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Soaring Youth Violence in Scotland: SNP Faces Accusations of Inaction

A 600% surge in serious youth assaults and a near 300% increase in school violence in Scotland over five years has sparked intense criticism of the SNP government's approach, with accusations of 'shameful' buck-passing and a 'reckless' justice system costing lives.

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McTominay's Napoli MVP Award Caps Serie A Title Win

Scott McTominay, after transferring from Manchester United for £25.7m, scored the winning goal for Napoli against Cagliari, securing their Serie A title and earning him the league's MVP award, highlighting the transformative impact of a change in club and playing style.

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Descendants of WWI Soldier and His War Horse Meet After a Century

Descendants of Captain Alexander Wallace, a World War I soldier, met the McGregor family, the original owners of his horse Vic, who served with him in France, and donated his war diaries to the Montrose Air Station Museum after more than a century.

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Co-driver Killed in Jim Clark Rally Crash

Co-driver Dai Roberts, 39, died in a crash at the Jim Clark Rally in Scotland on Saturday; driver James Williams was seriously injured, and the remainder of the event was canceled, prompting a full investigation into the incident.

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Aberdeen Teacher Violence Up 25%

Violence against teachers in Aberdeen schools has risen by 25% in the past year, with 928 incidents reported in the first three months of 2025, prompting concerns from the EIS teaching union and calls for urgent intervention from Aberdeen City Council despite an action plan drafted in March 2024.

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Scottish Cruise Ship Levy Sparks Debate

A proposed levy on Scotland's 1.2 million annual cruise ship passengers is causing debate in Invergordon, a busy port, with businesses concerned about the impact on spending while others see it as needed investment. The Scottish government is consulting on the idea until the end of the month.

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Neglected Glasgow Fountain Rediscovered, Sparking Heritage Debate

The Children of Glasgow fountain, a key feature of Glasgow's 1988 Garden Festival, has been found buried and neglected at Bellahouston Park, prompting calls for its restoration and public display, while other festival artifacts remain lost or repurposed.

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Scotland's Teacher Misconduct Investigation System Needs Overhaul

An independent review has found that the way misconduct allegations against teachers in Scotland are investigated needs a major overhaul, criticizing the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) for lengthy and inadequate probes, recommending faster processes and more public protection powers.

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Long Way Home": McGregor's Scottish Journey

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's new Apple TV+ series, "Long Way Home," follows their motorcycle journey from McGregor's Perthshire home to England, showcasing their friendship and McGregor's profound connection to Scotland, which he plans to explore further.

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Heavy rain and landslide warning for Scotland after record-breaking dry spell

Scotland's five-week dry spell, the driest start to a year since 1964, will end with heavy rain and potential landslides, prompting the closure of the A83 in Argyll and raising concerns about water scarcity despite the incoming rain.

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ScotRail's AI Announcer Sparks Passenger Backlash

ScotRail's adoption of an AI-powered voice, "Iona," for train announcements has sparked passenger complaints due to its robotic nature, while raising concerns about job displacement and the erosion of regional accents. The technology, developed by ReadSpeaker, offers cost savings and customization, ...

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Scotland Councils Face £1 Billion Budget Gap Despite Tax Hikes

Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £647 million budget gap this year, rising to £528 million in 2026/27 and £496 million in 2027/28, despite increased funding from Holyrood and a 9.6% average council tax rise, due to rising costs and increased service demands, particularly in social care.

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