Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
Queensferry Crossing Ice Closure
The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland was closed for over 15 hours due to falling ice during Storm Bert, highlighting the vulnerability of its design to extreme weather. A backup plan effectively diverted traffic, but the incident raises concerns about infrastructure resilience.
Queensferry Crossing Ice Closure
The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland was closed for over 15 hours due to falling ice during Storm Bert, highlighting the vulnerability of its design to extreme weather. A backup plan effectively diverted traffic, but the incident raises concerns about infrastructure resilience.
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20% Bias Score
Council's \u00a33.4m Bill for Flooded Graves
South Ayrshire Council spent \u00a33.4 million repairing over 200 flooded graves, requiring the exhumation and reburial of 177 bodies.
Council's \u00a33.4m Bill for Flooded Graves
South Ayrshire Council spent \u00a33.4 million repairing over 200 flooded graves, requiring the exhumation and reburial of 177 bodies.
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24% Bias Score
Scotland Schools Closed Due to Snow and Ice
Scotland experiences severe weather with widespread school closures and travel disruptions due to snow and ice; a weekend snow warning is issued.
Scotland Schools Closed Due to Snow and Ice
Scotland experiences severe weather with widespread school closures and travel disruptions due to snow and ice; a weekend snow warning is issued.
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36% Bias Score
SNP's Independence Obsession: A Waste of Taxpayer Money?
This article criticizes the Scottish National Party's continued pursuit of Scottish independence, highlighting significant public spending on related initiatives despite lack of public support and warnings from civil servants.
SNP's Independence Obsession: A Waste of Taxpayer Money?
This article criticizes the Scottish National Party's continued pursuit of Scottish independence, highlighting significant public spending on related initiatives despite lack of public support and warnings from civil servants.
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60% Bias Score
Ben Doak's Impressive Nations League Debut
A 19-year-old Liverpool footballer, Ben Doak, had a stellar performance against Croatia in a Nations League match, showcasing remarkable skill and confidence.
Ben Doak's Impressive Nations League Debut
A 19-year-old Liverpool footballer, Ben Doak, had a stellar performance against Croatia in a Nations League match, showcasing remarkable skill and confidence.
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32% Bias Score
Annandale Distillery's 10-Year-Old Malt Celebrated
A Scottish distillery, dormant for nearly a century, celebrates its first 10-year-old single malt whisky after a major restoration project.
Annandale Distillery's 10-Year-Old Malt Celebrated
A Scottish distillery, dormant for nearly a century, celebrates its first 10-year-old single malt whisky after a major restoration project.
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28% Bias Score
Viking Treasure Begins International Tour
The Galloway Hoard, a significant Viking-age treasure, embarks on an international tour starting in Australia, showcasing its rich history and conservation efforts.
Viking Treasure Begins International Tour
The Galloway Hoard, a significant Viking-age treasure, embarks on an international tour starting in Australia, showcasing its rich history and conservation efforts.
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28% Bias Score
£272 Coffee: A perk for Scottish dairy farm investors
A Scottish dairy farm is offering a £272 cup of coffee as a perk for investors in its crowdfunding campaign to expand its sustainable operations.
£272 Coffee: A perk for Scottish dairy farm investors
A Scottish dairy farm is offering a £272 cup of coffee as a perk for investors in its crowdfunding campaign to expand its sustainable operations.
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40% Bias Score
Social Media Blamed in Teen Sextortion Suicide
The parents of a Scottish teenager who died by suicide after being sextorted are blaming social media companies and calling for greater action to protect children online.
Social Media Blamed in Teen Sextortion Suicide
The parents of a Scottish teenager who died by suicide after being sextorted are blaming social media companies and calling for greater action to protect children online.
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40% Bias Score
Osteopath Disarms Gunman After Shooting
A retired osteopath disarmed a gunman who shot him and his wife, leading to the gunman's trial for murder and attempted murder.
Osteopath Disarms Gunman After Shooting
A retired osteopath disarmed a gunman who shot him and his wife, leading to the gunman's trial for murder and attempted murder.
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32% Bias Score
MSP to Stand Down Due to Cancer
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire announces she will not seek re-election in 2026 due to cancer treatment.
MSP to Stand Down Due to Cancer
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire announces she will not seek re-election in 2026 due to cancer treatment.
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0% Bias Score