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Michael Matheson urged to make another statement to parliament over £11,000 iPad data bill row
Expenses scandal
Opposition parties have insisted Michael Matheson still faces unanswered questions over the scandal amid calls for him to resign.
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Tourist who paid £300 a night for Scots hotel slams 'depressing view of bins'
Holidays
The tourist said the £300-night hotel offered a "depressing view of bins".
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People claiming Child Benefit must update claim next week or payments could stop before Christmas
Child benefits
Some parents and guardians need to update their online account before November 30 or future payments could stop.
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Tragedy as mum finds disabled daughter dead in her bed at Scots home
Wishaw
Melissa Gray, was found by her mum Sharron at their home in Wishaw on November 6.
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People in lower Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills next year through new scheme
Fuel bills
Households can check online if they qualify for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme online.
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Three groups of people over State Pension age may need to apply for Winter Fuel Payments this year
State Pension
Payments of up to £600 are set to start being made to millions of pensioners between November and January.
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Man dies in hospital after horror lorry crash on A90 as arrest made
Car crashes
Emergency services were raced to the two-vehicle collision at 9.55am on Saturday.
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Exact date Scotland to be hit with snow as weather maps predict winter weather
Weather
New data from WXCharts indicates that Scotland could see powder this week.
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State Pension and benefit payments annual uprating to be announced this week during Autumn Statement
State Pension
Speculation is growing about which measures Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will use for the annual uprating.
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Jagtar Singh Johal's brother makes 'hopeful' plea to David Cameron for detained Scot's release
Justice
Gurpreet hopes the new Foreign Secretary can use his 'expertise and leverage' to bring Jagtar Singh Johal home after he was arrested in Punjab in 2017.
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Puppy found dumped in Scots park with chronic skin condition makes full recovery
Animals
Young female bulldog Saxa has been pictured with a full, healthy and shiny coat one month after she was found dumped at Stewart Park in Aberdeen.
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Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
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New update for people still waiting on £300 Autumn cost of living payment
Benefits
The payment windows for the second part of the £900 cost of living support closed on November 19, 2023.
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Royal Navy Trident nuclear sub saved moments before plunging to 'danger zone'
Royal Navy
The Vanguard-class vessel was plummeting towards its crush-depth but was salvaged just before tragedy struck.
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Number of Scots patients receiving urgent referrals for cancer treatment rockets
Cancer
Scottish Labour claimed the dramatic spike in urgent referrals was likely due to overstretched services and the Scottish Government failing to invest in primary care.
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Homeless campaigner who lived on streets says Scots kids being hit hardest
Homelessness
Shea Moran, 29, was made homeless at the age of 16.
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Shona Robison warns Jeremy Hunt against tax breaks for the wealthy ahead of Autumn Statement
Taxes
The Deputy First Minister said there should be an "essential guarantee" to ensure people on low incomes have basic necessities.
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Cracks in Scotland's NHS were appearing before coronavirus pandemic
NHS Scotland
The increasing number of Scots being referred for urgent cancer treatment is further proof of an overstretched NHS, says Record View.
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Donald Trump golf course to escape 'timid' Scottish Government land reforms
Donald Trump
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers accused of bowing to super-wealthy as it's claimed Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire would escape land ownership scrutiny under their plans.
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Islanders demand return of historic treasure trove from Edinburgh to Shetland
Shetland
Schoolboy Douglas Coutts found the haul back in 1958 during an excavation of an old church.
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Half of Scots reveal energy bills are their biggest financial worry this winter
Fuel bills
The research, released by Citizens Advice Scotland, revealed that almost half of people in Scotland are worried about energy bills this winter.
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Scots child abuse victim who was 'trapped in madhouse' to sue for £1m
Child sex abuse
Angus Bell spoke for the first time about the abuse he suffered from at the hands of staff at Loretto boarding school.
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Quarter of Scottish schools contain 'terrifying' asbestos, warns Labour MSP
Schools
EXCLUSIVE: South Lanarkshire is the only council area in Scotland to report that none of its schools contain the substance.
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Luke Mitchell's 'cult followers' fundraiser banned one mile from where body of Jodi Jones found
Jodi Jones murder
The event next month was billed as a “birthday party” for Mitchell followed by "fun fundraising".
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GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
CourtsTwo men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in InvernessCraig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..
Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Galloway NewsKirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary ClubThe S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub
Galloway News
Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub
Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"
Galloway News
Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire
Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero
Dumfries News
Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago
Queen of the South boss accuses players of being unprofessional after Kelty Hearts defeat
Dumfries
Marvin Bartley let rip after the loss left Queens four points from the bottom of the table