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Edinburgh Sextortion: Eight-Year-Old Girl Targeted in Snapchat Plot

An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh became a victim of a sextortion plot on Snapchat where a predator created fake accounts, demanding explicit content and threatening to post it online; Police Scotland launched an investigation, warning parents to monitor children's social media.

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First Worldwide Travel Ban Issued in Scotland for Human Trafficking

Kevin Booth, a Scottish man, received the first worldwide travel ban in Scottish legal history for abusing vulnerable women at his remote Highland home, Lochdhu Lodge, where he filmed "punishment beatings" of victims recruited from the UK and abroad between 1998 and 2022.

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World's First Travel Ban Issued for Human Trafficking

A Scottish court issued the world's first worldwide travel ban against Kevin Booth for human trafficking and exploitation, after finding him guilty of repeatedly abusing vulnerable women at his remote Highland lodge, where he filmed himself assaulting them in an underground chamber.

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Scotland Commemorates Ukraine Invasion Anniversary

Scotland marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a service at Edinburgh Castle, attended by government officials, Ukrainian dignitaries, and the family of a Scottish soldier killed fighting for Ukraine; the event highlighted ongoing support for Ukraine's sovereignty and the...

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British Businessman Murdered in Kenya

Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British businessman, was found murdered near Nairobi, Kenya, on February 18, his body discovered by a cattle herder; two suspects are in custody.

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Scotland's "Just Transition" Plan: New Measures Target Drivers Amidst Public Transport Shortcomings

The Scottish government's draft "just transition plan" proposes reducing car usage by 2045 via smaller parking spaces, road user charges, and reduced car ownership per household, despite inadequate public transport and high Low Emission Zone fines totaling £12 million in Scotland's largest cities.

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Scottish Court Issues Unprecedented Travel Ban for Human Trafficking

A Scottish court imposed a five-year worldwide travel ban on Kevin Booth for abusing vulnerable women at his Highland home, using an underground chamber, after he was found guilty of human trafficking and exploitation; police gathered evidence showing an 18-minute video of torture.

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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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Good Health and Well-being
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Digitised Archive Reveals 1970s Island Life

The digitization of the Cinema Sgire archive, a 1970s Western Isles community video project led by Michael Russell, makes available over 100 tapes showcasing daily life, community concerns, and the evolution of Gaelic culture.

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Scottish Priest's Cold War Battle Over Rocket Range

In 1955, the UK government established a guided missile testing range on South Uist, Scotland, prompting fierce opposition from local priest Fr. John Morrison, who fought for the preservation of the islanders' way of life and secured concessions from the government regarding land use and operational...

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Suspected Squirrelpox Outbreak Near Stirling Raises Concerns

Two possible squirrelpox cases in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, Scotland, have raised concerns about the northward spread of the disease, deadly to red squirrels, prompting a one-month feeder removal request to prevent further spread.

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NHS Fife Sued Over Transgender Changing Room Dispute

A nurse is suing NHS Fife for harassment after sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor, prompting the Equality and Human Rights Commission to intervene and raising concerns about the application of the 2010 Equality Act.

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