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Irvine councillor celebrated as one of Scotland’s 30 Under 30
Ayrshire News
This year’s list includes 25-year-old Chloé Robertson, who serves as a councillor for Irvine on North Ayrshire Council.
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New DWP trial to encourage nearly one million pensioners to claim £4,300 income boost
State Pension
New DWP analysis shows uptake of Pension Credit is higher in Scotland than England and Wales.
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The peaceful Scottish islands named 'best place to raise a family' in the UK
Orkney
It was praised for its high employment figures and low crime rate.
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Stirling revealed as fire false alarm UK capital according to new figures
Stirling News
The city's rate of false alarms on fire call-outs was rated the worst in the UK following the Freedom of Information request.
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Top three best places to live in the UK all in Scotland
Orkney
The children's quality of life survey has revealed the best places to live in the UK for families - with one area crowned the top place since 2015
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Scottish Traditional Music legend's legacy will live on as compositions are gifted to the world
Ayrshire News
The John M Mason Collection, spanning two volumes and over 600 compositions, is being donated to educational institutions and musical organisations globally.
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Replica of 2,000-year-old Iron Age tower to be built in Highlands
History
This will be the first broch built in Scotland for two millennia.
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Scottish castle loved by King Charles could become Prince Andrew's 'new home'
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew is facing calls for his royal titles and honours to be stripped from him, with a Scottish castle emerging as a possible new home for the disgraced Duke
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Cut your Council Tax payment for next month without claiming a discount
Council Tax
Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.
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Jimmy Fallon drinks Buckfast as he shares highlights from trip to Scotland
Celebrities
The US telly favourite has also visited Billy Connolly's home during his time here.
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Eight places in Scotland 'you must visit' in 2026
Discover Scotland
It's never too early to start planning your holidays for next year.
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Death of diver killed by boat propellor in Orkney 'could have been avoided'
Orkney
Paul Smith, 70, was reported missing after a dive to the wreck of the German battleship SMS Markgraf in Scapa Flow.
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Sewage leaks into protected shellfish waters nearly 4000 times in two years
Sunday Mail
Loch Fyne and Orkney's Bay of Firth – known as world-class destinations for seafood like oysters, scallops and mussels – among worst affected beauty spots.
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'Unknown substance' found on sterile surgical tools at Scots hospital as procedures cancelled
Aberdeen
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Orkney have been asked to help in the cleaning of instruments to try and reduce the number of cancellations.
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Is Scotland set for an Arctic freeze? The truth behind varied snow forecasts
Weather
With suggestions of an incoming 'snowstorm,' we examine what the Met Office, BBC and WXCharts are really saying
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Glasgow restaurant offers Michelin star Scottish food experience at just £55 per person
Food
The Michelin Guide has put together a list of their starred restaurants that go out of their way to offer more affordable ways to enjoy their fabulous cooking
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New call for to scrap Council Tax payments for all pensioners
Council Tax
A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.
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Scots hospitalised after living in 'mouldy and damp homes'
Homes and property
Dozens of Scots have turned up at A&E departments across the country, blaming damp and mould for their health problems.
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Over 20,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clean-up operation continues
Bad Weather
SSEN said more than 67,000 customers had been reconnected after the "extremely damaging" winds yesterday.
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Thousands remain without power amid Storm Amy wind warnings
Weather
A yellow warning of wind is in place for the east and north east of Scotland, Orkney and Shetland and until midday on Sunday.
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When will storm Amy end as Met office warnings cover Scotland for wind and rain?
Bad Weather
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds and a yellow warning for heavy rain across Scotland.
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All Met Office weather warnings still in place for Scotland as Storm Amy arrives
Weather
A series of amber and yellow weather warnings are still in place as Storm Amy is set to sweep the country.
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Flood alert issued as Argyll and Bute faces amber warning ahead of Storm Amy
West Dunbartonshire
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued the alert on Thursday morning as the region is set for two days of rain and win as Storm Amy sweeps in.
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Amber warning issued as Storm Amy set to batter Lanarkshire
Met Office
The Met Office warned that Storm Amy will bring a spell of “damaging winds” on Friday evening and night with gusts of 95mph possible.
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