3 h. ago Yellow warning for rain in force as heavy rain and strong winds forecast

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from midnight until 2pm on Wednesday for south-west England and much of South Wales.

Events

51 h. ago Autumn to begin with ‘unsettled’ weather as rain and wind forecast

The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the coming week with blustery showers and longer periods of rain across much of the UK.

Politics

4 d. ago MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding secret camera in Scottish Parliament toilet

The South Scotland MSP released words to the media after he was charged by Police Scotland

Politics

4 d. ago Abbey Vale continue encouraging start to season with victory over Lochmaben

The New Abbey side have dropped just two points in their opening four games in the South of Scotland League.

Politics

6 d. ago Washout end to August will not stop hottest summer on record, say forecasters

Wet and windy conditions are set to sweep in for the final days of meteorological summer.

Politics

9 d. ago Police welcome 'positive reduction' in South Ayrshire robbery stats

The figures are contained in the year end performance (quarter four) of Police Scotland in South Ayrshire for 2024/25.

Events

1 week ago Construction begins on ‘landmark’ windfarm that will power 335,000 homes

The 44-turbine farm in the south of Scotland is set to deliver more than £800 million in local investment over its 40-year operational life.

Society

1 week ago Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth arrested and charged over indecent images

The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date

Events

1 week ago Labour MSP arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images

Smyth, a South Scotland MSP, has served in a variety of frontbench roles for Labour at Holyrood.

Events

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire fire: Police say car blaze on residential street being treated as ‘suspicious’

There were no injuries reported.

Events

2 w. ago Sir David Attenborough helps mark south of Scotland conservation milestone by naming golden eagle fledgling

The legendary nature broadcaster has named the first eaglet to fledge from the nest of a golden eagle translocated to the region by Restoring Upland Nature

Politics

2 w. ago Vance plays golf on Trump’s Turnberry course during holiday in Scotland

The US vice-president arrived in Ayrshire on Wednesday evening.

Politics

2 w. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the country amid ongoing heatwave

Yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are in place until 10pm on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

Events

2 w. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

Events

2 w. ago Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

Events

2 w. ago Dalbeattie Star not getting carried away despite perfect start to new season

David Taylor’s side won 4-0 at Mid Annandale on Saturday and are the only South of Scotland League side with a 100 per cent record.

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints at leaving Scotland for London... after years of campaigning for freedom from England

Nicola Sturgeon hints at leaving Scotland for London... after years of campaigning for freedom from England  GB News

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints she could escape 'goldfish bowl' Scotland and move south

The outgoing MSP claimed "I just have to breathe the wrong way, and somebody's writing a story about it".

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

Politics