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25th Mar 11

Scotland pioneers carbon metric recycling

by Paul Russell

Councils in Scotland have announced plans to reorganise their recycling schemes by focusing on materials that inflict the greatest amount of damage on the environment. Under the new ‘carbon metric’ scheme, which is due to be launched in 2013, householders and councils in Scotland will be required to recycle more ‘high-carbon impact’ waste, such as [...]

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22nd Mar 11

Scottish youngsters giving up unhealthy habits

by Harry Oldfield

Drink, drug and cigarette consumption amongst kids are at their lowest levels in 20 years. School kids are consuming smaller amounts of alcohol, tobacco and drugs than at any time in the last 20 years, says a new study. The report, which is unveiled today, shows that boys and girls are also eating slightly healthier, [...]

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14th Mar 11

Scotland hit by more snow

by Natasha Redman

Heavy snow has fallen on central and southern Scotland as Arctic conditions have hit much of the nation. The Met Office has announced severe weather warnings, saying that there is a possibility of up to 30cm of snow in several areas. The freezing conditions have affected roads in Stirling, also causing a disruption in West Lothian on [...]

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13th Mar 11

Talks over mackerel quota break down

by Sally Davies

Fishing leaders from Scotland have called for the Faroe Islands and Iceland to face sanctions in their ongoing dispute about mackerel quotas. Three days of discussions to attempt to resolve the long-running row have ended with no deal being made. Last year the Faroes and Iceland set their own quotas for 2011, after they failed [...]

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1st Mar 11

Manchester to Paris rail plans unveiled

by Harry Oldfield

Plans have been unveiled for the second-phase 250mph rail network, which could open in 2032. The high-speed rail, which includes a link to the Channel tunnel, will cut the Manchester-Paris journey times down to under four hours. The network will run from Euston Station to central Birmingham, with a branch line to Birmingham International airport. [...]

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27th Feb 11

20 underage drinkers hospitalised

by Paul Russell

More than 100 children aged 14 and under were treated for alcohol-related issues in Scotland’s largest health board area last year. The statistics were published as alcohol support groups said they are now being called in to help youngsters at an earlier age. In the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, 120 children aged 14 [...]

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26th Feb 11

Scotland receives Euro seedings boost

by Sally Davies

A late strike by Aiden McGeedy might have helped ensure that Scotland is awarded with two places in the Champions League in 2012/13. McGeady’s Spartak Moscow were victorious on aggregate against Swiss opponents Basle in the Europa League, a result which looks likely to keep Scotland in front of Switzerland in the coefficient rankings. The [...]

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22nd Feb 11

Time change backed by tourism strategy

by Harry Oldfield

An endorsement by the official tourism strategy is expected to back a campaign for extended hours of daylight. The tourism strategy, which will reportedly be released at the end of the week, will describe that a period of double-summertime should be considered by the UK for the purpose of increasing tourism in the UK. Sources [...]

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2nd Feb 11

House swapping tops holiday trends this year

by Harry Oldfield

House-swapping as a unique means to holiday made a strong comeback this year as holidaymakers look to get away on a budget. A new survey showed that 3.4 per cent of travellers – double the amount from 2010 – have already made plans to house swap for a holiday this year. Among the top exchange [...]

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31st Jan 11

Expedia opens office in Edinburgh as sales soar

by Adam Richards

Expedia announced it would open an office in Edinburgh as it ushers in a 40 per cent sales boost in Scotland this coming year. The firm’s Scottish headquarters, which is its third office in the UK, was established in order to handle growing demand for the online travel firm’s international tourists, many of who have [...]

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