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‘Call me Chickenella!’ How Guardian readers got their nicknames – and what they feel about them

Nicknames seem to be on their way out. But Bubbe, Punk, Plug, Buffy, Gelato and the rest can’t imagine life without theirs

The Guardian - UK

‘Revised’ heating bill will be introduced at Holyrood this year, says minister

Climate change campaigners have accused Scottish ministers of “weakening” legislation aimed at making heating more environmentally friendly

The National (Scotland)

Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

Scottish climate action minister Alasdair Allan called for a discounted rate to be introduced with a level of discount ‘proportionate to need’.

The Independent UK

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Report on future of Grangemouth site expected next week, minister says

The refinery is set to close in the coming months and put 400 roles at risk.

Evening Standard

Concern as thousands face heating crisis over delayed smart meter roll out

MORE than 160,000 Scots are facing a heating crisis due to delays in rolling out smart meters...

The National (Scotland)

NatureScot grants more than £1 million to biodiversity restoration projects

NATURESCOT has awarded over £1 million to projects that will help restore Scottish biodiversity as part of the Scottish Government’s Nature…

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners present ‘vision of hope’ for Scotland to become rewilding nation

Scottish Rewilding Alliance said the country can ‘lead the movement for global change’.

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Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring

The Scottish Government has delayed a plan for the Grangemouth refinery until next spring – just months before the site is due to be closed.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to work with energy firms on 'social tariff' to reduce bills

ENERGY firms are working with the Scottish Government to deliver a “social tariff” that could cut fuel bills for vulnerable customers ...

The National (Scotland)

Energy firms to work with Scottish Government on social tariff

A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills for those in need.

The Independent UK

SNP government U-turns on ban on wood-burning stoves in new build homes

THE Scottish Government has U-turned on a ban on wood-burning stoves in new-build homes ...

The National (Scotland)

Almost 80 jobs on line as salmon processing in Western Isles could end

ALMOST 80 jobs are on the line as salmon processing in the Western Isles may come to an end ...

The National (Scotland)

Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan to take maternity leave for birth of first child

MAIRI McAllan will leave the Scottish Government until next year as she goes on maternity leave for the birth of her first child.

The National (Scotland)

David Cameron 'cancelled meeting with Scottish Government days before letter threat'

ANGUS Robertson has told MSPs he was “surprised” to receive a letter from David Cameron threatening to withdraw Foreign Office support as the…

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Lower flight fares in 'lifeline routes' contract for Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown

LOGANAIR are to offer residents of Barra and Tiree cheaper fares for flights to and from Glasgow in a contract supported by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

'Absentee' laird under fresh pressure to sell Scottish island

AN absentee laird is facing fresh pressure to sell off his Scottish island to the community who live there – amid allegations he is ignoring their…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

A MOTION from the Scottish Conservatives calling on the Scottish Government to "reconsider" its Highly Protected Marine Areas proposals…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s first survey seeks to understand the mental health effect of epilepsy

A CHARITY has today launched Scotland’s first-ever national survey seeking to understand the effect epilepsy can have on the mental health of…

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The Independent UK

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

The Independent UK

SNP hits out at ‘gutless’ UK Government after Jack refuses Holyrood committee

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he ‘did not believe it would be appropriate’ for him to give evidence to Holyrood’s Constitution Committee.

The National (Scotland)

UK accused of 'outrageous power grab' as experts sound alarm over EU law bill

THE UK Government has been accused of yet another Holyrood "power grab" after legal as issued a warning over Tory legislation on Brexit.

The National (Scotland)

University steps up support for students amid cost of living crisis

A SCOTTISH university is putting on extra support for its students after revealing that only one in five are receiving government help amid the cost…

The National (Scotland)

Here’s what it’s like trying to rent somewhere to live in the Western Isles

ACROSS the Outer Hebrides, The National was barely able to find a handful of properties up for rent ...

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