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Fresh delay sees completion of Ferguson Marine ferries put back again

Ships now set to be completed this autumn and by “late summer” of next year

Insider UK

Woman and girls forced to adapt behaviour on public transport to feel safe, MSPs told

Jenny Gilruth opened the debate by setting out how “exhausting” it is to be a woman using public transport in modern Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised by Scottish ministers

Highlands-London service will be run by state-owned company after operator Serco loses contract seven years early

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Cash boost will help improve veterans' healthcare in Lanarkshire

MSP Graham Simpson has welcomed funding aimed at welfare support and technology to benefit isolated veterans

Daily Record

A9 dualling work bid business ‘astounded’ at minister’s statement

Minister claims it could take until 2050 to fully dual the road

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Ash and hellfire

Four decades ago, Australia confronted what was its deadliest bushfire disaster to date, claiming 75 lives, injuring scores more and destroying almost 3,000 homes. Survivors share their stories of the day.

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MSP calls for more support for ambulance staff in Lanarkshire over 'red flagged' address concerns

Nearly 450 addresses have been identified as ones where Scottish Ambulance Staff are not allowed to enter without police

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I hope the latest government funding for ferries is the last – Swinney

Deputy First Minister responded to questions from the Economy and Fair Work Committee

Insider UK

EXCLUSIVE: South Lanarkshire College sacks principal over 'gross misconduct'

It’s one in a series of damning allegations that have emerged against the college in the last 12 months

Daily Record

Scotland's first chief entrepreneurial officer says salary is value for money

SCOTLAND'S first chief entrepreneurial officer has defended his salary of £2000 a day after a Tory MSP described it as “colossal”.

The National (Scotland)

Lanarkshire councils receive share of UK funding

The three-year allocations are to support businesses, communities and local projects including numeracy work.

Daily Record

Tory MSP calls for government action to halt decline of Lanarkshire's town centres

Graham Simpson's call follows the publication of a report by the Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee

Daily Record

Tory MSP blasts 'falling education standards' in Lanarkshire schools

Graham Simpson’s criticism comes after the publication of the National Improvement Framework report

Daily Record

MSP calls on Health Secretary to resolve Lanarkshire's GP crisis as constituents forced to fork out for private healthcare

Graham Simpson shared the experiences of a number of constituents forced to pay for private healthcare

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ScotRail bosses warn strikes next month will have 'severe' impact on services

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union will walk out on four days in December and four in January.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire pupil applauded as her inspiring speech on mental health heard in Parliament

Eleyza Mohammed touched on a number of important issues within the debate including mental health stigma in the workplace

The National (Scotland)

Calls for cuts to public transport ticket prices in bid to cut car journeys

SCOTTISH ministers are being urged to review the costs of travelling by public transport as part of efforts to cut down on car journeys.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP backs proposed law designed to tackle dog thefts

Graham Simpson's colleague Maurice Golden wants to make stealing a dog a crime in its own right

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Tory MSP slams increase in number of operations cancelled in Lanarkshire

Latest figures show in August 212 operations were cancelled, including 44 due to capacity reasons

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP wins promise from First Minister to introduce pregnancy loss certificates for stillborn babies

Heather Denham, who works for local charity Baby Loss Retreat, shared her heartbreaking experience of losing three children.

Daily Record

MSP visits rail team to learn more about new bridge at Ravenscraig

Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson visited the Network Rail team building a new bridge that will be installed under the West Coast Main Line at Motherwell and heard first-hand about progress on the work to date.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP visits gluten-free confectionary company in Shotts

MSP Graham Simpson visited Lazy Day Foods at their factory to discuss the work they’re doing to cater for people with food intolerances.

Insider UK

No evidence of Ferguson criminality, but not my job to determine - Sturgeon

Latest update from Ferguson Marine boss sees further delays to the two CalMac ferries being built there

The National (Scotland)

'What criticism?': Tory MSP claims he never heard of IMF attack on UK tax cuts

THE Scottish Tories have backed the UK Government’s tax cuts despite an extraordinary intervention from the International Monetary Fund and the…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to debate bill to unseat MSPs who don't show or break rules

Tory MSP Graham Simpson lodged the final proposals for the Removal from Office and Recall Bill on Tuesday and has called for cross-party support.

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