95 m. ago John Swinney urged to host summit on tackling organised crime in Scotland as gang war rages

A growing turf war between rival gangs of drug dealers has escalated across Edinburgh and Glasgow in recent weeks.

Events

95 m. ago Donald Trump visit to Scotland 'in doubt' as US President opens up on state visit to UK

The US President had been expected to meet King Charles in Scotland this summer but a summit may now take place south of the Border.

Politics

95 m. ago Dubai Mr Big fuelling gang wars in Scotland "working with biggest cocaine cartels in world"

The Dubai-based gangster fled Scotland after the Encrochat group was cracked by cops but his operation has since grown massively.

Events

1 hour ago I've been visiting seaside village with huge empty beach for 40 years — it gets better every time

There are never crowds here and it's not a popular tourist destination despite its huge empty beach, impressive castle and excellent pub

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2 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant these 7 seeds in April according to expert

Want to flex your green fingers this April? An expert reveals it's the perfect time start planting a crop of delicious vegetables as well as a whole host of popular summer flowers

Politics

3 h. ago Ten more adorable dogs searching for their forever home in Scotland

Dogs are known as man's best friend and have so much love to give - it is only right every one finds a loving home

Politics

4 h. ago Easter eggs may contain more caffeine than coffee, sleep expert warns

Your favourite spring-time treats could be playing havoc with your sleep schedule

Events

4 h. ago Gold standard! A bar is £1million for first time after investors raced to purchase the precious metal to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war

The precious metal has been in high demand among investors trying to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war.

Economics

4 h. ago ACLU claims administration is restarting deportations under 18th century wartime law

The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday unsuccessfully asked two federal judges to bar deportation of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under President Donald Trump's invocation of an 18th century wartime law

Events

5 h. ago Everton vs Man City prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Man City will be looking to return to the top four as they sit two points behind Nottingham Forest as Pep Guardiola's side prepare to face Everton at Goodison Park for the last time

Politics

5 h. ago Forgotten Arsenal player left in tears after suffering new injury blow

Arsenal sent Nuno Tavares out on loan to Lazio in last summer's transfer window, but the left-back has endured a torrid time with injury and his latest return saw him suffer another setback

Sport

6 h. ago We look inside Scotland's Home of the Year judge Anna Campbell

In the Glasgow tenement flat the SHOTY judge calls home, every picture tells a story

Events

7 h. ago WrestleMania 41: Inside Vince McMahon bombshell allegations ahead of show's Netflix debut

As WWE prepares to stream its most iconic event WrestleMania on Netflix for the first time this weekend, the darker Vince McMahon story still lingers in the background

Events

7 h. ago Daley Thompson leaves Celebrity Big Brother fans stunned after Will Best jibe

Celebrity Big Brother star Daley Thompson wasted no time in taking aim at show host Will Best after he became the third star to be evicted from the famous ITV house

Politics

7 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I was scared to go near a snooker table and I’ve lost my bottle’

Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan opened up about the mental health struggles causing his break from the game and also admitted he could yet withdraw from the World Snooker Championship at short notice

Politics

7 h. ago Jimmy Thelin knows Aberdeen now or never moment has arrived as he urges them to avoid strange Scottish Cup approach

Thelin was only 12 when the Dons last lifted the famous old trophy in 1990 as they return to Hampden for first time since Celtic hammering

Politics

7 h. ago Lawsuit challenges revocation of visas for international students

A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students who have been stripped of their visas in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation

Society

8 h. ago ‘Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?’: Martha Stewart trolls Katy Perry over minutes

‘In case you spaced out in 2007, Martha has always been ahead of her time,’ Stewart captioned her post

Events

9 h. ago Death row inmates sue to stop Trump from sending them to prison that housed Timothy McVeigh and the Unabomber

Attorney says Trump administration is ‘just assuming they are the worst of the worst by virtue of their death sentences’

Events

9 h. ago Prue Leith says she 'hasn't got much longer' and wants to 'spend as much time as possible' with husband

Great British Bake off star Prue Leith has opened up about life with her husband, John Playfair, and says he's become a bigger TV star than her after they co-hosted their ITV show Cotswold Kitchen.

Politics