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Ireland Dominates Scotland, Remains on Track for Grand Slam

Ireland secured a decisive 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, maintaining their position as the sole team capable of winning the Six Nations Grand Slam, despite multiple injuries sustained during the game.

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Aberdeen to Consider 7% Tourist Tax

Aberdeen City Council will consider a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding £5 per night, with a public consultation before potential implementation in April 2027; this contrasts with Edinburgh's 5% tax and Glasgow's ongoing consultation, raising concerns about potential negative imp...

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Rural School Closures in Dumfries and Galloway Spark Community Outcry

Parents in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, are petitioning against the closure of rural schools, citing the loss of community life and the failure of eight schools to reopen since 2019 after temporary closure. The council is said to be considering the closures as a way to cut costs.

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TV Personality Timmy Mallett Appointed Southern Scotland Tourism Ambassador

Timmy Mallett, a former television personality, became a tourism ambassador for Southern Scotland after his cycling adventures and social media posts showcasing the region's beauty and history impressed the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), leading to an invitation to speak at their Mar...

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Scotland defeats Italy 29-19 in Six Nations opener

Scotland defeated Italy 29-19 in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield, with Huw Jones scoring a hat-trick, but Italy mounted a strong second-half comeback before Scotland secured the bonus-point victory.

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ScotRail Fares to Rise 3.8% in April 2025

ScotRail fares in Scotland will increase by 3.8% in April 2025, affecting all services; an anytime return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh will rise by £1.20, following an 8.7% increase last year, despite criticism from opposition parties over service disruptions.

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Townsend Downplays Ireland Rivalry as Scotland Makes Lineup Changes

Ahead of their Six Nations match on Sunday, Scotland's coach Gregor Townsend played down the rivalry with Ireland, despite a 10-match losing streak, while making three changes to the starting lineup featuring Tom Jordan's first Six Nations start at inside center.

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Scotland Halts Access to Schoolchildren's Sensitive Data Following Privacy Concerns

The Scottish government paused access to a 2021 health and wellbeing survey containing sensitive data from over 130,000 schoolchildren after concerns were raised about a lack of informed consent and potential breaches of child privacy; the education secretary stated the need for improved data gather...

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Showpeople Family Balances Tradition with Modern Needs

The Hiscoe family, featured in BBC Scotland's "Showpeople: Licensed to Thrill," exemplifies the challenges faced by Scotland's 1,600 showpeople in balancing their traditional, itinerant lifestyle with modern educational needs for their children, as they navigate a life on the road while raising a yo...

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Explicit Images in Scottish Sex Ed Class Spark Parental Outrage

A Scottish mother is furious after her nine-year-old daughter was shown an image of a naked man during a sexual education class, prompting concerns about the age-appropriateness of Scotland's RSHP curriculum and sparking a debate about parental involvement in such sensitive topics.

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Glasgow's Heroin Injection Site Fails to Deter Open-Air Drug Use

Glasgow's £2.3 million safer drug consumption facility, The Thistle, has failed to deter drug addicts from injecting in a nearby supermarket car park, just yards away, despite claims it would reduce discarded needles and overdoses.

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Body Recovered in Aberdeen River Dee Near Missing Sisters

A woman's body was found in Aberdeen's River Dee near where sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti disappeared on January 7th; police are continuing the search for Eliza and say there are no apparent suspicious circumstances.

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