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New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

08 December 2024

The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.


NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

NHS waiting-list pledge ‘should have been fulfilled by September’, says Labour

08 December 2024

The party also said private inpatient and daycare admissions in Scotland had reached their ‘highest ever reported’ levels.


‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

08 December 2024

He hosted the ceremony this year and will return for 2025.


Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

Aberdeenshire crash leaves one dead and three in hospital

08 December 2024

The collision on the B9001 near Inverurie involved a grey Citroen C2 and a white Land Rover Range Rover Sport.


Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

Police search for man after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at bus stop

08 December 2024

A man approached the girl on Saturday evening in Clydebank and touched her inappropriately, police said.


Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

08 December 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed to ‘significant challenges’ faced by the Government since the election.


Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

08 December 2024

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.


Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

08 December 2024

Storm Darragh brought gusts of 93mph to some parts of the country on Saturday, with millions warned to stay indoors.


Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

Poll suggests pro-independence majority at Holyrood with SNP on 59 seats

08 December 2024

The poll also put support for a Yes vote in a Scottish independence referendum at 54%.


Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

Edinburgh council leader suspended by Labour after ‘sexual messages to refugees’

08 December 2024

Police have also been handed a report of inappropriate behaviour regarding Cammy Day.


Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

08 December 2024

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.


People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

People would laugh at me if I said I’m going to be first minister – Findlay

08 December 2024

The Scottish Conservative leader has sought to manage expectations ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.


First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

08 December 2024

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.


Vandals have thrown 800 lifebelts into River Clyde this year, charity says

Vandals have thrown 800 lifebelts into River Clyde this year, charity says

Vandals have thrown 800 lifebelts into River Clyde this year, charity says

08 December 2024

The family of 28-year-old Christopher Spiers, who drowned after falling into the river in 2016, appealed to people to take care near the water.


New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

08 December 2024

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University said the system will reduce the likelihood and severity of water contamination incidents.


Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

07 December 2024

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.


Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

Firefighters battle ‘significant’ blaze at West Lothian industrial park

07 December 2024

Nine fire engines were called to the scene at Brucefield industrial estate.


Extra money in Budget will help unpaid carers take short breaks – minister

Extra money in Budget will help unpaid carers take short breaks – minister

Extra money in Budget will help unpaid carers take short breaks – minister

07 December 2024

Social Care Minister Maree Todd said carers make an ‘invaluable contribution’.


Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

Man dies after tree falls on van as Storm Darragh lashes UK

07 December 2024

Gusts of 93mph have been recorded in some parts of the country.


Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

Brian Cox: I will try to spend as much time in the UK as I can after US election

07 December 2024

The Succession star has been outspoken about his views on President-elect Donald Trump.


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