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Sturgeon should step in to stop transfer of transgender prisoner, say Tories

Tiffany Scott’s request for a transfer has reportedly been rubber-stamped.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon told to step in to stop transfer of trans prisoner Tiffany Scott to women's jail

Tiffany Scott, who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns, has been rubber-stamped for transfer to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

Daily Record

Prestwick Airport 'get serious' warning as private ownership idea floated

MSP Brian Whittle is urging the Scottish Government to get the best value for taxpayers now to ensure Prestwick Airport unlocks its potential.

Daily Record

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New trans prisoner storm looms for Nicola Sturgeon over transfer of violent stalker Tiffany Scott

Troubled Scott - formerly Andrew Burns - has been repeatedly refused a switch to women's jail until now.

Daily Record

Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government figures reveal 1800 homes in North Lanarkshire remain empty

New housing statistics have shown that there are 1,846 long term empty homes in North Lanarkshire and over 42,000 across Scotland.

Daily Record

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

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Glasgow Life 'exposed by pandemic' - but will continue to run city venues

During the pandemic, lockdowns forced venues to shut causing income to drop and councillors have questioned Glasgow Life's reliance on 'commercial revenues'.

Glasgow Live

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

Edinburgh Live

New Glasgow promenade built out into River Clyde set to create more jobs

The former waterfront path at the Windmillcroft Quay on the south side of the river is set to be revamped with works expected to start in 2024 and be completed within two years.

Glasgow Live

Extra health support for Glasgow schools under plans for more community care

The proposals by the city's health and social care partnership (HSCP) could help youngsters get better access to health care.

Glasgow Live

Crisis grants money set to dry up in Dumfries and Galloway next year

Fewer people will get emergency financial support due to shortage of funding

Daily Record

Homelessness surges in West Lothian after end of covid eviction protection

Councillors are calling for more funding from the Scottish Government to help tackle the growing crisis

Daily Record

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

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Daily Record

"Significant shift in approach" in bid to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's bed blocking problem

People will now leave hospital when they have a start date for care at home beginning – rather than when the care is due to begin

The National (Scotland)

'It's time': Alba launch first billboard campaign of 2023 in independence drive

THE Alba Party launched their first pro-independence billboard campaign of 2023 yesterday, with a focus on the urgency of independence.

The National (Scotland)

Here's what MSPs would have asked Alister Jack if he hadn't snubbed two committees

Alister Jack has refused to attend two separate Holyrood committees to explain his use of a Section 35 order - so MSPs wrote him a letter instead

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian homelessness surged after end of covid eviction protection

The ban on evictions was lifted in the Autumn. That, coupled with surging mortgage costs pushed up the numbers looking for a council home

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Plans for Clyde Metro to be drawn up this year, says minister

PLANS for a Clyde Metro system will be created this year, a minister has said.

Daily Record

Call for ban on electric shock dog collars in Scotland which cause 'fear and pain'

The Kennel Club and Scottish SPCA are backing a motion to ban the use of shock collars and called prior regulations 'ineffective'.

Edinburgh Live

People across Edinburgh urged to check if they are eligible for council tax support

People struggling to pay their council tax during the cost of living crisis are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for money off their current bill.

The National (Scotland)

Changes to children's rights bill taking longer than hoped after Supreme Court ruling

IT is taking longer than anyone hoped to incorporate a UN treaty on children’s rights into law, a minister has said, but talks with the UK…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's Government to stop councils from slashing teacher posts after Glasgow plan slammed

The announcement came after this newspaper revealed plans to cut teacher jobs by over 800 in Scotland's biggest city.

Insider UK

Weaker economic growth costing Scottish Government almost £700m

Scottish Fiscal Commission says differences in tax policy between Scotland and the rest of the UK are also to blame

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to 'intervene' to stop councils cutting teacher numbers

THE Scottish Government is preparing to stop councils from cutting teacher numbers, it is being reported.

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