Tag #Scotland

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Aberdeen Care Home Closure After Medication Management Failures

Ruthrieston House, an Aberdeen care home operated by VSA, was closed by Aberdeen City Council on December 6th, 2024, following a Care Inspectorate investigation that revealed serious medication management failures, including one resident going 13 days without prescribed medication and another experi...

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Scotland Reviews Wood-Burning Stoves Amid Health Inequality Concerns

The Scottish Government is reviewing the health impacts of wood-burning stoves after doctors linked their emissions to health inequalities, potentially leading to new restrictions despite a recent U-turn lifting a ban on their use in new builds.

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Prostate Cancer Recovery Boosted by Community Fitness Program

A 12-week Prostate FFIT program at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium helped 16 men recover from prostate cancer, improving their fitness, nutrition, and providing crucial peer support; a second program starts January 29th.

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UK to Review Internal Market Act Amidst Devolution Disputes

The UK government is reviewing the 2020 Internal Market Act, which aimed to prevent post-Brexit trade barriers but sparked disputes with devolved administrations over powers; the review, six months early, seeks to address concerns about the Act's impact on devolution and intergovernmental relations.

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Kelvin Hall to Install Glasgow's Largest Rooftop Solar Array

Glasgow's Kelvin Hall will install 1,000 solar panels on its roof in January, creating the city's largest rooftop solar array and saving over £183,000 annually on energy bills; this is part of a wider council initiative installing solar panels on five primary schools and two daycare centers, all fun...

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Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances

A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.

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Stirling Council Explores Tourist Tax for 2027

Stirling Council in Scotland is exploring a tourist tax for overnight stays from 2027, following a new law and with a final decision expected in December 2025, aiming to reinvest revenue in local tourism infrastructure, based on 686,000 overnight visits in 2023 generating £205m.

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"Teacher Shortages Fuel School Violence Crisis in Scotland"

"A decrease of 621 teachers in Scotland since 2023 has resulted in nearly 45,000 recorded incidents of violence and abuse in schools, forcing the Education Secretary to drop a funding threat to councils. This follows a broken promise to hire 3,500 more teachers, leaving existing staff overburdened a...

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"Leitholm Faces Renewable Energy's High Cost: 200 Acres Threatened by Battery Storage Facilities"

"Plans for six battery storage facilities near the Scottish Borders village of Leitholm threaten over 200 acres of farmland, impacting residents' health, property values, and community well-being, highlighting conflicts between renewable energy expansion and local interests."

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Glasgow Garden Festival Plant Pot Tag Among Scotland's Top Archaeological Finds

A plant pot tag for a red campion flower, the first physical artefact excavated from the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival site, is among Scotland's top five archaeological discoveries of 2024, alongside finds such as a Pictish spearbutt and a Celtic bangle, highlighting the diverse historical record of ...

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Council Backs Galloway National Park Referendum Despite Government Rejection

Dumfries and Galloway Council voted 24-13 (with 2 abstentions) to hold a local referendum on creating a national park in Galloway, despite the Scottish government's refusal. Opponents protested, fearing rising house prices and infrastructure issues, while supporters expect tourism increases. A counc...

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"Stonehaven Derailment Inquiry to Begin January 29th"

"A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry into the Stonehaven train derailment, which killed three people in August 2020 after a landslide caused a derailment, will be held on January 29th. Network Rail admitted to safety failings and was fined £6.7 million."

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