76 m. ago Four Scottish Labour MPs rebel as benefit cuts bill passes in House of Commons

Irene Campbell, Tracy Gilbert, Brian Leishman and Euan Stainbank voted against slashing welfare for future out-of-work claimants.

Politics

2 h. ago Fire rips through building in Scots town as local properties evacuated

Police have urged locals to stay away from the scene tonight and keep windows and doors closed.

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3 h. ago Major Scottish railway line blocked and properties evacuated as fire crews attend garage blaze

Changes to services have been announced as emergency services respond to a fire.

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4 h. ago Scottish Water calls on people to behave responsibly around watercourses during warm weather

Figures from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) show that in 2024 there were a total of 33 accidental drownings in Scotland, and 193 across the UK.

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4 h. ago First picture of 'gentle giant' found dead at Edinburgh City Chambers

Police are probing the unexplained death in the capital.

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4 h. ago BBC soap star accused of rape of one women and abuse of four others as trial confirmed

Scottish soap actor Iain Robertson faces multiple charges of rape and abusive behaviour spanning 16 years

Events

4 h. ago Lost wonder of the world hauled out the sea as experts attempt to reconstruct a 'twin'

Experts have undertaken a massive effort of hauling massive blocks of an ancient lost wonder of the world out of the sea in an attempt top build a 'digital twin'

Politics

5 h. ago New discovery beneath Egypt's Sphinx fuels theory of ancient underground city built 38,000 years ago

The mystery of an 'underground city' beneath Egypt's pyramids has intensified after scientists revealed a new discovery below the Great Sphinx.

Politics

5 h. ago Bob MacIntyre reflects on 'rash decision' ahead of Genesis Scottish Open title defence

Oban man helps raise awareness of MND before trying to hang on to his coveted trophy

Politics

5 h. ago Golfer axed by LIV Golf after earning over £11million finally gets PGA Tour place

LIV Golf has become the most lucrative competition in golf, but one star who has already amassed over £11million in prize money is now set for his PGA Tour debut

Economics

5 h. ago Rory McIlroy proud of Open at Portrush he opens up on Ronaldo and Djokovic inspiration

Golf superstar opens up on variety of topics ahead of Scottish Open bid

Politics

5 h. ago Rory McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

The Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month

Events

5 h. ago Gangsters targeted mob boss Mark Richardson's brother and best mate during six

Dale Richardson, 35, and David Togher, 40, were left with serious injuries after they were ambushed on Edinburgh's Walter Scott Avenue.

Events

5 h. ago Scotland's Outdoor Pools: 21 amazing pictures of the glory days of Scottish lidos

Just looking at these pictures makes us want to jump into an outdoor pool.

Politics

5 h. ago Apprentice joiner's thumb severed off in horror accident during refurb at luxury Scots hotel

The joiner, 18, had been carrying out work at the 19th century building when his digit was sliced off by a rotating blade.

Society

6 h. ago TRNSMT goers urged to pack one item this weekend to stay hydrated in 29C heatwave

This weekend is set to be scorcher and enjoying music is thirsty work

Politics

6 h. ago Who is Steven Lyons as Glasgow crime clan boss pictured for first time in years

Steven, who is the son of former boss Eddie Lyons Snr, is understood to be the head of the notorious clan.

Events

6 h. ago Search for owners of cat found in bus engine in Scotland after 400

The minibus had travelled to Glasgow from Hertfordshire

Politics

6 h. ago Former children’s home employee dismisses abuse claims as ‘absolute nonsense’

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry was hearing evidence from a former employee at Linwood Hall in Leven, Fife.

Society

6 h. ago Man dies in early morning M9 horror crash as cops call for witnesses

Emergency services were called to the scene near Carronshore in Falkirk after the alarm was raised at around 4.30am on Wednesday, July 9.

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