2 h. ago SNP ministers and prison service must realise honesty is crucial to releasing Scottish prisoners early

It is a tricky issue to get the public onside with - but transparency will benefit both sides

Politics

2 h. ago Fears care workers sponsored by SNP Government will face 'indescribable levels of exploitation'

Union bosses have called for care workers sponsored to work by the Scottish Government to boost the publicly-run social care sector

Politics

3 h. ago Lloyds quietly builds £2bn rental portfolio to become major UK landlord

UK bank has acquired 7,500 homes for rent since 2021 as it seeks to diversify income

Economics

4 h. ago School violence 'crisis' as 60 pupils caught smuggling weapons in three months

The rising tide of violence in Scottish schools has led to the highest rate of serious violent injuries in the UK.

Events

4 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

4 h. ago Scottish social justice secretary urges Chancellor not to slash Motability car scheme

SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville writes to UK ministers warning them not to balance the books at the expense of disabled people.

Society

4 h. ago Superfit Scot runs from Buckingham Palace to Edinburgh Castle for endometriosis

Jonathan Galbraith, 29, is taking on the 400-mile world record challenge for his partner Jodie who suffers from the debilitating condition.

Politics

4 h. ago Scot's 2 years of 'heat pump hell' ends in refund as electrics declared 'unsafe'

Dave Mundy, 55, was facing debt collectors for refusing to pay an outstanding bill for a heating system in his home which did not work.

Politics

4 h. ago SNP government accused of 'passing buck' over LPS tower block safety fears

Hundreds of Scots are thought to live in Large Panel System (LPS) high-rise buildings which could be vulnerable to gas explosions and collapse.

Politics

8 h. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

9 h. ago Pictures as Scottish poppy appeal ends on high during final week of fundraising

Tomorrow, at 11am, the nation will pause for two minutes of silent reflection on Remembrance Sunday.

Sport

11 h. ago Man accused of molesting little boy at Loch Ness campsite dies in prison

John Bell, 44, died at HMP Inverness, where he was being held on remand.

Events

11 h. ago Scottish football embroiled in more VAR controversy as St Mirren bemoan big Hibs decisions

Gray revels in finally taking down Buddies

Politics

11 h. ago Prince George pays tribute to veterans at Festival of Remembrance

The crowd at the Royal Albert Hall in London stood as the family entered to a fanfare by trumpeters and took their seats in the royal box on Saturday.

Politics

11 h. ago Major search launched for missing OAP who vanished on dog walk in Pitlochry

James Nicoll, 89, went walking with his black Labrador dog called Josie before he disappeared.

Events

12 h. ago Man in hospital with serious injuries after horror crash in Fife

A female passenger was also taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy with minor injuries.

Events

13 h. ago NHS 24 technical issue as Scots told to only call 111 'if urgent'

NHS 24 has advised Scots only to use its 111 telephone service if they are in need of urgent care.

Politics

14 h. ago The luxury £144 a night holiday home on the UK's best island only two hours from Manchester

It's got a cinema, spa, games room, gym, library, two hot tubs and even its own mini waterfall

Economics

15 h. ago Inside Peter Andre's luxury holiday with children Princess and Junior

Peter Andre recently travelled to Cyprus to reunite with his co-stars after filming The Sunshine Murders - and took his children, Princess and Junior, on holiday to the island

Politics

15 h. ago Missing man's car found dumped in Highlands after vanishing 700 miles away

Eugen Comanescu, 41, was reported missing from Surrey on Monday, November 3.

Events