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Independent Scotland could take in more refugees, says minister

Independence would allow Scotland to take in more refugees, a government minister said, as she declared it is “time to have a conversation about what kind of country we want to be”. Scottish Green co-leader and circular economy minister Lorna Slater ...

13 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Psychiatrist murder a ‘reminder of hate communities face for simply existing’

The homophobic murder of a father-of-two in a Cardiff park is a reminder of the hatred faced by the gay community for “simply existing”, a gay rights charity has said. Stonewall Cymru said more needed to be done to tackle homophobia and raised ...

03 Feb 2022 at 15:56

Defendant told police he never attacked psychiatrist, court hears

A man accused of murdering a psychiatrist during an allegedly homophobic attack in a park told police after his arrest he was not involved, a court heard. Jason Edwards, 25, is on trial with two others charged with murdering Dr Gary Jenkins, ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

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 ...

15 Jul 2022 at 12:49

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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, ...

13 Jul 2022 at 11:23

Scotland

Dame Emma Thompson congratulates Scottish school in running for global award

A school in the running to be crowned the world’s best has received a message from an A-list celebrity. Actress and screenwriter Dame Emma Thompson has congratulated staff and pupils at Dunoon Grammar in Argyll and Bute for ...

14 Jun 2022 at 22:46

Scotland

Plaque unveiled in memory of firefighter who died in line of duty in 1978

A plaque has been unveiled in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty tackling a blaze at a hotel 44 years ago. Alexander (Sandy) Drummond, a firefighter at Inveraray Fire Station, lost his life fighting the ...

30 Oct 2022 at 17:01

Scotland

MoD police officers honoured for rescuing people from freezing loch

Two Ministry of Defence police officers who rescued a group of people from the water of a freezing loch have been given a special award. Pc Iain McInnes and Pc Jamie Byrne found four people in the water near a cove on ...

22 Nov 2022 at 15:56

I would be upset with staff if they put work before family, says Yousaf

Would-be first minister Humza Yousaf has said he would be upset with members of his staff if they put work before their family. The Scottish Health Secretary said that if he wins the race for Bute House, he will look ...

13 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Sturgeon chairs final Cabinet meeting as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has chaired her final Cabinet meeting before leaving office next week. Ms Sturgeon will be succeeded as first minister by either Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf or Ash Regan when the SNP leadership race ...

21 Mar 2023 at 16:16

Scottish hotel named one of the ‘hottest in the world’ by Tripadvisor

A seaside boutique hotel in Scotland has been named one of the top 25 to visit in the world by Tripadvisor. No. 26 By The Sea in Oban, Argyll and Bute, is the only UK destination to feature on the travel firm’s ...

12 Jan 2023 at 10:48

Forbes would seek ‘very early doors’ talks with Greens if elected SNP leader

Kate Forbes has said she hopes to negotiate with the Greens, despite suggestions the party could exit its powersharing agreement with the Scottish Government. The SNP leadership candidate said she is hopeful ...

24 Mar 2023 at 15:20

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