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Alongside the £6000 penalty, Scottish Water must also pay SEPA costs of £1800.

Scottish Water fined £6000 after sewage and dead fish discovered in burn

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said grants to arms firms such as BAE were not funding the manufacture of weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said grants to arms firms such as BAE were not funding the manufacture of weapons

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Angus Robertson defends Scottish Government grants to Israel-linked arms firms

Plans for a spaceport in Sutherland have been put on hold

Plans for a spaceport in Sutherland have been put on hold

'We were blindsided': Fears for promised 300 jobs as Highland spaceport plan paused

Former first minister Humza Yousaf holds the fifth independence white paper published by the SNP government

Former first minister Humza Yousaf holds the fifth independence white paper published by the SNP government

Scottish independence

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SNP Government to publish final 'overview' independence white paper

HMRC said he was charged with money laundering and under the Proceeds of Crime Act

HMRC said he was charged with money laundering and under the Proceeds of Crime Act

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Money launderer linked to multibillion-dollar network had £1m in Scottish notes

The mapping tool is part of the charity's wider programme to restore ghost woodlands

The mapping tool is part of the charity's wider programme to restore ghost woodlands

New mapping tool reveals Scotland’s ancient 'ghost' woodlands

The Pittenweem Inn has been left empty for a decade, but will now be renovated

The Pittenweem Inn has been left empty for a decade, but will now be renovated

Planning and development

Plans to restore historic B-listed Scottish hotel win approval

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander campaigning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander campaigning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

UK Government urged to match Scottish funding on plans for new rail line

The report concluded that there would be significant effect on the surroundings of the site

The report concluded that there would be significant effect on the surroundings of the site

Local government

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Council rejects wind turbines proposal after public safety backlash

Severe weather is expected to hit Scotland over the weekend

Severe weather is expected to hit Scotland over the weekend

Scottish Government issues warning amid amber weather alert for Storm Darragh

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said progress needs to be made on the number of productions in Scotland

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said progress needs to be made on the number of productions in Scotland

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BBC and Channel 4 must treat Scotland 'fairly', says Culture Secretary

Some women are being forced to travel more than 100 miles to give birth at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

Some women are being forced to travel more than 100 miles to give birth at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

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John Swinney responds to Highland patients facing '100-mile journey to give birth'

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a 'more enjoyable travel experience'

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a 'more enjoyable travel experience'

Low-alcohol beer launches on cross-Border services to 'reduce drunken passengers'

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Labour Government to work in Scottish policy whether 'devolved or not'

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skehu Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson (right) and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skehu Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson (right) and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Kate Forbes 'must make decision on Sheku Bayoh inquiry or quit', family say

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at Pinewood Studios

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at Pinewood Studios

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Keir Starmer insists reset speech not 'confusing' as clean energy pledge watered down

Professor Richard Murphy writes on Shona Robison's Budget

Professor Richard Murphy writes on Shona Robison's Budget

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The biggest issue with the Budget? It's that Scotland isn't independent yet

John Swinney was not happy with Tory MSPs at today's FMQs

John Swinney was not happy with Tory MSPs at today's FMQs

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John Swinney fumes at 'bawling' Tory MSPs during Budget clash at FMQs

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

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Shell and Equinor merge North Sea assets to create new company with 1300 jobs

Two students have been spared jail after damaging a case containing the Stone of Destiny

Two students have been spared jail after damaging a case containing the Stone of Destiny

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Students spared jail for vandalising cabinet containing Stone of Destiny

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured in No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured in No 10 Downing Street

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Keir Starmer responds to SNP vow to scrap two-child cap

John Swinney campaigning alongside activists

John Swinney campaigning alongside activists

Electoral Commission

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SNP receive more than £680k in donations from three individuals

A major search operation is underway

A major search operation is underway

Major emergency search of loch underway as person missing in water

Dr Bashier Oudeh remembers decades of Palestinian history, and the critical part UNRWA has played

Dr Bashier Oudeh remembers decades of Palestinian history, and the critical part UNRWA has played

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I'm a Palestinian doctor. This is how UNWRA provides a lifeline to millions

Stuart Hogg arriving in handcuffs at Jedburgh Sheriff Court following his arrest on domestic abuse

Stuart Hogg arriving in handcuffs at Jedburgh Sheriff Court following his arrest on domestic abuse

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg sentenced to non-harassment order

Scotland fans during the Switzerland match in Cologne

Scotland fans during the Switzerland match in Cologne

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Tartan Army's trip to Euro 2024 helps boost German visitors to Scotland

Keir Starmer will deliver a speech on Thursday morning

Keir Starmer will deliver a speech on Thursday morning

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Keir Starmer to set out 'plan for change' in speech – how to watch

A Waitrose spokesman said: 'We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused'

A Waitrose spokesman said: 'We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused'

Waitrose apologises to customers as product deemed a 'health risk' is recalled

John Swinney has told Labour 'Scotland won't forgive you' if the party blocks ending the two-child cap

John Swinney has told Labour 'Scotland won't forgive you' if the party blocks ending the two-child cap

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John Swinney: Scotland 'won't forgive Labour' if party blocks ending two-child cap

Fans were not happy at the queues

Fans were not happy at the queues

Fuming music fans hit out at 'chaotic' queues at Glasgow's OVO Hydro

Shona Robison provided a new update on the Scottish Government's independence papers

Shona Robison provided a new update on the Scottish Government's independence papers

Scottish Government

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Shona Robison issues new update on Scottish Government's independence papers

Aleksandr Benga, 16, was last seen at around 8.45am on Monday November 18

Aleksandr Benga, 16, was last seen at around 8.45am on Monday November 18

Police Scotland

Police call off physical searches for missing teenager from Stornoway

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande star in Wicked

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande star in Wicked

Kelly Given: Wicked movie has eerie echoes of our own world

The National is donating £10 to Medical Aid for Palestinians with every new annual subscription this Christmas

The National is donating £10 to Medical Aid for Palestinians with every new annual subscription this Christmas

We're donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians on behalf of our new subscribers

Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage attends a Reform UK press conference

Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage attends a Reform UK press conference

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Lesley Riddoch: The big bad wolf must be opposed, not appeased

From left: Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu have all denied there is a genocide in Gaza

From left: Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu have all denied there is a genocide in Gaza

Focus on: UK arms exports

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Israel 'committed and is committing genocide in Gaza', major Amnesty report concludes

First Minister John Swinney's SNP Government is under pressure over grants to arms firms supplying Israel

First Minister John Swinney's SNP Government is under pressure over grants to arms firms supplying Israel

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SNP must stop giving millions to arms firms fuelling 'genocide in Gaza', Amnesty says

More than 25,000 women affected by the pension scandal have died since a landmark report was published this year

More than 25,000 women affected by the pension scandal have died since a landmark report was published this year

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Stephen Flynn unites with Westminster opposition to demand Labour act for Waspi women

This past week alone we have seen a dramatic rekindling of the civil war in Syria, tossing fuel on the fire of an already incendiary Middle East where Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Israel jostle in a combustible mix

This past week alone we have seen a dramatic rekindling of the civil war in Syria, tossing fuel on the fire of an already incendiary Middle East where Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Israel jostle in a combustible mix

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David Pratt: Independence argument needs to be more grown up in this parlous world

First Minister John Swinney chairs a Cabinet meeting of the SNP Government

First Minister John Swinney chairs a Cabinet meeting of the SNP Government

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SNP are risking complicity in grave breaches of international law. They must act now

Former SNP MP Angus MacNeil has joined the Alba Party

Former SNP MP Angus MacNeil has joined the Alba Party

Scottish independence

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Angus MacNeil: Alba have their challenges but this is why I've joined

LIVE: Shona Robison to unveil tax and spending plans in Scottish Budget speech

LIVE: Shona Robison to unveil tax and spending plans in Scottish Budget speech

RECAP: Shona Robison sets out tax and spending plans in Scottish Budget speech

Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission from the local authorities for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard

Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission from the local authorities for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard

Scottish marine yard secures planning permission for £150 million upgrade

The driver of a green Vauxhall Insignia was pronounced dead at the scene

The driver of a green Vauxhall Insignia was pronounced dead at the scene

Man dies following crash in Scottish city as police appeal for witnesses

The Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, said her Budget “offers hope for Scotland’s future” for the coming year

The Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, said her Budget “offers hope for Scotland’s future” for the coming year

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Alba and Greens express concern over Government’s independence commitment in Budget

The SNP may look to strike a deal with the Scottish Greens

The SNP may look to strike a deal with the Scottish Greens

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish Government

Wee Ginger Dug: All eyes are on SNP after budget announcement

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison at Holyrood on Budget day

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison at Holyrood on Budget day

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Top financial institutions give verdicts on SNP's Scottish Budget

Stephen Gethins asked Ian Murray whether his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour “to stop Labour”

Stephen Gethins asked Ian Murray whether his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour “to stop Labour”

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SNP accuse Scottish Labour of 'distancing' themselves from UK party

Professor Richard Murphy gives his take on the Scottish Budget

Professor Richard Murphy gives his take on the Scottish Budget

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National contributors give verdict on Scottish Government Budget

The Scottish Greens have said they will not back the Scottish Budget as things stand

The Scottish Greens have said they will not back the Scottish Budget as things stand

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Scottish Greens say they WON'T back Budget without 'big changes'

Shona Robison clashed with Douglas Lumsden during a debate on the Budget

Shona Robison clashed with Douglas Lumsden during a debate on the Budget

Shona Robison tears into Tory MSP as he labels Budget a 'damp squib'

Around £34 million has been announced for the culture sector in the Scottish Budget

Around £34 million has been announced for the culture sector in the Scottish Budget

Scottish Government

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Finance Secretary announces £34 million for Scotland's culture sector

Finance Secretary Shona Robison told MSPs that there would be tax cuts for Scottish workers in the Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison told MSPs that there would be tax cuts for Scottish workers in the Budget

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Tax cuts for majority of Scottish workers in SNP Government Budget

Shona Robison announcing the Scottish Budget in Holyrood

Shona Robison announcing the Scottish Budget in Holyrood

Scottish Government

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Shona Robison announces Scottish Budget – all the key measures announced