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John Swinney condemns school violence after figures show rise in attacks
John Swinney
The First Minister spoke out after a trade union hit out at the dangers facing school staff
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SNP Education Secretary urged to make urgent statement on soaring school violence
SNP
Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie said Jenny Gilruth must respond to the Daily Record exclusive on
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When does Shetland start again and how many series are there?
Shetland
Shetland is back and viewers of the beloved BBC drama are keen to know when Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell will be back on screen
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BBC Shetland star recalls moment filming was halted as major scene disrupted
Shetland
Ashley Jenson became the lead character of Shetland after taking over from DI Jimmy Perez back in 2023 and the Scottish actress has let slip with fans can expect from the new series
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Pupil attacks on school staff 'out of control' as some wear protective clothing
Schools
Union leaders are calling on the Scottish Government to take action after revealing there has been a massive rise in assaults and abuse over the last year.
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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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Shetland's Ashley Jensen says working on BBC show is 'like coming home'
Shetland
Former Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen stars as DI Ruth Calder in BBC crime drama Shetland
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Shetland's Tosh star pays tribute to Ashley Jensen as they detail on-set bond
Shetland
Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell are set to reprise their roles as DI Ruth Calder and DS Lorna Tosh McIntosh in the tenth series of Shetland.
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Why Mark Bonnar agreed to join Celebrity Traitors as Scottish actor admits he 'really wasn't sure'
Celebrity Traitors
The Line of Duty actor said he initially hesitated before agreeing to appear on the BBC reality show The Traitors: Uncloaked.
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Fife beach that appeared in famous movie crowned Scotland's 'best to visit in autumn'
Google
The country's top scenic bays for an autumnal walk have been named.
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Shetland first look sees Detective Calder face most harrowing murder yet
Shetland
Next month, the beloved BBC crime drama Shetland is set to return for its 10th series as Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell reprise their roles as DI Ruth Calder and DS Lorna Tosh McIntosh
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BBC Shetland series 10 release date confirmed and it's sooner than you think
Shetland
The hit BBC crime drama is set to return for its 10th series with Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell reprising their roles as DI Ruth Calder and DS Lorna Tosh McIntosh
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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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Woman's jaw drops after stumbling across huge shark on Scots beach
Shark
The nine-foot ocean predator was found washed up on a Shetland beach by an amazed holidaymaker but despite efforts to return it to the ocean it sadly died
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Why did Celebrity Traitors star Mark Bonnar leave Shetland as Duncan Hunter?
Celebrity Traitors
Shetland actor Mark Bonnar is one of the many stars competing in the new celebrity spin-off of BBC The Traitors
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Killer boyfriend's chilling 999 call after murdering woman in hot tub on Scots island
Domestic violence
"I just killed my girlfriend in the hot tub in the garage."
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Man who stabbed girlfriend to death in hot tub on Shetland jailed for 25 years
Courts
Aren Pearson has been locked up for life for the murder of 24-year-old Claire Leveque.
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Evil boyfriend who stabbed woman 26 times in hot tub murder faces life in prison
Police Scotland
Aren Pearson, 41, knifed Claire Leveque, 24, in a hot tub at his mother's home in Sandness, Shetland, on February 11 2024.
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North Sea oil rig workers rescue owl after it landed on platform 180 miles out to sea
North Sea oil
A helicopter brought the short-eared owl back to Shetland after a couple of days recovering on the rig.
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Historical TV drama that has had 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism
Discover Scotland
A popular TV show has boosted tourism in Scotland, inspiring fans to visit the locations featured in the series.
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Beautiful Scottish island with Norse history named best spot in UK for seeing Northern Lights
Shetland
The next few months are likely to provide the best chances this decade to see the aurora borealis at its most spectacular, before the sun's 11-year cycle begins to shift away from a stage that has created fantastic displays in the skies over the past two years
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BBC Celebrity Traitors star Mark Bonnar's life from Scottish childhood to TV fame
Celebrity Traitors
The Scots actor is taking part in BBC Celebrity Traitors alongside fellow stars including Tom Daley, Charlotte Church and Cat Burns
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