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The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert

HMS Agamemnon being rolled out ahead of its launch

HMS Agamemnon being rolled out ahead of its launch

'Advanced hunter-killer' submarine which will be based in Scotland launches

The fish farm said it was 'not happening at all'

The fish farm said it was 'not happening at all'

Footage 'shows salmon being buried on Scottish island beach illegally'

A stock photograph of a care home resident

A stock photograph of a care home resident

Common Weal: Why we won't support the National Care Service

Some of our team on International Women's Day this year, as we created a historic edition of the newspaper

Some of our team on International Women's Day this year, as we created a historic edition of the newspaper

Scottish independence

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The National is looking for a new Multimedia Journalist to join the team

It is unclear whether the Israeli government was confronted about the incident

It is unclear whether the Israeli government was confronted about the incident

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Boris Johnson claims Benjamin Netanyahu left 'listening device' in his bathroom

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Conservative Party

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Right-wingers fume as UK 'surrenders' last African colony

Israel will be at the centre of two investigations by Fifa

Israel will be at the centre of two investigations by Fifa

Israel faces investigations into alleged Fifa rule breaches

Boris Johnson will be interviewed by ITV's Tom Bradby

Boris Johnson will be interviewed by ITV's Tom Bradby

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ITV swoop in on Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg 'mistake'

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring

Drivers have been asked to avoid the area

Drivers have been asked to avoid the area

Police Scotland

Two people in hospital after school minibus crash in Aberdeenshire

The Pop Idol winner was performing an intimate show at the Gardyne Theatre on Tuesday night

The Pop Idol winner was performing an intimate show at the Gardyne Theatre on Tuesday night

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'Get on with it': Will Young's Scottish gig cut short amid 'heckling'

Bus services on the A975 have also been altered

Bus services on the A975 have also been altered

Roadworks planned over October half-term for busy Scottish road

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

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UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Activist tears into council for treating 'working class people as an afterthought'

Mossgiel Farm is the first dairy farm in the UK to ditch single-use plastics

Mossgiel Farm is the first dairy farm in the UK to ditch single-use plastics

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Scottish farm with links to Robert Burns 'taking on big dairy' with new facility plan

Celtic fan Leigh Kelly was forced to the ground by German police for displaying a Palestine flag

Celtic fan Leigh Kelly was forced to the ground by German police for displaying a Palestine flag

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Scottish man's 'head slammed on ground' by German police over Palestine flag

Danny Gibson was suspended by the Standards Commission last year

Danny Gibson was suspended by the Standards Commission last year

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'Sick joke': Labour councillor stays head of anti-bullying group despite suspension

Almost all those reported missing were traced alive in the last four years

Almost all those reported missing were traced alive in the last four years

Missing persons

Missing person investigations so effective 'other countries learning from Scotland'

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

Angus Robertson

Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie teed off on Thursday

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie teed off on Thursday

Host of Hollywood celebrities pictured at Scottish golf course

The kit will be named soon

The kit will be named soon

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Edinburgh Zoo reveals adorable pictures of endangered red panda cub

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike

Patrick Harvie pressed John Swinney on funding for arms companies

Patrick Harvie pressed John Swinney on funding for arms companies

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Scottish Government urged to end funding to companies arming Israel

Stephen Noon is set to join John Swinney’s team just a week after he published a major report on breaking the independence stalemate

Stephen Noon is set to join John Swinney’s team just a week after he published a major report on breaking the independence stalemate

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John Swinney appoints former Yes strategist as special adviser

The delayed ferry experienced the blackout at lunchtime yesterday

The delayed ferry experienced the blackout at lunchtime yesterday

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MV Glen Sannox suffers sea trial blow as delayed ferry experiences 'blackout'

Last year's winners are pictured above. The shortlists will be announced in January 2025, and the winners will be announced in March 2025 during the awards ceremony at the voco Grand Central in Glasgow

Last year's winners are pictured above. The shortlists will be announced in January 2025, and the winners will be announced in March 2025 during the awards ceremony at the voco Grand Central in Glasgow

Scottish CFO Awards return to celebrate outstanding finance leaders

Jordan McArthur held the flag with SS associations last year

Jordan McArthur held the flag with SS associations last year

Glasgow sheriff court

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Rangers fan caught with a Nazi banner at match avoids jail

Shetland has been named the best place in the UK to see the Northern Lights

Shetland has been named the best place in the UK to see the Northern Lights

Scots archipelago with 'breathtaking' scenery named best for seeing Northern Lights

Rishi Sunak during GB News's People's Forum

Rishi Sunak during GB News's People's Forum

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GB News asks High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

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Tory MSPs fume as John Swinney brings up new leader's Liz Truss support

The Chagos Islands have been used as a UK and US airbase since the eviction of the islanders the 1960s and 70s

The Chagos Islands have been used as a UK and US airbase since the eviction of the islanders the 1960s and 70s

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UK gives up last African colony after years of dispute

Christie's in Dunfermline closed on Monday

Christie's in Dunfermline closed on Monday

Staff at shuttered tapas restaurant fume over pay after 'surprise' closure'

Dale Vince is the founder of Ecotricity and has donated more than £5m to Labour

Dale Vince is the founder of Ecotricity and has donated more than £5m to Labour

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Labour donor expects honour after bankrolling party, wife claims

The Gleneagles Hotel recieved three keys from The Michelin Guide

The Gleneagles Hotel recieved three keys from The Michelin Guide

Scottish hotels named among 'most outstanding' in new Michelin Guide distinction

Brian Leishman has called on the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel

Brian Leishman has called on the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel

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Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to call for end to UK arms sales to Israel

Chancellor Rachel Reeves after a speech at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

Chancellor Rachel Reeves after a speech at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

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Rachel Reeves becomes landlord after Downing Street move

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a 'do not eat' warning

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a 'do not eat' warning

Marks and Spencer

M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal

The audience member moved to Scotland from England two years ago

The audience member moved to Scotland from England two years ago

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'Flabbergasted': Debate Night audience member slams criticism of NHS Scotland

Glasgow made it onto the list

Glasgow made it onto the list

Glasgow city centre

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Glasgow building named on list of Britain's 30 'most beautiful'

Laura Kuenssberg pulled her interview with Boris Johnson at the 11th hour after making a 'mistake'

Laura Kuenssberg pulled her interview with Boris Johnson at the 11th hour after making a 'mistake'

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Laura Kuenssberg 'mistake' questioned as Boris Johnson interview cancelled

Iceland is a popular winter destination

Iceland is a popular winter destination

Glasgow Airport

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Airline launches Glasgow flights to 'stunning' location in winter programme

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

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'Chicken' Scottish Labour MPs slammed over cuts in Debate Night clash

The interview was set to be Boris Johnson's first serious grilling about his time in Downing Street since his departure

The interview was set to be Boris Johnson's first serious grilling about his time in Downing Street since his departure

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Laura Kuenssberg cancels Boris Johnson interview after sending him notes 'by mistake'

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in Beirut

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in Beirut

Israel Lebanon war

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Israeli strike kills at least six people in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate

Community Land Scotland said that rural areas are some of the worst affected by the housing crisis

Community Land Scotland said that rural areas are some of the worst affected by the housing crisis

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Campaign group calls for better rights for young people to live where they grew up

Labour's plans to cut government spending have been compared to Liz Truss's economic policy

Labour's plans to cut government spending have been compared to Liz Truss's economic policy

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Labour warned cuts plans are 'Liz Truss levels of economic vandalism'

The show will be available live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm

The show will be available live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm

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Who is on tonight's episode of BBC Question Time?

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

The freebie was paid for by Ayita LLC which is the agent of DJ Fisher

The freebie was paid for by Ayita LLC which is the agent of DJ Fisher

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Angela Rayner's Ibiza DJ booth party revealed as freebie worth almost £1000

The Braemar Whisky Festival aims to celebrate Scotland’s rich cultural heritage

The Braemar Whisky Festival aims to celebrate Scotland’s rich cultural heritage

New whisky festival based in Scottish national park announced

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

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Scotland will donate £800k worth of medical equipment to Ukraine, says John Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh, during a debate on housing

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh, during a debate on housing

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Scottish Labour fail in bid to call out SNP Government over housing policy

Keir Starmer told the UK that he 'stands with Israel' and 'recognises her right to self-defence'

Keir Starmer told the UK that he 'stands with Israel' and 'recognises her right to self-defence'

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Middle East expert slates Keir Starmer's 'total hypocrisy' in Israel speech