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Seven Jailed for "Brutal" Doorstep Murder in Greenock

Seven men were convicted of the murder of Neil Canney, 37, who was shot on his mother's doorstep in Greenock, Scotland on February 28, 2023, while his family hid inside.

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Council Criticised for Systemic Failures in Case of Deceased 13-Year-Old

A fatal accident inquiry found systemic failures in North Lanarkshire Council's handling of 13-year-old Robyn Goldie's case, who died in July 2018 from peritonitis after her mother neglected to seek medical treatment, though these failures did not contribute to her death.

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England defeats Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup, setting up quarter-final clash with Scotland

England overcame a challenging first half to defeat Australia 40-7 in the Women's Rugby World Cup, securing a quarter-final match against Scotland on September 14th in Bristol, despite key injuries to Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman.

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Scottish Saltire Flag Used in Anti-Immigration Protests

In Scotland, the national flag, the Saltire, is being used in anti-immigration protests, sparking a political and cultural debate about its meaning and appropriation.

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Scotland's Drug Deaths Fall 13% But Remain Highest in Europe

Despite a 13% decrease in 2024, Scotland recorded 1,017 drug misuse deaths, remaining Europe's highest rate, with opiates, opioids, and the emergence of nitazenes as significant factors.

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Children's Nurse Jailed for Drug Trafficking

A 34-year-old children's nurse, Kiran Farooq, was sentenced to four years in prison for supplying cocaine and ecstasy after police seized £200,000 worth of drugs and cash from a flat she had access to in Glasgow on December 30, 2023.

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Meteorite Fragments Hunt in Scottish Highlands

Hillwalkers in the Scottish Highlands are urged to help researchers locate meteorite fragments from a meteor that exploded over Scotland on July 3, 2024, with a 20km search area near Dalwhinnie identified.

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Scotland's Prison Population Exceeds Early Release Levels

Seven months after Scotland released over 300 prisoners to alleviate overcrowding, the prison population has risen above the initial trigger level of 8,326, reaching 8,359, prompting concerns about prison capacity and management.

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Scotland Backs Greyhound Racing Ban

The Scottish government announced its support for a ban on greyhound racing, aligning with a member's bill introduced by Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell and following similar bans in Wales and New Zealand.

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Scottish Rapist Fakes Death, Builds New Life in Spain

James Clacher, a Scottish man under investigation for two rapes, faked his death in 2022, assumed a new identity as "Johnny Wilson" in Nerja, Spain, and lived there undetected for almost two years before being apprehended.

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SSPCA Staff to be Balloted Over Strike Action in Pay Dispute

About 140 Unite the Union members at the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) will be balloted over strike action from September 6th to 17th, rejecting a proposed two-year pay deal that constitutes a real-terms pay cut amid increased workloads and demand.

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Glasgow's Allotment Crisis: High Demand, Limited Supply, and Innovative Solutions

Glasgow faces a surge in demand for allotments, with long waiting lists and limited space, prompting innovative solutions like private allotment providers and smaller plot sizes.

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