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Watchdogs should investigate secretive charity, says MSP
Calls for regulators to investigate secretive charity with links to Scottish private finance projects and £2.5m in the bank.
December 23, 2017
The government is at “war with our lifestyle”, claim Scotland’s Travellers
As technology advances and Scotland modernises, Travellers say they are struggling to retain their traditional lifestyle and are often forced to hide their ethnicity for fear of prejudice.
November 17, 2017
Scottish Government confirms ‘indefinite’ ban on fracking
The Scottish Government has announced an immediate ban on fracking, spelling an end to industry’s bid to drill for shale gas in Scotland.
October 3, 2017
Scottish Government to ban fracking
The Scottish Government is set to announce a ban on fracking, ending six years of fierce controversy.
October 2, 2017
Plan to dual A9 will harm rail freight, says government report
The plan to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness will damage prospects for moving freight from road to rail.
September 27, 2017
Spy drones, blast zones, treetop sit-ins: getting fracking gas to Scotland
$3 billion pipelines bringing gas to Scotland are protected by surveillance and money - and under fire as illegal and potentially lethal.
July 11, 2017
Critics allege ‘serious irregularities’ with film studio application
Campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reject a proposal for a film studio and power plant near Edinburgh.
January 11, 2017
Exposed: the abusive pirates trying to avoid fishing laws
An intelligence network aimed at helping hundreds of fishermen avoid getting caught fishing illegally has been condemned as “blatant piracy”.
December 5, 2016
Fracking could cause childhood cancer, says US study
Chemical contamination from the fracking industry could increase the risk of childhood leukaemia, according to new study by US scientists.
November 1, 2016