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The Ferret launches partnership with Stirling University

The Ferret is pleased to announce a new partnership with Stirling University, with our reporters mentoring students studying journalism.

https://theferret.scot/the-ferret-partnership-with-stirling-university/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=the-ferret-partnership-with-stirling-university

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Named: 19 fish farms posing ‘high risk’ to wild salmon

Nineteen fish farms on lochs along the west coast of Scotland have been identified as posing the most risk to endangered wild salmon.

https://theferret.scot/fish-farms-high-risk-wild-salmon/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=fish-farms-high-risk-wild-salmon

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Claim Nicola Sturgeon said Liz Truss was useless as a ‘marzipan dildo’ in leaked message is FFS

A satirical social media post alleging insults from Nicola Sturgeon to UK Government figures went viral this week.

https://theferret.scot/fake-sturgeon-liz-truss-marzipan-dildo-whatsapp/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=fake-sturgeon-liz-truss-marzipan-dildo-whatsapp

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Far right figure who spoke at Erskine anti-asylum protest guilty of inciting hatred

A far right figure from England who gave a speech at an anti-asylum seeker protest in Erskine has been found guilty of inciting hatred.

https://theferret.scot/far-right-figure-anti-asylum-seeker-protest-erskine-guilty-inciting-hatred/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=far-right-figure-anti-asylum-seeker-protest-erskine-guilty-inciting-hatred

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Mark Fortune: Edinburgh landlord filmed allegedly threatening tenant

Edinburgh landlord Mark Fortune physically threatened a tenant and warned he would shut off his flat’s gas and electricity, secretly filmed footage shows.

https://theferret.scot/mark-fortune-edinburgh-landlord-threatening-tenant/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=mark-fortune-edinburgh-landlord-threatening-tenant

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Claim Scottish Government paid Hamas £750m to get Yousaf’s family out of Gaza is FFS

Social media posts claimed Scotland had paid Hamas £750m to help Humza Yousaf's family escape from Gaza.

https://theferret.scot/claim-humza-yousaf-paid-hamas-750m-family-gaza-ffs/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=claim-humza-yousaf-paid-hamas-750m-family-gaza-ffs

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Billionaire lairds and Tory donors broke rules around rural subsidies

Billionaire lairds, sporting estates and Conservative Party donors in receipt of millions of pounds of public grants are among the owners of businesses which broke the rules around rural subsidies.

https://theferret.scot/billionaire-lairds-tory-donors-rural-subsidies/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=billionaire-lairds-tory-donors-rural-subsidies

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Blog: The UK’s role in Yemen’s war since 2015

Recently, concerns have risen that the Israel-Gaza war is escalating into a wider, regional conflict involving numerous states and actors - including Britain.

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Patriotic Alternative member accused of racial hatred had Adolf Hitler picture at home

A senior member of the far right group Patriotic Alternative who gave a speech at an anti-asylum seeker protest in Erskine had a picture of Adolf Hitler in his home.

https://theferret.scot/patriotic-alternative-member-racism-hitler/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=patriotic-alternative-member-racism-hitler

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Anger as the Radical Road looks set to stay closed

A Scottish Government agency is still considering “permanent closure” of the Radical Road on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

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Claim SNP roads spending is down 95 per cent is Mostly False

Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Scottish Government spending on roads.

https://theferret.scot/snp-roads-spending-down-95-per-cent-mostly-false/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=snp-roads-spending-down-95-per-cent-mostly-false

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Auld Reekie: coal fires still burning in Scotland’s historic parliament

Scotland’s court service is burning hundreds of kilograms of coal each winter – despite Scottish Government pledges to make public sector buildings friendlier to the environment.

https://theferret.scot/coal-fires-burning-scotland-historic-parliament/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=coal-fires-burning-scotland-historic-parliament

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Controversial ‘seal scarer’ filmed at fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges

A controversial new ‘seal scarer’ device was covertly filmed at a fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges, despite concerns it could be harmful to protected species such as dolphins and whales.

https://theferret.scot/seal-scarer-fish-farm-salmon-chefs-selfridges/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=seal-scarer-fish-farm-salmon-chefs-selfridges

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NEW: A controversial new ‘seal scarer’ device was covertly filmed at a fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges, despite concerns it could be harmful to protected species such as dolphins and whales. https://theferret.scot/seal-scarer-fish-farm-salmon-chefs-selfridges/

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Greens pushed to back freedom of information reform

The Scottish Greens are coming under pressure to back a bid to strengthen and extend freedom of information law – and boost the chances of reform.

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NEW: People with both mental health and addiction issues are still facing a postcode lottery for treatment, despite national guidance that should guarantee everyone gets support to address Scotland’s drug death crisis, says a new report. https://theferret.scot/access-treatment-mental-health-drug-use/

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The latest findings from the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) for Scotland come more than a year after the commission’s review of the provision of services for those simultaneously experiencing drug and mental health issues called for better universal support.

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Campaigners told The Ferret that people’s lives have been upended or put in danger when they could not access the care they needed for their mental health because they were using drugs.

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Access to treatment for mental health and drug use still ‘mixed picture’

People with both mental health and addiction issues are still facing a postcode lottery for treatment, despite national guidance.

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Revealed: Glasgow developer part of bid for new coal mine

A Scots real estate firm will profit from the UK’s first deep coal mine in thirty years – a project described as “absolutely indefensible” by climate experts.

https://theferret.scot/glasgow-developer-part-of-bid-for-new-coal-mine/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=glasgow-developer-part-of-bid-for-new-coal-mine

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A far right activist posed as a Home Office inspector to get information about a Dumfries hotel housing Ukrainian refugees, which led to the targeting of guests and staff, and alleged plots to turn off the building’s power and water.
https://theferret.scot/far-right-activist-target-scotland-asylum-hotel/

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Far right activist posed as Home Office inspector to target Scots asylum hotel

A far right activist posed as a Home Office inspector to get information about an hotel housing refugees, which led to the targeting of guests and staff.

https://theferret.scot/far-right-activist-target-scotland-asylum-hotel/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=far-right-activist-target-scotland-asylum-hotel

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🔴 NEW: Scotland’s environment agency has had to change the way it regulates sewage in rivers after an intervention by a standards watchdog over alleged failings.

But critics say changes made as a result of the probe are ‘inconsequential’ and will not prevent further pollution.

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https://theferret.scot/probe-into-river-almond-sewage-ineffective/

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Probe into River Almond sewage ‘ineffective’, say critics

Campaigners in West Lothian are unhappy with a new watchdog's investigation into sewage pollution in the River Almond.

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FFS explains: Political polling as 2024 begins

As a new year begins, Ferret Fact Service looks at how Scots are polling on a number of issues.

https://theferret.scot/ffs-explains-political-polling-as-2024-begins/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=ffs-explains-political-polling-as-2024-begins

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