Revealed: Deer management cost public purse at least £135m in a decade
Deer overpopulation in many parts of Scotland is harming the environment. Attempts to tackle the longstanding issue are costing taxpayers tens of millions of pounds.
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Claim Cadbury removed Easter from chocolate eggs advert is False
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For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
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Scottish Government accused of “broken promises” over marine protection
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How do oil and gas licences work?
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Revealed: Chronic North Sea oil spills threaten marine protected areas
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Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False
Scottish Labour has repeatedly criticised the Scottish Government’s record on the health service. In an exchange during First Minister’
Safety fears over drug residues in grouse after watchdog fails to test Scottish birds
No birds have been tested for dangerous drug residues in the last two years, despite calls for better regulation of
Far right figure who targeted Elgin registers political party
A new far right political party led by a man who styles himself on Adolf Hitler and spoke at an
Concern grows about mental health of asylum seekers in Scottish hotels
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Employers in Scotland fined £9.4m for health and safety violations
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Patriotic Alternative accused of promoting ‘neo-Nazi’ ideology by Michael Gove
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