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Scots Magician John Henry Anderson Inspired Houdini

John Henry Anderson, a 19th-century Scottish magician, inspired Harry Houdini, who later visited Anderson's grave in Aberdeen and funded its upkeep; this is highlighted by the Aberdeen Magical Society's upcoming centennial exhibition.

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Soaring Diagnoses of Learning Difficulties in Scottish Schools

The number of Scottish schoolchildren diagnosed with additional support needs (ASN) has risen from 7% to over 40% in a decade, sparking concerns about over-diagnosis masking educational failings and potentially hindering personal responsibility.

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Quality Education
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Rangers Face Strong Athletic Bilbao in Europa League Quarterfinals

Rangers, a Scottish football club overcoming a history of setbacks including bankruptcy and stadium disasters, faces a strong Athletic Bilbao team in the Europa League quarterfinals at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, hoping to maintain their chances against a team with a superior record and defensive stre...

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Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Charged with Child Sex Offenses

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott faces charges of historic child sex abuse involving a girl (1993-1996) and a boy (2006-2010), leading to his suspension by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

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Second Major Fire at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant

A large fire broke out at the Fenix battery recycling plant in Kilwinning, Scotland on September 6, 2024, prompting evacuations and causing significant disruption; this is the second major fire at the site in a year.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Revised Pylon Route Fails to Fully Appease Scottish Borders Communities

ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has altered the route of its Cross Border Connection project, moving the planned pylons away from some villages in the Scottish Borders to appease local concerns, but this has shifted the impact onto other communities. The 57-mile route now takes a different path...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Scotland Issues Final Day of Extreme Wildfire Warning

An extreme wildfire warning is in effect across Scotland for one more day due to unseasonably dry and warm weather, leading to multiple significant blazes including evacuations and road closures while firefighters battle ongoing fires.

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Climate Action
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Second Major Fire at Fenix Battery Recycling Center in Scotland

A large fire broke out at the Fenix Battery Recycling center in Kilwinning, Scotland on July 4, 2025, causing the evacuation of nearby houses due to flying debris, including batteries that damaged property, marking the second such incident at the site in a year.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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£97,840 Project to Remove all Hedgehogs from South Uist and Benbecula

A £97,840 Scottish government-funded project will remove all non-native hedgehogs from South Uist and Benbecula in the next year to protect ground-nesting birds, relocating them to mainland Scotland, following a successful removal from North Uist.

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Life on Land
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Long-Term Study Reveals Link Between Poverty and Developmental Difficulties in Premature Babies

The Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory, founded by Gordon and Sarah Brown after their daughter's death, is conducting a long-term study of 400 children born prematurely or at full term to understand the impact of preterm birth and socioeconomic factors on brain development and long-term health.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Glasgow Man Receives Life Sentence for Friend's Stabbing

A 20-year-old man, James Wilson, was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his friend, Ryan Willcox, in Glasgow on July 28, 2023, following an argument about a dog's paw; Wilson will serve at least 14 years.

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£450m Investment to Upgrade Scotland's Electricity Network

SSEN will invest £450 million to upgrade Scotland's electricity network by 2030, creating at least 300 jobs and improving resilience across Dundee, Aberdeen, the Highlands, and the islands, to support decarbonization by connecting renewable energy sources.

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