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Fraudster Repays £95,483 Stolen from Two Charities

Lindsay MacCallum, a former fundraising manager, repaid £86,000 stolen from Rainbow Valley cancer charity and £9,505 from the Anthony Nolan Trust, following a three-year fraud spanning 2011-2021; she was jailed last October for three years.

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CalMac Ferry Deliveries Delayed Due to Labor Shortages

The delivery of four CalMac ferries built in a Turkish shipyard is delayed until at least June 2025 due to global labor shortages, compounding existing fleet issues and impacting ferry services on Scotland's west coast; the first vessel, Isle of Islay, was originally expected in October 2024.

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Surge in AI-Related Academic Misconduct in Scottish Universities

Scottish universities saw a 700% surge in AI-related academic misconduct cases in 2023-24, totaling over 1,000 incidents, prompting concerns about academic integrity and the need for assessment reform. This follows a survey indicating 88% of British undergraduates use AI for assessments.

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Controversial £10 Million Sculpture Planned for Scotland-England Border

A planned £10 million, 33-meter-high sculpture near the Scotland-England border, called the Star of Caledonia, is dividing public opinion, with some praising it as a landmark and others criticizing it as a waste of resources amidst a housing crisis.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SNP Government Hires Investigators Amidst Ministerial Scandal Concerns

The SNP government in Scotland is hiring five new investigators to probe the conduct of its ministers and former ministers, following multiple scandals involving taxpayer misuse and potential ministerial code breaches; critics express concern about potential conflicts of interest and a lack of indep...

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England's Controversial Six Nations Win Sparks Debate Over Playing Style

England narrowly defeated Scotland 16-15 in the Six Nations, sparking controversy over their pragmatic, kick-heavy game despite securing their title hopes; criticism came from former players and media, highlighting the tension between winning and aesthetically pleasing rugby.

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Man Guilty of Culpable Homicide in Aberdeen Street Attack

Derek Pearson was found guilty of culpable homicide for the death of Steven Johnson, a father of seven, following a street attack in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 12, 2023; CCTV footage showed an altercation involving Pearson, Johnson, and Pearson's partner, resulting in Johnson's death from head inju...

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Syrian Refugees Find New Lives, Question 'Home' on Scottish Isle

Over the past decade, Bute, a small Scottish island, has welcomed 125 Syrian refugees who fled the Syrian civil war. Many have successfully integrated, starting businesses and becoming UK citizens, yet the fall of Assad's regime has raised questions about returning to Syria.

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Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease

After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.

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Vicky Hamilton Murder: Sister's Path to Forensic Science

The discovery of 15-year-old Vicky Hamilton's remains in Peter Tobin's garden 17 years after her disappearance in 1991 led to Tobin's conviction for murder and inspired her sister to become a forensic scientist.

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High Wildfire Risk Warning Issued for Scotland

A "very high" wildfire risk warning has been issued for northern and eastern Scotland from Saturday to Wednesday, urging people to avoid outdoor fires due to easily ignitable dry vegetation; this is the first alert of 2025 and follows numerous fires in 2024, including one of the UK's largest.

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Climate Action
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FCI Scanner Shows Promise in Improving Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

A new scanner developed in Aberdeen, the Field Cycling Imager (FCI), shows potential to more accurately diagnose breast cancer than current MRI methods by varying magnetic field strength, reducing the need for repeat surgeries and improving treatment planning; initial trials on newly diagnosed patie...

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