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The Scottish Government offices in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

Managers in Scotland's public sector face cuts as directors made high 'priority'

Civil service managers could face cuts under Scottish Government reform plans despite claim officials told staff recruiting directors remains a priority.

Campaigners have warned Glasgow’s £2m cuts to complex-needs and drug treatment services could leave vulnerable people in “deeply unsafe conditions”.

Campaigners have warned Glasgow’s £2m cuts to complex-needs and drug treatment services could leave vulnerable people in “deeply unsafe conditions”.

‘Deeply unsafe’ warning as Glasgow confirms staffing unknown for £1.2m service

Glasgow residents urged to keep windows shut after fire at recycling centre

Young Rangers goalkeeper Rydnn McGuire

Young Rangers goalkeeper Rydnn McGuire

Why Rangers youngster sees pathway after signing new Ibrox deal

Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes: the moment everything flipped and I knew I had to go

Galloway Forest Park

Galloway Forest Park

Five gorgeous Scottish autumn walks with cosy coffee shops and bakeries

Great British Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson

Great British Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson

Nigella arrives, Martin charms and Nicola plays war games

A BT Openreach engineer installing broadband in the Highlands and Islands.

A BT Openreach engineer installing broadband in the Highlands and Islands.

More than 500,000 Scots risk being left behind in growing digital divide

James Bundy with his late father Tony

James Bundy with his late father Tony

Stroke scandal: Scots ministers admit they don't know how many patients miss out

Edinbugh West MP Christine Jardine

Edinbugh West MP Christine Jardine

Liberal Democrats

Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra

Marra has had a good start – but the real problems lie ahead

Jenny Gilruth

Jenny Gilruth

The radical shake-up we’ve all been waiting for

The Harris Stickman, David Broadbent, one of Scotland's few remaining stickmakers, is retiring after 50 years

The Harris Stickman, David Broadbent, one of Scotland's few remaining stickmakers, is retiring after 50 years

The Scottish craftsman fighting to save a centuries-old skill from Temu and time

Activists smash windows at Kelvinside Electronics in Kilsyth

Activists smash windows at Kelvinside Electronics in Kilsyth

Palestine protest

Windows smashed and paint sprayed as activists target Lanarkshire factory

Princess Diana

Princess Diana

ROSEMARY GORING

There’s a clue to Diana’s fate in Scottish history

An investigation into the fire is ongoing.

An investigation into the fire is ongoing.

HSE blocks release of Princes Street fire safety report amid 'ongoing investigation'

Simon Woodward and wife Sharon, whose Benbuck View home is to be demolished

Simon Woodward and wife Sharon, whose Benbuck View home is to be demolished

Clackmannanshire Council

Probe into Coalsnaughton homes crisis widens to other Clackmannanshire sites

Scottish property firm placed into liquidation

Scottish property firm placed into liquidation

Liquidators appointed to Scottish property company after three decades

HVS Ltd's concept truck

HVS Ltd's concept truck

Billionaire brothers in bid to rebuild collapsed Scottish truck company

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Ryan Cowie

Ryan Cowie

Concerns growing for missing man last seen early on Friday morning

Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Police Scotland

Attempted murder charge after car crashes into cyclist in Aberdeen

£200k of cocaine was seized

£200k of cocaine was seized

Police catch Aberdeen driver with £200k worth of cocaine

Local residents and business owners pictured in front of the buildings along George's Road, Woodlands, Glasgow that are under threat due to proposals for the construction of student accommodation

Local residents and business owners pictured in front of the buildings along George's Road, Woodlands, Glasgow that are under threat due to proposals for the construction of student accommodation

Glasgow City Council

Residents oppose plans to demolish community venues for 314-bed Glasgow student block

A housing development in Kilbeg on Skye

A housing development in Kilbeg on Skye

Affordable housing

Calls for urgent public sector support as Highland housing trust faces closure

Experts say practical science classes at risk over lack of ASN support in schools

Ivan McKee MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform pictured during an interview at the Scottish Parliament with The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Ivan McKee MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform pictured during an interview at the Scottish Parliament with The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Public sector reform needs strong leadership. Scotland needs someone in charge

Microsot has turned into a major bond seller

Microsot has turned into a major bond seller

PERSONAL FINANCE

Big implications for savers and investors as warning signs flash in bond markets

MindsEye was released in June, but flopped

MindsEye was released in June, but flopped

Scottish video game company founded by Grand Theft Auto visionary in administration

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Kate Forbes: the moment everything flipped and I knew I had to go

Nigella arrives, Martin charms and Nicola plays war games

Oh come on, Piddington’s ‘independence’ to stop migrants is a national embarrassment

Stephen McGowan

My dad was a legendary commentator - now I'm fighting to save historic football site

Marissa MacWhirter

Why Glasgow needs places where you don't have to spend money just to exist

Marra has had a good start – but the real problems lie ahead

Inside the world's first fascist superpower - slavery, supremacy and Sparta

Sport

Robbie Ure is certain that the goals will start to flow as the understanding between himself and Scotland strike partner Oli McBurnie improves.

Scotland national team

Robbie Ure confident that goals will come as partnership with McBurnie blossoms

Robbie Ure on the early days of his strike partnership with Oli McBurnie, and why he is confident the duo can get goals for Scotland after drawing blank in Slovenia.

Oscar Onley will contest the World Championships road race in Montreal this weekend

Oscar Onley will contest the World Championships road race in Montreal this weekend

Oscar Onley on his historic season, Netcompany–Ineos and World Champs goals

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

Manchester City FC

Man City chairman says ‘nothing has changed’ and vows to prove club’s innocence

Oli McBurnie missed a series of chances against Slovenia.

Oli McBurnie missed a series of chances against Slovenia.

Scotland national team

Oli McBurnie casts verdict on his two big chances for Scotland against Slovenia

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli was pleased with his side's second half performance in the goalless draw against Slovenia in Ljubljana.

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli was pleased with his side's second half performance in the goalless draw against Slovenia in Ljubljana.

Scotland national team

Pocognoli praises Scotland for 'suffering together' and addresses missed chances

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Sebastian Pocognoli during Scotland training in La Manga this week, main picture, and Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, inset left

Sebastian Pocognoli during Scotland training in La Manga this week, main picture, and Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, inset left

MATTHEW LINDSAY

The Martin O'Neill mantra Sebastien Pocognoli must recite to succeed with Scotland

Jenny Gilruth

Jenny Gilruth

The radical shake-up we’ve all been waiting for

Princess Diana

Princess Diana

ROSEMARY GORING

There’s a clue to Diana’s fate in Scottish history

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The Harris Stickman, David Broadbent, one of Scotland's few remaining stickmakers, is retiring after 50 years

The Harris Stickman, David Broadbent, one of Scotland's few remaining stickmakers, is retiring after 50 years

The Scottish craftsman fighting to save a centuries-old skill from Temu and time

HVS Ltd's concept truck

HVS Ltd's concept truck

Billionaire brothers in bid to rebuild collapsed Scottish truck company

Scottish property firm placed into liquidation

Scottish property firm placed into liquidation

Liquidators appointed to Scottish property company after three decades

Microsot has turned into a major bond seller

Microsot has turned into a major bond seller

PERSONAL FINANCE

Big implications for savers and investors as warning signs flash in bond markets

A BT Openreach engineer installing broadband in the Highlands and Islands.

A BT Openreach engineer installing broadband in the Highlands and Islands.

More than 500,000 Scots risk being left behind in growing digital divide

MindsEye was released in June, but flopped

MindsEye was released in June, but flopped

Scottish video game company founded by Grand Theft Auto visionary in administration

Laced features trainers and products from some of the world's biggest brands, including Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, and UGG.

Laced features trainers and products from some of the world's biggest brands, including Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, and UGG.

Online platform for rare trainers to close after 11 years as it enters administration

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