Housing and homelessness
‘Horrifying’ numbers of homeless people are dying on Edinburgh’s streets
At least 18 homeless people – more than one every three weeks – died on Edinburgh’s streets in a year.
Glasgow City Council
Environment, Fracking
Scottish councils put £400m into fracking companies
Pension funds run by ten Scottish local authorities invest more than £400 million in 23 fracking companies.
Fact check
Is the SNP planning to “cut back” bus pass eligibility?
Ferret Fact Service (FFS) looks at whether the SNP are planning to cut the eligibility for free bus passes in Scotland.
Finance
Top salaries rise at Glasgow City Council despite cuts
Top earners at Glasgow City Council and the authority’s spin-off companies have seen their salaries rise significantly despite serious cuts to council budgets.
Environment
Named: the 17 streets in Glasgow where it’s dangerous to breathe
Toxic fumes from vehicle exhausts have polluted 17 of Glasgow’s busiest streets in breach of a legal safety limit.
Environment
Revealed: the places you’re more likely to be killed by cars
Dangers of death from traffic accidents exposed as a “postcode lottery” by the lack of 20mph speed limits on streets across Scotland.
Environment
The Scottish streets poisoned by air pollution
Lethal exhaust fumes linked to degenerative brain diseases have polluted busy streets across Scotland in breach of safety limits.
Crime and justice, Finance
Old Firm clashes: how much do they really cost to police?
Ahead of the next Old Firm clash there are renewed calls for football clubs to pay for the true cost of policing their matches.
Environment, Fracking
Scottish Government tells Glasgow not to ban fracking
Glasgow City Council has been prevented from banning fracking by Scottish Government officials.