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Police officer seriously injured after crash on A92
A police officer has suffered serious injuries after a crash in Fife.
Eric Trump hits out at Scottish Greens leader over money laundering claims
Eric Trump has branded Patrick Harvie “an irrelevant and spineless politician” after the Scottish Greens leader suggested US President Donald Trump could be involved in money laundering.
Greens played like fiddle in Scottish budget negotiations, say Tories
The Scottish Conservatives have accused the Greens of being “played like a fiddle” during budget negotiations with the Scottish Government.
No club liability reference in Scottish football abuse review, says chairman
The chairman of a review into abuse in Scottish football has said his report includes no reference to liability on any clubs.
Motherwell FC boss did not assault me, partner tells court
The partner of Motherwell FC’s manager has told a court she sparked an incident where he was charged with assaulting her by “acting like a bit of an idiot”.
Coronavirus guidance issued to Scottish schools
Schools have been issued with advice on coronavirus by Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
Additional £20m pledged towards rehabilitation of drug addicts in Scotland
An extra £20 million in Scottish Government funding will be made available for drug rehabilitation and mental health support for addicts, the public health minister has announced.
Police vehicle involved in crash on A92
A police vehicle has been involved in a crash in Fife.
Motherwell FC manager goes on trial accused of assaulting partner
The partner of Motherwell FC manager Stephen Robinson wrote to prosecutors saying he should not have been charged with assaulting her, a court has heard.
Force Trump to reveal how he could afford Scottish golf resorts, say Greens
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to take legal action to force US President Donald Trump to reveal how he could afford his Scottish golf resorts, amid concerns about possible money laundering.
UK crime minister mulls cross-border police talks to tackle drugs trade
A UK Government minister has proposed a cross-border policing round-table between English forces and Police Scotland to tackle the drug trade’s “business model”.
Scottish budget analysis raises questions on how spending plans will be funded
Documents published on the budget deal struck between the SNP and Scottish Greens “only partially answer” how it will be funded, according to a new analysis.
Rip up agreement on Heathrow expansion, Rennie tells Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to “rip up” a Scottish Government agreement on Heathrow expansion after a court ruled a third runway was unlawful.
First Minister urged to stop NHS out-of-hours centre closures
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to intervene and order Scotland’s largest health board to halt plans to suspend several out-of-hours care centres.
Getting drugs as easy as ordering pizza, conference told
The availability of some drugs on Britain’s streets is almost as easy as getting a pizza, it has been claimed.
Sturgeon defends education record as Carlaw criticises exams pass rate
Nicola Sturgeon has defended the Scottish Government’s record on education as she denied there was a lack of transparency in the publication of an analysis of exam results.
Highlands MSP calls for remote voting as she announces plans to quit Holyrood
A Highlands MSP has announced she is quitting Holyrood after next year’s election and called for parliament bosses to introduce remote voting and video meetings.
Police Scotland officer numbers could be cut after 2020
Police Scotland could cut officer numbers after 2020, Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has told MSPs.
Michael Gove echoes Dad’s Army in putdown to ‘nationalist’ SNP
Michael Gove echoed Dad’s Army as he told the SNP “they don’t like it up ‘em” as he accused their MPs of being “nationalists” intent on “smashing up the United Kingdom”.
Blaze tackled at flat in Glasgow city centre
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a city centre flat.
Health Secretary beefs up security as pensioner charged over violent threats
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has increased her security after a man was charged with making violent threats towards her.
Climate change policies ‘could lead to rioting if not implemented fairly’
Rioting similar to the yellow vests protests in France could happen in Scotland if measures to cut emissions are not seen to be fair, ministers have been warned.
Man admits pointing loaded gun at bouncers outside Glasgow bar
A man has admitted pointing a loaded gun at bouncers outside a bar on a busy centre street just before Christmas.
Illegal drugs flowing into UK despite attempts to halt supply, report finds
The UK Government has had “limited success” in stopping a drugs market that costs society over £19 billion a year, according to a new report.
Drug consumption rooms ‘a distraction’, says UK Government minister
Safe consumption rooms, which have been suggested to tackle Scotland’s drug problem, have been described as a “distraction” by a UK Government minister.
Two airlifted to hospital after avalanche and fall
Two people have been airlifted to hospital after one was caught in an avalanche and another fell on a mountain nearby.
Budget Bill to be debated by MSPs
The first debate on the Scottish budget will take place on Thursday afternoon, following the announcement of a deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens.
Engineers believe new tech will stop internet connection problems on trains
University researchers believe they have developed new technology to help stop passengers losing internet connections on trains.
New £13m fund to help tackle gender-based violence
The Scottish Government has announced a new fund aimed at tackling gender-based violence.
Health and social care services ‘undermined by financial problems’
Significant financial pressures are putting health and social care services in Fife in jeopardy, a watchdog has warned.
