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SNP Government Scraps Wood-Burning Stove Ban After Backlash From Rural Communities

World

20 Sep, 2024

SNP Government Scraps Wood-Burning Stove Ban After Backlash From Rural Communities


The Scottish government has temporarily dropped restrictions on the installation of wood-burning stoves in newbuild homes or conversions. The move...

Scottish Retailers Face Another Month of Declining Sales in August

Business

5 Sep, 2024

Scottish Retailers Face Another Month of Declining Sales in August


Scottish retailers experienced another month of declining sales in August, marking a disappointing summer for the sector. Total sales fell...

Scottish Retailers Face Another Month of Declining Sales:  Summer Slump Continues

Entertainment

4 Sep, 2024

Scottish Retailers Face Another Month of Declining Sales: Summer Slump Continues


As what passes for summer draws to a close the Holyrood parliamentary year will kick off this week with two...

Scotland's Free iPad Scheme Axed to Fund Council Pay Deals

World

31 Aug, 2024

Scotland's Free iPad Scheme Axed to Fund Council Pay Deals


A scheme providing free iPads and laptops to people who are “digitally excluded” is to be suspended to help cover...

Shoplifting Soars by 34% in Scotland: Retailers Demand Action as Crime Rates Rise

World

28 Aug, 2024

Shoplifting Soars by 34% in Scotland: Retailers Demand Action as Crime Rates Rise


Recorded crime in Scotland has risen in the past year, with figures showing domestic abuse up by 22% and shoplifting...

Fox Hunting Loophole in Scotland: Are Hunts Exploiting a New Licensing Scheme?

World

23 Aug, 2024

Fox Hunting Loophole in Scotland: Are Hunts Exploiting a New Licensing Scheme?


The Scottish Government has been told it must act urgently after an animal charity said they have found fresh evidence...

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