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Animal Sanctuary Owner Wins Eviction Battle

Tracey Milton, owner of an animal sanctuary near Selkirk, won a two-year eviction battle after Scottish Borders Council's review committee overturned its planning officers' recommendation to evict her due to a non-transferable residential permit, despite legal checks made during the 2023 purchase of...

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£200m UK Investment in Grangemouth Refinery Transition

The UK government announced a £200 million investment in Grangemouth, Scotland, to support the transition of its oil refinery into an import terminal, mitigating job losses from the closure and attracting private investment.

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Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak Devastates Scottish Farm

A Scottish livestock farmer lost 92 of 152 newborn lambs to the Schmallenberg virus, highlighting the growing threat of vector-borne diseases in Scotland due to climate change and impacting farmers financially and emotionally; preventative measures are being implemented.

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Wild Rose" Musical Premieres in Edinburgh

A stage musical adaptation of the Bafta-nominated film "Wild Rose", about a Glaswegian single mother and aspiring country singer, is set to premiere at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre in March, starring Dawn Sievewright and Blythe Duff.

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EHRC Investigates Transgender Access to NHS Facilities in Scotland

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an investigation into NHS Fife's handling of a transgender employee's use of women's facilities, following a complaint from a nurse; the EHRC also questioned Scottish Government guidance on transitioning and its compliance with the Equality Ac...

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Gender Equality
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Slap Fighting Debuts in Scotland Amid Brain Injury Concerns

A new slap-fighting league, BritSlap/SlapFight UK, is holding its first Scottish event in Glasgow on Saturday, despite concerns from clinicians about potential brain injuries; the sport involves unprotected head blows, and a study found high concussion rates among participants.

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£200 Million Grangemouth Investment Announced Amid Refinery Closure

The UK government announced a £200 million investment in Grangemouth's transition to green energy, aiming to save the site from closure and attract further private investment, despite the impending loss of 400 jobs at the refinery this summer.

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Glasgow School Helps Displaced Ukrainian Children Preserve Culture

St. Mary's Ukrainian School in Glasgow provides weekend classes for Ukrainian children displaced by the war, focusing on language, history, and culture to maintain their connection to their homeland; the school's program is especially important for children from eastern and southern Ukraine, where R...

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Anti-abortion Group to Protest Outside Scottish Hospital Buffer Zone

A US anti-abortion group, 40 Days For Life, will hold protests outside a Glasgow hospital's 200m buffer zone from March 5 to April 13, avoiding a recent arrest for violating Scotland's Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act, which prohibits anti-abortion protests within 200m of abortion clinics.

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Gender Equality
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Dundee University Strike: 450 Staff Walk Out Over Job Cuts

Staff at Dundee University are striking for three weeks over planned job cuts stemming from a projected £30 million deficit; 74% of UCU members voted for the strike, impacting lectures and classes.

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Peter Capaldi's "Sweet Illusions" Released via Unique Glasgow Indie Label

Peter Capaldi, actor from "Doctor Who," releases his second album, "Sweet Illusions," on March 28th via the Glasgow-based non-profit indie label Last Night From Glasgow, which champions fair pay for artists, following his 70s punk band experience in Glasgow.

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Scotland-England Border to Get £10 Million Landmark

Revised plans for a £10 million Star of Caledonia landmark on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green were submitted, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy; construction is expected to start next spring, finishing in spring 2027.

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