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MSP describes rural cash machine charges as a 'tax on tourism'
The introduction of free-to-use cash machines could have a massive impact on rural communities and the benefits they draw from tourism, it has been claimed. (...)
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Scottish Government accused of 'lurching from one extreme to another' over teacher training
The Scottish Government has been accused of ''lurching from one extreme to another'' after announcing a rise in the number of teacher training places. (...)
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MoD insists Almondbank radiation poses no threat to public health
The Ministry of Defence has admitted that there is buried radium at the former Defence Aviation Repair Agency (DARA) site at Almondbank, near Perth, but stressed it does not believe it is harmful to residents. (...)
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Scottish Government rejects claim of 'quiet crisis' in schools
Teacher numbers have fallen to their lowest point since 2007, according to new figures. (...)
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New minister and £30 million to tackle youth unemployment in Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond is to appoint a dedicated minister for youth employment. (...)
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Tories in turmoil ahead of Ruth Davidson's FMQs debut
The Scottish Conservatives were in turmoil last night as the fallout from the divisive leadership contest caused further headaches for the new leader. (...)
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Scottish Government pledges to tackle obstacles to finding homes for children in care
The Scottish Government has pledged to reduce the time it takes to find a permanent home for children who need care. (...)
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'There will be no forced merger' — campaign wins university pledge from First Minister
Campaigners have declared victory after First Minister Alex Salmond promised there will be no forced merger of Dundee and Abertay universities. (...)
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University 'merger by fax' condemned by educationalist
The proposed merger of Dundee and Abertay universities has been handled in the worst possible way, a top education expert has claimed. (...)
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Scottish Government plans may lead to university mergers
Scottish universities and colleges could be forced into mergers under shock Scottish Government plans. (...)
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McCormac Review brings warnings from teaching unions
The Scottish Government has been warned it risks undoing a decade of stability in the classroom if it mishandles the McCormac Review of teacher employment. (...)
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Murdo Fraser divides opinion with 'radical' plan for Scottish Conservatives
The Conservatives must completely rebrand in Scotland to once again become a credible force, a candidate for party leader has insisted. (...)
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Two top Conservatives back Murdo Fraser to lead the party in Scotland
Murdo Fraser's bid to be the next Scottish Conservative leader has won the backing of two high-profile party members. (...)
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Breaking boundaries: Perth cricket clubs contemplating merged future
Perth's five cricket clubs will merge if members back a historic proposal to form a new club. (...)
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SNP plan for Scottish school studies course sparks 'indoctrination' row
Children could be exposed to nationalist "indoctrination" under SNP plans for a Scottish studies course, it has been claimed. (...)
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Mixed reception for UK Government's broadband funding announcement
Tayside and Fife could win a share of a £68.8 million windfall to improve broadband connections in rural Scotland. (...)
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Call for action after Scotland narrowly avoids double-dip recession
There have been calls for urgent action on the economy after it emerged that Scotland only narrowly avoided a double-dip recession. (...)
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EIS not ruling out industrial action after McCormac Review
Scotland's biggest teaching union has threatened industrial action over any further attacks on pay and conditions — but held back from committing to a ballot before the outcome of a major review of teaching is known. (...)
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John Hulbert and Pete Wishart take Perth city bid to Westminster
Perth's bid to win official recognition as a city has been taken to the heart of the UK Government. (...)
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MP says Grundon's perseverance is like a 'noose round the necks' of Perth folk
The prospect of an incinerator being built near Perth's centre is like a "noose round the necks" of its people, according to MP Pete Wishart. (...)
