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Cold Case Reopened: New Probe into 2012 Hit-and-Run Death

Police Scotland reopened a 13-year-old hit and run investigation into the death of Ian Brown, 48, after receiving an anonymous letter in 2013 containing useful information; they are appealing for witnesses and the letter's author to come forward.

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Glasgow Honors Sir Billy Connolly with "The Big Yin Weekend

Glasgow is celebrating its 850th anniversary by honoring Sir Billy Connolly with "The Big Yin Weekend" (September 6th-7th), featuring comedy, film, music, and tours showcasing his life and career.

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Scotland's £8 Billion Benefits Crisis Threatens Financial Collapse

Scotland's SNP government faces a severe financial crisis due to an £8 billion annual benefits bill by 2028, unsustainable spending on initiatives like scrapping the two-child benefits cap, and a lack of effective spending control, potentially leading to a need for an IMF bailout.

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Scottish Tory Leader Says Asylum Hotel Protests Understandable

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay deemed protests outside asylum seeker hotels "understandable", citing a recent rape case involving an Afghan asylum seeker, while condemning unlawful actions; however, anti-immigration demonstrations across Scotland raise concerns about violence and misin...

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Sanquhar II Wind Farm Construction Begins, Boosting Scottish Economy

Construction begins on the Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, Scotland, a £800 million project expected to generate enough electricity for 335,000 homes by August 2026, creating hundreds of jobs and offsetting 540,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

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Scotland Watchdog Urges Using Seized Criminal Assets to Fight Gang Violence

A Scottish watchdog recommends using £10 million in seized criminal assets to directly fund the fight against rising gang violence, contrasting with the current system that allocates such funds to community projects.

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Delayed Investment Jeopardizes Scottish Shipyard's Future

The Scottish government's promised £14.2 million investment for Ferguson shipyard is delayed, with only a small fraction spent, jeopardizing its competitiveness and future after losing a major contract to a Polish firm.

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Controversial Salmon Farm Approved in Loch Long Despite Opposition

Scottish ministers approved a new salmon farm in Loch Long, Argyll, using a semi-closed containment system, despite a 2022 rejection by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and a negative recommendation from the planning reporter, sparking significant local opposition and enviro...

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Edinburgh Care Homes Face Closure, Sparking Family Concerns

The Salvation Army is considering closing two Edinburgh care homes, Eagle Lodge and Davidson House, due to financial losses, causing distress among families worried about the impact on vulnerable residents, particularly the oldest resident, 104-year-old Margaret.

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Scottish Borders Housing Association Converts Garages into Accessible Homes

The Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has transformed seven derelict garages in Jedburgh into seven luxury, accessible bungalows for social housing, with six more under construction in Hawick, directly addressing the area's housing crisis and providing much-needed homes for people on a len...

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UK's North Sea Oil License Halt Causes Mass Job Losses in Aberdeen

The UK Labour government's halt on new North Sea oil and gas licenses is causing mass job losses in Aberdeen, Scotland, impacting thousands directly or indirectly employed in the oil and gas sector; the city's future depends on a successful transition to renewable energy, though concerns remain abou...

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ScotRail Network Outage Causes Widespread Travel Chaos in Scotland

A major network outage affecting ScotRail's IT systems has caused significant travel disruption across Scotland, impacting ticket purchasing and real-time information displays at major stations like Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley, leaving passengers stranded and frustr...

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