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Dumfries and Galloway Hotel Director Opposes Tourism Levy

Matthew Wallace Jr., director of the Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries, Scotland, opposes a proposed tourism levy for the Dumfries and Galloway region, citing concerns that it would make the area unnecessarily expensive for visitors and harm local businesses.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Renewed Investigation into 2004 Murder of Alistair Wilson

Alistair Wilson, a Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in 2004, and a reinvestigation involving 37 officers is underway, re-examining 10,000 documents and utilizing advancements in forensic technology.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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SRC Manifesto Prioritizes Scottish High Streets Ahead of 2026 Election

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published a manifesto for the upcoming 2026 Holyrood election, urging the next Scottish government to prioritize high streets and city centers for economic decision-making, proposing policy solutions such as competitive business rates and simplified shop refi...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Meteorite Fragments Hunt in Scottish Highlands

Hillwalkers in the Scottish Highlands are urged to help researchers locate meteorite fragments from a meteor that exploded over Scotland on July 3, 2024, with a 20km search area near Dalwhinnie identified.

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No Poverty
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Council Criticised for Systemic Failures in Case of Deceased 13-Year-Old

A fatal accident inquiry found systemic failures in North Lanarkshire Council's handling of 13-year-old Robyn Goldie's case, who died in July 2018 from peritonitis after her mother neglected to seek medical treatment, though these failures did not contribute to her death.

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Good Health and Well-being
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England defeats Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup, setting up quarter-final clash with Scotland

England overcame a challenging first half to defeat Australia 40-7 in the Women's Rugby World Cup, securing a quarter-final match against Scotland on September 14th in Bristol, despite key injuries to Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman.

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Record High Homelessness in Scotland Amidst Housing Crisis

Scotland's latest homelessness figures, to be released soon, are expected to show record highs following a national housing emergency declaration in May 2024, with over 31,000 live homeless cases and 10,000 children in temporary accommodation, exceeding previous years' records.

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No Poverty
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Two Gazan Children Arrive in Scotland for Treatment Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Two critically ill Palestinian children and their families have arrived in Scotland for medical treatment, part of a UK government operation to support up to 20 children from Gaza, amidst a humanitarian crisis following the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

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Seven Jailed for "Brutal" Doorstep Murder in Greenock

Seven men were convicted of the murder of Neil Canney, 37, who was shot on his mother's doorstep in Greenock, Scotland on February 28, 2023, while his family hid inside.

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Scotland's Prison Population Exceeds Early Release Levels

Seven months after Scotland released over 300 prisoners to alleviate overcrowding, the prison population has risen above the initial trigger level of 8,326, reaching 8,359, prompting concerns about prison capacity and management.

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Reduced Inequality
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Scotland Backs Greyhound Racing Ban

The Scottish government announced its support for a ban on greyhound racing, aligning with a member's bill introduced by Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell and following similar bans in Wales and New Zealand.

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Life on Land
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Scottish Saltire Flag Used in Anti-Immigration Protests

In Scotland, the national flag, the Saltire, is being used in anti-immigration protests, sparking a political and cultural debate about its meaning and appropriation.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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