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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Climate and the Environment

Why we are marching: the fight for climate justice

One hundred thousand people took part in the COP26 Coalition’s Global Day of Action for Climate Justice in Glasgow

Karin Goodwin, Hugh Whittle, Don Williamson Nov 6, 2021

Human rights

‘We screamed for help and no one came’: Belarus expats on regime’s crackdown

Maria cried everyday throughout the summer as she read the news from Belarus on a computer at her home in

Billy Briggs, Anna Koslerova Dec 8, 2020

Politics and power

FFS explains: estimating the crowds at Scottish independence and anti-Brexit marches

Crowd size is a talking point after every demonstration or political rally. If a protest is not a success, numbers

Alastair Brian Oct 29, 2019