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Police investigating alleged racist attack against University of Edinburgh student outside library

POLICE are investigating after an Edinburgh University student was allegedly attacked outside the main campus library. The 17-year-old posted shocking images showing injuries to his...

Ian Rankin archive ready for exploration in online event

AN archive of the crime novelist, Ian Rankin, will soon be available to view at the National Library of Scotland’s reading rooms. Mr Rankin donated...

Calls for more action to improve housing outcomes for victims of domestic abuse

A NEW report has made recommendations that landlords use a "human rights approach" to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The...

Poverty linked to higher risk of Covid-19 death, study suggests

A STUDY has found that people living in Scotland's porrest areas are more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 and die from the...

Childcare expansion announced to take place in August 2021

CHILDREN'S Minister Maree Todd has announced all eligible children will benifit from at least 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC). The expansion...

Scottish Government to protect 30% of Scottish land by 2030

THE Scottish Government has proposed to tackle biodiversity loss by planning to protect 30% of its land for nature by 2030. The plans were announced...

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