14 h. ago Fireworks ban in UK update after two million demand law change

A Change.org analysis shows at more than a million signatures across campaigns calling for stricter laws

Economics

15 h. ago Scots urged to obey law on Bonfire Night as new fireworks ban kicks in

First Minister John Swinney said new firework control zones had been put in place across the country

Events

38 h. ago Readers' letters: Treat causes of obesity before doling out weight

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Politics

53 h. ago 'Killjoy' councils spark fury over Bonfire night firework ban in favour of silent rockets

Several councils have told organisers of bonfire night-themed events that fireworks are too noisy and disruptive following a string of complaints as locals dub them 'killjoys'

Events

61 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Youths dispersed by Edinburgh police after 'fireworks set off' despite ban

FCZ's came into force in Edinburgh in nine areas of the city on October 31

Events

3 d. ago Readers' Letters: Don't light up the sky with any standard of fireworks

Letting members of the public have access to fireworks is, well, just bad all round really, says reader

Events

4 d. ago Readers' Letters: It doesn't take much to halt democracy in Scotland

The most advanced ways aren’t always the best, reader reminds MSPs

Politics

5 d. ago Readers' Letters: Expect disaster if SNP tries for a Scottish currency

Reader reacts to reports of SNP’s ‘secret’ plans for a Scottish currency

Events

6 d. ago Teachers to be balloted on industrial action over class contact time

The SNP manifesto included a pledge to cut contact time.

Politics

6 d. ago Cuts to news output are not nuclear option, STV boss tells MPs

Rufus Radcliffe was speaking to a Westminster committee about proposals which would see 60 jobs go.

Events

7 d. ago Readers' Letters: SNP lets Scotland down by going back on fireworks ban

The Scottish Government’s promise to crack down on fireworks proved a damp squib, says reader

Events

8 d. ago Reform surges ahead of Labour in Scotland to lead challenge against the SNP, new poll reveals

Reform UK has overtaken Labour and moved into second place in the race for Holyrood, with a poll predicting Nigel Farage's party will win 22 MSPs.

Politics

8 d. ago Readers’ Letters: Courts crunch another  example of Scottish Government incompetence

Reader isn’t surprised by the massive backlog in Scotland’s courts

Politics

9 d. ago Readers' Letter: Let's keep Scotland's schools open all year long

Let’s get more flexible with the concept of school holidays, says reader

Politics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Anyone calling for IndyRef2 should look at Brexit disaster

Reader foresees buyer’s remorse if Scotland ever goes independent

Events

1 week ago British streamer banned after Diwali fireworks stunt injures girl: ‘Serious lesson learnt the hard way’

Streamer Sam Pepper banned from streaming site Kick and crypto-driven social media app Pump.fun

Events

1 week ago 'Wholly unacceptable' that Scotland is receiving only 8% of UK fishing fund, says SNP Government

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said Scotland receiving just £28 million out of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund was “nothing short of insulting”.

Politics

1 week ago Miliband: Labour will invite nuclear bosses to Scotland day after election win

The Scottish Government under the SNP has been against new nuclear power.

Politics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Forget Prince Andrew and sort Scotland's many problems

SNP big gun should point his energy at the right targets, says reader

Politics

1 week ago Delhi’s rich accused of setting off ‘revenge fireworks’ after years

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival

Events