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Train driver praised after spotting pair in difficulty in river

A ScotRail boss has praised a driver who spotted two people struggling in the River Clyde and stopped his train to help save their lives. Emergency services were called just after 3.25pm on Thursday after a 15ft sailing boat capsized and two people ...

15 Jul 2022 at 12:49

Scotland

City populations fell as numbers rose in rural areas during pandemic

The population of Scotland’s largest cities fell during the pandemic while some rural areas saw their numbers rise, reversing a years-long trend. Estimates from National Records of Scotland (NRS) show the populations of Glasgow, Edinburgh and ...

13 Jul 2022 at 11:23

Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement

The Scottish Government will receive the largest real-terms funding settlement in the history of devolution, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said as she challenged SNP ministers to use the cash “effectively” to improve public services. The Scottish ...

30 Oct 2024 at 17:37

Scotland

Council which had threatened to put up council tax says charge will be frozen

A council which had been set to to defy Humza Yousaf and impose a 10% hike in council tax bills has now confirmed the charge will be frozen. Councillors in Argyll and Bute had originally voted to increase the levy, despite Scottish First ...

15 Apr 2024 at 13:20

Scotland

Body found in search for man missing for three weeks

A body has been found in the search for a pensioner missing for three weeks. Stuart Brown, 76, from Tarbet in Argyll and Bute, was last seen on September 27 walking towards the Arrochar area along the A83. The body was found on Tullich ...

15 Oct 2023 at 12:53

Scotland

‘Disgraceful’ data shows children among those waiting years in temporary housing

The Scottish Government has been accused of presiding over “disgraceful” waits in temporary housing after figures revealed people are waiting years for a permanent home. A freedom of information (FOI) request by the Scottish ...

24 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Airfield to be transformed into wildflower meadow with share of £5m funding pot

A project to turn a former airfield into a wildflower meadow is among dozens sharing in almost £5 million awarded to initiatives tackling climate change. Cash from the Scottish Government’s annual Nature Restoration Fund ...

20 Jul 2022 at 13:12

Scotland

Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with ambulance on emergency call

A pedestrian has been left seriously injured after he was hit by an ambulance on its way to an emergency call with its blue lights on. The collision happened at around 1.35am on Wednesday at the Corran Esplanade on the ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:06

Council to trial drone deliveries for school lunches

Pupils in some of Scotland’s remotest schools could be having their lunches delivered by drone, if a new trial is a success. In what is thought to be the first move of its kind in the UK, Argyll and Bute Council is ...

17 Jun 2022 at 11:49

Scotland

Green hydrogen production hub approved

The production of green hydrogen is set to begin on the west coast of Scotland amid hopes it can decarbonise transport and power hospitals. A planning application by GreenPower has been approved by Argyll and Bute ...

09 May 2024 at 16:52

Scotland

Ministers accused of ‘power-grab’ as dozens of planning decisions overturned

Local authorities in Scotland were overruled in almost half of all planning appeals in the last year, according to new figures. The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division’s annual report shows 45% of council ...

24 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Objections against Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort hit new record, Greens say

A record number of objections have been lodged against a controversial holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond, according to the Scottish Greens. Theme park operator Flamingo Land lodged a second application to ...

30 Mar 2023 at 16:34

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