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.

Jenni Minto

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Society

Hundreds of women forced to travel from Scotland to England for abortions

Hundreds of women have been forced to travel from Scotland to England to access abortion care in just over four

Sian Norris, Paul Freeman Oct 1, 2023

Climate and the Environment

Oil spill at Clyde defence depot under investigation

Official investigations have been launched into an oil spill at a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) fuel depot on Loch

Rob Edwards Nov 11, 2022