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Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails
A long-running crisis of overstuffed jails and backlogged courts has reached a critical level. ADVERTISEMENT Hundreds of inmates are soon…
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Oil and gas workers will be helped to find green jobs in the UK
Around 90 per cent of fossil fuel workers have skills that are relevant to the clean energy transition, research has…
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Scotland’s former leader Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Salmond had turned what was once a largely academic question into the most important issue in UK politics. But the…
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Hundreds of cultural events kick off for European Heritage Days
Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries.…
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Europe’s wildest nature escapes are home to bears, whales and lynx
Here’s how to encounter Europe’s breathtaking wildlife responsibly. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel…
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Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns
Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year. ADVERTISEMENT The ‘Hogwarts Express’ train – one of the…
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Europe’s drug death capital tries a new way of reducing fatalities
With by far the highest drug abuse death rate in Europe, Scotland is pursuing new ways of bringing fatalities down.…
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Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures
Since March 2023, Scotland’s waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities. For…
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21 of the world’s 50 best hotels for 2023 are in Europe
The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels has been revealed, awarding hotels on six continents for their exceptional, industry-defining…
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The Scottish islands being put at risk by ferry crisis
Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by…
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