68 m. ago Rachel Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

Scottish Cabinet minister Mairi McAllan welcomes minimum wage rise but warns against ‘piecemeal approach’ from Chancellor

Politics

68 m. ago 'Lost generation': Covid lockdowns 'caused higher levels of developmental delay in toddlers'

Children who were toddlers during the covid lockdowns are more likely to have developmental delays

Politics

68 m. ago New Robbie Burns play tours some of Scotland's finest historic sites this winter

The bard’s personal history and “kaleidoscopic personality” are to be explored in The Burns Project.

Events

68 m. ago Scotland must work to save Covid kids from becoming 'lost generation'

While the Covid lockdowns played a ‘vital role in curbing the spread of infections’, they also seem to have been ‘associated with increased early childhood development concerns’, says researcher

Politics

68 m. ago Prep school teachers to strike over 'worst teachers' pension scheme in Scotland'

The EIS teaching union

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69 m. ago Kate Forbes 'deeply concerned' by deindustrialisation and admits 'number of businesses' have sought help

The Deputy First Minister has suggested plenty of work goes on from ministers behind the scenes to help struggling companies stay out of trouble.

Politics

69 m. ago Mountain lovers called to help save 250 miles of path through Scotland’s treasured peaks

A major campaign is underway to protect Scotland’s mountains for future generations.

Politics

69 m. ago STV boss accused of not being 'entirely candid' with Commons committee over viewing figures

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) accused STV managing director Bobby Hain of not being fully open with the Scottish Affairs Committee over STV North’s viewing share.

Politics

86 m. ago Woman who tried to hide METH inside her miniature dachshund hits back at judge's guilty verdict

A Perth woman who tried to conceal a bag of methamphetamine inside her miniature dachshund Busta has lashed her guilty verdict as 'wrong' outside court.

Events

88 m. ago Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra Island leaves 10 dead and others missing

Seasonal rain from October to March cause frequent flooding and landlines in the country and rescue teams were working to reach areas affected by the rains on Tuesday, November 25

Events

2 h. ago Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

A federal judge called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago

Events

2 h. ago Mum 'thought son was dying' during terrifying phone call as armed gang attacked

A mum has told how her terrified son shouted 'they're trying to stab me' down the phone as he told his frightened parents a masked gang armed with knifes was trying to take his bike

Events

2 h. ago Mum who lost daughter to suicide hits out as figures show third of kids rejected from mental health waiting lists

Ruth Moss, who lost her 13-year-old daughter Sophie to suicide in 2014, said the figures were "horrifying and shameful".

Events

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to cut fuel bills for Scots in 'crucial' cost of living Budget

EXCLUSIVE: Civic Scotland groups want Rachel Reeves to help families heat their homes.

Economics

2 h. ago Woman who suffered 'decade of hell' at hands of violent ex hits out as thug avoids jail

David Gillan, of Kilwinning, was found guilty over a campaign of domestic abuse against Shannon Muir.

Events

2 h. ago Black Friday warning to Scots shoppers as 90% of toys bought online 'pose danger to kids'

Trading Standards Scotland chiefs urged shoppers to be vigilant after a probe found nine out of ten items bought from seven major online retailers failed safety tests.

Events

2 h. ago Pride of Scotland Awards launch search for nation's unsung heroes

Teenage cancer survivor Georgie Hyslop, 17, has told how scooping her award at last year's ceremony left her 'on cloud nine'.

Events

3 h. ago 'THREE private ultrasounds said my baby was fine — and then I got the worst news ever'

Kizzi Woodman, a call handler from London, has warned prospective parents about the danger of high-street baby scan clinics following her heartbreaking experience

Politics

3 h. ago Scotland's 'best pub' is hidden gem in Scottish Borders with cosy fireplace

The inn serves up drinks from breweries and distilleries all over the country.

Events

3 h. ago Calls for sex attack migrants to be chemically castrated after trio smashed into Italian couple's car and forced man to watch as they raped his 18

Firebrand anti migration MP Matteo Salvini spoke out as a wave off revulsion swept the country as sickening details of the horrific incident were revealed by police.

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