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.

Neil Rothnie

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Politics and power

Climate ‘under threat’ from new fossil fuel facilities in Scotland

A raft of new fossil fuel developments being planned across Scotland will lock the country into polluting the climate for

Rob Edwards Sep 15, 2019

Climate and the Environment

Call for safety review after North Sea oil scares

Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure to set up an independent inquiry into safety at North Sea oil rigs in the

Rob Edwards Feb 9, 2017