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Scotland’s alcohol deaths fall but gap between richest and poorest grows

THE total number of alcohol deaths in Scotland has dropped by 3 per cent, new figures show, but the gap between the richest and poorest has increased

The National (Scotland) · 51m ago

40 years after privatisation, is Margaret Thatcher 'still driving Scotland's buses'?

SCOTLAND'S buses are still being “driven by Margaret Thatcher” despite the SNP’s new transport plans ...

The National (Scotland) · 20h ago

Official removed from Ally McCoist planning appeal over bias concerns

THE Government official tasked with ruling on former Scotland star Ally McCoist's proposals for a 33-home residential development has been removed after concerns about bias.

The National (Scotland) · 21h ago

SNP minister says Jackdaw 'right' but outlines major caveat

A SCOTTISH Government minister has said that Westminster approving a major new gas field was the “right” decision.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Experts call for alcohol sponsorship ban after Scotland World Cup exposure study

Researchers have urged the Scottish Government to consider restrictions on alcohol sponsorship after a study found huge exposure during Scotland's World Cup campaign.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

More than one million animal experiments carried out in Scotland since 2021

MORE than one million tests have been conducted on animals in Scotland since 2021, including experiments on dogs and monkeys and the breeding of genetically altered creatures, says a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Inside SNP as former MPs say John Swinney 'bowing to Westminster' on Jackdaw

JOHN Swinney has been accused of bowing to Westminster and “abandoning” the SNP’s net zero principles “for a few bob” over his response to the approval of a major new gas field.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Scottish Government announces £1.3m to restore Cairngorms after devastating wildfires

MORE than £1.3 million in Scottish Government funding has been announced to restore damaged habitats, including work on areas of the Cairngorms damaged by this summer’s wildfires.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

New report recommends Scotland's currency plan for the first '30 months after indy'

A NEW report has set out its recommendations for Scotland's currency in an independent Scotland, and a 30-month strategy from vote results day to 'Independence Day'

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

Scottish Government activates emergency response as Storm Boelo to batter Scotland

Scottish ministers have activated the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGORR) to prepare for Storm Boelo

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23