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Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing

MSPs voted to end greyhound racing in Scotland by 70 votes to 27.

Evening Standard

MSPs vote on greyhound racing ban a day after Senedd approves move

The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill will be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban

Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward legislation that if passed on Wednesday would ban the sport in Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Swift bricks to be installed on all new buildings in Scotland as MSPs back law

Rest of UK has resisted calls to make builders install bricks that provide nesting for swifts and other endangered birds

The Guardian - UK

MSP urges ExxonMobil to work with governments to avert Mossmorran closure

ExxonMobil announced the site would close on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government urged to end first-class services on ScotRail

MINISTERS are being urged to end first-class travel on ScotRail services, with most seats regularly left empty ...

The National (Scotland)

Failure to impose congestion charge is harming our cities

HEAVY traffic is clogging up Scotland’s cities, harming the economy and people’s health – but proposals to eventually bring in congestion…

The National (Scotland)

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Maggie Chapman dropped as top Scottish Greens candidate for Holyrood election

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has lost her top spot on the North East list of Scottish Greens candidates standing in next year's election ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'working with Tories to weaken Scottish land reform', MSPs say

THE SNP are using Conservative votes to keep significant changes out of the Land Reform Bill, MSPs have said ...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to consider plans to stop 'neglectful' landowners 'blocking' community buy-outs

MSPs are set to consider proposals which would stop 'neglectful' landowners from 'blocking' community buy-outs of local land

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners protest outside Scottish Parliament demanding better paternity leave

DOZENS of parents and their children campaigning for better paternity leave have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government rules out reopening national park process

THE Scottish Government has ruled out creating a new national park for the country ahead of next May’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Warning issued over 'severe' environmental impact of Scotland’s wildfire epidemic

THE environmental impact of Scotland’s recent wildfire epidemic has been “severe”, an MSP has warned ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots overwhelmingly back ban on greyhound racing, new poll finds

SCOTS support a complete ban on greyhound racing by two to one, a new poll has found as a bill aiming to outlaw the sport is lodged at Holyrood ...

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SNP ministers clear way for Taymouth development despite watchdog's flood concerns

SNP ministers have cleared the way for a housing development at Taymouth Castle despite an objection from Scotland’s environment watchdog ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Land Reform Bill passes first Holyrood vote with huge majority

Scotland's Land Reform Bill has passed its first hurdle at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland)

'Litmus test for SNP': Warning land reform will 'not touch' most Scottish estates

The SNP Government is facing a “litmus test” ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections as MSPs gather to debate its Land Reform Bill, a Green MSP has…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood pension scheme urged to fully divest from Elon Musk's Tesla

The Scottish Parliament Pension Scheme has been urged to fully divest from Tesla and any other companies owned by Elon Musk ...

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Holyrood pension scheme urged to divest from Tesla over Elon Musk 'toxicity'

AN MSP has been raised concerns about the Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme’s investments in Tesla amid the global backlash against owner Elon…

The National (Scotland)

Illegal transport of greyhounds from Scotland to England revealed by activists

Scots-based trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland urged to follow Wales's lead with greyhound racing ban

THE Scottish Government has been urged to follow Wales’s lead and ban greyhound racing when a member’s bill is introduced in April.

The National (Scotland)

'Staggering' energy bill hike sparks calls for overhaul of 'broken' market

FEARS of spiralling energy costs have sparked calls for the UK Government to overhaul the “broken” market.

The National (Scotland)

'Disaster': Climate activists slate Rachel Reeves's plans for airport expansions

RACHEL Reeves has been slated by climate campaigners for announcing plans to extend airports in England, including the development of a third runway…

Evening Standard

Heathrow expansion hailed as ‘huge opportunity’ for Scotland

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said a third runway will boost connectivity and trade.

The National (Scotland)

Investigation launched after hospital generator failed during Storm Eowyn

An investigation is being carried out after a hospital was left running on battery power when its back-up generator “failed” during a power…

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