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Scottish Government to bring in 'emergency' bill to quash Post Office Horizon scandal convictions

The Scottish Government had unsuccessfully lobbied the UK Government to extend its bill north of the border.

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Dog owner's urgent warning after pet is 'poisoned' by common household item

Business & Consumer

A dog owner has shared an important message for fellow pet owners after an everyday item in her home turned out to be toxic for her dog and made him really sick

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Save up to 86% and get up to five months free with Surfshark’s VPN Cyber Monday deals

Partner Stories

Surf the internet assured you’re protecting your security as well as your bank balance

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West Lothian Council leader says SNP has 'set out? to destroy local services' with council tax freeze

Mr Fitzpatrick says even the local SNP councillors in West Lothian did not support a Council Tax freeze

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Find out your rights when your parcels are stolen

Christmas shopping

Delivery drivers often leave parcels outside your property if you're not in but what happens if they are missing?

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Make your outdoor space a picture perfect paradise this summer with sustainable and stylish solid teak garden furniture from Luxus Home & Garden

Homes and property

These gorgeous hard wood pieces are made from sustainable Indonesian teak, and can be left outside in all seasons and retain their immaculate appearance

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Loganair among 19 Scots firms named and shamed for not paying minimum wage

Over 200 companies in the UK were exposed by the government after failing to pay workers almost ￡5million in a clear breach of National Minimum Wage law.

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Why co-ops are an altogether different way of doing business and setting one up could be transformational

Edinburgh Business

Co-ops put people on an equal footing to profits and there is funding support available to set up your own

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David's Bridal goes into administration just hours after US owner announces bankruptcy

The bridal store chain, which first launched in the US, arrived in the UK back in 2013 and has flagship stores in Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Watford

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Blue badge holders say little is being done to stop people abusing disabled parking bays

Police officers said they are issuing tickets - but many say it's not enough

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Drinks prices in Scotland could rise by a third under Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme

Scottish Government

Beer, water and fizzy juice will soar in cost due to the Deposit Return Scheme, the Sunday Mail has learned.

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Mortons Rolls rescued from administration as investors buy up iconic Glasgow bakery

The firm, renowned for its morning rolls and 'We built this city' slogan, is asking 110 workers to immediately come back to work.

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Tobacco price hikes explained as smokers face 15% increase from tonight

Jeremy Hunt has raised tobacco duty by the rate of inflation plus an extra two per cent.

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Taste of Sprite to change in shake-up as 'irresistible' recipe unveiled

The new recipe and packaging will help shoppers differentiate Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar.

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More than 200 Mortons Rolls staff made redundant as rescue talks continue

The Record understands Mortons customers have been told to expect an imminent resumption of deliveries.

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Mortons Rolls could be saved by 'angel investors' claims MSP

The Glasgow company, known for its "We Built This City on Mortons Rolls" slogan, entered administration last week.

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Warning as food inflation hits 17% - what this means for your weekly grocery shop

Food inflation figures from February reveal that groceries are 17.1 percent more expensive than they were last year.

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'No regrets' for Scots fashion boss who turned down Dragons' Den offers

Cally Russell says he was confident he could turn down offers from Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones to invest in his women's clothing company Unfolded.

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Morrisons confirms plans to start stocking Prime Hydration drinks

Another Big Four supermarket has confirmed that it will stock the popular sports drink - however, dates are still to be confirmed.

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Beer warning as Carlsberg to hike prices in 2023 amid high production costs

The Danish beer firm's boss expects 2023 to be 'another challenging year' amid high inflation.

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Glasgow start-up transforming coffee grounds to palm oil in recycling mission

Revive Eco won a ￡375,000 investment to commercialise its pioneering process that turns used coffee grounds into a palm oil alternative.

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Small businesses urged to take part in 'state of the nation' survey

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) wants to capture a comprehensive snapshot of our small business community

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One in six Scots shops vacant as concerns raised over future of the high street

The vacancy rate is one of the highest in Britain, according to a new report by the Scottish Retail Consortium.

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The Scottish areas named among 'most and least affordable' for UK first time buyers

Property prices

The 'most affordable' area for housing is in Scotland, however the country is also home to one of the more expensive areas.

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Edinburgh Thugs who butchered dogs with hammers and knives in broad daylight unmasked Four men wielding hammers and steak knives brazenly chased another man and his two Alsatians into an Edinburgh shop in broad daylight.

Snow falls in Scotland in June as temperatures set to remain low

Forecasters have warned that Scotland was set to cool significantly with rain and wind expected as well as snow on higher ground.

Family of girl 'left for dead' in Wishaw hit-and-run share CCTV footage of car that fled scene

Jessica Frew, 12, was knocked unconscious and left lying in a pool of blood by the driver of a silver Vauxhall Corsa on Friday, April 19.

Dad-of-two 'devastated' as NHS can't fund life-saving op

Scott Rowan, 33, from Oban, is currently at loggerheads with the NHS for the life-saving procedure which would prevent him from becoming ill.

Mum gives birth to daughter just hours after finding partner dead on sofa

Rebecca Moss fought tears as she described saying "wake up, it’s baby day", but Tom Gibson didn't respond.

Justice Amanda Knox returns to Italian courtroom, looking to clear name in slander case The American was exonerated in the brutal 2007 murder of her 21-year-old British flatmate Meredith Kercher in the idyllic hilltop town of Perugia.

D-Day veteran, 100, reflects on Normandy landings ahead of 80th anniversary

Lance Corporal Cyril "Lou" Bird was just 20 years old and a tank driver in the 5th Royal Tank Regiment when he landed on Gold Beach at about midday on June 6 1944.

Frustrated teacher blasts 'ridiculous' parents for giving twins near-identical names

The teacher headed online to vent after struggling to differentiate between identical sisters whose names were almost exactly the same.

Scots beauty spot named after Taylor Swift as Loch Tay Tay unveiled

Taylor Swift is heading to Murrayfield this weekend.

Third person charged after dog 'stabbed to death' in Edinburgh disturbance

Organised crime

The 34-year-old man is due to appear in court today.

Air travel Baggage handler explains why suitcases with ribbons 'don't make it on flights' A baggage handler has shared the one thing you should never do when it comes to identifying your suitcase on the carousel.

Thugs who butchered dogs with hammers and knives in broad daylight unmasked

Four men wielding hammers and steak knives brazenly chased another man and his two Alsatians into an Edinburgh shop in broad daylight.

Four items airplane passengers should never pack in their hand luggage

Certain things can be confiscated at airport security, making for a grim start to your holiday.

Blue Badge three-month warning for millions of people currently using the permit as a driver or passenger

Personal Independence Payments

Blue Badges are issued by local councils and usually valid for three years.

Snow falls in Scotland in June as temperatures set to remain low

Forecasters have warned that Scotland was set to cool significantly with rain and wind expected as well as snow on higher ground.

North Lanarkshire Council North Lanarkshire councillors bid to force U-turn on school transport cuts North Lanarkshire councillors agreed in last year’s budget to increase the eligibility threshold for school transport to the national statutory minimums of two miles for primary pupils and three for secondary, compared to the authority’s current levels of one and two miles respectively.

Majorca tourism 'concerns' as Brits 'put off' by local protests on popular island

A new survey has found that more people are reconsidering the Spanish island as their getaway choice.

The 'very effective' natural mosquito repellents pests 'cannot stand to smell'

Gardens and flowers

Tis the season for itchy mosquito bites, but some natural solutions can help repel the pests. There are more than 30 native mosquito species in the UK, some of which bite and others like that are just a general nuisance and do not carry disease.

Amanda Knox returns to Italian courtroom, looking to clear name in slander case

The American was exonerated in the brutal 2007 murder of her 21-year-old British flatmate Meredith Kercher in the idyllic hilltop town of Perugia.

People with diabetes could be due up to ￡737 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

Personal Independence Payments

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.