Local government

The hole was found while road works were being carried

Road closed indefinitely after 'void' found during resurfacing

A bronze sculpture of Queen Elizabeth has been scrutinised

A bronze sculpture of Queen Elizabeth has been scrutinised

Northern Ireland

Council defends statue of Queen Elizabeth amid heavy criticism

Neil Wilkinson is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Arran by-election

Neil Wilkinson is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Arran by-election

Arran by-election

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Greens candidate shocked as SNP duck Scottish council by-election

Glasgow's newest bridge to be closed for several nights after recently opening

Glasgow's newest bridge to be closed for several nights after recently opening

Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow's newest bridge to be closed for several nights for testing

Activists from Stand Up To Racism Scotland gather in Glasgow's George Square, in a counter protest to a far-right rally. Picture date: Saturday September 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Protests. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA

Activists from Stand Up To Racism Scotland gather in Glasgow's George Square, in a counter protest to a far-right rally. Picture date: Saturday September 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Protests. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA

Glasgow City Council

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Do protests need to be held in the centre of Glasgow?

Lesley Riddoch said Scots 'don't know what they're missing' with some of the largest council areas in Europe

Lesley Riddoch said Scots 'don't know what they're missing' with some of the largest council areas in Europe

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Scottish councils should be broken up to fix local government, campaigners demand

A lone piper leads the islanders of Eigg off to celebrations after the ceremony to unveil a plaque commemorating the historic purchase of the island by its residents

A lone piper leads the islanders of Eigg off to celebrations after the ceremony to unveil a plaque commemorating the historic purchase of the island by its residents

Highlands & Islands

2

It’s flat out or flat on your back for essential local development trusts

Susan Aitken spoke with The National following today's rally in George Square

Susan Aitken spoke with The National following today's rally in George Square

2

Council leader 'pleased' to see 'small far-right' turnout at Glasgow rally

Susan Aitken has said Tommy Robinson is not welcome in Glasgow

Susan Aitken has said Tommy Robinson is not welcome in Glasgow

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Tommy Robinson 'not welcome in Glasgow', says council leader ahead of rally

A counter-protest against a planned far-right demonstration is set to take place at George Square this weekend

A counter-protest against a planned far-right demonstration is set to take place at George Square this weekend

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Here's how to view George Square's live camera during counter-protest to far-right

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

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'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

An SNP councillor has resigned his seat on health grounds

An SNP councillor has resigned his seat on health grounds

2

By-election to be held after SNP councillor resigns on health grounds

Plans for the new station have been submitted to East Renfrewshire councillor

Plans for the new station have been submitted to East Renfrewshire councillor

East Renfrewshire

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Plans for new £18m train station submitted to Scottish council

Generic picture of a seagull

Generic picture of a seagull

Scottish Borders

5

Children 'left with gashes on scalps' after seagull attacks in Scottish town

The plans also include improved public transport and active travel networks as well as a new heat network

The plans also include improved public transport and active travel networks as well as a new heat network

City of Edinburgh Council

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Council unveils plans to 'open new section of Edinburgh coast' for housing

View of the 'fortress' at the East Link Family Park in East Lothian

View of the 'fortress' at the East Link Family Park in East Lothian

Planning and development

3

Scottish theme park in appeal to SNP ministers after planning application rejected

The ABC venue in Glasgow city centre is being demolished

The ABC venue in Glasgow city centre is being demolished

1

Demolition work begins on iconic Scottish music venue

Major road works are set to begin on a busy road this month

Major road works are set to begin on a busy road this month

City of Edinburgh Council

Major works set to begin on busy Scottish road for 'essential repairs'

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

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Unison rejects latest pay offer as bin strikes to take place in 13 councils

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of the proposed plans

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of the proposed plans

Planning and development

5

Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond should be rejected, park director's report states

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Conservative Party

13

Tory councillor's wife faces 'substantial' jail time after guilty plea in racism case

City Chambers George Square GlasgowNewsquest Media Group2006

City Chambers George Square GlasgowNewsquest Media Group2006

Glasgow City Council

7

By-elections for Glasgow after two Labour councillors heed calls to resign

The temporary cameras have been installed on a 10-mile stretch of the A836

The temporary cameras have been installed on a 10-mile stretch of the A836

First average speed cameras powered by renewable energy go live in Highlands

Scotland, Highlands, Tongue, Castle Varrich

Scotland, Highlands, Tongue, Castle Varrich

Highland Council

21

Highlands care home moved to 'spare' view from billionaire’s hotel

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

Highlands & Islands

4

Campaigners call for council to boycott wind farm celebrations on Scottish island

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

25 years of devolution

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'Devolution should extend to Scotland's councils', Lesley Riddoch tells SNP members

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of

3

Objection against controversial Flamingo Land plans hits milestone

GMB Scotland have voted to accept a new pay offer

GMB Scotland have voted to accept a new pay offer

2

Trade union suspends bin strikes after accepting new pay offer

Artist's impression of the Fusion Student plan for the Sauchiehall Street M&S

Artist's impression of the Fusion Student plan for the Sauchiehall Street M&S

Planning and development

1

Appeal decision revealed for Sauchiehall Street Marks & Spencer site

Freedom of the city for the peacocks of Pittencrieff Park was formally recognised at a special presentation at the birds' sanctuary

Freedom of the city for the peacocks of Pittencrieff Park was formally recognised at a special presentation at the birds' sanctuary

Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park

Dunfermline's beloved peacocks finally receive iconic status at special ceremony

Labour councillor Martin Rooney (left) resigned, and new SNP provost Karen Murray Conaghan

Labour councillor Martin Rooney (left) resigned, and new SNP provost Karen Murray Conaghan

Scottish Labour

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Listen to bizarre moment Labour lose control of Scottish council after provost row

Josh Taylor will receive another honour this evening to go alongside the four world titles he held. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor will receive another honour this evening to go alongside the four world titles he held. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Scottish boxing star Josh Taylor to be given Freedom of East Lothian

The Drumchapel High student said despite the other children in the class telling the teacher they did not want to hear the racial slur she proceeded to say it

The Drumchapel High student said despite the other children in the class telling the teacher they did not want to hear the racial slur she proceeded to say it

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Teacher used racial slur in classroom despite pupils asking them not to

A crowdfunder has had to be launched to help preserve Bannockburn House

A crowdfunder has had to be launched to help preserve Bannockburn House

Scottish Labour

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'Missing in action': Labour-run council told to intervene to preserve historic house

The Abbey in North Berwick is now on the market

The Abbey in North Berwick is now on the market

Former care home goes up for sale after closing earlier this year

Taymouth Castle seen from Kenmore Hill, and a short of the 'masterplan' published in 2023

Taymouth Castle seen from Kenmore Hill, and a short of the 'masterplan' published in 2023

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Taymouth Castle developers told to clarify 'masterplan' discrepancies

Glasgow City Rally has approved a counter-protest from Stand Up To Racism on September 7

Glasgow City Rally has approved a counter-protest from Stand Up To Racism on September 7

3

Counter-protest on same day as 'pro-UK' rally in Glasgow given green light

EIS members protesting outside Nicola Sturgeon's Glasgow constituency office last year

EIS members protesting outside Nicola Sturgeon's Glasgow constituency office last year

Glasgow teachers to vote on strikes as council plans further job cuts

The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye are accessible via a single-track road

The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye are accessible via a single-track road

3

Councillor accuses charity of 'creating problems' at top Skye tourist spot

Glasgow City Council has agreed to make a donation to a charity helping Palestinians

Glasgow City Council has agreed to make a donation to a charity helping Palestinians

Glasgow City Council

5

Glasgow City Council agrees to major donation to help people in Palestine

A UN committee has recommended that the Scottish Government take action on anti-Irish racism

A UN committee has recommended that the Scottish Government take action on anti-Irish racism

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Scottish Government instructed to take action on anti-Irish racism by UN committee

Both Patricia Ferguson and Maureen Burke have yet to vacate from their position

Both Patricia Ferguson and Maureen Burke have yet to vacate from their position

General Election 2024

5

Multiple Labour MPs still holding onto their councillor positions told to resign

The control zones will run from November 1-10

The control zones will run from November 1-10

2

Fireworks banned in parts of Scottish city in November to stop anti-social behaviour

Labour campaigners out in Armadale and Blackridge

Labour campaigners out in Armadale and Blackridge

Conservative Party

28

Labour secure by-election win – as small pro-indy party outperforms Tories

Protest signs appeared at a controversial waterfront development

Protest signs appeared at a controversial waterfront development

Argyll and Bute Council

5

Protesters demand 'no supermarket' at Scottish town waterfront

A new development in the Borders will include 79

A new development in the Borders will include 79

Borders, Scotland

New Scottish Borders development to feature luxury holiday lodges and golf course

Edinburgh's new tourist tax will be introduced from summer 2026

Edinburgh's new tourist tax will be introduced from summer 2026

City of Edinburgh Council

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How will Edinburgh's new tourist tax work?

The Scottish Government has called in the plans approved by Stirling council to build a race track over part of the historic Bannockburn battle site

The Scottish Government has called in the plans approved by Stirling council to build a race track over part of the historic Bannockburn battle site

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Bannockburn race track plans are a disgrace to Scotland's history

The event has been held annually since 2008

The event has been held annually since 2008

Highland Council

Much-loved Hogmanay celebration in Scottish city cancelled due to rise in costs

Edinburgh will become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax

Edinburgh will become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax

City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh becomes first city in UK to approve plans for visitor levy

Highland councillors have to travel far and wide for work

Highland councillors have to travel far and wide for work

Local government

Councillors shouldn’t get part-time pay for doing full-time jobs

More than 500 homes in Aberdeen are affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) and will be torn down

More than 500 homes in Aberdeen are affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) and will be torn down

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Hundreds of Raac homes in Scottish city to be demolished as owners rehomed

The National Trust for Scotland said it found it 'difficult to believe' the council pushed through the plans

The National Trust for Scotland said it found it 'difficult to believe' the council pushed through the plans

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Campaigners welcome move to halt 'damaging' Bannockburn plans

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

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Scots urged to sign petition against 'appalling' Bannockburn battlefield plans