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Open Seas sought a judicial review of the decision involving fishing vessels dragging nets along the seabed (Alamy/PA)
Environment

Judge brands fishing licence decision unlawful in win for marine charity

Open Seas sought a judicial review of Marine Scotland’s decision involving fishing vessels dragging nets along the seabed.
Jun 23, 2023
Politics

Queen of Sweden to receive honorary doctorate from university

Queen Silvia’s work on dementia services will be celebrated by the University of Stirling.
Jun 23, 2023
Health

Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

Leading respiratory paediatricians have highlighted their alarm at the widespread use and promotion of e-cigarettes in a letter to the First Minister.
Jun 22, 2023
Politics

Axed Covid vaccine contract cost taxpayers £358m

The UK Government pulled out of the deal with French firm Valneva in 2021

Jun 21, 2023
Business News

Scotland could become ‘world leader’ in renewable energy: think tank

The North East in particular is judged to have huge potential to develop industrial clusters relating to renewable energy generation
Jun 19, 2023
Politics

Written constitution will underpin an independent Scotland, says Yousaf

The First Minister said the proposed document would include recognition of the NHS in Scotland and provide stronger protections for human rights.
Jun 19, 2023
Business News

Publicly owned clean energy firm to be based in Scotland, says Starmer

Plans to establish the publicly owned company were first unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference last year.
Jun 19, 2023
Business News

Scotland favourite place in UK for foreign investment outside London

The country outpaced both the UK and Europe on foreign investment last year for the second year in a row, according to an EY survey.
Jun 19, 2023
Celebrity News

Belfast writer announced as winner of Walter Scott Prize 2023

Lucy Caldwell scooped the £25,000 prize for her novel These Days set during air strikes on Belfast during the Second World War.
Jun 15, 2023
Environment

Activists protest across Scotland against Rosebank oil field

UK Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to decide soon on whether to approve the development of Rosebank.
Jun 10, 2023
Environment

Activists stage protests across Scotland against Rosebank oil field

They want the UK Government to reject the proposed development north-west of Shetland.
Jun 10, 2023
Environment

Fewer beavers destroyed as efforts to expand population continue

A report said the population of the animals in Scotland is expanding rapidly, with around 1,500 believed to be living within 424 territories.
Jun 9, 2023
Crime

Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed again

Vincent Reynouard was arrested in Anstruther, Fife, last year after going on the run from French authorities.
Jun 8, 2023
Crime

Teenager handed three-year prison term for raping 12-year-old

Myles Harris was 18 at the time of the attack, which meant his jail sentence was shorter than had he been older.
Jun 7, 2023
UK

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell pays tribute after wife Elspeth dies

Elspeth Mary Campbell passed away at the couple’s home in Edinburgh.
Jun 5, 2023
Environment

Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years

The letter, written in the 14th century to assert Scotland’s right to independence, can only be displayed occasionally due to its age.
Jun 2, 2023
UK

School staff to vote on strike action in pay dispute

GMB Scotland will ask more than 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries if they are willing to take industrial action.
Jun 2, 2023
Science

Academics prepare for mission to Mars in bid to prove water theory

The team from the University of Aberdeen have developed a device to monitor whether water forms on the planet’s surface.
Jun 1, 2023
UK

Senior female officer vows to tackle ‘shocking’ sexism in Police Scotland

A survey revealed 81% of officers agree sexism and misogyny is an issue within the force.
May 31, 2023
UK

Firefighters injured as wildfire burns in Highlands for third day

The wildfire has been burning near Cannich, south west of Inverness, since Sunday afternoon.
May 30, 2023
Celebrity News

Edinburgh Comedy Awards in call for new sponsor as TV channel Dave backs out

Organisers of the awards are searching for new sponsors after the comedy channel announced it was withdrawing its funding.
May 30, 2023