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Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

23 February 2023

The man accused of helping blow up Pan Am 103, resulting in the deaths of 270 people, appeared in a US court earlier this month.


Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

23 February 2023

The Queen Consort has launched her book project as a charity.


Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

23 February 2023

Judges ruled she had received a fair trial.


Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

23 February 2023

Delayed discharges of medically fit patients have also risen.


Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

23 February 2023

Prospect said firefighters and security staff will walk out over different dates in March.


Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

23 February 2023

Shaun Bosley turned to the artificial intelligence software to respond to a £100 fine from Gatwick Airport.


Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

23 February 2023

Nominations close for the SNP leadership race on Friday.


Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

23 February 2023

The findings indicate simply getting enough sleep is not good enough, and that the quality of sleep has an important role to play, researchers say.


Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

23 February 2023

The Environment Secretary told MPs that ongoing shortages of produce will be a temporary issue that should be resolved in two to four weeks.


UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

23 February 2023

A total of 160,919 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December.


Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services

23 February 2023

More than 70,000 people have been helped to build their lives more easily by enabling them to receive their income, send money, and pay for goods.


GP appears in court accused of sexually assaulting four women

GP appears in court accused of sexually assaulting four women

GP appears in court accused of sexually assaulting four women

23 February 2023

The women were all receiving medical treatment at the time of the alleged offences.


SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf comes under fire over NHS record

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf comes under fire over NHS record

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf comes under fire over NHS record

23 February 2023

The Scottish Health Secretary is running to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader – but was attacked by Tories and Labour.


Resignation of police chief ‘not surprising’ given budget constraints – union

Resignation of police chief ‘not surprising’ given budget constraints – union

Resignation of police chief ‘not surprising’ given budget constraints – union

23 February 2023

Sir Iain Livingstone has announced he will retire early in the summer.


‘Magical moment’ for author as he sat next to stranger on plane reading his book

‘Magical moment’ for author as he sat next to stranger on plane reading his book

‘Magical moment’ for author as he sat next to stranger on plane reading his book

23 February 2023

The award-winning poet Joseph Fasano described the interaction as a ‘pretty magical moment’.


UK and Scotland Covid inquiries work together to avoid doubling workload

UK and Scotland Covid inquiries work together to avoid doubling workload

UK and Scotland Covid inquiries work together to avoid doubling workload

23 February 2023

Organisers said the inquiry teams will meet at least monthly.


Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

23 February 2023

The Scottish Finance Secretary came under fire after she said she would not have voted for equal marriage.


Ministers propose changes to National Security Bill to ease press freedom fears

Ministers propose changes to National Security Bill to ease press freedom fears

Ministers propose changes to National Security Bill to ease press freedom fears

23 February 2023

Media representatives said the draft law, in its current form, risks ‘criminalising journalists for legitimate reporting’.


Government urged to ‘rethink’ after just 22 fleeing Afghans resettled via UNHCR

Government urged to ‘rethink’ after just 22 fleeing Afghans resettled via UNHCR

Government urged to ‘rethink’ after just 22 fleeing Afghans resettled via UNHCR

23 February 2023

Part of a resettlement scheme was for vulnerable people referred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees having fled Afghanistan.


Amputee hopes to ‘crutch myself all the way’ to Snowdon summit

Amputee hopes to ‘crutch myself all the way’ to Snowdon summit

Amputee hopes to ‘crutch myself all the way’ to Snowdon summit

23 February 2023

The hike takes place on Saturday February 25 and Matt Edwards aims to complete it in six hours.


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