Smoking ban in Scotland's pubs was a 'PR war' - but has it saved lives? Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

"It was a war and we didn't realise it was a war - a PR war."

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How could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?

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Patrick Harvie to stand down as Scottish Green co-leader The MSP is the longest-serving party chief at Holyrood, having been in the role for almost 17 years.

Harvie to stand down as Scottish Green co-leader

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'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?

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.

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage Ms Sturgeon says she and the former SNP chief executive have been separated for

Sturgeon says they have been separated for "some time"

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.

The Scottish Budget is set to pass after Anas Sarwar said Labour will abstain

Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business The announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.

Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business

Cammy Day: Edinburgh council leader quits over alleged messages Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day has resigned as police investigate an allegation of inappropriate behaviour

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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.

'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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