Cost of living forces Scots to cut back on Christmas spending new research reveals
People in Scotland are set to cut back on spending this Christmas as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
'Shock and surprise' after weekend demolition work at fire-damaged Ayr Station Hotel
A campaign group says it is "shocked and surprised" after demolition work was carried out on the Station Hotel in Ayr.
Dunoon residents petition Bank of Scotland as branch set to close
The imminent closure of a local bank branch has sparked fury in Dunoon, with one-third of the town's adult population signing a petition to save it.
Spotlight Javier Milei, the radical Rolling Stone looking to upend Argentina
The anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei took a shock victory in Argentina's elections - but will he be able to govern?
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'Mental health emergency' behind rise of violence in Scottish schools
A leading charity has blamed a “mental health emergency” among Scotland’s young people for a rise in violent incidents in classrooms.
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John Byrne, acclaimed Scots playwright and artist, dies aged 83
The Paisley-born auteur wrote the Slab Boys trilogy and designed several famous record covers
Litter concern at highest levels since record began as 90% say it's an issue
Barry Fisher, Chief Executive at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Scotland is facing a litter emergency - and there is consistent recognition of this annually. The data we’ve published today only strengthens the need for positive and imminent change across all areas, from innovative behaviour change interventions, to bin provision and servicing, to enforcement and the speedy introduction of policies which we urgently need to ensure our country has a more circular economy. We can’t keep saying that there is a problem. We need to ensure we reverse the trend with consistent, collective action.
