Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True

The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

Bill Butler

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Climate and the Environment

Cracks delay plans to restart Hunterston reactors

Cracks that are spreading in two ageing nuclear power reactors at Hunterston in North Ayrshire have delayed plans to reopen

Rob Edwards Nov 22, 2018

Human rights

Risks of terrorist attacks on nuclear plants ‘underestimated’

UK authorities are underestimating the risks of devastating terrorist attacks on nuclear plants and shipments of radioactive material, according to

Rob Edwards May 31, 2016