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Adults illicit drug use figures falling

The Scottish Government today welcomed new statistics that show illicit drug use in Scotland is continuing to decrease. Figures published today show that the number...

Scottish Government cracks down on empty houses

A £2 million loan fund will be launched to help stop empty homes blighting Scotland’s communities, Housing Minister Keith Brown said today. The new funding...

Supermarket chains will need permission to take over small businesses

SUPERMARKET giants could be stopped from snapping up small stores under a plan being considered by a Scots council. Stores such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s...

Minimum alcohol pricing to spirit £122m out of Scots’ pockets

MINIMUM alcohol pricing will hit Scottish consumers to the tune of around £122m a year, experts say. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR)...

Anglers ruining Scots salmon DNA, claims scientist

ANGLERS have been blamed for “ruining” the DNA of wild Scottish salmon by killing the best fish. Dr Martin Jaffa, a supporter of the salmon...

Tram workers cause city centre blackout

BUNGLING tram workers brought yet more chaos to Edinburgh yesterday - after they sliced through a major power line during the rush hour. The resulting...

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