78 m. ago AI assistant helps NHS staff increase time with patients by almost 25%

The technology transcribes consultations automatically and produces summaries for medics to review

Science

78 m. ago Up to 7,000 more school nursery places to be rolled out from September 2026

The Department for Education has announced £45 million in funding will create 300 further new or expanded school-based nurseries.

Politics

2 h. ago Celtic and Rangers confirm Europa League squads with notable omissions including summer signings

Clubs submit squad lists for eight league phase fixtures

Events

2 h. ago Scot among six charged with terrorism offences over alleged support for Palestine Action

Patrick Friend, 26, of Grange in Edinburgh, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

3 h. ago School and nursery on alert after reports of 'threat' as police issue update

Rumours online suggested the 'security threat' had been made from the Manchester area

Events

3 h. ago Sick nursery worker who attacked 21 children smirked as police arrested her

Roksana Lecka was cold and callous when officers arrived at her home to take her into custody.

Events

3 h. ago Warning West Lothian drug deaths drop could be reversed by synthetic opioids

The head of West Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnership Alison White said “one death is too many" after 2024 figures revealed drug deaths had fallen across Scotland.

Events

3 h. ago Teenager arrested and charged after 'life and soul of family' dies in Edinburgh

John McNab, 22, was found injured on Great Junction Street, at Bonnington Road, at around 2.10am on Tuesday.

Events

4 h. ago Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – this silly, enjoyable nonsense should go on for ever

News of Lady Mary’s divorce is presented with impeccable seriousness in a watchable outing that shouldn’t be the lastGrand finale? Oh please. Let’s get real; there is no reason why this particular brand of gibbering, wittering, blithering and surreally enjoyable nonsense shouldn’t go on for ever, like Frank Sinatra’s farewell tour or shortbread manufacture in the Scottish Highlands. Both of the previous Downton films had a sentimental last-hurrah message that didn’t preclude another one dropping off the production line. We could make the next film Downton Abbey: The Royal Finale and the one after that Downton Abbey: The Imperial Finale.The last but one film finished on a funereal drone shot of Downton Abbey at sunset and the one after that was subtitled “A New Era” – but this one, it seems, has taken us back to the very end of the old era, inviting us to swoon loyally at the passing of something special and yet also at the same time doff our caps at the bluebloods’ insouciant gift f...

Politics

5 h. ago What Gregor Townsend must do over next two years to justify Scotland contract extension

Murrayfield hierarchy in show of faith to long-serving Scotland coach

Events

5 h. ago Biggar's Emma Orr stars in Scotland's Rugby World Cup campaign

The outside centre again scored a try in Scotland's latest pool game as the national side booked their quarter-final place

Politics

5 h. ago Man appears at Scots court charged with terrorism offence after 'support for Palestine Action' probe

Anthony Harvey has been charged under the Terrorism Act after a police investigation into “those involved in encouraging support for Palestine Action”.

Events

5 h. ago What is Morning Song in Wednesday? Origin of creepy cult finally explained

Wednesday fans finally learned the backstory of the ominous Morning Song cult in the second chapter of season 2.

Politics

6 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 25, taken to hospital after assault at Edinburgh vape shop

Officers say enquiries are ongoing.

Events

6 h. ago Murder cops probing death of Scott Boyd in Lanark are following 'positive line of enquiry'

Scott Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene after being found injured in the Braeside Crescent area in the village of Kirkmuirhill, near Lanark.

Events

6 h. ago Three men reported to Procurator Fiscal after 'damage' to geological Highland site

Officers were made aware of damage to the site in November 2023.

Events

6 h. ago Review: Baseus S1 Lite 2K solar security camera drops to under £50

A crisp 2K wireless security camera with solar charging and no subscription, the Baseus S1 Lite is now a bargain on Amazon - here’s what we think of it

Economics

6 h. ago Thunderstorms and flash flooding to hit Scotland as yellow weather warning issued

Flood alerts have been set in place for areas in Scotland as the Met Office issues a yellow weather alert.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Lost tribe’ living in Scottish woods ‘attacked with rocks by angry locals’

Councillor claims the tribe is presenting ‘ludicrous’ claims to ownership of Scottish land but has urged locals not to attempt to evict the ‘tribe’ through force

Events

7 h. ago M8 crash as lorry smashes through barrier in Glasgow and person rushed to hospital

Emergency services raced to the busy motorway, near Junction 22 for Plantation, after the alarm was raised at around 2.20pm on Wednesday.

Events