11 h. ago Outcry in Italy over sex education bill to crack down on ‘gender ideology’

Legislation is needed to stop leftwing politicians ‘bringing drag queens and porn actors into schools’, minister saysA restrictive sex education bill backed by Georgia Meloni’s far-right government and intended to crack down on “gender ideology and the woke bubble” has provoked fury in Italy.Italy is one of the few EU countries not to have compulsory sex education in schools despite evidence showing that comprehensive relationship and sex education helps to prevent violence against women and girls. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago Cash strapped Police Scotland's shock £3 million overtime bill

Scotland's national force say they spent £3million on overtime in one month to enable them to police serious and organised crime, protests and other events.

Economics

30 h. ago Museum staff ‘devastated’ after drawings worth £500,000 stolen and destroyed

The museum director said she is hopeful that some of the drawings may have survived.

Economics

69 h. ago Fears for community policing as 180 stations closed since Police Scotland founded

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said it is “deeply concerned” by the number of stations lost since 2013.

Events

4 d. ago Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Al Fayed

Police previously closed an investigation into a ‘non-recent sexual assault’.

Events

4 d. ago More than 7,300 cops and staff assaulted in line of duty in a year, data shows

Police Scotland data shows 7,356 officers and staff were assaulted in the 12 months to June, up eight per cent in a year, an average of 22 every day.

Events

4 d. ago Christmas drug driver crackdown warning after 60% spike of incidents in Scotland

Tomorrow Police Scotland launches its festive road safety campaign, which runs to January 4.

Events

5 d. ago Vital training facility for Police Scotland recruits out of action 'indefinitely' due to toxic fumes

A vital part of Police Scotland’s officer training facility has been non-operational for at least a fortnight after serious safety issues came to light

Events

6 d. ago 'Possible human material' found at Perth church as Police Scotland launch investigation

Police have launched a probe over the incident at a Perth church

Events

6 d. ago No sign of 8ft nutcracker stolen outside bar by thief caught on camera

CCTV footage shows a hooded man on a bike picking up the £900 statue outside Copper Blossom in Edinburgh, almost falling off while doing so.

Events

6 d. ago Scotland's police chief launches major review of grooming gang cases dating back more than a decade

Scotland's police chief has launched a major review of grooming gang cases dating back more than a decade.

Events

6 d. ago Officer nearly hit by molotov cocktail after man firebombs Scottish police station

A police officer narrowly avoided serious injury after a man launched molotov cocktails at a police station in Scotland in an attempt to “blow it up”.

Events

7 d. ago Top cop vows to bring "grooming gangs" and online child abusers to justice

The Chief Constable of Police Scotland Jo Farrell has vowed to crackdown on grooming gangs and other forms of child sex abuse. in a new report published today

Events

7 d. ago Voices: My daughter wants to go to a sleepover with boys. Should I let her?

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

Politics

9 d. ago Creating emergency mental health service would free up police officers to catch criminals

About a fifth of the incidents dealt with by Police Scotland relate to mental health and each one can potentially occupy two officers for a full shift

Events

9 d. ago Police Scotland slammed over outdated fingerprinting methods involving ink and paper

A report by a police watchdog body has slammed the "outdated" practice by Police Scotland of taking fingerprints with ink and paper and the detention of children in police cells.

Events

9 d. ago Jury retires in case of man accused of chasing police with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati denies a charge of attempted murder over an incident in which he chased officers while wielding a chainsaw in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Events

9 d. ago Primary school cancels Christmas show after receiving 'racist messages' as Police Scotland launch probe

Highland Council said there was ‘negative feedback’ on social media and ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Events

1 week ago Life sciences sector leading lights ready to congregate in Glasgow

The stage is set for innovators, investors, policymakers and academic leaders from Scotland’s life sciences sector to congregate in Glasgow this week.

Politics

1 week ago Scots cops firing tasers up by 70% in last four years sparking fears over use

New figures released by Police Scotland show that the use of Tasers by officers has risen by more than 100 percent since 2021 including a 70 percent rise in incidents were the devices were fired

Politics