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Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray

The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires.

Evening Standard

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘not expecting military support’ to help combat wildfire

More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the blaze over the past 11 days.

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Expert rubbishes Scottish media claim 'SNP want to ban short prison terms'

AN expert has called out an “inaccurate” Scottish media claim that the SNP “wants to ban all prison sentences of less than five years” ...

The National (Scotland)

Sex Crimes in Scotland Hit Highest Level Since 1971 as Rape and Domestic Abuse Cases Surge

Scotland's sexual crime rates have reached a record high, with 16,430 cases reported in 2025-26. Advocates stress the true figures are likely higher, urging for behavioural change and increased support.

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Scotland breaking UN rules on prisoner rights, says inspector

SCOTLAND'S jails are breaking the UN’s so-called Nelson Mandela rules on prisoner rights, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers will not appeal court ruling on trans prisoners, Swinney says

Trans inmates are being moved and will be placed in jail in line with their biological sex.

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Scottish Government will not appeal 'unlawful' transgender inmates guidance

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will not appeal a judge’s decision ruling that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female…

The National (Scotland)

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country following suspected anti-Muslim attacks.

Evening Standard

Why slow police response Glasgow 'race riots' benefitted the far right

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Scottish politicians condemn 'absolutely appalling' far-right disorder in Glasgow

SCOTTISH politicians have condemned far-right disorder in Glasgow as “absolutely appalling”

The National (Scotland)

Justice Secretary to consider knife amnesties in Scotland after teenage stabbings

SCOTLAND’S Justice Secretary has said he would “consider” knife amnesties in the wake of two recent trials which resulted in teenagers found…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister set to visit village after 'ground movement' triggers evacuation

The First Minister is to visit a Clackmannanshire village that was evacuated last month over ground movement

The National (Scotland)

Swinney to chair meeting on evacuated former mining village

Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton were evacuated on May 18 after an investigation into ground movement took place.

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Scottish Government urged to help after 100 homes evacuated by ground movements

THE Scottish Government has been formally requested help by a council leader after 100 homes were evacuated following ground movements in a former…

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement

Investigation launched in former mining village of Coalsnaughton after residents forced to leave properties

Evening Standard

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

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The full list of the new Scottish Government Cabinet as John Swinney picks top team

JOHN Swinney has confirmed the SNP’s full new Cabinet team ...

Evening Standard

One rule for them and another for everyone else, says Sarwar of SNP

Former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden was convicted last month of 10 offences.

Evening Standard

Sarwar pledges to slash NHS waiting times and end 8am GP appointment ‘scramble’

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘build a better future for Scotland’.

Evening Standard

Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease

All parents will now be offered spinal muscular atrophy screening for their newborns.

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea

The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’.

Evening Standard

MSPs call on Scottish Government to publish communications connected to hospital

The vote took place on Wednesday at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free-to-air TV

TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer.

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