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John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.

The family of 28-year-old Christopher Spiers, who drowned after falling into the river in 2016, appealed to people to take care near the water.

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University said the system will reduce the likelihood and severity of water contamination incidents.

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.

Nine fire engines were called to the scene at Brucefield industrial estate.

Social Care Minister Maree Todd said carers make an ‘invaluable contribution’.

Gusts of 93mph have been recorded in some parts of the country.

The Succession star has been outspoken about his views on President-elect Donald Trump.

The train line between Ayr and Girvan was shut after a large tree fell onto the tracks.

Millions have been warned to stay indoors and thousands are without power.

In the first 10 months of 2024, a total of 64,657 people waited 12 hours or more – compared to 465 over the whole of 2008.

Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership claimed the £270.5 million allocation is down from previous years.

It is the fourth time the Princess of Wales has held her event at Westminster Abbey.

The red warning – which has led to the cancellation of events, including Christmas attractions – covers parts of Wales and the south-west of England.

Olivia Bowditch sent a letter to the Princess of Wales earlier this year, sharing her support and telling her about her volunteer work.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.

Under changes to be brought in by the First Minister, the advisers will be able to begin their own investigations into potential code breaches.

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.