'The only way she could beat it was to die' — MSP's plea to help anorexia sufferers on anniversary of daughter's death
An MSP has fought back tears as he pleaded for extra help for sufferers of the disease that killed his daughter. (...)
Case for Perth city status made directly to David Cameron
Perth's bid for city status has received a major boost after the case was made directly to the Prime Minister. (...)
'A clear example of direct discrimination' — young Angus politician calls for ban on Mosquito devices
A young Angus politician has pushed forward the campaign for the banning of Mosquito devices. (...)
UK Government claims independence referendum could be held next year
Scotland's independence referendum could be held as early as next year, the UK Government has insisted. (...)
Dundee MSP to lead new video games group at Scottish Parliament
A cross-party Scottish Parliament group on the video games industry will hold its first meeting in March. (...)
'MOT' plan for Scottish Parliament could see longer working week for MSPs
Scottish politicians are set for a longer working week under radical proposals outlined at Holyrood. (...)
MSPs' expense claims add up to £11.8m — including 9p for a phone call
MSPs racked up more than £11.8 million in expenses last year, according to official figures. (...)
Parliament confirms it can deduct from 'striking' MSPs' pay
Thousands of council staff, civil servants and NHS employees are expected to stay away from work on November 30 in protest over changes to their pension deal. (...)
Labour fail in bid to close Holyrood on public sector strike day
Labour MSPs have failed in an unprecedented bid to shut down Holyrood during a strike by public sector workers. (...)
NHS Tayside pay costs rise by nearly £11m
NHS Tayside's director of public health, Dr Drew Walker, was the organisation's highest paid executive last year. (...)
Fire engines set off on 2,500-mile trip to Nablus
Two fire engines have set off from Dundee on a 2,500-mile journey for Nablus, where they will be used in the city's beleaguered Palestinian twin town. (...)
'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. (...)
Scottish Funding Council wants city universities to complete merger talks by end of October
Dundee and Abertay universities should finish preliminary talks on a possible merger by the end of next month, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has said. (...)
Abertay lecturer urges Old Firm fans to take stand against 'disproportionate' bill
A Dundee academic has called on Old Firm supporters to unite to defeat a bill that proposes to outlaw sectarian singing at football matches. (...)
Opposition say Scottish Government's new six-figure strategy director will be leading a 'Department for Independence'
There has been a furious reaction to news that the Scottish Government is to pay a civil servant a six-figure salary to lead the drive for independence. (...)
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. (...)
Scottish budget build-up: John Swinney warned efficiency savings can only go so far
Councils are expected to bear the brunt when the Scottish Government outlines the most bracing public spending cuts for a generation today. (...)
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader comes to defence of presiding officer
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has defended Holyrood's presiding officer after she was criticised by his party's president. (...)
Presiding officer taking a fresh look at MSPs' 'family friendly' working hours
MSPs could be forced to work longer hours at Holyrood under changes unveiled by the new presiding officer. (...)
Scottish Government plans may lead to university mergers
Scottish universities and colleges could be forced into mergers under shock Scottish Government plans. (...)