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Cabinet Secretary for Culture Màiri McAllan addressed the Scottish Parliament on the proposal to close the BBC Scotland television channel.

A vote was passed for the call to devolve responsibility for broadcasting to the Scottish Parliament.

More: https://t.co/PFCJJ3VqSl

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

On 11/11/26, several schools in Scotland & across the UK received threatening messages. Our enquiries have established that there is nothing to suggest that they represent a credible threat or that there is any wider threat to the public.

More info 👉 https://t.co/DaJ4U6S7gI

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People are commemorating Armistice Day to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

First Minister @JohnSwinney observed the two-minute silence in @ScotParl to respect and honour those who gave their lives to protect the values and freedoms we cherish.

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On Remembrance Day and every day, we honour and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom and values.

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As winter approaches, the Scottish Government wants to ensure you are ready.

You can find out more about simple steps you can take to prepare at https://t.co/AgNcTQ2mc2

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Scotland's first local drug-checking service has opened in Glasgow.

The service will allow people aged 18 or over who are dependent on illegal drugs to submit drug samples for checking.

It will also provide tailored harm-reduction advice based on the results.

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We are giving people who may be struggling to pay their council tax more time to get advice and support.

From 1 April 2027, council tax-payers will benefit from a 63-day period after missing one council tax payment before any enforcement action can be taken.

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @JohnSwinney has commemorated those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom and values.

He laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance and delivered a reading in a Service of Remembrance at St Giles Cathedral.

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Through working together with other nations, we can tackle the global climate emergency.

Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at COP31 to call for fairer global climate finance and more funding for loss and damage.

Watch for more.

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Happy Bandi Chhor Divas

The Scottish Government sends warm wishes to Sikh communities in Scotland and around the world as they celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.

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Our emergency services are working hard to keep our communities safe during Bonfire Night.

Community Safety Minister Kirsten Oswald has been observing Police Scotland's handling from its operations centre in Edinburgh.

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

At Easter Road, First Minister @JohnSwinney met young players and partners to launch Project 2035, a new plan to grow women’s and girls’ football.

Backed by £250,000 from @scotgov this year, it will create more opportunities across Scotland.

➡️ https://t.co/eOVmhqc0vA

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The safest way to celebrate Bonfire Night is at an organised event.

Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here: https://t.co/ck1KM3R5fg

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We are working to make Scotland a place where women and girls live free from violence.

As part of this, following consultation we will create an exception to joint and several liability rules for council tax to protect those who have faced domestic abuse.

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Please respect and support our emergency services.

Ahead of Fireworks Night, we are urging people to be safe and treat emergency service personnel with respect.

Watch for more.

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed a report showing the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games brought a £117m boost to Scotland’s economy.

The Games has been handed over to Ahmedabad for 2030, strengthening sporting links between Scotland and India.

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We are investing in community justice, giving people the best chance to turn their lives around while improving our communities.

Community Payback Orders help to rehabilitate and address the underlying causes of offending, while ensuring people give back to their communities.

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Dangerous Dogs legislation has been updated.

It will apply to all types of prohibited dogs and come into force today, 1 November 2026.

This will require that children under the age of 12 are not left unsupervised near a prohibited dog.

https://t.co/CsCrhNRkkD

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As Bonfire Night approaches, make sure you know how to keep you and your family safe.

More than half of firework injuries happen to children.

Always follow the Firework Code and read instructions before use.

Find more safety advice here: https://t.co/zewG03iCfL

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @JohnSwinney and Deputy First Minister @JennyGilruthMSP attended the National Economic Council today in Glasgow.

The First Minister pledged to work constructively and collaboratively to devolve further powers for the benefit of the people of Scotland.