Kirk can be model for debating divisive issues, says First Minister
The Church of Scotland can provide a model of how to debate potentially divisive issues, Nicola Sturgeon will tell senior religious figures.
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Scotland Women boss Kerr looking forward to sharing knowledge with Clarke
Scotland Women’s head coach Shelley Kerr is looking forward to sharing ideas with Steve Clarke after the new men’s head coach set a target of emulating her success.
Scotland gripped by drugs emergency as death rate remains highest in Europe
The rate of drug deaths in Scotland is the highest in Europe and numbers are still on the rise, an official report has said.
Councils should have powers over workplace parking charges, poll suggests
There is a “clear majority” in favour of councils being given powers to bring in a new levy on workplace parking, research by a Holyrood committee has found.
Holyrood leads the way with menopause debate
The Scottish Parliament has held what is thought to be the UK’s first government debate on the menopause.
Sturgeon vows SNP will reject PM’s Brexit deal
The SNP will vote against Theresa May’s deal in a bid to stop Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon has pledged.
Festivals could face ‘severe difficulties’ due to Brexit, minister warns
Any form of Brexit could cause “severe difficulties” for Scottish festivals, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has suggested.
Scotland head coach Clarke looking to make up for missed chances
Steve Clarke is still hurting from missing out on a major international tournament as a player.
Teachers’ mental health struggles extremely worrying, John Swinney admits
The number of teachers suffering with their mental health is “extremely worrying”, the Education Secretary has said.
Scottish citizens’ assembly ‘must be representative of society’
Mike Russell has said he is “determined” to ensure a Scottish citizens’ assembly is representative of society.
More cash needed to tackle child poverty, Scottish Government told
The Scottish Government needs to invest “considerably more” on tackling child poverty if it is to meet legally binding targets it has set, according to its own advisers.