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The SFRS is under huge strain

Fire service in need of government rescue - Alex Cole-Hamilton

The North Sea must be part of a just transition to a cleaner future, and not an excuse to delay it

Scotland must stop drilling for yesterday’s energy and get real - Lorna Slater

Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby

It’s time John Swinney listened to Sir Humphrey o n local government reform - I...

Sally Pattle - Liberal Democrat

Scottish Gov urged to build on existing local authority structure

John Swinney needs to reveal more details about his plans to reform local government (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Plans for local government reform need proper scrutiny - Susan Dalgety

Alex Cole-Hamilton addresses the Lib Dem autumr conference in Edinburgh

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Lib Dems have mapped out our vision - it’s time to get there

The FM has ‘lied’ about pensions reform, says our columnist

Swinney scaremongering over our pensions - Ian Murray

New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is showing signs that he will be a formidable rival for John Swinney (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Michael Marra gets off to a promising start as Labour leader - Susan Dalgety

Passengers at Edinburgh Airport are facing disruption this morning following a technical issue at Nats.

Edinburgh Airport CEO demands answers over flight disruption

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (left) and First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth

Education comes before referendums - Ian Murray

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The future of our nations must belong to the people who live there - Lorna Slat...

Lisa Petrie outside Barclays funeral directors, close to the spot where her son died in Leith.

Mother of stabbing victim speaks to First Minister about 'John's Law'

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Swinney’s indy referendum Bill timing couldn’t be worse - Susan Dalgety

The Sky TV show will star Nicola Sturgeon as a fictional deputy prime minister of the UK.

With Wargame and Murrell, there’s no escaping Sturgeon - Susan Dalgety

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‘We need a clear national planning framework for data centres, with a requirement for Environmental Impact Assessments.’ Picture: Yui Mok

Practical measures needed to create a better, fairer Scotland - Lorna Slater
Parliament returns next week and the First Minister will set out his Programme for Government, laying down the priorities for the year ahead.
Lorna Slater

Council leader Jane Meagher (left) with Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth in Princes Street

Council chief condemns FM's 'shameful' lack of response on Princes St

Part of Princes Street still remains closed to the pubic and traffic after a fire broke out in the former Debenhams building

Government fire aid is a tale of two cities

The fire-ravaged former Debenhams store on Princes Street

Call for Scottish Government support in aftermath of blaze

Land once used as a coal store for the former Cockenzie Power Station has been earmarked for the development of an hyperscale data centre

Scotland needs AI data centres, but first it needs a coherent plan - Lorna Slate...

Scotland fans at the Boston Stadium in Massachusetts

Pubs need support just as much as Scotland - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Plans have been lodged that could see a new short-term let, just yards from the first minister’s official residence

Luxury short-term let proposed yards from First Minister’s residence

Scottish Government makes £400,000 donation to Tartan Army fan

One of Scotland’s most abundant and historic resources is seen on hillsides across the country

Wool needs a national strategy to bring it back in from the cold - Lorna Slater

‘Nicola was probably too busy running the country, to check up on how much Peter was spending on kitchen appliances,’ says Vladimir. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Forget Burrell, Glasgow should showcase the Murrell Collection - Vladimir McTavi...

Five takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon's BBC Laura Kuenssberg interview

To claim every nationalist vote cast in the Scottish election was a demand for a referendum on independence is misleading (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Forget Indyref2, John, how about getting schools and NHS done? - Susan Da...
I beg of you First Minister, please stop banging on about independence and a second referendum. I know that leaving the UK is the primary purpose of your party – the clue is in the name (the Scottish National Party).
Susan Dalgety

Sanne Dijkstra-Downie is congratulated by Alex Cole Hamilton on her victory in Edinburgh Northern for the Lib Dems

Will new MSPs bring a new approach to city funding? - Ed Thornley

MSPs clap as John Swinney is re-elected as First Minister. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Why I stood for election as First Minister - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, speaking during an eve of poll rally in Glasgow

Why voting Labour is good for Scotland - Ian Murray

First Minister John Swinney

John Swinney shares how he became a Hearts supporter

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In dangerous times we need to boost international aid not cut it - Susan Dalgety

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No bank holiday needed for the World Cup, just nerves of steel - Susan Dalgety

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Sarwar is on the side of Scots but are Scots on Sarwar’s side? - Susan Dalgety

Red roses and Champagne are back on as Labour at Westminster and its Scottish branch office kiss and make up

It’s back to hearts and flowers as call for PM to quit fizzles out - Vladimir M...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar leaves a press conference after calling for Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister (Picture: Robert Perry)

We need Sarwar to become First Minister - Ian Murray

Jim Wallace, with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, left, at the launch of the party's 2024 election campaign in Edinburgh

The incredible liberal legacy of Jim Wallace - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Lovingly styled, the living room is centred around a majestic fireplace, which adds another layer of elegance to the sumptuous decoration. The room has spacious dimensions for various lounge furnishings and it has comfortable seating fitted by the southwest facing dormer window, which sees a cascade of natural light whilst offering iconic skyline views.

Property: Exquisite New Town three-bedroom duplex flat for sale

Council leader Jane Meagher

Councils pay price for underinvestment - Jane Meagher

A GP is urging people to ‘tap the NHS App’ to manage their health care after a survey showed more than 1 in 5 people in the North West missed an NHS appointment because they forgot or were late.

Scotland is slow to catch on to the benefits of an NHS App for all - Susan Dalge...

The First Minister responded to a question regarding away ticket prices being too high.

John Swinney to 'actively consider' Scottish football ticket decision

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The early promises of devolution have got lost in incompetence - Susan Dalgety

Nicola Sturgeon at the podium in 2020 for a Covid briefing. Picture: Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Shining a light on SNP Covid secrecy - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Transitioning to the use of more solar panels is one way the UK can produce more clean energy

We need fair energy transition - Angus Robertson

Polwarth medical practice is one of three located at Tollcross Health Centre

Scotland’s NHS is not safe in SNP hands - Ian Murray

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Support for the cost of living - Angus Robertson

Campaigners from For Women Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh hold a demonstration urging the Scottish Government to implement the Supreme Court ruling on gender (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

‘Nothing to do with us, hen’ attitude - Susan Dalgety

Leader of Edinburgh City Council Jane Meagher

Council leader Meagher can teach Swinney a leadership lesson - Susan Dalgety

A stretch of the A9, which is being dualled.

End of the road for SNP - Alex Cole-Hamilton

First Minister John Swinney appearing with comedian Susan Morrison at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Susan Morrison: Come and listen to FM John Swinney – it’s going to be a riot

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed the SNP will seek a majority at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election as the basis for a second referendum (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Clear route to independence - Angus Robertson

The petition calls for nightly closures of the Hawes car park

Helping residents end motorbike nightmare - Alex Cole-Hamilton

First Minister John Swinney during his speech on national renewal and prevention, at the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. Photo: Robert Perry/PA Wire

Reforms to help put Scotland’s public services back on track - Angus Robertson

Lothian Bus

Gregor Poynton MP urges Scottish Government to take decisive action to protect j...

Willy Barr, manager at the Citadel in Edinburgh, has long fought against cuts to youth work services

Youth work is key to tackling rise in violence - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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