Only one in six Scots feel comfortable talking about relationship with alcohol, survey finds
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Only one in six Scots feel comfortable talking about alcohol, survey finds

New poll shows alcohol is one of the least talked-about topics, less than money (32%) or sex (19%).

Only one in six (17%) adults in Scotland feel comfortable talking about their relationship with alcohol, according to new research. More

Primary schools urged to teach pupils first aid with rollout of national scheme
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Primary schools urged to teach pupils first aid with rollout of national scheme

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney
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UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

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Veteran MSP Fergus Ewing hits out at SNP-Green coalition as he plans to stand as independent in 2026 elections
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'Ludicrous' policies kicked SNP independence dream into long grass, says Ewing

WhatsApp to be removed from Scottish Government devices following external review
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WhatsApp to be removed from Scottish Government devices

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Minister announces £1bn in savings to be redirected to frontline services

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Letter urges Police Scotland to reject ‘misogynistic’ pregnancy loss investigations
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Sean Batty Insight: Temperatures could reach 30C in Scotland in June as heatwave arrives
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Three-quarters of Scots would back ban on idling cars near schools, study finds
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Three-quarters of Scots 'would back ban on idling vehicles near schools'

Two-thirds of Scots believe sex education should be compulsory in schools, study reveals
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Scottish Government threatened with legal action over single-sex spaces

Spanish police say Daniels gang member behind murder of two Scots in Costa del Sol
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Spanish police say Daniels gang member behind murder of two Scots in Costa del Sol

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

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