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Smoke and Heat Alarms in Homes (New Law FAQs)

The Scottish Government have introduced new regulations via The Scottish Parliament on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in all homes. Legislation due to come into effect will mean that the standards which currently apply to private rented property and new-builds will also eventually be extended to all homes in Scotland. The following article is replicated from The Scottish Parliament Information Website (Source Link at the foot of this page) ‘SPICe has received a number of enquiries on forthcoming changes to the law for smoke and heat alarms in homes. This…

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Latest SPFL Highlights 21 Oct

You Tube highlights from the latest action in the Scottish Professional Football League. Wins For Rangers, Kilmarnock, and St. Johnstone, whilst Hibs/Ross County and Dundee Utd/Aberdeen end in draws. Aberdeen also win in a rarranged Match Against Hamilton. In the Championship Hearts kick off with a win and Leagues 1 and 2 start the delayed new season. (*Videos are not hosted on this website and are embedded via the You Tube Website and licence.) Celtic 0-2 Rangers | Goldson Double Send Rangers 4 Points Clear At The Top Rangers took…

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First Minister Statement on EU and UK Government talks

Statement on EU and UK Government talks by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Commenting on the EU and UK Government talks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: It is beyond belief that in the midst of a global pandemic and deep recession the Prime Minister is telling Scotland to get ready for a disastrous No Deal Brexit. “With less than three months until the end of the transition period, businesses and people across Scotland will be in despair at this extraordinary statement. “At best this is reckless brinkmanship. At worst it means…

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Scotland win against Slovakia & Czech Republic

HIGHLIGHTS | Scotland 1-0 Slovakia | UEFA Nations League Scotland extended our unbeaten run to seven matches with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia at Hampden. Lyndon Dykes grabbed the goal for Steve Clarke’s side, ensuring we stayed top of Group B2 of the Nations League. Scotland stretched their unbeaten run to over a year as Lyndon Dykes’ second international goal secured a Nations League win over Slovakia. The Queens Park Rangers forward slammed home the winner in the second half to earn a victory that leaves Steve Clarke’s men top…

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Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland will always uphold international law

In the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said: “This pandemic is not a war. Nations are not against other nations, soldiers against other soldiers. It is a test of our humanity.” These have been indeed the most testing of times for people in Europe and across the world. We are facing a global public health and economic crisis the like of which we have not seen in our lifetimes. No country, certainly in Europe, can tackle the pandemic alone. Given the speed and extent of…

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Scotland one game from first major finals since 1998

Scotland will play serbia away in November for a place at the delayed Euro 2020 Finals. The team came through the play off semi-final against Israel at Hampden, after penalties were needed following a scoreless 90 minutes plus extra time. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS WATCH THE PENALTIES BBC SPORT SCOTLAND REPORT: ‘Scotland are one game away from their first major finals since 1998 after a nerve-shredding win on penalties against Israel at Hampden. Kenny McLean scored the pivotal spot-kick in the depleted Scots’ first ever shootout, with only a victory in Serbia…

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Scottish Parliament rejects consent for Internal Market Bill

Parliament rejects consent for “deeply damaging” Bill. The Internal Market Bill should be withdrawn by the UK Government after consent for it was denied by a majority of the Scottish Parliament, Constitution Secretary Michael Russell has said. MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum, which states the Bill threatens devolution and breaches international law. The constitutional convention is that the Westminster Parliament should not legislate in devolved areas without the Scottish Parliament’s consent. The Internal Market Bill should now be withdrawn by the UK Government after consent for it…

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First Minister statement on additional COVID restrictions

Below is Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, October 7th, regarding the implementation of additional COVID restrictions in Scotland. "I want to be clear, we are not going back into lockdown today" First Minister for Scotland Nicola Sturgeon stresses additional measures are needed to avoid "tougher action in future" https://t.co/oudOWwhk1A pic.twitter.com/cfNULzDrwb — ITV News (@itvnews) October 7, 2020 Presiding Officer I want to update the chamber today on the current position in relation to Covid. In doing so, I will give an assessment of the current…

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SPFL Highlights 4 Oct

You Tube highlights from the weekend action in the Scottish Football Premier League. Wins For rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Livingston and Hibs. (*Videos are not hosted on this website and are embedded via You Tube Website and licence.) Rangers 2-0 Ross County | Tavernier & Barker Keep Rangers in Control Rangers score twice in their sixth straight win at Ibrox, keeping Steven Gerrard’s men top of the table. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAicl7JiljE St. Johnstone 0-2 Celtic | Leigh Griffiths Returns with 90th Minute Winner! Leigh Griffiths came from the bench to head home…

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Scotland’s Greatest Song

This is a news article about ‘Scotland’s Greatest Song’ via Planet radio and Ewen Cameron. “Here are the singers, bands & songs that are on the shortlist for Scotland’s Greatest Song. There are 29 songs for our judges to choose from. Thanks to you all for playing your part.” See Ewen’s twitter feed and source link at the end of this post. Twitter – Ewen Cameeron @EwenDCameron https://twitter.com/EwenDCameron Twitter Post Link: https://twitter.com/EwenDCameron/status/1311969995153436674?s=20 Ewen Cameron – Award Winning Radio/TV Presenter. Breakfast Show on Clyde2/Forth2/MFR2/Tay2 & NorthSound2. Ewen & Cat every Sunday…

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