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.

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Society

The tampon dispatch – Perth’s solution to menstrual equity

Once every four or five weeks, Tampon Taxi driver Jayne Cafferty picks up a bundle of parcels on her way

Petra Matijevic, Eve Livingston May 28, 2023

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP makes a statement to Parl

Politics and power

Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon on her record as first minister

Nicola Sturgeon faced MSPs for the final time at first ministers’ questions (FMQs) on Thursday, ahead of her officially stepping

Ferret Journalists Mar 25, 2023