ‘betrayed’ by UK Government that has failed to deliver change, SNP says
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Scots ‘betrayed’ by UK Government that has failed to deliver change, SNP says

Road traffic police officer numbers at lowest level in five years, Tories say
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Road traffic police officer numbers at lowest level in five years, Tories say

Keir Starmer pays tribute to brother, Nick, who died on Boxing Day
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Keir Starmer pays tribute to brother, Nick, who died on Boxing Day

Badenoch and Farage clash over Reform membership numbers
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Badenoch and Farage clash over Reform membership numbers

Areas risk being ‘cut off’ after bus routes plummet 44% since 2006 – Labour
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Areas risk being ‘cut off’ after bus routes plummet 44% since 2006 – Labour

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Two men charged in Edinburgh murder bid as gang war arrests reach 47
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Edinburgh & East

Two men charged in murder bid as gang war arrests reach 47

Man who raped girl, 15, after following her along Falkirk street jailed
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Man who raped girl, 15, after following her along street jailed

Police appeal after man attacked and phone stolen by gang while walking near park
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Man attacked and phone stolen by gang while walking near park

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner stepping in for Starmer at PMQs
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Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner stepping in for Starmer at PMQs

CCTV images of man released after serious assault on Hyndland Street in Glasgow
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CCTV images of man released after serious assault

Stroke patients rebuild strength with help from therapy dogs at Inverclyde Royal Hospital
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Glasgow & West

Stroke patients rebuild strength with help from therapy dogs

American Affair takes ‘magical’ King Charles sprint glory for Scotland
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American Affair takes ‘magical’ King Charles sprint glory for Scotland

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Dravet Syndrome: Rare form of epilepsy causing caregivers to develop PTSD
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Rare form of epilepsy causing caregivers to develop PTSD

Beloved Edinburgh shop Ali’s Cave to close after 40 years serving customers on Lothian Road
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Beloved Edinburgh shop Ali's Cave to close after 40 years

No Marti, No Party: Former Wet Wet Wet star Pellow still stealing the show aged 60
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No Marti, No Party: Clydebank's finest Marti Pellow still stealing the show aged 60

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Scotland Tonight: Frontline workers warn sector on verge of collapse amid soaring costs and staff shortages
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Frontline workers warn sector on verge of collapse amid soaring costs and staff shortages

Mum launches café to create jobs for young people with additional support needs in West Dunbartonshire
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Mum launches café to create jobs for young people with additional support needs

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Calls to implement ‘transformative’ minimum income guarantee in Scotland after 2026 Holyrood election
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Pilot of 'transformative' minimum income proposed after Scottish election

John Swinney: ‘Independence is the defining choice for this generation’
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Swinney: 'Independence is the defining choice for this generation' 

Scottish Government guidance urges schools to ‘reinforce positive behaviour’ amid rising classroom violence
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Schools urged to focus on 'reinforcing positive behaviour' amid rise in classroom violence

Scottish Government sets date for end of two-child cap in Scotland
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Scottish Government sets date for end of two-child cap in Scotland

Independent Scotland is within reach, Swinney expected to tell conference
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Independent Scotland is within reach, Swinney expected to tell conference

Scottish Government urged to ignore ‘hysteria’ around Loch Lomond proposals
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Scottish Government urged to ignore ‘hysteria’ around Loch Lomond proposals

Swinney: Conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate to ‘very dark place’
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Swinney: Conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate to ‘very dark place’

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Single ticket-holder from Ireland wins £208m EuroMillions jackpot
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Single ticket-holder from Ireland wins £208m EuroMillions jackpot

Glen Powell films stunt in Glasgow as filming for Ghostwriter continues across city amid road closures
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Glen Powell films stunt in Glasgow as shooting for Hollywood blockbuster continues