18 minutes ago 'Disappointment' as Scottish universities stall in bid to meet SNP target for poorest students

Number of entrants from Scotland’s most deprived areas fell last year for the first time since commitment made

Events

41 minutes ago Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.

Sport

45 minutes ago Scottish coastal inn available to book at massive discount with massage included

A guest house that has been described as "lovely" in a popular Scottish coastal resort town can now be booked at a discount of up to 42 per cent — with a free massage included.

Politics

47 minutes ago Civil servant was 'dead man walking' when placed on Covid ward, inquiry told

Senior Scottish Government official Andrew Slorance, 49, died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow on December 5 2020, with the cause of death attributed to Covid

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48 minutes ago Chris Hoy in his own words: Here are 15 interesting quotes from the Scottish Olympian

The revelation that Sir Chris Hoy has been diagnosed with terminal cancer came as a shock this month.

Politics

50 minutes ago Chris Hoy should be commemorated at Glasgow Commonwealth Games, says Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary said there should be "a fitting tribute" to the six-time Olympic champion at the Games in two years' time.

Politics

67 minutes ago Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Politics

78 minutes ago Violence was allowed to prevail at military boarding school, inquiry concludes

Pupils attending Queen Victoria School in Dunblane were beaten or hit ‘under the guise of corporal punishment’, chairwoman Lady Smith said.

Events

87 minutes ago Woman forced to leave condemned flat slams “special treatment” given to neighbour who refuses to move

Nick Wisniewski, 68, is the last resident in a council housing scheme due to be demolished.

Politics

89 minutes ago First picture of two children killed in horror M6 crash as mum pays tribute to 'beloved angels'

Filip Rossa, 15, and Dominic Rossa, seven, died in the head-on collision in Cumbria alongside their father, Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, and his partner, Jade McEnroe, 33, on Tuesday, October 15.

Events