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Swinney Meets Eric Trump Amidst Trump State Visit Opposition

Scottish First Minister John Swinney met with Eric Trump, son of former US President Donald Trump, at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday to discuss the Trump Organization's golf resorts in Scotland, despite previously opposing a state visit for Donald Trump. The meeting, which included Sarah Malone...

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Equality Network warns against excluding trans people from female-only spaces in Scotland

The Equality Network, a Scottish Government-funded group, legally warned public sector bodies against excluding trans people from female-only spaces, sparking criticism for influencing policies that critics say leave bodies vulnerable to legal challenges regarding single-sex spaces; another group, E...

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Teenager Charged with Murder of Eritrean Refugee in Glasgow

A 14-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old Eritrean refugee Amen Teklay in Glasgow on March 5, 2025; another 15-year-old faces an assault charge; a community vigil honored Amen, who had dreams of becoming a doctor, engineer, or basketball player.

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Police Smoke Grenade Error in Glasgow Stabbing Response

During a response to a stabbing attack at Glasgow's Park Inn hotel on June 26, 2020, police mistakenly used a smoke grenade instead of a stun grenade, potentially affecting communications but not directly causing the attacker's death.

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Midwifery Student's Pro-Life Comments Spark NHS Investigation

A Scottish midwifery student, Sara Spencer, was temporarily removed from her NHS training placement for expressing pro-life views on a private Facebook group; following an investigation, she was reinstated, but the incident raises concerns about freedom of speech and conscientious objection within t...

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Scotland's Drug Crisis: Oban's Young Dead Highlight Systemic Failures

In Oban, Scotland, at least eight young adults died from drug-related causes in recent years, highlighting the devastating impact of Scotland's drug crisis in rural communities; families call for improved access to vital services.

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Ferguson Marine's Interim CEO Resigns Amidst Ferry Delivery Delays

Ferguson Marine's interim CEO, John Petticrew, resigned for personal reasons, returning to Canada; the shipyard is actively searching for a permanent replacement while dealing with ongoing delays in the construction of CalMac ferries, including the Glen Rosa and four new vessels being built in Turke...

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Portrait Unveiled: Celebrating the Legacy of "D'oh!" Actor James Finlayson

A new oil painting of James Finlayson, the Scottish actor who inspired Homer Simpson's "D'oh!", has been unveiled at the Dobbie Hall theatre in Larbert, celebrating his career and rise to international fame in early cinema, with family and fans attending.

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Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS

Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.

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Abuse Survivor's Suicide: Family Blames Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old abuse survivor from Edinburgh, died by suspected suicide on December 19, 2023, after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry refused to anonymize his testimony despite his pleas and a doctor's letter of support; his family blames the inquiry.

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SQA Investigates Security Breach, 17,000 Documents Accessed

Scotland's SQA is investigating a security breach where 17,000 documents were accessed due to misused website credentials at one center; the data is primarily historical and doesn't contain sensitive information, though the incident follows prior controversies.

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Glasgow Mourns Eritrean Teenager, 14-Year-Old Charged

15-year-old Eritrean refugee Amen Teklay died in Glasgow on Wednesday; a 14-year-old is charged with his death, appearing in court Monday; a vigil of over 100 people celebrated his life and mourned his death.

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