Green Candidate Calls for End to Prisons in Scotland
Kate Nevens, a Scottish Green candidate, proposes replacing prisons with community sentences, sparking controversy ahead of May's Holyrood election.
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Sheffield's Crucible Secures Snooker Future Until 2045
The decision to keep the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible theatre until 2045 brings relief and optimism to a northern city, highlighting community over profit in sports.
Scottish Leaders Warn Business Rates Risk Creating 'Tumbleweed Area'
All six main Scottish party leaders have issued a stark warning that failure to reform business rates could turn Scotland into a 'tumbleweed area' of empty high streets and business closures.
SNP Spends £340M on Road Consultancy with Little Progress
Scottish Government has spent £340 million on design consultants for dualling just 11 miles of key Highland routes, with the A96 seeing no work despite £80 million in fees.
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Scottish Lib Dems Demand Parliament Recall Over Ferries Crisis
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton calls for urgent recall of Holyrood to address ferry shortages affecting west coast islands, blaming SNP government for the crisis.
Scottish Lib Dems Demand Parliament Recall Over Ferry Crisis
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton calls for urgent recall of Holyrood to address ferry shortages affecting west coast islands, blaming SNP government.
Scottish Labour Pledges Two Weeks Free Summer Childcare
Scottish Labour announces a policy to provide two weeks of fully funded holiday clubs for primary school children, aiming to ease financial pressure on working families during summer.
Findlay Won't Rule Out Backing Sarwar for Scottish First Minister
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has declined to rule out supporting Labour's Anas Sarwar for first minister, while firmly rejecting any backing for the SNP's John Swinney.
Labour pledges ferry system overhaul with key merger
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plans to merge CalMac and CMAL to cut bureaucracy and modernise the ageing fleet, citing soaring cancellations.
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Labour Vows Ferry Merger to Fix Scotland's Island Transport Crisis
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plan to merge CalMac and CMAL, citing doubled cancellations and a 'ferry fiasco' under the SNP ahead of May's election.
Scottish Labour Vows to Cut Bills with Home Energy Upgrades
Anas Sarwar announces Scottish Labour's plan to use devolved powers for a national warm homes programme, expanding grants and boosting energy bill support for families.
Scottish Labour Vows to Make Homes Warmer and Cut Bills
Anas Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour's plan to use devolved powers for a national warm homes programme, expanding grants and discounts to ease energy costs for families.
Scotland's Welfare Agency Fastest Growing Employer Amid £9bn Bill
Social Security Scotland has expanded ten-fold in six years to 4,150 staff, administering a benefits system projected to reach £9 billion annually amid criticism of overpayments and rising costs.
Readers Champion Eryri Name and Beaver Reintroduction Benefits
Guardian readers discuss the importance of using Eryri over Snowdonia, highlight beavers' ecological impact, and share amusing anecdotes about recipes and crossword clues.
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BBC Scotland Criticised for High Volume of Programme Repeats
New figures reveal that more than 75% of comedy, drama, and entertainment shows on BBC Scotland will be repeats this year, a sharp increase from 56% last year, despite a licence fee hike.
New DWP Rules for PIP and Carer's Allowance in Scotland Move
The DWP has implemented new regulations requiring disability benefit claimants relocating from England or Wales to Scotland to apply for devolved Scottish benefits to avoid payment interruptions.
Guga Hunt Tradition Faces Backlash and Political Pressure
The centuries-old Hebridean tradition of hunting gannet chicks on Sùla Sgeir faces intense criticism from global activists and shifting political oversight, threatening cultural heritage.
Swinney Pledges Scottish Ban on Conversion Therapy
First Minister John Swinney commits to introducing a Scottish ban on conversion practices within the first year of the next Holyrood term if UK-wide legislation is not forthcoming from Westminster.
Northern Ireland Pioneers Paid Miscarriage Leave
Northern Ireland becomes the first UK region to offer two weeks of paid leave for parents affected by miscarriage, effective from April 6, 2026.
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NI Leaders United on Violence Against Women Despite Separate Speeches
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly insist they are working 'shoulder to shoulder' to tackle violence against women and girls, despite addressing media separately following recent murders.
Reform UK Scotland Leader Clashes with IFS Over Tax Plans
Malcolm Offord of Reform UK Scotland criticises the Institute for Fiscal Studies after it labels his party's proposed income tax cuts as 'not fiscally credible' in a heated exchange over economic policy.
Lost Ring with Stone of Destiny Fragment Sought by Daughter
Viv Rollo appeals for help to find her father's ring containing a hidden fragment of the Stone of Destiny, gifted after the 1950 Westminster Abbey theft.
Sturgeon's Final Holyrood Speech Highlights Legacy of Broken Vows
Nicola Sturgeon delivered her last parliamentary address during a children's bill debate, offering platitudes while her record reveals significant failures on NHS targets, education, and independence.
Scottish Committee Appointed for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial
The Scottish Government has appointed senior public figures to a group tasked with proposing a permanent memorial for Queen Elizabeth II, with funding provided by the UK Government.
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Ireland's Basic Income for Artists: Boosting Creativity
The Irish government's Basic Income for the Arts initiative provides €325 weekly to 2,000 artists, improving their wellbeing and recouping costs, as musicians and writers share their experiences.
MSPs Propose Taxpayer Funding for BBC in Broadcasting Overhaul
A Holyrood committee recommends exploring a hybrid BBC funding model with taxpayer contributions, alongside calls for more Scottish editorial control and clearer devolution reporting.
Scotland Regulates Cosmetic Procedures and Cladding Repairs
MSPs have approved new laws requiring healthcare professionals for procedures like Brazilian butt lifts and banning them for under-18s, alongside a housebuilding tax for cladding repairs.
Scottish Parliament Rejects Assisted Dying Bill
MSPs voted 69-57 against Liam McArthur's assisted dying legislation after a sober debate that raised concerns about coercion, medical ethics, and protections for vulnerable groups.
Assisted Dying Bill Defeated in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has voted against legislation that would have legalised assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, following warnings from disability advocates about coercion risks and societal devaluation of disabled lives.
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Scotland Set to Ban Greyhound Racing After Welsh Vote
MSPs are voting on a bill to outlaw greyhound racing in Scotland, which would close the last track in Fife. This comes just a day after Wales approved a similar ban, marking a significant shift in UK animal welfare policy.
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