5 h. ago 'Emotional devastation' as thousands of Scots children wait years for autism and ADHD assessments

As of September at least 28,487 children were on Scottish NHS waiting lists desperately seeking preliminary investigations for autism and ADHD.

Politics

47 h. ago First atlas of developing brain could provide crucial insights into ADHD

Researchers charted the development of brain cells from embryo to adulthood

Politics

5 d. ago Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD and autism advocates after dismissing neurodivergent labels as ‘nonsense’

The Oscar-winning actor, who believes he may be neurodivergent himself, claims society is overusing medical labels to describe normal aspects of human behaviour

Events

8 d. ago Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Health Minister Zubir Ahmed said obesity is a "disease of poverty" and claimed the medications could cut the sickness benefits bill.

Economics

8 d. ago easyJet is turning thousands of old crew outfits into school uniforms

easyJet is turning thousands of old crew outfits into school uniforms to support families struggling with rising costs.

Politics

9 d. ago Celebrity Traitors fans 'raging' as Alan Carr murders 'devastated' star in emotional exit

The BBC One show saw the Celebrity Traitors kill again in a face-to-face elimination - however, fans were left in tears as the 'devastated' star spoke out about their exit

Events

1 week ago Lesley Joseph in emotional Pauline Quirke health update after devastating dementia news

Lesley Joseph appeared with Pauline Quirke on Birds of a Feather for nine years between 1989 and 1998, with the comedy gaining legions of fans across the decade

Politics

1 week ago Petrofac plunges into administration as thousands of jobs at risk in Scotland

The company employs more than 7,000 workers globally, with around 2,000 of these based at its North Sea hub in Scotland, according to reports.

Events

1 week ago North Sea: 2,000 jobs face the axe as oil and gas firm Petrofac appoints administrators

Thousands of Scottish jobs are at risk following the announcement from Petrofac

Society

1 week ago North Sea: 2,000 jobs at risk as oil and gas firm Petrofac appoints administrators

Thousands of Scottish jobs are at risk following the announcement from Petrofac

Society

1 week ago Murder and rape among thousands of outstanding arrest warrants, figures show

The damning statistics, released by Police Scotland, demonstrate that 10,064 outstanding arrest warrants were still active as of September.

Events

2 w. ago Christine McGuinness 'can't control what she says' as she reflects on ADHD diagnosis

Christine McGuinness has expressed how she struggles to 'control' what she says as she battles with her ADHD and autism diagnoses and the impact they have on her life

Politics

2 w. ago Christine McGuinness opens up about ADHD diagnosis as she ‘can’t regulate nervous system or control what she says’

CHRISTINE McGuinness has opened up about her ADHD battle while admitting that she 'can't control' what she says. Back in 2022, Christine revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD just months after learning she has autism. On Saturday, Christine got candid about her ADHD battle and the medications she takes. She also spoke about how...

Politics

2 w. ago Murder and rape among thousands of outstanding arrest warrants, Scottish figures show

The statistics, published by Police Scotland, show there were 10,064 outstanding arrests warrants as of September.

Events

2 w. ago I have Scotland’s ‘best Halloween home’ – thousands visit my house every year to see my decorations

AS Scotland's most famous Halloween fan, Oli Keenan plans all year round for his annual spooky extravaganza. The bank worker, 28, transforms his parents' Clydebank home each year by creating elaborate sets to compliment his incredible costumes. And this year he's going a step further in the scary stakes by cosplaying Art the Clown from...

Society

2 w. ago Thousands of Scots pensioners in crisis after funeral insurance is cancelled

Credit union members have paid millions into Family Protection Plans, over decades - that insurance firm is pulling plug on. Pensioners claim they now cannot cover the cost of their funerals.

Events

2 w. ago Ayrshire mum 'overwhelmed' after being given award for lifesaving charity work

Pauline Moriarty founded Beautiful Inside & Out SCIO in memory of her daughter Jenna, helping thousands across Scotland through therapy and suicide support.

Economics

2 w. ago Scots workers to 'demand better for our society' as thousands prepare to march in Edinburgh

EXCLUSIVE: Four workers from different industries have told the Record why they will be taking part in the Scotland Demands Better rally in the Capital this weekend.

Politics

2 w. ago New report reveals thousands of baby keepsakes are quietly disappearing from memory boxes

Thousands of baby hand and footprint keepsakes across the UK are fading away, leaving parents heartbroken as what they believed were permanent mementoes quietly vanish, according to a new report.

Sport

2 w. ago Schools should stop giving neurodiverse pupils extra time in exams, says neurologist: 'It's setting them up to fail'

Extra time in exams is 'not healthy' for students with neurological and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism, a leading neurologist has argued.

Events