Tag #Scotland

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Glasgow Gangland: Vigilante Justice and Political Corruption

Glasgow Gangland", a vigilante thriller directed by and starring Nathan Shepka, follows a nightclub bouncer who rescues a teenage girl from sex traffickers connected to a politician, exposing a network of crime and corruption in Glasgow's underworld.

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Gender Equality
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Post-Covid Wedding Boom in Gretna Green

Gretna Green, Scotland's "wedding capital," saw 4,029 weddings in 2023, a 20% increase from pre-pandemic levels and the fourth consecutive year above 4,000, due to its historical significance and enduring appeal as a wedding destination.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Denis Law: From Poverty to Football Legend

Denis Law, a Scottish footballer, rose from poverty and a childhood eye condition to become a globally celebrated player, achieving record-breaking transfers and memorable moments with Manchester United and other clubs.

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Reduced Inequality
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Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures

Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Edinburgh Zoo's £2,000 Tiger Feeding Experience

Edinburgh Zoo offers a £2,000 "Build Your Own Wild Experience", including feeding tigers with tongs, interacting with other animals, and lunch, to raise funds; extra adults cost £1,000, children £500.

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Life on Land
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Death Prevents Prosecution in Historical Child Abuse Case

Killian Steele, 60, a sound engineer, was repeatedly raped at a North Berwick children's home in the 1970s by a staff member who died before facing prosecution, despite a recent legal change allowing the case to proceed; Mr. Steele's case highlights the delays and challenges in prosecuting historica...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Glencorse Massacre: A Soldier's Betrayal

Forty years ago, the bodies of three soldiers were discovered near Loganlea reservoir in Scotland, initially believed to be an IRA attack but ultimately revealed as an inside job committed by Andrew Walker, a fellow soldier, who killed them during a payroll robbery, resulting in his arrest and convi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Death of Football Legend Denis Law at 84

Scottish football legend Denis Law, the only Scot to win the Ballon d'Or, died aged 84 after battling Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia; his 237 goals for Manchester United place him among the club's all-time greats.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Caldwell Family to Raise Inquiry Concerns with Scottish FM

Emma Caldwell's family will meet Scotland's First Minister next week to express concerns about the independence of a public inquiry into her 2005 murder, after her killer, Iain Packer, was sentenced to 36 years in prison following a 19-year delay in justice.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Football Legend Denis Law Dies at 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland football star Denis Law died at 84 after a battle with dementia; his family announced the passing, while tributes poured in from former teammates, clubs, and national teams, highlighting his prolific career, including a British record transfer and Ballon d'Or wi...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Child Abuse Inquiry Blamed in Survivor's Suicide

Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old Scottish child abuse survivor, died by suspected suicide after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) published his testimony online, including his name and personal details, despite his requests for anonymity. His sister blames the SCAI, prompting an independent rev...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Glasgow Wins LEZ Fine Appeal, Preventing \£1.2 Million Loss

Glasgow City Council successfully appealed a ruling that overturned 38 low emission zone (LEZ) fines sent via untracked post, preventing potential \£1.2 million in revenue losses and setting a legal precedent for future LEZ fine enforcement in Scotland.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities