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Three men arrested after police swoop on flats in Cranhill
hree men were arrested in Glasgow this morning after police locked down a block of flats. Dozens of officers were spotted in attendance at Longstone Place, Cranhill at around 11am. Police confirmed three men had been arrested following an intelligence led operation.
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Kenny MacAskill should keep SNP policy criticisms to himself
As a new MP I believe he has a collective responsibility to the party and his fellow MPs to ensure that his opinions and criticisms of SNP policy and in fact anything which, in general, creates mixed messages about SNP policy are kept in check and remain part of party discussion.
It has not taken him long to seek controversy!
During his time in the “wilderness” he readily criticised many of the SNP government’s policies and actions. Like Jim Sillars, he clearly has and had the right to do so like any observer or member of the public. Clearly many such responses were not only welcomed but were a godsend for our opponents to feed on and declare “great divisions” within the SNP.
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Scots set for snow, torrential rain and fierce 80mph winds this week
SCOTS are set to be hit by a barrage of snow, torrential rain and roaring 80mph winds this week, forecasters have warned. Travel could be disrupted and power lost, as jet stream winds will steer three pressure systems from Iceland, the Met Office said.
After the turbulent conditions start to sweep across the nation on Monday, there is expected to be no let-up until the weekend.
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said: “There is a big change in the weather on the way with this week looking pretty unsettled for many parts of the UK.
“There will be a risk of gales in northwestern regions at the start of the week with gusts reaching 60 to 70mph or possibly 80mph in the most exposed areas.
“One low-pressure system will come in on Monday followed by another on Tuesday and a third on Thursday.
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Strong winds forecast close A1 road in East Lothian
The A1 road in East Lothian has been closed as a precaution as much of Scotland braces itself for high winds.
Forecasters said they expected disruption and winds gusting to 75mph in parts of Scotland.
The Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" warning for strong south westerly winds for 05:00 to 21:00.
Gusts of 50-60mph have been forecast for the west coast and eastern central and southern Scotland, and 70-75mph over exposed coastal and upland areas.
Ferry firms have warned of disruption to sailings and Network Rail Scotland said it was monitoring the weather.
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Scottish project tackles 'environmental impact' of pills
A new Scottish health project aims to tackle potential harm caused to the environment by pharmaceuticals.
An estimated 100 million treatments are prescribed every year in Scotland.
After a pill passes through a person's body, some of its compounds reach rivers, lochs and the sea because wastewater plants cannot filter them out. While the project team says there is no evidence of a risk to the public, they warn of possible threats to marine wildlife.
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New powers to crack down on Airbnb-style lets in Scotland
Councils are to be given new powers to tackle problems caused by the rapid growth of Airbnb-style holiday lets in many areas of Scotland.
The Scottish government said councils will be able to introduce licensing schemes for short-term lets from 2021.
These will allow local authorities to establish designated areas where planning permission is needed before properties can be rented out.
The scheme will also set safety requirements for all short-term lets.
And councils will be allowed to include further conditions to help tackle littering or overcrowding of properties.
The government also said it will review how short-term lets should be taxed in the future to ensure they make an "appropriate contribution to local communities and support local services".
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Parents in Scotland urged to apply for new free childcare plan
Families are being urged to apply for new funded nursery places as the national entitlement increases this summer.
Previously parents could receive 600 hours of free childcare - roughly 16 hours per week in term time.
In August this increases to 1,140 hours a year for all three and four-year-olds, and a quarter of two-year-olds.
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Storm Brendan to bring rain and 70mph wind gusts
Parts of the UK are set for heavy rain and wind gusts of 70mph later, as Storm Brendan sweeps in from the Atlantic. The Met Office has issued two 14-hour yellow warnings for wind, covering the UK's west coast, Northern Ireland, Wales and north-east Scotland. It warned of delays to travel as well as possible power cuts and large waves.
Trains in and out of Preston were delayed after the station roof was damaged, and flights between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are suspended. Meanwhile, all schools in the Western Isles have been closed and bus services on the islands have been cancelled, with serious disruption to ferry routes likely.
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Can Bangladesh, Pakistan, Scotland And Zimbabwe Punch Above Their Weight?
Bangladesh will look to bring their fine form over recent years to the big stage in Group C of the U19 Cricket World Cup. They will be led by captain Akbar Ali who has already declared his side can not only progress from a group containing Pakistan, Scotland and Zimbabwe but also go on to win the entire tournament.
Ali, a wicket-keeper batsman, is one of several potential stars of the future in a side which has set a high standard in the current generation. Bangladesh have won 18 of their last 30 games in a run which includes series wins over New Zealand and Sri Lanka and three victories on English soil. In Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudul Hasan Joy they possess the only players to score more than 1,000 runs at U19 level since the last tournament two years ago. Shoriful Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury and Tanzim Hasan Sakib will also provide ample assistance with the ball as the three leading wicket-takers at this level.
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Student loans double to £500m in 10 years
Audit Scotland said students borrowed more than £500m from the Student Loan company in 2018-19, compared with £187m a decade earlier.
Students from the most deprived areas typically borrowed more than those who were from the least deprived areas.
Scottish students receive free university tuition but can borrow money towards their living expenses.
According to Audit Scotland, in 2008-9 the average loan to each Scottish student was £2,420, but by 2018-19 it had reached £5,300.
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