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Edinburgh ScotRail train passengers to be hit with 'bleak' ticket fare rises from Monday

The publically owned train operator will be hiking up its ticket prices from Monday despite opposition politicians called the hike 'bleak news'.

Edinburgh Live

Rail travellers in Scotland to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises from Monday

Scotrail is hiking ticket prices for most journeys by 4.8%.

Daily Record

Rail travellers to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises as price freeze scrapped

A hike in rail fares from Monday is “bleak news” for travellers amid the current cost of living crisis, opposition politicians told ministers.

The National (Scotland)

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Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister

First Minister makes several other changes to senior minister's briefs

Insider UK

Shipyard at centre of ferry fiasco to be privatised 'as quickly as possible'

THE nationalised shipyard at the centre of an ongoing fiasco around the late and overbudget delivery of two new ferries is to be returned to the…

The National (Scotland)

Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

Insider UK

Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser among Tory MSPs launching new 'think tank'

A GROUP of Scottish Tory MSPs is using their party’s conference to launch a new “think tank of sorts” ...

The National (Scotland)

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College boss who co-wrote stinging whistle-blowing letter is now appointed its new principal

The tables have turned at troubled South Lanarkshire College after its board appoints the co-author of a letter - which contained fears for the institution's reputation and financial stability - as its new principal

Daily Record

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Insider UK

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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Daily Record

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

Insider UK

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

Daily Record

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

The National (Scotland)

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”.

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Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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.

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