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Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

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MSP hails 'immense milestone' after 178 million free bus trips made in Scotland

Over 178 million free bus journeys have been made in Scotland in 2023/2024, according to data obtained by Transport Scotland’s…

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'All is not lost' on Scottish visa despite Home Office snub, says SNP MP

AN SNP MP behind efforts to set up a Scottish visa has insisted “all is not lost” in a defiant response to the Home Office shooting down the…

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TB cases rose 40% in Scotland last year, figures show

Public Health Scotland said the most reported risk factor for the disease ‘was being a refugee or asylum seeker’.

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No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.

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Body representing firms arming Israel ramps up lobbying of MSPs

AN industry body representing firms arming Israel has ramped up its lobbying of MSPs ...

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When are bank holidays in Scotland – and are they different to England?

WHEN are the Scottish bank holidays, and are there more north of the Border than in England?

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Labour 'slapping down' their Scottish MPs on immigration policy, SNP say

LABOUR are “slapping down” their Scottish MPs who want tailored immigration policy for Scotland, according to an SNP MP.

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Campaigners urge Scottish Government to keep College of Europe bursaries

THE European Movement in Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to continue funding for scholarships to the College of Europe.

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No decision to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond memorial, says acting Alba chief

NO decision has been made to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond’s memorial service, the acting leader of the Alba Party has said.

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Applications open for new pension age benefit in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened applications for a new disability benefit for people of state pension age.

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

SCHOOLS in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action.

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Scotland’s cultural history given fresh spotlight in new podcast

THE Scottish Government appears to have forgotten that a thriving culture is a keystone in the building of a nation, according to a prominent art…

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Crofting township to take fight to Spanish firm over battery storage plans

AN “idyllic” crofting township is gearing up to oppose a planned battery energy storage development proposed by a Spanish company..

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Alyn Smith urges Scottish Government to keep funding College of Europe places

FORMER MSP Alyn Smith has called for the government to continue funding for overseas scholarships.

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Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9

THE Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Scottish Government’s plans to dual the A9.

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Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

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'The RAF should be sent': Anger as private plane to bring Alex Salmond home

IT has now been revealed that the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond is Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter.

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'Will Scottish Labour MPs back my Scotland visa bill or just be lobby fodder?'

SNP MP Stephen Gethins tabled a bill at Westminster on Thursday seeking an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the Scottish Government to…

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Alex Salmond's body coming home tomorrow with cortege planned

THE body of Alex Salmond will be flown home to Scotland on Friday, the Alba Party have confirmed.

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John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

JOHN Swinney has announced the Scottish Government will make a £250,000 emergency donation to the relief effort in the Middle East.

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Scottish Government pledges £12.5 million in aid for African education initiatives

THE Scottish Government is seeking to provide up to £12.5 million in aid for education initiatives in three African countries ...

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Alex Salmond's family issue statement confirming plans to repatriate body to Scotland

ALEX Salmond will be repatriated to Scotland on a private plane paid for by a private citizen, it has been confirmed ...

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'Disappointed and surprised': Islanders hit out at ferry fares increase

A GROUP representing Island communities which rely on the ferry service in Scotland has slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to increase the…

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Alba open online book of condolences for Alex Salmond

THE Alba Party have opened an online book of condolence for Alex Salmond.

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