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SNP candidate investigated over benefit claims

Sally Donald, who will contest the Edinburgh Southern seat in May, is reportedly facing a probe by Social Security Scotland regarding alleged fraud

by Ruaraidh Gilmour

Public health approach to online harm needed to protect children, expert says

Four ferry building contracts to be awarded to Ferguson Marine shipyard

Pulling the purse strings: The women enduring economic abuse from their partners

Local Authorities Guide: Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local Government

Local Authorities Guide: City of Edinburgh Council

Education See all

Education

Ex-musician named Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education

Education

Keir Starmer: Nigel Farage is a ‘disgrace’

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Health

'Radical change' warning for health and social care integration join boards

Health

Jenni Minto: I understand why some women have felt dismissed

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Justice

Lord Advocate gave John Swinney information on Peter Murrell case 10 months ago, papers show

Justice

Domestic abuse and sex crimes on the increase, official figures show

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Green Pages

Long-term climate targets still at ‘significant risk’