‘A national embarrassment’: New documents reveal parents and pupils fury over Covid exams fiasco
Parents and pupils bombarded John Swinney with a barrage of criticism in the immediate aftermath of this year’s exam results landing on doorsteps.
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LIVE UPDATES: The latest news from across the north and north-east on October 26
Here are the latest live news updates from the north and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
Climbers urge no more restrictions on ‘low risk’ mountain sports
Climbers say a new study showing the low Covid-19 risk in Scotland's hills is evidence any return to restrictions on walking and climbing would not be appropriate.
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‘Realistic possibility’ Scottish students may not be able to return home for Christmas
There is a "realistic possibility"students may not be able to return to their homes at Christmas, the deputy first minister has said.
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Tennis ace Sir Andy Murray hopes to visit ‘spectacular’ remote court in the Outer Hebrides
Sir Andy Murray has revealed his ambition to visit the island tennis court reputed to be the world’s most remote.
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Campaigners hope to open new path to link Speyside villages within a year
Campaigners in Moray hope to have a new walking and cycling route open within the next year.
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‘Realistic possibility’ Scottish students may not be able to return home for Christmas
There is a "realistic possibility"students may not be able to return to their homes at Christmas, the deputy first minister has said.
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Free school meals row: Scottish Conservative MPs will not vote on England-only matters
Scottish Conservative MPs will not take part in House of Commons votes that only apply to England after Douglas Ross came under fire for failing to support free school meals south of the border.
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‘A national embarrassment’: New documents reveal parents and pupils fury over Covid exams fiasco
Parents and pupils bombarded John Swinney with a barrage of criticism in the immediate aftermath of this year’s exam results landing on doorsteps.
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Alister Jack says the Union must win ‘hearts and minds’ as he admits Brexit ‘upset’ many Scots
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has admitted Brexit has “upset” many Scots and has contributed to rising support for independence.
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Union leaders claim chance to create 500 jobs for Fife has been lost by Scottish Government’s handling of BiFab
Hopes for hundreds of new jobs for Fife have been dashed by the Scottish Government’s failure to support the Kingdom’s BiFab yards, union leaders have claimed.
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Leaked document suggests Scottish Government to excuse criminals from more than 200,000 hours of unpaid work
The Scottish Government will write down around 200,000 hours of unpaid work for criminals and has been asked to consider banning sentences of 12 months or less, a leaked document suggests.
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Sport
Peterhead manager Jim McInally pleased with how depleted squad kept fighting against Cove
Peterhead manager Jim McInally felt Cove Rangers’ quality told in a game where his side struggled to create chances.
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Paul Hartley happy Cove Rangers were able to grind out League One win at Peterhead
It cannot always be pretty, but over the years Cove Rangers have learned how to get the job done.
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John Robertson says Caley Thistle’s draw against Ayr is ‘one of the best points earned’ in his two spells in charge
An impressive performance from a stretched Caley Thistle side will give John Robertson plenty of encouragement for when a number of his senior players return.
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Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell says he ‘can’t defend’ players for defensive fragility against Motherwell
The case for the defence has become a preoccupation at Ross County.
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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes praises substitute Scott Wright after 3-3 draw with Celtic
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes said he doesn't think they'd have drawn 3-3 with Celtic in the Premiership this afternoon without attacker Scott Wright.
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Lewis Ferguson earns Dons a point with late penalty in thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic
Lewis Ferguson scored an injury-time penalty as Aberdeen and Celtic served up a thrilling encounter at Pittodrie that finished 3-3.
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