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Education, Politics

SNP member teacher blasts the Scottish Government’s record on education

By Jack Ewing   In a letter to the First Minister, published in the Scottish Education Journal, a teacher from Fife criticised the Scottish government saying that he saw ‘little evidence’ of education being a top priority for the government. Dean Scott, from Fife, said the government was using education as a ‘bargaining chip’ and for ‘political point scoring’. Scott, who is an SNP member, … Continue reading SNP member teacher blasts the Scottish Government’s record on education

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Defamation, government, Law and order, Uncategorized

Consultation on Scots defamation law – Have your say!

By Eszter Tarnai A review to change defamation law in Scotland has been launched by the Government today. The aim is to keep up with the ever-changing world of social media in the 21st century. Damaging an individual’s reputation through false communication, or defamation is a growing concern in Scotland, especially online, with the growing popularity of social media. According to Community Safety Minister Ash … Continue reading Consultation on Scots defamation law – Have your say!

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Pressure on May’s government grows

By Jamie Costello The pressure on the Theresa May increases as key figures in Scotlands farming, food and drink industries have this week urged MPs to unite to avoid a no deal Brexit in a joint open letter. Adding to this Scottish agricultural secretary Fergus Ewing has vowed that environment secretary Michael Gove is liable to pay billions of pounds to farmers for a ‘no … Continue reading Pressure on May’s government grows

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Dumfries & Galloway, Rowing, Skiffy worlds, Sport

Huge Investment Boosts SkiffieWorlds

by Kenny Boag Featured photos: SkiffieWorlds2019 The SkiffieWorlds 2019 take place in Stranraer this summer and the organisers have received a massive cash injection to help fund the event. SkiffieWorlds is the World Championship for the St Ayles Skiff class of coastal rowing boat.  The Championships are held every three years.  Ullapool in North West Scotland hosted the inaugural championship in 2013, and  SkiffieWorlds 2016 was … Continue reading Huge Investment Boosts SkiffieWorlds

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Two Scottish Universities Team Up to Help Veterans

By Yasmin Bray   Glasgow Caledonian University and Edinburgh Napier University will hold a joint event on Tuesday, aiming to educate other universities and colleges on how they can help veterans and their families. Some of the speakers at the event in Glasgow include HQ Scotland Colonel Sandy Fitzpatrick, MSPs Annie Wells and Maurice Corry, Deputy Commander of 51 Infantry Brigade and Scottish Veterans Commissioner … Continue reading Two Scottish Universities Team Up to Help Veterans

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Scotland, Sport, Tennis

It’s Game, Set and Match for Murray.

By Jack Ewing In a matter of months, perhaps even a matter of days, one of Britain’s greatest ever sportsman will hang up his racket for the last time.  Andy Murray will be regarded as the most successful British tennis player of the modern era by quite some distance. His impact on British sport over the last 10-15 years has been monumental. Always sad when … Continue reading It’s Game, Set and Match for Murray.

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Anais MAMPUYA, News, Science, Uncategorized

Prehistoric Puppers

By Anais MAMPUYA January 11, 2019 at 2.57pm SCIENTISTS have uncovered new information on the hunting methods of prehistoric dogs 40 millions year ago by analysing the skulls of lions, wolves and hyenas. Experts in Scotland and Austria suggest that the first species of dogs, known as Hesperocyon Gregarius, pounced on its preys the same way as modern foxes and coyotes. The findings also imply … Continue reading Prehistoric Puppers

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Million-pound Scottish salmon farming industry deemed unsustainable

By: Manuel Cardo Andrew Graham-Stewart, director of Scottish Salmon and Trout Conservation, called the Scottish open cage salmon industry “unsustainable”. Independent and governmental agencies have been regularly raising concerns over the industry’s environmental footprint and animal welfare practices since 1999. In 2018 alone, a journalistic investigation showed video of sick fish, two parliamentary inquiries damned the industry’s environmental record and lack of proper regulation and … Continue reading Million-pound Scottish salmon farming industry deemed unsustainable

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Brexit, Politics

Young Scots Voice Concern Over Brexit

By Jacob Toland Young Scots today voiced their concerns over how Brexit could shape up with the current deal on the table between Brussels and Westminster. Their worries come on the back of the advocate general to the European Court of Justice claiming that the UK could unilaterally revoke its withdrawal from the European Union. Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona announced that the United Kingdom can decide … Continue reading Young Scots Voice Concern Over Brexit

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