Ministers to bring new bill to Scottish Parliament to toughen up fox hunting law
A new limit on the number of dogs used in fox hunts will be introduced to Holyrood, says the Scottish Government.
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Animal welfare groups accuse ministers of u-turn on electric shock collar ban
Dog welfare organisations have criticised the Scottish Government for failing to introduce an “effective and prompt ban” on electric shock collars for dogs.
Scotland at risk of losing migrant workers to rivals from Brexit, study warns
Scotland faces losing its competitive advantage over other English-speaking countries such as the USA and Canada in securing migrant labour, a Brexit study warns.
MSP demands an end to Stracathro rumours
Stracathro Hospital's future is not under threat, the local MSP has insisted.
Rise in fly-tipping blamed on Angus skip changes
A rise in fly-tipping incidents by rogue dumpers in Angus has been blamed on skip site changes.
Bank boss refusal to give footfall figures for axed Montrose branch ‘only serves to arouse suspicion’ says MSP
Royal Bank of Scotland has blocked an MSP’s request for footfall numbers that were used as justification for the closure of their branch in Montrose.
Trio set for crunch talks over Montrose RBS closure
Angus North and Mearns SNP MSP Mairi Gougeon is to meet RBS bosses to state the case for retention of its closure-threatened Montrose branch.
MSP hits out at possible school closures after Angus Council “wish list” is unveiled by chiefs
A proposed schools shake-up has prompted a backlash from an MSP who has told Angus Council there is "absolutely nothing ambitious about closing primary schools”.
‘We must crack down on crime against raptors’ — calls to help bird-of-prey fly high
An Angus and Mearns politician is urging all sides of the debate to come together in 2018 to help a bird-of-prey flourish.
Dundee 2023: Watch First Minister tell Tories to “hang their heads in shame” after Brexit blow to city’s bid
The shock news that Dundee's 2023 European Capital of Culture bid looks to have been killed off by Brexit has met an angry response from Scotland's First Minister.