First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended the Scottish Government's controversial new hate crime law which has come into effect today. Critics have expressed concern that it would limit free speech and be used for vexatious complaints. It also omits protection based on sex, although misogyny is expected to be tackled with a separate standalone Bill. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
People in Greater Manchester say they're having to keep their children inside because of the stench coming from a nearby landfill.
Residents in Bury and Rochdale say the stink is unbearable - and say they're worried fumes could be affecting their health.
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The Scottish Government plans to move out of Covid-19 restrictions on August 9 if possible, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.She set out a series of vaccination milestones and said if these and other..
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The Greater Manchester mayor has continued his criticism of a Scottish travel ban for parts of the north of England, saying he felt people in his region had been “insulted” by the First..
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