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Humza Yousaf warned council tax freeze could be funded by cuts in teacher posts
Schools
EXCLUSIVE: The country's most senior councillor has said scrapping 'arbitrary' teacher numbers should be agreed in return for a freeze.
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Scottish Government needs to ditch council tax freeze to save our kids' education
Education
Record View says ministers should also move urgently to reform the council tax so that it targets those with the deepest pockets.
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Primary school teacher jailed after sexually abusing young child with paedo boyfriend
Courts
A court heard how Zoe Williams, who has been locked up, filmed and took part in the abuse during drink and drug fuelled binges with partner Thomas Surtees.
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Muirhouse Primary pupils and staff say fond farewell to school stalwart
Schools
Catherine Allan said goodbye having worked at Muirhouse Primary School for the past 23 years.
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'Suspicious' white powder found on Glasgow street was 'running route marker'
Police Scotland
A hazardous materials support unit was among five Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances that went to the scene in the Shawlands area of Glasgow when the alarm was raised.
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Dykehead Primary School's parent council aims to provide Christmas cheer to each child
Christmas gifts
Members of the parent council at the school in Shotts are aiming to provide selection boxes to all 261 pupils and are calling on local companies to assist them.
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More school meal debt could be written off in Renfrewshire after £47,000 scrubbed
Cost Of Living
An update was provided by the council's finance chief at Wednesday's Fairer Renfrewshire sub-committee.
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Former East Kilbride teacher celebrates 95th birthday in style
East Kilbride
Helen Behan, also known as Eileen, celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by family and friends during a special luncheon at the Torrance Hotel.
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Dad tricks child's school into thinking she's missing to prove a point
Schools
Instead of taking his daughter back inside he took her to her mum's house and kept her off school but didn't call the school because he was already late for work.
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South Lanarkshire College launches student community larder to help with cost of living
Universities and Colleges
A series of initiatives have been launched aimed at providing student support amid the ongoing financial crisis.
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Olympic Games medal-winning gymnast pays West Lothian schools a visit
West Lothian
The London 2012 medallist took time to chat to the pupils at two Bathgate primary schools
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Gratitude for over 30 years of big-hearted Wishaw gran's unwavering friendship
Wishaw
Pauline Bamford has had more than her fair share of emotional turmoil in recent years.
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Christmas lights event set to transform Prestwick this weekend
Christmas
A weekend of events will take place in Prestwick to usher in the start of the Christmas season.
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Inspirational netball coach picks up top award
Lanarkshire Sport
Mhairi Lake was named Community Coach of the Year at sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards
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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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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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Teacher breaks down in tears at young boy's heartbreaking food question
Poverty
The educator leapt into action after discovering the youngster faced going to bed hungry as the family had run out of food at home.
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SNP minister Jenny Gilruth agrees to attend emergency summit on free school meals
Schools
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: It comes amid fears a hunger crisis in classrooms is deepening.
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School teacher loses 18st after fearing she would die on operating table
Slimming
The hard work has paid off for Kelly, from Merseyside, who lost an impressive 18st and was named Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2023
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Shotts youngsters learn about the role of Salvation Army's 'doughnut girls' during First World War
Shotts
A minute’s silence was held as they placed crafted poppies into a planter
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Dunblane youngster beats off competition to pen Christmas story at Thistles
Dunblane
Emma beat off more than 100 local competitors to win the story-writing competition.
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Killin Nursery cuts raised in Scottish Parliament as parents warn of "devastating impact"
Stirling News
The provision for 0-2 year olds at the rural nursery was cut in March's budget.
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Furious primary school teacher insists it is not her job to potty train children
Children
The 33-year-old teacher and mum of one claims many 'middle class' families send their children to school with no toilet training.
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