Monday, 21 August 2023

Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?

Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago?

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Nadine Dorries has 'abandoned' Mid Bedfordshire voters - council

Another council urges the former minister to formally resign after announcing she would quit in June.

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How many bees does it take to seal an Act of Parliament?

Stuart Hood has a very important job as the Scottish Parliament's official beekeeper.

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Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference.

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Holiday firms urge PM to allow watchdog to fine airlines

Travel companies would like to see watchdog given extra powers to act over delays and cancellations.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...