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£97,840 Project to Remove all Hedgehogs from South Uist and Benbecula

A £97,840 Scottish government-funded project will remove all non-native hedgehogs from South Uist and Benbecula in the next year to protect ground-nesting birds, relocating them to mainland Scotland, following a successful removal from North Uist.

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Life on Land
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Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Charged with Child Sex Offenses

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott faces charges of historic child sex abuse involving a girl (1993-1996) and a boy (2006-2010), leading to his suspension by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

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Second Major Fire at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant

A large fire broke out at the Fenix battery recycling plant in Kilwinning, Scotland on September 6, 2024, prompting evacuations and causing significant disruption; this is the second major fire at the site in a year.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Scottish Wildfires: Ongoing Blazes and Warnings Amidst Rising Temperatures

Wildfires continue in Scotland, with one in Galloway Forest Park now under control and another near Ullapool ongoing; rising temperatures prompt fire warnings and calls for responsible outdoor behavior.

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Climate Action
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£450m Investment to Upgrade Scotland's Electricity Network

SSEN will invest £450 million to upgrade Scotland's electricity network by 2030, creating at least 300 jobs and improving resilience across Dundee, Aberdeen, the Highlands, and the islands, to support decarbonization by connecting renewable energy sources.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Penicillin Discoverer's Legacy Revitalizes Scottish Town

Darvel, Scotland, is experiencing a community revitalization through celebrating its famous son, Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin; a new mural, increased tourism, and renewed local pride are transforming the town.

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Second Major Fire at Fenix Battery Recycling Center in Scotland

A large fire broke out at the Fenix Battery Recycling center in Kilwinning, Scotland on July 4, 2025, causing the evacuation of nearby houses due to flying debris, including batteries that damaged property, marking the second such incident at the site in a year.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Long-Term Study Reveals Link Between Poverty and Developmental Difficulties in Premature Babies

The Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory, founded by Gordon and Sarah Brown after their daughter's death, is conducting a long-term study of 400 children born prematurely or at full term to understand the impact of preterm birth and socioeconomic factors on brain development and long-term health.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Glasgow Man Receives Life Sentence for Friend's Stabbing

A 20-year-old man, James Wilson, was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his friend, Ryan Willcox, in Glasgow on July 28, 2023, following an argument about a dog's paw; Wilson will serve at least 14 years.

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Revised Pylon Route Fails to Fully Appease Scottish Borders Communities

ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has altered the route of its Cross Border Connection project, moving the planned pylons away from some villages in the Scottish Borders to appease local concerns, but this has shifted the impact onto other communities. The 57-mile route now takes a different path...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Singer Makes History with First-Ever Rooftop Performance at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre

Scottish singer Horse McDonald gave the first ever performance on the roof of Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre on April 3, 2024, overcoming health and safety challenges and logistical hurdles to perform songs including her new single, "Superpower.

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No Poverty
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ScotAccount: Scotland's New Digital ID System Raises Privacy Concerns

Scotland is launching ScotAccount, a digital ID system to simplify access to public services and reduce fraud; however, concerns exist regarding data security, potential misuse of information, and the possibility of it becoming mandatory.

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