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Stained Glass Mystery Solved at Dunfermline Abbey

Forty-nine fragments of stained glass, anonymously returned to Scotland's Dunfermline Abbey in 2020, have been identified as belonging to the Abbey's Margaret Window, likely broken accidentally during 1990s renovations, using material analysis and historical records.

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UK Disability Benefit Reforms Threaten Scotland's Budget

The UK government will reform Personal Independence Payments (PIP), potentially cutting Scotland's budget by £3.6 billion if the Treasury seeks £6 billion in savings; Scotland's more generous ADP system will be impacted.

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SNP's Lax Botox Regulations Risk Lives, Warns Surgeon

The SNP's proposed cosmetic industry regulations are deemed inadequate by leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Darren McKeown, who warns of serious risks from untrained practitioners administering Botox and other injectables, highlighting recent cases of botched procedures and deaths.

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No Further Action on £1m Conservative Party Fraud Case

Malcolm Macaskill, a former Conservative party treasurer with a brain tumour, will face no further action after a £1m VAT fraud and money laundering scheme where he used false forms to claim over £800,000 and laundered £200,000 through local Conservative parties between February 2003 and March 2014.

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Reduced Inequality
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2,122-Day Wait for Hysterectomy Exposes Scottish NHS Crisis

A woman in Scotland waited 2,122 days for a hysterectomy, exposing a severe NHS crisis; wait times have drastically increased across multiple health boards since 2019, and over 10,000 people died on waiting lists in the year to September 2024.

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Sturgeon's Resignation: A Legacy of Achievement and Controversy

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, announced her resignation on Wednesday, ending a 27-year career marked by policy achievements, intense scrutiny over party finances and gender recognition reforms, and a highly polarized political landscape.

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Gender Equality
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2027 Tour de France to Start in Great Britain

The 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ will be held in Great Britain, starting in Edinburgh and spanning Scotland, England, and Wales from June 29th to July 1st, 2027, driven by the success of previous British Grand Départs and a new UCI regulation.

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Scotland to Introduce Repair Deadlines for Damp and Mould in Social Housing

Following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from mould exposure in 2020, Scotland is amending its Housing (Scotland) Bill to give ministers the power to impose repair deadlines on landlords for damp and mould issues in social housing, similar to the newly passed "Awaab's Law" in England.

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Polish Firm Wins £175 Million CalMac Ferry Contract

Remontowa, a Polish firm, won a £175 million contract to build seven all-electric ferries for CalMac, beating Ferguson shipyard due to lower costs despite Ferguson's high-quality bid; delivery is expected to begin in 2027.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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France Wins Six Nations Rugby Championship

France secured their second Six Nations title since 2010 with a 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris, despite earlier losses and strong competition from England and Ireland.

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No Poverty
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Scotland's Inconsistent Six Nations Campaign Ends in Fourth Place

Scotland lost their final Six Nations match against France 35-16, finishing fourth due to inconsistent performance and a lack of depth compared to top teams, highlighting the need for improvements in domestic player participation and development.

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Quality Education
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Sturgeon Resigns as MSP

Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, resigned as an MSP, citing personal reasons and reflecting on her previous experience as an MP described as "pure anxiety"; this decision has significant implications for Scottish politics and the SNP.

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