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Man’s death in Glasgow treated as suspicious
The death of a man in Glasgow is being treated as suspicious by police.
Catholic Church in Scotland urged to create independent safeguarding watchdog
The Catholic Church in Scotland should create a stronger independent safeguarding service as a critical step to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals, a review group has recommended.
Campaigners vow further action as oil rig heads to North Sea
Environmental activists have vowed to continue attempts to prevent an oil rig from reaching a North Sea field despite the structure leaving port overnight.
Women make up more than half of public board members for first time
For the first time, more than half of all board members appointed to oversee public bodies in Scotland are women.
Methadone overdose figures slammed by Scottish Conservatives
The Conservatives have called for alternative treatments for drug addicts as figures indicate hundreds of people were taken to hospital after overdosing on the heroin replacement methadone.
Increase in number of young teachers working in Scottish schools
The number of teachers under the age of 45 working in Scottish schools has increased by 26% in the last decade, according to official figures.
Further Glasgow Airport strike dates ‘will roll into summer holiday period’
Two further strike dates have been announced at Glasgow Airport which will take the industrial action into the summer holiday period.
Two people arrested on oil rig bringing protest arrests total to 14
Two people have been arrested during the protest on an oil rig in the North Sea.
Woman dies after car crash in Orkney
A woman has died after a car crash in Orkney.
Human remains found in forest confirmed as those of missing Emma Faulds
A body found in a Dumfries and Galloway forest has been confirmed as that of missing Emma Faulds.
Huge blaze breaks out near golf course
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in a historic building near a golf course.
Process begins to establish Citizens’ Assembly in Scotland
The process to establish a new Citizens’ Assembly in Scotland has begun.
Infant Barbary macaque spotted nestling with father at safari park
A safari park’s latest arrival is a baby Barbary macaque, born earlier this month.
Gay and bisexual men to have historical prosecutions erased
Men with historical prosecutions for same-sex sexual activity will be able to apply to have their convictions erased from October.
Carers murdered missing woman after making her life ‘a living hell’
A man and a woman who made the life of the young woman they should have been caring for “a living hell” have been convicted of her murder.
Margaret Fleming trial: Timeline of events leading up to murder convictions
Edward Cairney and Avril Jones have been convicted of murdering vulnerable Margaret Fleming almost 20 years ago.
Jo Malone and Still Game star among honorary graduates
An entrepreneur dubbed a “scent maverick” and a Still Game star are among those to be honoured by a university.
Free sanitary products scheme given funding boost
An increase in funding has been announced to continue the provision of free sanitary products to pupils and students in Scotland.
Margaret Fleming’s ‘carers’ convicted of her murder
A man and a woman have been convicted of murdering a vulnerable woman, who they should have been caring for, almost two decades ago.
First Minister makes ‘personal commitment’ to fix care system in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is making a “personal commitment” to fix the care system for young people in Scotland.
Pensioners robbed of jewellery and cash as three men raid home
Two pensioners have been left “shaken” after several men broke into a house and stole jewellery and cash.
Glasgow School of Art blaze probe enters final stages
Hundreds of tonnes of debris still need to be removed from the Glasgow School of Art site one year on as the investigation into the devastating blaze moves into its final phases.
Racist hate crimes fall but homophobic incidents on the rise
Racist crimes have fallen by more than 10% in a year while hate crimes related to sexual orientation have risen by 5%, new figures indicate.
Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey gives birth to twin boys
Nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who fought off Ebola, has given birth to twins.
Two more protesters board oil rig, campaigners say
Two more Greenpeace activists are occupying an oil rig in the North Sea, the organisation said.
Two more protesters board oil rig, campaigners say
Two more Greenpeace activists are occupying an oil rig in the North Sea, the organisation said.
Rangers fans wait to read latest ruling on fight with Mike Ashley
Rangers fans are waiting to read a judge’s ruling on the latest round of the club’s long-running High Court fight over merchandise sales with Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.
Nicola Sturgeon visits family workshops at V&A Dundee
Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to free family workshops held at the V&A Dundee in a visit to the museum.
One in 10 Scots have been victim of financial scam – research
More than 400,000 people in Scotland have fallen victim to a financial scam at some point in their lives, according to new research.
Firefighter receives £1.5m compensation after injury led to hand being amputated
A firefighter whose hand was amputated after being injured has received £1.5 million in compensation.
