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Swinney: Consumption room should help reduce ‘entirely unacceptable’ drug deaths

The First Minister has visited the UK’s first facility where drug users can inject in a clean and safe environment.

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Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

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Greens yet to make ‘final decision’ on backing Budget – Harvie

Patrick Harvie also said he still regrets the end of the powersharing deal with the SNP.

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UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

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Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

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Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow

Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.

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Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future

Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

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Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on former first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon served as the first minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and is the current MSP for Glasgow Southside...

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John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK

Memorial to late Queen could include AI or augmented reality, say organisers

‘Value for money is very much at the top of our minds,’ says committee member of monument set to cost up to £46m

The Independent UK

Xander Schauffele hoping to get back into swing of things at The Sentry

The 31-year-old from San Diego insists he is still getting to grips with the changes made to his swing overseen by renowned coach Chris Como.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Nature’s annual show provides an ever-changing spectacle

PA news agency photographers captured the changing seasons during the course of 2024.

Evening Standard

Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had issued an alert for ‘severe’ flooding just after 6am on Tuesday but downgraded it by 7.45am.

The Independent UK

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

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The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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In Pictures: Northern lights, Taylor Swift and a frozen troot – Scotland in 2024

The best of the images from across the country for the past 12 months.

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Newborn interrupts Christmas Eve movie night

The little one was born at 5.16am on Christmas Day, despite a January 2 due date.

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In Pictures: Foam, fire and festivals – the lighter side of 2024

Crazy races and fiery processions helped raise spirits through a difficult year.

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Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.

Evening Standard

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

The National (Scotland)

What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

Evening Standard

I doubt I could have survived general election result – Yousaf

The former first minister has reflected on his fateful decision to end the SNP’s powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens.

The National (Scotland)

Jack Butland on how harsh home truths after Dundee United draw led to Rangers revival

Jack Butland has revealed how hearing some harsh home truths after the draw with Dundee United last month sparked the Rangers revival.

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Fatal accident inquiry to be held into rail derailment that killed three people

The incident occurred near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.

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John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

The First Minister has chosen a picture by PA Media photographer Jane Barlow for his official card, which will raise money for Children First.

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