84 minutes ago Hotline Live from Dens ahead of Rangers clash with Dundee plus latest on Celtic and Dundee Utd

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22 hours ago 'Keeping rents affordable for council house tenants is proving very difficult'

Thousands of council house tenants in Carmarthenshire face a rent increase in April

Society

61 minutes ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

Economics

2 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

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21 hours ago Trailer 'carrying a number of animals' overturns on M74 as 'two casualties' reported

Firefighters confirmed the trailer had been carrying a number of animals when it overturned on the M74 northbound and that two casualties were left in the care of paramedics.

Culture

38 hours ago The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?

Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition to a pluralist democratic Syria, but faces resistance within the country. The interim government fears the lifting of sanctions will be tied to excessive demands imposed by the west, with suspicion of the UN deeply embedded after what are seen as its failures during 14 years of civil war.Ahmed al-Sharaa, the country’s de facto leader, has told Gulf and western states that his group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), long ago transformed itself from a Salafi jihadi group in Idlib province to a technocratic force willing to accommodate all Syrians. Continue reading...

Science

91 minutes ago Council leaders call for Government to ‘wake up’ to floods after major incident

A letter signed by Leicestershire council leaders has asked for funding after severe flooding hit the county.

Politics

24 hours ago First picture of Scot who died after car ploughed into two homes as heartbroken family pay tribute

Jamie Green, 25, passed away after the incident happened on the B842 at Knocknaha, near Stewarton, at around 4pm on Monday.

Society

1 hour ago Ayrshire residents struggling to pay energy debt urged to seek help as cold snap continues

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is urging people worried about energy debt to seek support following a Warm Homes event at the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

11 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

Sport

2 hours ago Man missing for more than six months from Scots town as police issue appeal

Kevin Young disappeared from the Wishaw area on Thursday, July 25 2024.

Events

31 hours ago Glasgow sets stage to be ‘world’s funniest city’ with comedy festival line

Stars including Russell Kane, Jenny Eclair, Tom Segura and Andy Zaltzman will perform during the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Culture

2 hours ago Bond villain Elon Musk's influence seeps into Scottish Parliament and its 'populism' war

In the first Holyrood scrap of 2025, John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed in a fiery FMQs inspired by Elon Musk.

Politics

29 hours ago Chinese takeaway shares chow mein recipe for your next fakeaway meal at home

Scottish takeaway Mayflower in Motherwell took to TikTok to share their recipes for how to make your takeaway order at home, including their popular chow mein noodles without vegetables

Society

2 hours ago Another Celtic exit, Rangers eye 29y/o, Hibs deal, debut clear, grim reality for one club

The latest transfer stories across Scottish football

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30 hours ago Scottish football fans to brave freezing cold as temperatures plummet ahead of tonight's fixture card

Kilmarnock are also in action against Motherwell as thousands of diehards brace themselves for extreme conditions

Sport

2 hours ago Scottish Labour MP reveals she left abusive relationship after help from friend

Katrina Murray said that she "didn't believe it" when her friend told her she was an an abusive relationship. But she said that those words caused her to "think and reflect" and "got me to get out".

Events

3 hours ago Scottish woman just 5ft tall aims to become shortest person to complete 3,000

A Fife entrepreneur is set to take on an extreme endurance race in a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.

Politics

38 hours ago UK snow: Met Office divulges exact time yet more wintry weather to fall across the country

The mercury plunged to -5.5C in Drumnadrochit, Scottish Highlands on Tuesday and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for many for the rest of the week

Society

3 hours ago Solicitor who stole £146m from investors and spent it on boat, cars and Lake District shooting and fishing estate is told to pay back just £1m

Timothy Schools, 65, was jailed for 14 years in August 2022 for pocketing cash invested into Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

Economics

32 hours ago Peter Hain urges South Africa to boycott Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy.In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi. In a particularly striking passage, Hain also draws direct parallels with the struggle of black and brown players under apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Woman arrested and rushed to hospital after car crashes into Scots post office

The area was cornered off while cops scoured the scene.

Events

3 hours ago More than nine million people could lose the chance to vote this year as county councils spark fury by asking to postpone elections due to Labour's shake

Under Labour's plans for a shake-up of local government, ministers have proposed abolishing two-tier council areas.

Politics

3 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

32 hours ago Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan. In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi on 21 February.In a particularly striking passage, Hain draws a direct parallel of apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. “Having struggled long and hard for black and brown cricketers to represent their country like whites did exclusively for nearly a century, I hope that post-apartheid South African cricket will press for similar rights for all women in world cricket,” Hain tells Moseki. “Will South African cricket please raise the plight of Afghan women cricke...

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3 hours ago Ayrshire social worker sanctioned for 'reckless' and 'inappropriate' actions towards distressed child

Laura MacKinnon took the child, who was said to have been displaying distressed behaviour, off the kitchen floor and placed them on a couch in the living room - when they wanted to be left alone.

Events

3 hours ago Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd says he didn't forget Scottish roots after ditching kilt for Dior at Golden Globes

The Scots comedian, 35, claims that despite the luxurious style change, being brought up in a “small Scottish village” is keeping him grounded.

Politics

7 hours ago Former SPFL striker 'agrees terms' on mammoth £17million transfer to Euro giants

The former Scottish Premiership striker is set to be one of the biggest transfers on the January window.

Economics

4 hours ago Next Luton manager odds as Stephen Robinson and Celtic legend among favourites to replace sacked Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards' sacking by the Championship strugglers could open the door for some familiar faces in the Scottish game

Events

4 hours ago Scotland's North Coast 500 route is 'nightmare' for residents facing motorhome convoy

Distressed Highland residents say the area is 'degenerating into a Disneyland theme park' with frequent rallies and 'convoys of motorhomes'.

Politics

7 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

4 hours ago Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Events

4 hours ago SPFL boss emerges as leading candidate for English vacancy after EFL departure

The club confirmed that had mutual parted ways with the 42-year-old head coach after a run of successive defeats.

Politics

9 hours ago Ayrshire carer accepted cash from the son of a service user to buy cannabis for him

Eleanor Riddex, of Irvine, took the money via a bank transfer while employed as a care at home assistant by North Ayrshire Council.

Economics

4 hours ago Plans for new Falkirk town hall move forward five years after being agreed

Falkirk Council has released images but says there will be public consultation before the final decision is made

Events

4 hours ago Former Rangers star Andy Halliday and wife Jilly Isabella share baby gender reveal

Scottish influencer Jilly Halliday and the ex-Rangers player have been flooded with support on their happy pregnancy news, which comes after the pair tied the knot in Glasgow last year.

Politics

10 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

5 hours ago Precious Scottish artworks at historic galleries face 'catastrophic' risk due to weather

The head of the National Galleries has spoken about the climate risks to the organisation’s prized collections

Events

5 hours ago Weight limit of Kirkcudbright's 'cherished' bridge more than halved after drivers ignore restrictions

Dumfries and Galloway Council claims drivers of heavy lorries have been “abusing” the previous restriction on the “weak” crossing.

Politics

11 hours ago Rangers fresh exit link, Celtic deal for 'future star' hits snag, Hearts departure mooted

Here are all the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Thursday morning - including Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

Economics

5 hours ago Foodies are just finding out why fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper

A restaurant worker has taken to TikTok to explain the real reason fish and chips used to be wrapped in newspaper - and it's all to do with World War 2 and the EU

Events

5 hours ago South Ayrshire Council seeks replacement access gate to Ayr Cemetery following vehicle collision

The local authority has revealed that one of the gates was recently struck by a vehicle and was left in a “potentially dangerous condition.”

Politics

12 hours ago Service cuts and council tax hikes 'inevitable' as councils in Wales face £559m shortfall

Councils face budget pressures of £559m next year, equivalent to a 26% council tax rise or the loss of nearly 14,000 jobs, a committee heard

Economics

5 hours ago Romanian grooming gang who ran human trafficking ring Scots flats face jail

Police launched Operation Recloir in late 2021 to target a gang of suspected human traffickers in the Tayside area.

Events

6 hours ago Edinburgh Dungeon seeking actors with 'convincing Scottish accent' in job opportunity

The Edinburgh Dungeon is currently looking for "theatrical talent" to join its ranks, with the popular attraction seeking actors with a "convincing Scottish accent".

Politics

12 hours ago Dad who grew up in council flat puts £2.3m house up for sale just six months after moving in

Chris Milnes, 60, bagged a dream mortgage-free Omaze house in Dorset last June - but has now put it on the market

Economics

5 hours ago Scots prisoners rushed to hospital after taking 'drugs delivered by drones'

A total of 35 prisoners were reportedly under the influence of drugs at HMP Glenochil. Five of them were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Events

6 hours ago Car ploughs through Scots post office as emergency services race to scene

Shocking images show the vehicle lodged into the shop window with glass and debris lying across the pavement.

Politics

14 hours ago Council worker who stole over £1m from employer is "cautionary tale" for local authorities

Michael Paterson stole a total of £1,087,444.47 from the council over a 17 year period.

Economics

5 hours ago Body found in search for missing Scots OAP who disappeared in freezing conditions

Police have confirmed a body was found on Thursday morning.

Events

7 hours ago People are only just realising why fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper

A fish and chip shop worker has explained the origins of the practice and revealed why it is now outlawed in the European Union - which poses the question, could it come return?

Politics

17 hours ago Crooked HMRC worker who stole £200,000 of taxpayer cash to pay mortgage can AVOID jail if she sells her house

A crooked HMRC worker who took almost £200,000 of taxpayer cash to pay off her mortgage has been told she could avoid jail if she sells her house.

Economics

6 hours ago Major Scottish motorway reopens after car fire leaves fuming motorists stuck for hours

The Edinburgh City bypass has now reopened after an earlier vehicle fire

Events

7 hours ago London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge

The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideasThere was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like Covid might reshape London, as it seemed set to change so much else. The streets of the capital, so long given over to dangerous metal boxes spewing out fumes, felt open to human life once again. Main streets were closed to private traffic; and an abundance of new low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and cycle lanes appeared. When the world reopened, the bars and restaurants of Soho began spilling out into the semi-pedestrianised streets.But this, as with so many of the changes wreaked by the pandemic, turned out to be a mirage. Westminster council removed traffic restrictions in Soho, while Kensington and Chelsea ripped out a brand new cycle lane. Low-traffic neighbourhoods, meanwhile, brought the English closer to civil war than Brexit ever managed. The car remained king after all.Jonn Elledg...

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6 hours ago Stuart Hogg's wife spent nights 'wishing for morning so he'd sober up' during five year abuse campaign

The rugby star would regularly shout and swear at his former partner in the family home, using particularly offensive language and criticising her for not being ‘fun’.

Events

7 hours ago Two lynx spotted 'on the loose' in Scottish Highlands successfully captured

The animals - which have been named the Killiehuntly Two - are now being cared for in quarantine facilities

Politics

29 hours ago Scots takeaway owner snared in £500k cocaine bust claimed he was 'framed' by his brother

Nadeem Ahmed, 41, was snared while collecting bags he claimed to believe were full of designer clothes and trainers.

Economics

7 hours ago Mum of tourist missing in Highlands pleads with public to help find 'kind' and 'gentle' son

"As his mum, I can't bear the thought of him being cold, hungry, and alone."

Events

7 hours ago Scottish city listed in UK's top 5 UFO hotspots amid reports of 'massive stretches of light'

Whether you’re captivated by the stories of strange shapes in the sky, or curious about what drives these reports, one thing is clear - Scotland's UFO phenomena are as intriguing as ever

Politics

30 hours ago Group of masked teens who raided Apple store 'stole £50k of phones', court hears

Horrified shoppers fled with their children the group of 10 helped themselves to the phones at the store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, northwest London.

Economics

7 hours ago Brits living near airports are more likely to suffer heart attacks, new study finds

Scottish airports are surrounded by hundreds of homes, some of whom may be susceptible to heart problems due to the noise, according to new research

Events

8 hours ago Council blocks new takeaway opening because children in UK town 'already too fat'

Rossendale Borough Council has rejected the plans as public health bosses claimed one in five 10-11 year old in the area is classed as obese

Politics

31 hours ago Scottish cryptocurrency Scotcoin eyes ‘more equitable world’ with £200 million listing within weeks

“Our objective is to use the medium of crypto to help create a more equitable world” – Temple Melville, CEO

Economics

8 hours ago Moment lynx are captured after being illegally released into wild in the Scottish Highlands

The wild cats were spotted on Wednesday afternoon around two miles from a wildlife park in the Drumguish area, near to Kingussie in the Scottish Highlands.

Events

8 hours ago People face higher council tax but worse services as dire situation facing Welsh councils laid bare

Welsh council leaders have laid out the situation they're facing

Politics

32 hours ago Neil Gray urged to intervene in £100m row over NHS mental health funding for Scots

EXCLUSIVE: A group of Scottish Labour figures have demanded the SNP Health Secretary steps in to help secure new investment for crumbling facilities in Fife.

Economics

8 hours ago Ross County v Celtic injury news: 5 out but debutant and two injured stars in line for Dingwall return

Here is the early team news ahead of Ross County vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Dingwall this weekend.

Events

8 hours ago Scottish Strange Animal Sightings: Here are 10 odd creatures seen in Scotland

You never know what you might see when you’re out for a walk in the Scottish countryside.

Politics

9 hours ago Over 150 schools and nurseries closed across Scotland as snow and ice warning in place

Forecasters are predicting what could be the coldest January day for over 10 years.

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