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Students can be agents of change: Talking about activism in universities with Jade Ho

Jade Ho explains what is possible for university students when they are given opportunities to learn about –and get involved with– social justice and labour issues in their own communities.

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Artificial Intelligence can cause fake education

A new report by the global union Education International shows that AI can degrade the quality of education, worsen working conditions for teachers and provide inferior schooling for students.

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Dundee ice hockey player jailed for rape of teen girl in his car

A Dundee ice hockey player has been jailed after being found guilty of raping a teenage girl in his car.




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Scotch whisky distiller with famous brands reveals key change

The Scotch whisky distiller has announced a major change




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'Systematic racism' in social work in Scotland to be addressed in review after report

A national review of social work in Scotland has been launched in a bid to address ‘systemic racism’ within the sector.




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Nicola Sturgeon has made 'no decision' on standing for Holyrood election in 2026

The Herald understands that former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has made no decisions on whether she will stand for election in 2026.




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Two thirds of Celtic fans want fan board put in place as 'poor' engagement called out

Two thirds of Celtic fans believe the club should have an independently elected Fan Advisory Board according to new research from the University of Glasgow.




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SNP ministers urged to 'mitigate' UK Government's ‘chilling’ anti-terror strategy

Human rights campaigners are calling on SNP ministers to do all they can to “mitigate” Prevent, the UK Government's controversial anti-terror strategy.




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SNP MSP welcomes contest with Flynn as she declares bid to restand for seat

"I look forward to any contest, where of course it will be for branch members to select those they wish to represent them in Holyrood in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.”




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Analysis: The long battle to succeed John Swinney as SNP leader has now begun

"Kate Forbes still has her own leadership ambitions, setting them aside this Spring in the interest of party unity to accept Mr Swinney's offer to become Deputy First Minister."




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'No one can work out what the job is': Sue Gray no longer Starmer envoy to nations

Sir Keir Starmer's beleaguered former chief of staff will no longer take up the position of “envoy to the nations and regions.”




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Mhairi Black rules out standing for Holyrood in 2026

"I hear journalists are wondering if I’ve put my name in for the Scottish Parliament. Big news re 2026 coming in the next hour…watch this space."




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Stephen Flynn slammed by SNP colleagues over Holyrood bid

Stephen Flynn has been criticised by SNP colleagues after saying he would stay on at Westminster, even if elected to Holyrood.




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Sarwar: Scottish Government must follow Chancellor and extend rates relief

Ministers must follow the UK Government and extend rates relief for businesses in Scotland, Anas Sarwar has said.




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'We had to come and help, to do what we can'- Valencia flood volunteers fear and hope

As parts of Spain are on alert for new flood warnings, Dominic Hinde meets the volunteers still involved in the aftermath and recovery following the initial disaster




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Treasury stake in NatWest falls to 11.4% on £1bn shares buyback

NATWEST has moved to reduce the UK Government’s stake in the bank after buying back a significant tranche of shares from the Treasury in what it described as a “another important milestone”, it was announced this morning.




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Backlash after former Labour Spin Doctor's comment on Farmers and Thatcher

A former aid to Tony Blair has been criticised by the SNP after he said the Government "should do farmers what Thatcher did to the miners".




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Overseas boost for Scots tourism as investment giant toils

International numbers are on the up but not everything in tourism is rosy




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Two runners saved by the same public defibrillator back new appeal

Two runners saved by the same public defibrillator appeal for all the life-saving devices to be publicly available. Tens of thousands of defibs are unregistered so ‘invisible’ in an emergency.




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New research to better understand the biological factors of suicidal behaviour

New research to better understand the biological factors of suicidal behaviour Researchers at the University of Glasgow are embarking on two new PhD projects to better understand the impact that biological factors may have on suicidal behaviour.




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Stunning Rangers and Celtic 3D chess sets are pitch perfect for Christmas

3D Scotland are an innovative, Glasgow-based company who specialise in the design and manufacture of unique chess sets. Their sets have proved extremely popular as Christmas gifts, graduation gifts, fathers’ day gifts and everything in between.




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Record obesity rates and a dental crisis: Survey lays bare state of nation's health

What does 2023's Scottish Health Survey tell us about Scotland's population - from smoking rates to obesity, and alcohol consumption?




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Is the UK now entering the SAD season?

AS the nights draw in, and we wake up and it’s still dark out, it just feels that little harder to get out of bed. For some, however, kicking off those warm, cosy covers is far harder than for others.




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Nordic-style Open Kindergarten to be trialled in Scotland ahead of potential roll-out

A new Nordic-style Open Kindergarten will be trialled in part of Scotland ahead of a potential roll-out across the country.




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What to make of the public sector pay boom?

Public sector pay increases are outstripping those in the private sector for the first time in four years




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First new homes on Scottish town's high street 'in living memory'

The flats are described as the first new homes on the Scottish town's High Street 'in living memory'




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'Renowned' restructuring firm acquired by major sector player

A "renowned" restructuring advisory business has been acquired by a major player.




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Scottish family-run dairy wins major listing with world’s third largest retailer

Family business Graham’s Family Dairy has secured a multinational listing




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Accountancy firm opens new office in Scottish town

The accountancy firm has opened a new office in the Scottish town




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Scottish airport chief 'thrilled' as airline giant launches first advanced aircraft

The plane is hailed as 'one of the most advanced aircraft available on the market'




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Scotland second-top out of 12 UK nations and regions on key measure

Scotland was second out of 12 UK nations and regions on one key measure




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Housebuilder completes 'one of the largest' new Highland homes projects since 1970s

A rural housing project branded as ‘truly transformative’ has been completed




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Police arrest 46-year-old man following Cambuslang ‘disturbance’

Emergency services were called to the Glebe Place area of the town




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Fire engine crashes with two cars while travelling under blue lights

A fire engine on its way to a callout has been involved in a collision with two cars on a road junction in Edinburgh.




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Hundreds of houses on golf club land 'much-needed', claims developer

Up to 650 houses could be built on land at the golf club




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Steve Camley on ... Tam Shepherds closing

You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk.




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SNP's Stephen Flynn announces bid to become MSP in 2026 election

The SNP's Westminster leader has announced he is to contest a seat at Holyrood – and will ‘double-job’ as an MP and MSP if he wins.




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New direct rail service to link Edinburgh and Wales for the first time

A rail service linking Scotland, Wales and England with one train journey is to start running for the first time. 




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Motorists urged to plan ahead with Kincardine Bridge due to close

Motorists have been urged to plan ahead with a major bridge due to close for work is carried out.  




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Fire chiefs hail £30m investment in ‘whole new level’ 999 emergency system

The technology will deliver enhanced day-to-day and major incident response capability