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Dumfries and Galloway suspected drugs deaths remain at near record levels

New figures show that 43 people are believed to have lost their lives to drugs in 2022 – one less than the previous year

Daily Record

Glasgow Ukrainians on ship to be rehomed across Scotland amid city's 'housing pressures'

The Scottish Government said they are "working intensively" with Glasgow City Council to provide appropriate accommodation to refugees. However, Glasgow reportedly does not have enough homes available.

Glasgow Live

Perth-based gamekeeping body chief warns “blanket restrictions” on muirburn could threaten public safety

Chairman of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) Alex Hogg MBE is against the proposed Wildlife Management (Grouse) Bill

Daily Record

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Scots bus services 'on the brink' says Labour MSP after McGill's announce cuts to routes

Scottish Labour's transport spokesperson Neil Bibby is calling on the Scottish Government to get behind his party's proposals.

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

Teacher hits out over cuts to school transport in West Dunbartonshire

Gavin Corrigan, of EIS, says the decision will lead to a drop in attendance and attainment.

Daily Record

Tayside roads policing inspector believes dualling the A9 would save lives

The matter was raised during a road safety presentation at a Perth and Kinross Council committee meeting

Daily Record

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Change of tune mooted by Stirling councillors over budget cuts in wake of Big Noise funding

The funding was found by the Scottish Government after the Big Noise projects in Aberdeen and Dundee were threatened.

Daily Record

'Horrific': Beaver in recovery after being found shot in face on Scottish road

A BEAVER named Fig is recovering in the care of the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) after a member of the public found…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian calls for reset of Holyrood partnership with councils

Budget cuts forced through by ring fenced funding shows need for change argues Labour. The SNP group says it protects spending on the most vulnerable.

Edinburgh Live

Swinney calls Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ despite £320m for Scotland

Deputy First Minister says Chancellor should have taken more action to increase Scottish budget

Insider UK

Budget branded ‘missed opportunity’ by Swinney despite £320m for Scotland

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his latest spending plans.

The Independent UK

Tories 'pit food production against climate' as MSPs debate future of farming

ON Wednesday afternoon, MSPs debated the proposed Vision for Agriculture in Scotland – a document which sets out the government’s ambitions for…

The National (Scotland)

'Vape crusader' Laura Young hails Glasgow backing for disposable e-cigs ban

Glasgow City Council has become the third Scots local authority to urge Holyrood ministers to outlaw the polluting single-use devices.

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Young people caring for someone with a disability urged to claim annual payment worth nearly £360

The Young Carer Grant is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

The Independent UK

Swimming pools group appeals to Scottish Government for cash to stay afloat

Community Leisure UK is concerned some facilities might have to close as energy costs and other bills surge.

Daily Record

£250 million wasted as thousands died from drug overdoses in Scotland

New First Minister must make tackling Scotland's drug death crisis a priority, says Record View.

Daily Record

Threat of more strikes in Scots schools lifted after third teachers' union votes to accept improved pay offer

The ballot of NASUWT members led to 52 per cent of members accepting the pay deal.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillors back ban on sale of single-use vapes as health and littering concerns raised

A Scottish Government review of disposable vapes is under way due to health and environmental concerns, and campaigners want to see them banned.

The Independent UK

Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

Holyrood Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the threat of further strike action in schools had been lifted after the NASUWT ballot.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs refuse to give consent to post-Brexit Australia-New Zealand trade deal

McKee said he was “frustrated” to be considering another UK Government law which “pays little heed to the democratic role of this…

The National (Scotland)

Ferguson Marine bosses slammed over massive bonus payments

BOSSES at the struggling Ferguson Marine shipyard have come under fire for awarding themselves cash bonuses without approval from the Scottish…

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire staff burnout warning as squeezed council budgets put services at risk

East Renfrewshire's chief executive has laid out the financial struggles faced by the council in a report, while councillors called on COSLA to lobby for change.

Insider UK

Businesses told to store empty cans and bottles ‘securely’ after Scotland's deposit return scheme comes in

Shoppers will pay a 20p deposit on all drinks bought in a can or bottle

Daily Record

South Ayrshire schools checked for potentially dangerous diseased trees

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has agreed to lobby UK and Scottish Governments to fund scheme to protect public.

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