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Glasgow NHS Worker's Killer Jailed for Eight Years

Darren McDade was jailed for eight years for the culpable homicide of NHS worker Kyle Zybilowicz on July 22, 2023, in Glasgow; McDade hid the murder weapon and burned his clothes after the incident, and claimed self-defense.

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Scottish High School Pilots Esports Qualification, Showcasing Industry's Career Potential

Selkirk High School in Scotland successfully launched a new National Progression Award in Esports, culminating in a large inter-house tournament that showcased students' organizational, technical, and teamwork skills, highlighting the growing career opportunities in the esports industry.

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Convicted Fraudster Runs Multiple Whisky Investment Scams

Craig Brooks, a convicted fraudster, defrauded investors through multiple whisky investment companies, including Cask Whisky Ltd. and Cask Spirits Global, using false identities and overpricing casks, resulting in millions of pounds in losses for hundreds of victims.

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Urgent Recall of Hebridean Blue Cheese Due to E. coli Contamination

Food Standards Scotland has urgently recalled Isle of Mull Cheese's Hebridean Blue Cheese due to potential Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) contamination; consumers with batch code 8051224 and best before date April 10, 2025 should return it for a refund.

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Celtic Hires Safety Advisors After Fan Complaints Over Old Firm Policing

Celtic FC hired independent safety consultants Fairhurst to review fan complaints about policing at their March 16th Old Firm match, where 90 fans were denied entry after refusing searches under Section 60 powers.

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Scotland Misses Child Poverty Reduction Targets

Scotland missed its legally binding targets for reducing child poverty in 2023-2024, with relative child poverty at 22% and absolute poverty at 17%, despite government investment in social security and programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the UK government's austerity measures. These figures a...

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Scottish Prison Service Boss Calls for End to Crown Immunity After Inquest

Following the suicides of two young people at Polmont Young Offenders Institution, the head of Scotland's jails, Theresa Medhurst, said the Scottish Prison Service should lose its crown immunity and face criminal prosecution for deaths in custody; this follows a fatal accident inquiry that found fai...

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Man Jailed for 10 Years for Abuse of Four Men

Mantas Vanagas, 27, from Milton Keynes, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 4 years on licence for abusing four men in East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire between 2021 and 2022, including rape and assault; his victims' bravery led to his conviction.

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The Bombing of Pan Am 103": New Drama Details Lockerbie Investigation

A new BBC and Netflix six-part drama, "The Bombing of Pan Am 103", details the investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, focusing on the ground investigation in Scotland, the 2000 Camp Zeist trial, and the ongoing US trial, while highlighting the human impact on investigators and families.

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Zonal Electricity Pricing Proposed for UK, Potentially Lowering Scottish Bills

Octopus Energy's CEO proposes zonal electricity pricing in the UK, potentially making Scottish electricity the cheapest in Europe by basing prices on local renewable energy generation; however, rival firms express concerns about a resulting 'postcode lottery' and investment uncertainty in planned in...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Scotland Deploys 10,500 Body-Worn Cameras Amidst Facial Recognition Debate

Scotland's police force is rolling out 10,500 body-worn video cameras over the next 12-18 months at a cost of \£35 million, aiming to improve evidence gathering and potentially integrate live facial recognition technology, despite privacy concerns.

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Gang Dispute Leads to Fatal Stabbing in Glasgow

A 13-year-old boy admitted to culpable homicide after fatally stabbing 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow on May 31, 2023, following a dispute over £50 between rival gangs, highlighting the dangers of gang violence.

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