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.
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More than 300 racing greyhounds died last year
More than 300 racing greyhounds died last year in the UK and 4,354 injuries to dogs were recorded, according
Borders huntsman cleared of illegal fox hunting
A former master of the Jedforest Hunt in the Borders has been found not guilty of illegal fox hunting. The
Buccleuch Hunt accused of “mayhem” after losing control of hounds
The Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt has been accused of causing “mayhem” on a road after allegedly losing control of
Footage of fox hunt released amid calls for legislation to be strengthened
An animal welfare charity has released footage of a fox being chased by a pack of hounds and called on
Nearly all respondents to fox hunting consultation want law changed
Nearly all of the 18,787 respondents to a public consultation on fox hunting want the law to be reformed.
Nearly 38,000 mountain hares killed in one season, new data reveals
The full extent of culling of one of Scotland’s most iconic species, the mountain hare, has been revealed with
Footage of illegal trap released amid fresh calls for more powers for SSPCA
Footage of a trap allegedly being used illegally to target birds of prey has been obtained by The Ferret, amid
Revealed: slow progress of Scotland’s air gun licence scheme
Victims of air rifles have criticised the speed of the Scottish Government’s air gun licence scheme after a Ferret
Probe launched into policing of fox hunts
The Ferret has uncovered what appears to be the systematic harassment of animal rights activists by Police Scotland and an
Secret filming alleges illegal fox hunting
Animal rights activists have released footage which they claim is evidence that illegal fox hunting is taking place in Scotland.