Balmossie Fire Station Perhaps it’s the old-school journalist in me, but I’ve never been comfortable coming to a view without first questioning the facts carefully and without bias. That’s the
Consultation on community ownership powers. Views are being sought on how to improve legal rights intended to help community groups take ownership of local land and assets. Discussions with those
This article was first published by First Minister John Swinney in the Scotsman on the 4th of July 2025. When Keir Starmer stood up shortly after taking office and told
Scotland’s first dedicated complex needs college will receive up to £1.4 million to secure its future for the next two years. Since launching in 2022, the Corseford College pilot has received
Local MSP welcomes investment to tackle housing emergency Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the announcement that Angus Council will benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers, supported by £2 million in
Support for local authorities. Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a
Start-ups secure CivTech 10 contracts to drive innovation. Thirteen companies will start preparing their products and solutions to public sector challenges for market following the conclusion of this year’s Scottish
R100 delivers more than 27,000 faster, ultra-reliable connections in a year. The Scottish Government has surpassed it’s commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses last year.
Starmer’s Cuts Will Punish Young & Newly Disabled Labour MPs have been urged to stand firm by their conscience and reject Keir Starmer’s disability cuts bill. The SNP have warned
Financial strategy and action plan published. Savings rising to £2.6 billion in 2029-30 will ensure funding can be targeted at frontline services such as the NHS, social security, action to
