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.

Stuart Haszeldine

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Climate and the Environment

Fracking: US study warns of toxic chemical risks

There are fresh fears about fracking Scotland’s central belt after scientists in the US discovered dangerous levels of toxic

Rob Edwards Apr 26, 2016

Drilling Rig | CC | https://flic.kr/p/cQDTzJ | Nicholas A. Tonelli

Climate and the Environment

Firms target more of central Scotland for fracking

Multinational companies are targeting new swathes of central Scotland for fracking that could impact as many as a million people,

Rob Edwards Dec 7, 2015