Angus Cochrane
@anguscchrn.bsky.social
Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland News
Bute has welcomed 125 Syrian refugees over the past decade.
The fall of Assad's regime has given those who fled a glimmer of hope of returning. But it has also posed the question of where home truly lies.
The fall of Assad's regime has given those who fled a glimmer of hope of returning. But it has also posed the question of where home truly lies.
'We can finally return to Syria, but this island is our home'
For the first time, Syrians fleeing civil war have a chance of returning home. But do those settled on Bute want to?
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March 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Bute has welcomed 125 Syrian refugees over the past decade.
The fall of Assad's regime has given those who fled a glimmer of hope of returning. But it has also posed the question of where home truly lies.
The fall of Assad's regime has given those who fled a glimmer of hope of returning. But it has also posed the question of where home truly lies.
Sturgeon says they have been separated for "some time"
Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage
Ms Sturgeon says she and the former SNP chief executive have been separated for
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January 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Sturgeon says they have been separated for "some time"
The Scottish Budget is set to pass after Anas Sarwar said Labour will abstain
Scottish Budget set to pass with Labour abstaining
Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote down the government's plans, giving SNP ministers the votes they need.
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January 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Scottish Budget is set to pass after Anas Sarwar said Labour will abstain
Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business
Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business
The announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.
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December 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business
Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day has resigned as police investigate an allegation of inappropriate behaviour
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Cammy Day: Edinburgh council leader quits over alleged messages
Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.
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December 9, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day has resigned as police investigate an allegation of inappropriate behaviour
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'There is nowhere left to cut,' say under-funded charities facing the National Insurance hike.
One charity boss describes it as the 'death knell' for social care, while hospices say they may have to turn patients away.
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One charity boss describes it as the 'death knell' for social care, while hospices say they may have to turn patients away.
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Charities facing National Insurance hike have 'nowhere left to cut'
Hospices say they could have to turn patients away, while social care groups say they may have to let staff go.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:46 PM
'There is nowhere left to cut,' say under-funded charities facing the National Insurance hike.
One charity boss describes it as the 'death knell' for social care, while hospices say they may have to turn patients away.
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One charity boss describes it as the 'death knell' for social care, while hospices say they may have to turn patients away.
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