28 m. ago South Ayrshire Council slammed for day of shame as MSP says residents 'deserve better'

Siobhian Brown hit out at the spectacle which took place in County Buildings this morning.

Politics

31 m. ago Chilly test of nerve as St Andrews students take their traditional May Day dip

It may not seem like the most productive way to study. But hundreds of students braved the freezing morning waters of the North Sea in a bid to boost their exam marks.

Politics

90 m. ago Trump uses National Day of Prayer to insult Biden, spread election lies and claim he was sent by god

‘This is a religious ceremony but that's part of the religion, because if your taxes go up 68 percent you might give up your religion,’ the president told the crowd

Politics

1 hour ago Family capture stunning footage of shark 100m from Scots beach

Alan Nash and his family discovered the basking shark off the shores of Longniddry Beach, in East Lothian.

Society

2 h. ago Starform experts' Friday horse racing tips with 14/1 shot backed at Punchestown

Day four of the Punchestown Festival sees Nicky Henderson's star hurdler Constitution Hill bidding for redemption, but the former Cheltenham Champion Hurdlerer is not the name top of our bill

Politics

2 h. ago Hallmark star chokes back tears after wife killed and young child injured in horrifying attack

Eleven were people were killed and dozens were injured after an SUV rammed through a packed street festival  Lapu Lapu Day - to honor Filipino heritage - at around 8pm local time on Saturday.

Events

2 h. ago Trump snubs Mike Waltz in meandering National Day of Prayer speech amid reports he’s been ousted: Live

Waltz added journalist to Signalgate group chat about strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted sensitive details of attack

Politics

2 h. ago Holly Willoughby murder plotter had '130 other names on his list' in chilling revelation

A new Channel 5 documentary is set to explore the terrifying case of Gavin Plumb, who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, and had a list of more than 130 potential victims

Events

3 h. ago 'I'm backing teenage jockey to steal the show and Constitution Hill redemption'

Daily Star's tipster returns to take on the bookies for day four of the Punchestown Festival with Constitution Hill out for redemption after his falls as Cheltenham and Aintree

Events

3 h. ago Greene writes to Tory voters urging them to back Lib Dems following defection

But the Scottish Tories suggested the move could in fact boost support for them.

Politics

3 h. ago Scots charity chief 'inspired' by Pope Francis's dedication to children in poverty

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow met the late pontiff just weeks before he died and said the religious leader was an inspiration.

Politics

3 h. ago Businessman found in contempt of court after posting pictures of witnesses online

Garry Pettigrew posted images of key witnesses on social media.

Events

3 h. ago Prince William shares unseen snaps from secret visit as he releases surprise message

Prince William made an under-the-radar visit in Scotland earlier this year - and today he shared a snap of one of those he met at the adult day centre as they celebrated their 100th birthday

Politics

3 h. ago Trump snubs Mike Walz in meandering National Day of Prayer speech amid reports he’s been ousted: Live

Waltz added journalist to Signalgate group chat about strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted sensitive details of attack

Politics

3 h. ago Huge underwater volcano off major US coast is set up erupt 'any day' as top scientists issue chilling warning

The most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest could erupt 'any day now,' experts say. The last time it blew, it triggered 8,000 earthquakes, produced 400-foot-thick lava flows and sink the ocean floor.

Events

3 h. ago During final Fox appearance before ouster, Mike Waltz congratulated colleague on ‘last day’

Minutes after Mike Waltz’s interview on Fox News ended, it was first reported that he was out as Trump’s national security advisor

Sport

3 h. ago 'Go back to your own country, you have one day left to live'

Sophie Black, 26, threatened Corina Bara after she told her she needed to leave the supported housing facility

Politics

4 h. ago May Day: protesters rally across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights

Tens of thousands expected at protests taking place in nearly 1,000 cities against Trump and his administrationProtesters are rallying nationwide on Thursday with a focus on workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against Donald Trump and his administration.May Day, commemorated as international workers’ day, comes after two massive days of protests in April – 5 April’s hands off rallies and 19 April’s day of action – drew millions to the streets across the country. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

“For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said

Events

4 h. ago SNP warned of 'catastrophic consequences' for Scottish economy if Rosebank oil plans shelved

Concerns have been raised about the financial impact of two key North Sea oil and gas developments not proceeding.

Events