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Scots greyhound sold to China prompts calls for export crackdown
Around 50 Irish-bred greyhounds, some that have raced in Britain, are being advertised on Chinese breeding sites, according to animal rights campaigners.
Scottish families priced out of rental homes by UK austerity policies
Families on housing benefit are being priced out of homes across Scotland, according to new data from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Dozens of greyhounds racing in Scotland test positive for banned substances such as cocaine
Cocaine, amphetamine, steroids and beta blockers were among prohibited substances found in the bloodstreams of greyhounds at Shawfield Stadium in Glasgow.
Human rights activist who spoke at Scots Parliament flees Pakistan to seek asylum in US
Pakistani human rights activist Gulalai Ismail has fled to the US to seek political asylum after being forced into hiding over accusations of links to terror groups.
Scottish drug activists urged to break law to save lives
A leading drug activist has urged Scots to engage in widespread civil disobedience to reduce the number of people dying of drug overdoses.
Survivor groups criticise “appalling” police inaction on football sexual abuse
Scottish police have been accused of "doing nothing" about an allegation of sexual abuse against a Rangers football scout based in Edinburgh.
In photos: Orkney’s renewable energy revolution
A photo essay exploring Orkney's renewable energy revolution, with wind, wave and solar power replacing fossil fuel dependency.
Charity to launch legal action over ‘scandalous’ failure to help Glasgow’s homeless
Shelter Scotland is preparing to take legal action against Glasgow City Council over its failure to house thousands of homeless people.
Common good funds falling value sparks call for reform
An investigation by The Ferret found that many common good funds are worth significantly less now than they were ten years ago.