Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Derelict buildings across Scotland are creating a plethora of problems. Local communities are bearing the brunt.

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

A total of 36 boats have been fined £140,000 in the last 10 months for entering Scotland's marine protected areas. But campaigners claim the fines are too small and may not be a sufficient deterrent.

First Bus

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Climate and the Environment

First Bus criticised over free COP26 buses for delegates after Glasgow services cut

Environmental and transport campaigners have hit out at First Bus for providing free travel to COP26 delegates while “constantly cutting

Paul Dobson, Hugh Whittle Oct 9, 2021

Climate and the Environment

Bus firms under fire for cutting routes despite ‘unprecedented’ bailouts

Bus companies in Scotland have been criticised for cutting “essential” bus routes despite receiving almost £300m in public money – including

Karin Goodwin Dec 27, 2020

Climate and the Environment

Bus firm failure to cut toxic fumes branded ‘disgrace’

Glasgow’s biggest bus company is ignoring an £8 million Scottish Government fund to stop toxic exhaust fumes polluting city

Rob Edwards Mar 3, 2019

Ministry of Defence under pressure on Trident balloon accident

Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

First Bus

First Bus criticised over free COP26 buses for delegates after Glasgow services cut

Bus firms under fire for cutting routes despite ‘unprecedented’ bailouts

Bus firm failure to cut toxic fumes branded ‘disgrace’