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Government to decide on giant battery storage site plan after council rejection

THE Scottish Government will consider plans for a battery storage site the size of almost two football pitches near Inverurie after it was refused…

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2600 young people tell Scottish Government what they should prioritise

YOUNG people want the Scottish Government to make tackling child poverty a “priority from day one”, according to a new poll

The National (Scotland)

Salmon giant under fire as covert video 'shows it twice misled Scottish Government'

A SALMON farming giant “twice misled” the Scottish Government about its operations, campaigners have alleged after the release of Freedom of…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government unveils red, white, and blue tartan for 250th anniversary of US

A RED, white, and blue tartan has been created to mark the 250th anniversary of independence for the United States ...

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This interactive map shows rise of AI data centres across Scotland

AN interactive map has revealed that developers are proposing a rash of AI data centres right across Scotland – prompting concerns about the…

The National (Scotland)

Cross-party group of island MSPs call for urgent action on scaled-back local flights

A CROSS-PARTY group of MSPs have called for urgent action from the Scottish Government to safeguard local flights that serve their communities

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

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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.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government handling of Salmond files release ‘shambolic’ – FOI chief

The Scottish Government was admonished by the Court of Session this week.

Evening Standard

Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files

The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner.

Evening Standard

'Golden opportunity': Plaid DFM says Celtic Alliance will 'make Westminster listen'

THE birth of the “Celtic Alliance” of nations against Westminster rule presents a “golden opportunity” to force the UK Government to listen.

The National (Scotland)

Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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Residents in two Fife villages avoid mass eviction after council intervention

FAMILIES living in two Fife villages will no longer lose their homes after the council agreed to buy the properties ...

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John Swinney hints at 'abolition' of council tax – and says work has started

JOHN Swinney has hinted at the “abolition” of council tax – and said he will “consider” a four-day week for government workers ...

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Outrage as AI data centre 'bigger than our village' planned on site of castle ruins

A local community group has hit out at plans for a huge 600MW data centre that would reportedly be larger than the village it neighbours

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Revealed: Surge in US military flights from Prestwick before latest Iran strikes

US military use of a Scottish airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal ...

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Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

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Scottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John Swinney

THE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced.

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More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland)

Jonathon Shafi: Neoliberal myths are unravelling in an era of soaring costs

DURING the Scottish election campaign, the SNP introduced a manifesto pledge around food pricing, which caused much consternation. The idea was to…

Evening Standard

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government asked to intervene in Ally McCoist neighbour dispute

A Bridge of Weir resident involved in a dispute with Rangers legend Ally McCoist over the height of two trees has taken the issue to the Scottish…

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Scottish Government urged to address 'major shortcomings' in data centre policy

The Scottish Government is facing calls to 'urgently address' what has been described as 'major shortcomings' in its policy on data centres

The Independent UK

Government slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on hyperscale data centre emissions

Scottish government’s NPF4 national planning framework states that "green data centres" will have an "overall negligible impact" on nation’s emissions reduction goals

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