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.

Dispatches

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Climate and the Environment

30,000 tonnes of recycling waste ‘goes up in smoke’

Over 30,000 tonnes of waste put out every year for recycling in Scotland end up being burnt in incinerators

Rob Edwards Apr 25, 2021

Society

Channel 4 programme accused of promoting anti-Traveller myths

The award-winning current affairs programme, Dispatches, has been condemned for a documentary aired on Channel 4 about crime and Traveller

Billy Briggs Apr 21, 2020