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Third of Scottish homes do not meet standard public demands
More than a third of homes in Scotland do not meet public perceptions of good housing, a new survey suggests.
Rail fares rising twice as fast as wages, union study finds
Rail fares are increasing twice as fast as wages, according to a new study ahead of passengers being hit by an expected 3.5% hike in the cost of travelling by train.
‘Severe’ decline in mountain hares in eastern Highlands – study
The number of mountain hares on moorlands in the eastern Scottish Highlands has fallen to less than 1% of the level recorded more than 60 years ago, according to a long-term study.
Police searching for missing man with dementia
Police are growing concerned for a missing man with dementia.
New ovarian cancer medicine approved for use by NHS Scotland
The approval of a new drug to treat ovarian cancer in Scotland has been welcomed by campaigners.
Arrest made after remains found in search for missing man
An arrest has been made after remains were found in the search for a missing man.
Pussy Riot activist says secret escape to Edinburgh festival was worth it
One of the original members of protest group Pussy Riot has said it was worth making a secret escape from Russia to take her story to international audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Thousands of musicians arrive in Glasgow for piping festival
Musicians from around the world have arrived in Scotland for an annual piping competition and festival.
Glasgow 2018 events draw in half a million people – organisers
Half a million people got involved in events linked to the inaugural European Championships in Glasgow, organisers have claimed.
Former Celtic youth coach jailed for sexually abusing teenager
Former Celtic Football Club youth coach Jim McCafferty has been jailed after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenager in what a court heard he had regarded as a “bit of fun”.
Ministers announce funding for farmers affected by tough weather conditions
Loans to help farmers hit by months of adverse weather are being offered by the Scottish Government.
Critics hit out over expected 3.5% rise in rail season ticket costs
Campaigners, trade unions and politicians have criticised the anticipated 3.5% rise in commuters’ train fares next year.
Grouse shooting season opens amid stock concerns
Grouse shooting season has opened, but some estates in Scotland have cancelled shoots due to exceptional weather hitting breeding stock.
Commuters could see rail fares rise by 3.5% next year
Rail commuters are being warned to expect a 3.5% fare increase next year.
Father planning to climb height of Everest for charity in memory of his son
A father is setting out to climb the height of Mount Everest to raise funds to build a bothy in memory of his outdoors-loving son.
Glasgow 2018 comes to a close
Fans took to the streets for the final day of the European Championships in Glasgow.
Council leader orders removal of barriers blocking Edinburgh Castle views
The leader of Edinburgh City Council has ordered the removal of controversial hoardings blocking views to Edinburgh Castle.
More than 100 seats ‘have switched from Leave to Remain since EU referendum’
More than 100 Westminster constituencies which backed Leave in the 2016 referendum would now vote to remain in the European Union, according to new analysis of polling.
Proposals to boost teaching profession unveiled by Lib Dems
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have unveiled a plan to boost the teaching profession ahead of the party’s autumn conference.
60% of Scots back devolution of Network Rail, poll finds
The majority of the public support the devolution of Network Rail in Scotland, according to new research.
‘Shambolic Brexit’ poses threat to NHS Scotland – SNP
The UK Government’s “shambolic Brexit” poses a threat to the future of the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said.
More than 100 seats ‘have switched from Leave to Remain since EU referendum’
More than 100 Westminster constituencies which backed Leave in the 2016 referendum would now vote to remain in the European Union, according to new analysis of polling.
Biker dies in tractor crash
A biker has died in a crash with a tractor.
Corbyn faces fresh questions over visit to Palestinian graveyard in Tunisia
Fresh questions were being asked about Jeremy Corbyn’s visit to a Palestinian graveyard in Tunisia, after claims that photographs showed him holding a wreath near the graves of those responsible for the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Scotland’s only openly-trans councillor quits frontline politics after ‘abuse’
Scotland’s only openly-trans councillor is quitting frontline politics after a “vicious and sustained string of abuse”.
Corbyn accused of ‘arrogance’ over anti-Semitism row by former Labour minister
Jeremy Corbyn has been accused by a former leader of Scottish Labour of an “arrogant” and “inept” handling of the row over anti-Semitism.
Clutha helicopter crash inquiry to begin in April 2019
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Clutha helicopter tragedy will begin in April next year, the Crown Office has announced.
Otter dies after getting stuck in fishing gear in loch
An otter has died after it got caught in old fishing gear in a loch.
Bear plane: Koala takes own seat in cabin in flight to new home
Plane passengers flying to Edinburgh had a surprise Antipodean traveller in their cabin – a koala heading for the city’s zoo.
Former SNP minister calls for ‘less marching, more listening’
Independence campaigners should do “less marching and more listening”, according to former SNP justice secretary Kenny MacAskill.
