2 h. ago How to get Lily Allen tickets in Scotland as star adds second Glasgow gig

Lily Allen has announced a second Scottish gig at the OVO Hydro following the release of her latest album.

Politics

3 h. ago Murrayfield debutant savours Scotland moment but accepts tough Finn Russell job on his hands

Burke aware he is playing second fiddle as he takes chance to prove worth

Politics

3 h. ago Christmas driving warning as police chiefs call for stricter drink

The proposal would reduce the legal limit from 80 milligrams to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, bringing England, Wales and Northern Ireland into line with Scotland

Events

3 h. ago Airlines urged to ditch unhealthy plane snacks in latest push to overhaul US travel

Duffy’s latest comments come after he rolled out a new campaign encouraging people to act and dress nicely during air travel

Society

3 h. ago Scotland dream and nightmare World Cup draws as playoffs and special conditions affect both

Steve Clarke's squad will be in Pot 3 for the draw in Washington DC on Friday 5 December

Politics

3 h. ago Scotland's World Cup pot confirmed as FIFA set out draw procedure and 'tennis

World football’s governing body set out seedings ahead of next week’s big event

Politics

4 h. ago Jury trials to be scrapped except for murder, rape and manslaughter cases as David Lammy tries to tackle court backlog with major justice overhaul

Mr Lammy, who is also deputy prime minister, wrote in a memo to other ministers and senior civil servants that there was 'no right' to jury trials in the UK.

Events

4 h. ago Scotland 2026 World Cup draw pot confirmed as line up for North America almost complete

It's all eyes on Washington DC next Friday when Steve Clarke will learn who he's up against in North America

Politics

4 h. ago DWP announces 'major' reassessments of Carers' Allowance following benefit 'mess'

The DWP has announced major reassessments following an official review which concluded that hundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers were left with huge debts due to government failure

Politics

4 h. ago Scotland’s possible opponents in World Cup 2026 group stage revealed

Scotland will be in Pot 3 as they take their place at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998

Politics

4 h. ago 'Complete': Scotland plot Six Nations plan to make up for November Tests pain as CEO prepares for questions

Burke claims performing on that level for full match can reap rewards

Politics

4 h. ago Manchester United set to make key appointment amid transfer strategy overhaul

Man Utd are set to make an important appointment at Old Trafford, with a new head of senior scouting joining the club.

Sport

4 h. ago Creating emergency mental health service would free up police officers to catch criminals

About a fifth of the incidents dealt with by Police Scotland relate to mental health and each one can potentially occupy two officers for a full shift

Events

5 h. ago Police Scotland slammed over outdated fingerprinting methods involving ink and paper

A report by a police watchdog body has slammed the "outdated" practice by Police Scotland of taking fingerprints with ink and paper and the detention of children in police cells.

Events

5 h. ago Zootropolis 2 review – a fun and witty sequel that’s far better than the original

A thoughtful reframing of the Disney original’s metaphor for racism – with new character Gary De’Snake stealing the show

Politics

5 h. ago Jury trials will be scrapped except for murder, rape and manslaughter cases as David Lammy tries to tackle court backlog with major justice overhaul

Mr Lammy, who is also deputy prime minister, wrote in a memo to other ministers and senior civil servants that there was 'no right' to jury trials in the UK.

Events

6 h. ago From Years and Years to Black Mirror: the best TV prophecies for how AI will end us all

Will AI take all our jobs? Prevent all crimes from being committed? Or finally develop skills beyond that of a trainee copywriter? Here are television’s finest depictions of our imminent future There aren’t many television shows yet about how AI affects our daily lives. After all, there isn’t much dramatic potential in shows about creatively flaccid people using ChatGPT to write woeful little Facebook updates. But that is not to say we haven’t come close. For years, fiction about AI tended to be exclusively about killer robots, but some shows have taken a more nuanced look at how AI will shape our lives over the next few years. Here are the best of them. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Jury trials set to be scrapped except for most serious crimes

The move comes as the Government is yet to respond to recommendations made in a review of how to reform the courts system

Events

6 h. ago Creative Scotland too bureaucratic and slow and needs overhauled, review finds

The 70-page report said the national arts body lacked ambition and needed to modernise but said it was still relevant.

Politics

7 h. ago The Lyceum's James Brining on the cost crisis in Scottish theatre

In spite of the recent funding boost from Creative Scotland, increased costs still mean that theatres have to work hard to balance the books, says the Lyceum’s new director James Brining. Interview by Joyce McMillan

Events