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Scottish Lib Dem leader urges Scottish Government to extend rail fares freeze

The freeze, aimed at supporting rail users during the cost-of-living crisis, is set to end on March 31.

The Independent UK

Support for Heathrow third runway must be withdrawn by next First Minister, say Lib Dems

The SNP's backing of controversial plans for expansion at Heathrow Airport are 'not compatible' with climate goals, Alex Cole-Hamilton said.

Daily Record

Drug deaths reach highest quarterly level since 2021 as Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving 'appalling legacy'

Drugs minister Angela Constance admitted the number of Scots losing their lives to drugs remained "far too high".

Daily Record

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Opposition claims SNP 'openly at war' after explosive TV debate saw candidates clash

OPPOSITION politicians have claimed the party is now “openly at war with itself” after an explosive TV debate.

The National (Scotland)

New first minister urged by rivals to focus on ‘challenges’ facing Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack called on the SNP to change course and ‘drop the obsession’ with independence.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

The former first minister said he ‘feels for’ his successor as she announced she will stand down as First Minister.

The Independent UK

LibDems in plot to torpedo SNP's National Care Service plan

MINISTERS are being urged to “change course” and abandon plans to create a new National Care Service (NCS) for Scotland, with the Liberal…

The National (Scotland)

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Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

Mr Martin died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in the centre of Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Flowers laid outside Jenners for tragic firefighter as MSP calls for posthumous George Cross

Members of the public have left flowers for 38-year-old Barry Martin, who died earlier on Friday.

Daily Record

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

The UK Government has blocked Scottish Parliament legislation on gender recognition reforms.

The Independent UK

"Heartbreaking" death toll of homeless Scots in Glasgow reaches 160 sparking demands for nationwide probe

The death toll of homeless Scots living in temporary accommodation in the city over the last five years was branded 'heartbreaking'.

Daily Record

LibDems claim Ukraine refugee went back to Kyiv due to NHS GP waiting time

SCOTLAND'S LibDem leader has claimed a Ukrainian refugee returned to Kyiv for treatment because the wait to see a GP in Scotland was so long.

The National (Scotland)

Ukrainian refugee 'flew back to Kyiv' to see a doctor as waiting times in Scotland so long

The case of a Ukrainian woman named Maria was raised at First Minister's Questions as an example of the NHS waiting times being faced in Scotland.

Daily Record

Holyrood backs motion that UK should 'respect Scotland's right' to hold indyref2

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson led the independence debate on behalf of the Scottish Government

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Edinburgh NHS Lothian records most babies born addicted to substances in Scotland

New figures have shown that 1,100 babies have been born dependent on substances in Scotland in the last five years and calls are being made to improve alcohol and drug services

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon outlines pledges to Scotland in Hogmanay address

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to strengthen Scotland’s international connections, protect the NHS and other “precious public…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow nurses take 68,000 mental health sick days in single year

Across the country more than 226,000 days were lost after NHS nurses and midwives were forced to take time off because of mental health issues in the last year.

The Independent UK

More than 225,000 days lost among NHS staff due to mental health issues

The figures were obtained from health boards by the Scottish Liberal Democrats using freedom of information laws.

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Daily Record

Ambulance waits in critical cases have soared in most council areas

The information showed worrying response time for so-called purple calls

Insider UK

Claim over Scotland’s potential wind power 'was always inflated'

The claim that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s potential offshore wind resources has been repeatedly used

Daily Record

"It's like watching a child" - Wife of Alzheimer's patient in desperate plea as Brexit set to delay new drug

The drug, Lecanemab, was hailed as a new wonder pill which can slow down Alzheimer’s - but it could take several years for approval in the UK, now we're out of the EU.

Daily Record

SNP government admits dodgy renewables stat could mean flagship paper needs rewritten

Ministers included the debunked claim that Scotland is home to 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind potential in a major ten-year economic strategy report.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish LibDems ‘won’t play the game’ on plans for de facto independence vote

THE LibDems have told the SNP and Scottish Greens they “won’t play their game”, as the pro-independence parties seek to make the next election…

The National (Scotland)

Ukrainian refugees to spend five more months on cruise ship in Edinburgh

UKRAINIAN refugees will spend a further five months on a ship which has been accommodating them since June this year, the Scottish Government have…

The Independent UK

Ship hosting Ukrainian refugees has contract extended by five months

The Scottish Government confirmed more than 1,200 displaced people from Ukraine will remain on the MS Victoria until June 2023.

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