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Queen's cause of death was old age as certificate confirms exact time she died

The document, published by the National Records of Scotland on Thursday and signed by Anne, the Princess Royal, lists old age as the only cause of the Queen's death

Daily Mirror

Life expectancy in Motherwell & Wishaw among lowest in the country

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that a male baby under 12 months old living in the Scottish Parliamentary constituency is expected to live an average of 73.10 years.

Daily Record

A quarter of all deaths of young people are linked to suicide

The proportion of deaths related to suicide of five to 24 year olds is much higher than that for older people

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Overdose Awareness Day offers time for bereaved families to remember loved ones

Renfrewshire landmarks will be lit up later today to mark the important day

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP calls for action over alcohol-related deaths

National Records of Scotland figures showed 1245 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland in 2021 – 179 of these were in Lanarkshire

Daily Record

New figures reveal suicide deaths in Lanarkshire drop by nearly a quarter

Latest statistics were revealed by the National Records of Scotland but a leading charity say more needs to be done.

Daily Record

Drug death rates in Perth and Kinross drop to lowest levels since 2017, according to new figures

Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show 34 people in the region died in 2020, compared to 20 in 2021

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Dumfries and Galloway drugs deaths rise by nearly 60 per cent in just 12 months

35 people died as a result of drugs misuse in 2021, compared to just 22 in 2020

Daily Record

Dundee records largest fall in population in Scotland during pandemic

Estimates from the National Records of Scotland showed the city’s population dropped by 0.7% in the last year.

Daily Record

Scottish city populations fall as numbers in rural areas rise during pandemic

National Records of Scotland's latest estimates show reversal in a years-long trend

Insider UK

Lanarkshire householders may be selected for a doorstep interview related to census

Those selected will already be aware that they have to take part

Daily Record

The current top baby names for girls in the United Kingdom

Manchester Evening News

The most popular baby names for boys in the United Kingdom

The top names for boys show interesting variations in different regions of the UK

Manchester Evening News

Call to take part in Census Coverage Survey

The Census Coverage Survey (CCS) is the second largest social research exercise in Scotland after the census itself

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Final reminder for Dundee households to complete census

Today is the last day for residents across Tayside to fill in the national survey forms.

Daily Record

Final reminder for Lanarkshire households to complete census

Tomorrow is the last day for residents across the area to complete Scotland’s census.

The Guardian - UK

Fears census abstention could hit public services in Scotland’s poorest areas

Experts voice alarm as areas with highest rates of deprivation lag behind minimum response rate of 85%

Glasgow Live

Scottish census to be delayed by a month due to low uptake

Due to a lack of households completing Scotland's census, the Scottish Government has announced that they will be extending the deadline by four weeks in a bid to allow more time for those who need it.

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Daily Record

Scots to be given extension to complete Census after alarmingly low return rate

The National Records of Scotland will now accept census returns until the end of May

Daily Record

Time running out for more than a quarter of Lanarkshire households still to complete census

Around 700,000 householders across Scotland have yet to submit their returns

The Independent UK

Scotland’s most popular baby names revealed

Olivia and Jack topped the list with celebrity-inspired and unisex names also making an appearance

Daily Record

700,000 Scottish households face £1,000 fines if they don’t return their census responses

Scots have until May 1 to submit their response

Daily Record

Lanarkshire residents warned they face hefty fine for not completing census

With only weeks left to submit responses, National Records of Scotland Chief Executive Paul Lowe reminds people who have yet to complete theirs that they may be subject to prosecution.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's top baby names in 2021 as new name takes top spot

Celebrity names such as Kylian (Mbappe), Margot (Robbie) and Saoirse (Ronan) all proved popular last year, while unisex names such as Rowan, Frankie and Blake also saw a bit of a resurgence.

Daily Record

Scotland's most popular baby names 2021 have been revealed

The favourite names for baby girls and boys have been picked out by the National Records of Scotland.

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