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Scotland to ‘replicate’ rules banning unlicensed XL bully dogs, says Yousaf

Scotland to ‘replicate’ rules banning unlicensed XL bully dogs, says Yousaf

The First Minister said there has been ‘a flow’ of the breed into Scotland since measures came into force south of the border.

Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

The skin, which has a pebbled surface and most closely resembles crocodile skin, belonged to an early species of Palaeozoic reptile.

Petrol prices down to lowest level since October 2021

Petrol prices down to lowest level since October 2021

The AA said the average price for a litre of the fuel on Wednesday was 140.0p.

Police investigate poison pen letter criticising family’s Birmingham accents

Police investigate poison pen letter criticising family’s Birmingham accents

The note was left at a home in Aberystwyth.

Government plans to tweak how small bank failures dealt with after SVB collapse

Government plans to tweak how small bank failures dealt with after SVB collapse

The Treasury said it could be in the ‘public interest’ to alter the rules to instil more confidence in the UK financial system.

Government remains committed to Sizewell C timetable before a general election

Government remains committed to Sizewell C timetable before a general election

Energy minister Andrew Bowie faced calls from Labour to reveal the timetable for a final investment decision.

Labour leader quizzed by NHS staff over plans for health service

Labour leader quizzed by NHS staff over plans for health service

Visiting Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool on Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to turn around the health of children.

Lord Advocate urged to face MSPs on Horizon scandal

Lord Advocate urged to face MSPs on Horizon scandal

The issue was raised during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Three accidentally cleared over Waterloo stabbing after jury forewoman ‘mistake’

Three accidentally cleared over Waterloo stabbing after jury forewoman ‘mistake’

The family of 32-year-old Adrian Keise left court tearful and shaken after three men were acquitted over his death.

Takeaway chef gives evidence at nut allergy sufferer’s inquest

Takeaway chef gives evidence at nut allergy sufferer’s inquest

James Atkinson died after eating less than a slice of a chicken tikka masala pizza he ordered on Deliveroo.

Misogynistic comments putting women and girls off sports, Labour says

Misogynistic comments putting women and girls off sports, Labour says

Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire said every sports organisation should have a strategy to tackle sexual harassment and abuse.

Londonderry’s Halloween festival inspires tourism plan to grow visitor numbers

Londonderry’s Halloween festival inspires tourism plan to grow visitor numbers

Tourism Ireland is set to push for increased visitor numbers to Northern Ireland outside the peak summer season.

More freezing nights and some snow forecast for coming days, says Met Office

More freezing nights and some snow forecast for coming days, says Met Office

Tyndrum in Perthshire, Scotland, saw the lowest temperature recorded in the UK at minus 7C.

Climate change affecting Scotland’s bird population, report finds

Climate change affecting Scotland’s bird population, report finds

NatureScot said some species populations have increased while others have declined over the past 30 years.

Rise in patients with winter viruses puts further pressure on hospitals

Rise in patients with winter viruses puts further pressure on hospitals

Flu levels have risen for six weeks in a row.

Resolution of infected blood payments will not require ITV drama, minister says

Resolution of infected blood payments will not require ITV drama, minister says

Thousands died in what is widely recognised as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.

Evolution of technology plays into latest Oxford English Dictionary update

Evolution of technology plays into latest Oxford English Dictionary update

As AI and technology have continued to evolve over the last quarter, the language around it has followed suit.

Chinese premier to meet with Taoiseach during visit to Ireland

Chinese premier to meet with Taoiseach during visit to Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will meet Li Qiang in Dublin on January 17.

Watchdog defends Calvin Klein ad ruling after FKA twigs slams ‘double standards’

Watchdog defends Calvin Klein ad ruling after FKA twigs slams ‘double standards’

The Advertising Standards Authority said it finds itself ‘damned if we do, damned if we don’t’ in such situations.

NHS ‘not using its spending power to the full’ – report

NHS ‘not using its spending power to the full’ – report

A report has highlighted that the service is not making the most out of its collective spending power.

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