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Wary organisers call for government cancellation insurance as ticket sales soarCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFestival organisers are enjoying record ticket sales after the government’s announcement of its roadmap out of lo... Read Full Story

Angela Constance says she is committed to introducing full range of treatments in ‘national mission’Scotland’s new minister for drugs policy, Angela Constance, has said she is determined to see a reduction in the country’s horrific drug-related death t... Read Full Story

Industrious rodent to make a comeback in five counties where they have been extinct for centuriesA record number of beavers will be released by the Wildlife Trusts into Britain this year as the industrious mammal is restored to five counties where they... Read Full Story