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Social media firms urged to tackle pro-anorexia posts affecting vulnerable Scots
Social media platforms are being urged to be more proactive in tackling harmful content that promotes eating disorders and dramatic weight loss.
Police Scotland role in ‘hostile environment’ questioned
Figures show hundreds detained in Police Scotland cells for immigration purposes, prompting calls for greater transparency over Home Office enforcement.
Scotland losing ‘substantial revenue’ over derelict land
New research shows that Scotland is losing out on “substantial" tax revenue from derelict land owners, says land reform campaigner and MSP, Andy Wightman.
Claim Christmas trees are toxic to children and pets is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at whether your Christmas tree is toxic to children or pets.
Tory MSP asked 11 questions on abortion in a month
The Tories’ shadow equalities minister Jeremy Balfour has asked 11 questions this month of the Scottish Government about abortion.
Why an isolated, rural community turned down £2.7m
An isolated Scottish community turned down a £2.7 million scheme to bring badly needed new housing, opportunities and environmental improvements to the area.
Covid cash cover-up prompts call for transparency probe
The Scottish Government has been advising other public bodies on how to prevent the release of covid-19 spending information.
Fighting to save lives in Scotland’s drug death crisis
With the 2019 drug death statistics expected to reach record levels for the sixth year running, families say they need support so their loved ones can access the help they need to survive.
Revealed: Covid’s toll on hospital operations could ‘take four years’ to fix
The dramatic reduction to operations in Scotland across specialisms including cancer and cardiology has been revealed by new health board figures obtained and analysed by The Ferret.
