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The first radio broadcast in Gaelic of the work of renowned broadcaster and writer Finlay J Macdonald will be aired over the festive period
Gaelic tale to be aired for first time over festive period
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December 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The first radio broadcast in Gaelic of the work of renowned broadcaster and writer Finlay J Macdonald will be aired over the festive period
The mother of Emma Caldwell, who was killed by prolific sex offender Iain Packer, said an inquiry into her daughter’s murder had been 'set up to fail'
Emma Caldwell's mother criticises inquiry into 2005 murder as 'set up to fail'
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December 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The mother of Emma Caldwell, who was killed by prolific sex offender Iain Packer, said an inquiry into her daughter’s murder had been 'set up to fail'
What we need is something worth speaking Gaelic for, not just another reason to feel guilty about not speaking it enough, writes Rhoda Meek ✍️
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December 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What we need is something worth speaking Gaelic for, not just another reason to feel guilty about not speaking it enough, writes Rhoda Meek ✍️
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A 'step change' is needed in how data on land sales is collected in order to push forward land reform in Scotland, according to a new report
Land sale data collection needs ‘step change’, say experts
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December 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A 'step change' is needed in how data on land sales is collected in order to push forward land reform in Scotland, according to a new report
A pro-Palestine protest is set to take place outside the Premier Sports Cup Final on Sunday
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December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A pro-Palestine protest is set to take place outside the Premier Sports Cup Final on Sunday
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What does the Sandie Peggie judgment actually mean going forward? We spoke to experts ⬇️
Sandie Peggie judgment 'doesn't necessarily contradict Supreme Court ruling'
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December 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
What does the Sandie Peggie judgment actually mean going forward? We spoke to experts ⬇️
NEW: John Swinney has raised concerns over Labour's 'drastic' plans to cut aid to Malawi
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December 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
NEW: John Swinney has raised concerns over Labour's 'drastic' plans to cut aid to Malawi
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LIVE: Latest updates as amber weather warning comes into force in parts of Scotland 🚨
Live updates as amber weather warning comes into force in Scotland
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December 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
LIVE: Latest updates as amber weather warning comes into force in parts of Scotland 🚨
Scottish pupils are calling for more action on child poverty in order to close the attainment gap in education
Pupils call on Scottish Government to act on child poverty
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December 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Scottish pupils are calling for more action on child poverty in order to close the attainment gap in education
Concerns have been raised over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at a Highland beauty spot
Concerns over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at Highland beauty spot
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December 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Concerns have been raised over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at a Highland beauty spot
EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage has been urged to 'come clean' about several of Reform UK's largest donors – who are yet to be identified
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December 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage has been urged to 'come clean' about several of Reform UK's largest donors – who are yet to be identified
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Violence committed by extreme Israeli settlers in the West Bank has surged amid the genocide in Gaza
But there is a growing network of activists across the territory – Israeli volunteers who physically stand between Palestinian communities and escalating settler and military violence 👇
But there is a growing network of activists across the territory – Israeli volunteers who physically stand between Palestinian communities and escalating settler and military violence 👇
I was an IDF colonel. Now I shield Palestinians from extreme Israeli settlers
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December 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Violence committed by extreme Israeli settlers in the West Bank has surged amid the genocide in Gaza
But there is a growing network of activists across the territory – Israeli volunteers who physically stand between Palestinian communities and escalating settler and military violence 👇
But there is a growing network of activists across the territory – Israeli volunteers who physically stand between Palestinian communities and escalating settler and military violence 👇
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An 'exceptional' Scottish Michelin Guide pub has been named one of the 50 best in the UK 😋
'Exceptional' Michelin Guide Scottish pub named among UK's 50 best gastropubs
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December 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
An 'exceptional' Scottish Michelin Guide pub has been named one of the 50 best in the UK 😋
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'No-one protects them': The former IDF colonel shielding Palestinians
'No-one protects them': The former IDF colonel shielding Palestinians
December 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Here's your first look at tomorrow's front page 📰
'No-one protects them': The former IDF colonel shielding Palestinians
'No-one protects them': The former IDF colonel shielding Palestinians
NEW: Scottish Labour have remained silent after the SNP challenged them to say whether they agree with their own words on the House of Lords – including ones which remain live on their website
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December 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: Scottish Labour have remained silent after the SNP challenged them to say whether they agree with their own words on the House of Lords – including ones which remain live on their website
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A top presenter has quit the BBC after a fallout with bosses over views which he said had been deemed problematic
Top presenter quits BBC after fallout with bosses over 'problematic' views
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December 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A top presenter has quit the BBC after a fallout with bosses over views which he said had been deemed problematic
NEW: A Scottish Labour MP has called for 'serious debate' on the abolition of the House of Lords as Anas Sarwar remains silent
Scottish Labour MP calls for 'serious debate' on Lords abolition as Sarwar silent
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December 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW: A Scottish Labour MP has called for 'serious debate' on the abolition of the House of Lords as Anas Sarwar remains silent
Martin Compston has said Sir Billy Connolly is the 'best at being Scottish', as well as lauding him for dealing with Parkinson’s 'incredibly bravely'
'The best at being Scottish': Martin Compston in heartfelt tribute to Billy Connolly
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December 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Martin Compston has said Sir Billy Connolly is the 'best at being Scottish', as well as lauding him for dealing with Parkinson’s 'incredibly bravely'
In an age when platforms can nudge millions towards distrust in a matter of days, choosing more conversational media forms is itself a pointed act, writes Pat Kane ✍️
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December 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In an age when platforms can nudge millions towards distrust in a matter of days, choosing more conversational media forms is itself a pointed act, writes Pat Kane ✍️
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NEW: A top presenter has quit the BBC after a fallout with bosses over views which he said had been deemed 'problematic'
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December 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NEW: A top presenter has quit the BBC after a fallout with bosses over views which he said had been deemed 'problematic'
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Three men have been arrested after one of the 'largest' drugs raids to take place in Scotland
Three men charged after 'one of largest drugs raids in Scotland'
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December 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Three men have been arrested after one of the 'largest' drugs raids to take place in Scotland
A Scottish clinical psychologist has been cleared of misconduct over alleged anti-trans social media posts
Scottish psychologist cleared of 'misconduct' over anti-trans posts
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December 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A Scottish clinical psychologist has been cleared of misconduct over alleged anti-trans social media posts
By re-introducing a nuclear capability for the RAF, Keir Starmer is breaching the UK’s international treaty obligations that previous governments signed up to in 1968, writes Bill Kidd MSP ✍️
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December 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
By re-introducing a nuclear capability for the RAF, Keir Starmer is breaching the UK’s international treaty obligations that previous governments signed up to in 1968, writes Bill Kidd MSP ✍️
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