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Glasgow Bans Pavement Parking, Imposing £100 Fines

Glasgow now bans pavement parking, fining drivers £100 (reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days) to enhance pedestrian safety, especially for wheelchair users and those with buggies; exceptions apply for emergency services and deliveries.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Urban Explorer's Discovery Leads to Murder Conviction

An urban explorer's discovery of a skeleton in a derelict warehouse in Glenrothes, Fife, led to the identification of the remains as 60-year-old Ean Coutts and the subsequent murder conviction of David Barnes, a painter and decorator who had fraudulently used Coutts' identity 91 times to obtain thou...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Scottish Councils Face £759 Million Budget Gap, Urgent Reforms Demanded

Scotland's councils face a £759 million budget shortfall in 2023-24 due to reduced government funding and rising costs, forcing 12 of 29 councils to use reserves and necessitating urgent reforms to avoid unsustainable losses.

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Reduced Inequality
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Most Elgin Businesses Defy Shopping Centre Closure, Planning to Relocate

Elgin's St Giles Shopping Centre closed on January 20th, 2024, after a dispute with Moray Council over business rates, displacing 15 businesses; however, most plan to relocate within Elgin, showcasing local resilience and potential for future town center revitalization.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Glasgow Child Sex Abuse Ring Members Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

Seven members of a child sex abuse ring operating in a Glasgow drug den, nicknamed 'Bestie House,' were sentenced to prison terms ranging from eight to twenty years for abusing three children between 2012 and 2019, with offenses including rape, assault, and forcing children to consume drugs and alco...

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No Poverty
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Storm Éowyn Leaves Thousands Without Power in Scotland

Storm Éowyn caused widespread power outages affecting 7,700 homes in central and southern Scotland on Monday, disrupting rail services and closing some schools; the storm initially impacted over 280,000 homes, with repairs underway.

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No Poverty
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Center Parcs' £400M Scottish Village Plan Unveiled

Center Parcs plans a £350-£400 million holiday village near Hawick, Scotland, creating up to 1200 jobs; a public consultation starts February 12th.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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The Traitors" Boosts Scottish Highlands Tourism by 190%

The BBC's "The Traitors", filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, caused a 190 percent increase in online searches for the region after its second season, translating into significant tourism revenue and demonstrating the power of film tourism.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Biffa to Sue Scottish Government for £166m over Failed Recycling Scheme

A Scottish judge ruled that Biffa Waste Services can sue the Scottish government for up to £166.2 million over the cancellation of a bottle deposit return scheme; Biffa claims the government's assurances led to significant financial losses after the scheme's collapse due to intergovernmental dispute...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Historic Glasgow Sycamore Damaged in Storm, but Hope Remains for Survival

The Darnley Sycamore, a 400-year-old tree in Glasgow linked to Mary, Queen of Scots, was severely damaged by Storm Éowyn's 97mph winds on Friday but may survive due to intact roots and trunk; community plans include repurposing fallen branches and taking cuttings.

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Life on Land
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Glasgow Paedophile Gang Members Receive Lifelong Restriction Orders

Seven members of a Glasgow pedophile gang were sentenced to lifelong restriction orders in 2025 for abusing three children with drugs, alcohol, and sexual violence between 2012 and 2019; one other member received a deferred sentence.

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No Poverty
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Scotland mandates commitment agreement for dog owners

Scotland's Parliament passed a law requiring a commitment agreement for dog adoption or purchase, aiming to promote responsible pet ownership by ensuring prospective owners consider time, space, and financial resources before acquiring a dog; the government must create the agreement's details within...

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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