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Some parts of the Welsh public sector have only made limited plans for a potential no-deal Brexit, a public spending watchdog has warned. The Wales Audit Office (WAO) said councils in particular have not spent money because of the political…
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Image caption The eagerly-awaited bypass was approved in 2009The Aberdeen bypass - first approved in 2009 - is becoming fully operational on Tuesday with the opening of the final stretch of the road. The £745m project - stretching 36 miles…
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Image copyright GettyScotland's first alcohol court is to be extended, a year on from its introduction in Glasgow. Two sheriffs in the city currently deal with offenders convicted of offences where alcohol abuse was a significant…
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Image copyright Renfrewshire Council Image caption St Anthony's Primary in Renfrewshire was named Literacy School of the Year last MarchA Scottish council has been praised for its efforts to help disadvantaged children do better at school.…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe AWPR is 36 miles longIt has been a long and winding road, but nine years after being approved and a somewhat bumpy ride the £1bn Aberdeen bypass journey is finally complete. A…
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Image copyright Scottish government Image caption Nicola Sturgeon met French European Affairs minister Nathalie Loiseau on the first day of her visit to ParisEfforts to encourage EU citizens to stay in Scotland after Brexit are to be…
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Anthony Paine started his online business Stashbee to connect people who need storage space with people who have space to spare. Initially, he thought it would be a simple "click and buy" business - similar to other services in the sharing…
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Image copyright Getty ImagesThe value of the pound has changed a lot over the past three years - making us all a little poorer. Back in December 2015, £1 would buy you about €1.40. Today it will get you nearer €1.14. It has suffered a…
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Could technologies of the future allow hackers into precious corners of our minds?Imagine being able to scroll through your memories like an Instagram feed, reliving with vivid details your…
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption MPs want to see more sustainable designs and repair servicesClothing brands and retailers should pay a penny on every garment they sell to fund a £35m annual recycling scheme. That's the view of…
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