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• Why we need more babies

  05-05-2025 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Morland says politicians should be lecturing us about our falling birth rate.
  
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• How much will tickets cost as First Bus fares increase again — months after last rise

  30-12-2025 17:17 via heraldscotland.com
  
  "We have worked hard to keep any increases as low as possible to help ensure travelling with us continues to offer good value for money."
  
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• What you need to know as First Bus fares to increase for second time in ten months

  30-12-2025 17:11 via heraldscotland.com
  
  “This review of our fares helps us to balance continued investment in our services to improve the experience for customers and manage business costs.”
  
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• My pick of the best stage shows and exhibitions to catch in 2026

  30-12-2025 17:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  My pick of the best stage shows and exhibitions to catch in 2026
  
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• Analysis: Could a Reform post election pact oust the SNP from power?

  30-12-2025 17:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Reform UK MSP Graham Simpson made an eye-catching point the other day and one which highlights just how dramatically different the Scottish Parliament may be come late Spring 2026.
  
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• Leading Robert Burns scholar backs campaign to restore 'birthplace' of Auld Lang Syne

  30-12-2025 16:02 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Ellisland, a Category A-listed farmhouse six miles north of Dumfries, was built by Burns for his bride Jean Armour Burns in 1788.
  
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• Scottish Government urged to pause licensing of salmon farms amid scrutiny

  30-12-2025 15:13 via heraldscotland.com
  
  While salmon production was up 27% in 2024, the most recent survival rates are the lowest since 1989.
  
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• Major disruption to all train services between London and Europe after outage

  30-12-2025 14:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Eurostar passengers were told to rebook journeys for later dates, while delays have been also reported on the Le Shuttle road vehicle train. 
  
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• Hogmanay 2025: Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's New Year party

  30-12-2025 14:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  It is that time of year when the world’s attention turns to Edinburgh, as the home of Hogmanay prepares to do what it does best — bring in the new year in spectacular style.
  
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• Green light for £150m Scottish whisky warehouse plan revamp at historic site

  30-12-2025 13:50 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Revised plans for the site of a huge £150 million whisky storage facility have been approved
  
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• Plan for new 24-hour McDonalds in Scottish town moves a step closer

  30-12-2025 13:44 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The only existing McDonald’s restaurant in the area is at Wilderhaugh in Galashiels
  
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• Never-before-seen royal portrait coming to major Edinburgh exhibition

  30-12-2025 13:19 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The exhibition at The King’s Gallery follows a successful run in London
  
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• How Robert Burns, cigars, and an Canadian bandleader created a New Year's tradition

  30-12-2025 12:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  And what, pray tell, is the American's song of choice as the ball drops in Times Square and the bells ring in the New Year?
  
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• Not proven verdict to be abolished as justice reforms come into force

  30-12-2025 12:11 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The unique not proven verdict in Scotland’s justice system will be scrapped from New Year’s Day as major reforms come into force.
  
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• Cyclist suffers serious injuries in crash near Dalry

  30-12-2025 11:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A cyclist has been left in a serious condition in hospital following a road crash near Dalry.
  
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• The best new restaurant openings in Aberdeen this year

  30-12-2025 11:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  While there have been plenty of openings in Aberdeen’s city centre this year, there are certainly some that stand out from the crowd more than others.
  
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• Path to be built around famous standing stones ahead of visitor upsurge

  30-12-2025 10:47 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Visitor numbers are expected to rise by 80,000 a year
  
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• Police swoop on Scots flight after 'items taken from drinks trolley'

  30-12-2025 10:21 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A passenger on the aircraft filmed the moment the pilot made an announcement
  
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• Jobs threat town is only Scottish location on UK 'housing hotspot' list

  30-12-2025 09:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The town is the only location north of the border to appear on the list compiled by Lloyds
  
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• Podcast: Big games from top to bottom in Premiership

  30-12-2025 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  We preview the last games of 2025 as Celtic face Motherwell and Dundee host Kilmarnock.
  
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• Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal

  30-12-2025 08:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has said he is “not holding my breath” on achieving a budget deal with the Scottish Government.
  
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• Defender Araujo linked with Celtic - gossip

  30-12-2025 08:27 via bbc.com
  Celtic's January transfer window plans take shape as former Rangers manager is linked with Columbus Crew.
  
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• Scotland's papers: Gang turf war and Anthony Joshua 'horror crash'

  30-12-2025 07:48 via bbc.com
  A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
  
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• Martin Compston: 'Online hate has driven me away from social media'

  30-12-2025 07:44 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Martin Compston has said he has made a “conscious decision” to step back from expressing public opinions on football and politics amid the level of anger in Scotland.
  
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• Island college founders on New Year Honours list

  30-12-2025 07:10 via bbc.com
  Rebecca Lindsay and Roland Engebretsen have been awarded MBEs.
  
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• Honours for football executives who helped save Celtic and Hearts

  30-12-2025 07:10 via bbc.com
  Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.
  
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• School of Art concerns over ABC redevelopment plans

  30-12-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  Developers are hoping to replace the Glasgow music venue with a public food hall and student flats.
  
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• Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?

  30-12-2025 07:01 via bbc.com
  The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.
  
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• How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery

  30-12-2025 07:01 via bbc.com
  A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.
  
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• Thousands of complaints recorded as 700 charities struck off from OSCR register

  30-12-2025 07:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Between 2021 and 2025, more than 700 charities were removed from the register for a range of reasons.
  
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