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Exposed: the catalogue of cruelty suffered by Scotland’s farm animals
Thousands of farm animals have suffered in more than 700 serious breaches of welfare rules in Scotland over the last two years.
Buzzard stamped to death – but case against landowner dropped
Fresh concerns about Scottish Government’s failure to tackle wildlife crime after the collapse of legal action against landowner.
Charlotte Street Partners lobbying for Rupert Murdoch papers
Influential PR firm Charlotte Street Partners is lobbying on behalf of Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper titles in Scotland.
Would an independent Scotland have to join a queue for EU membership?
We examine the claim that an independent Scotland would have to 'join the queue' to get into the European Union.
Scottish ministers roasted on freedom of information
An investigation by Scotland's information watchdog has lambasted ministers for their “poor” approach to freedom of information law.
Ineos plans for fracked gas at Grangemouth under fire
A £450 million plan by Ineos to develop the Grangemouth petrochemical complex for fracking is facing fierce opposition.
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.
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.
SNP promise to ditch Trident dissed by US diplomats
The US Embassy in London dismissed Scottish Government plans to get rid of Trident after independence, according to secret cables published by The Ferret.