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.

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

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Society

‘Nauseating’: Illegal sewage spills polluted protected waters, data suggests

Scottish Water illegally discharged sewage hundreds of times during dry weather, soiling beauty spots such as West Sands beach at

Petra Matijevic Oct 29, 2023

Climate and the Environment

Peatlands restoration target missed for fifth year running

The Scottish Government has admitted its target to restore peatlands has been missed for the fifth year running. In 2018,

Donald Campbell, Alastair Orr Jun 26, 2023