1 hour ago Larger Scots firms to pay £55m more in rates than English counterparts

The Scottish Retail Consortium criticised the disparity

Economics

2 h. ago Scottish postmaster wrongly convicted in Post Office Horizon scandal to speak at book festival

The Boswell Book Festival is the only festival dedicated to biography and memoirt

Culture

3 h. ago Scottish rugby's hottest property draws Jonah Lomu comparison and backed for more 'magic moments'

Scotland U20 flanker can provide X-factor for Edinburgh

Politics

3 h. ago Arkansas governor signs legislation allowing executions by nitrogen gas

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed legislation allowing the state to carry out executions using nitrogen gas

Politics

4 h. ago Extreme wildfire warnings issued for Scotland with warning to 'exercise caution'

What will start as a 'very high risk' will soon move to 'extreme' across Scotland until Friday.

Events

4 h. ago FBI investigates blazes at Las Vegas Tesla showroom as potential terrorism

Federal law enforcement is looking into at least three other Molotov cocktail incidents at Tesla showrooms across USNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time.The Las Vegas police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are investigating a blaze set at Tesla showroom as potential terrorism. The FBI is probing at least three other incidents of Molotov cocktails hurled at Tesla facilities since January, including one in Kansas City, Missouri, that took place on the same night as the alleged arson in Nevada.In Las Vegas, in the middle of the night on Tuesday, a cluster of Tesla vehicles were set on fire as they sat in a lot at a Tesla collision center, according to the Las Vegas metropolitan police department. Security cameras caught a person dressed in all black tossing what appeared to be Molotov cocktails into the vehicles at approximately 2.45am. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago 'Significant' cannabis cultivation worth up to £300,000 found in Scots flat

Police said they were informed that there were drugs at the address in Caledonia Street, Clydebank, at around 11.35am on Monday.

Economics

7 h. ago Scots tourist missing in Italy found in local hospital 'with broken bones'

Robert "Bob" Cadger, has been found in a hospital in Naples with broken bones after a week-long search by his worried family.

Events

7 h. ago Scots gran with dementia has £850 stolen after bank card 'goes missing' from home

Mary Campbell, 83, relies on family, friends and occasionally neighbours to help her live independently.

Economics

7 h. ago Benefit reforms unveiled by Liz Kendall may have 'severe' impact on Scottish budget, warns SNP

‘Pro-work’ UK welfare shake-up to address status quo that is “failing the very people it is supposed to help and holding our country back”

Events

7 h. ago Falkirk Council urged to invest pension fund in football rather than arms firms

Members have been getting a "significant volume" of letters demanding that pensions are not invested in arms or fossil fuels.

Economics

7 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence star Stephen Graham describes famous wife as his 'rock'

The lead in the new Netflix drama Adolescence has been married to his wife since 2008.

Politics

8 h. ago Best in Lanarkshire tourism invited to enter Scottish Thistles Awards

Tourism and events businesses in the area can put themselves forward to be crowned Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival, Best Eating Experience, Best Pub/Bar, Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience and more.

Events

8 h. ago Edinburgh teen missing for five days as cops grow increasingly concerned

Taylor Russell, 18, has been missing from the Granton area of Edinburgh for five days, and police are appealing for information to help find him.

Events

8 h. ago Police searching for man after 'assault' on young girl in Scots park

Police say officers remain in the area following the incident where a member of the public assisted a 'distressed' young girl.

Events

8 h. ago The 20 greatest British rock bands of all time: from The Beatles to Arctic Monkeys

While rock and roll may seem to be fading in the UK, our list of the top 20 greatest bands of all time proves that the genre is far from forgotten — it’s alive and kicking in our hearts and minds

Politics

8 h. ago BBC axes fan favourite Scottish series that featured Outlander's Sam Heughan

The Scottish soap has been axed by the BBC after over 20 years on our screens.

Politics

8 h. ago Liverpool sent 'promise' message over Alexander Isak transfer that shows where deal stands

Liverpool have been told their chances of signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle in the summer transfer window, with the Swedish striker in high demand

Economics

8 h. ago 'Immoral' major welfare reforms branded 'austerity on a massive scale' by Scottish Labour MP

The UK welfare reforms were announced by minister Liz Kendall on Tuesday

Economics

9 h. ago Crossbasket Castle appoints Head Mixologist as part of multi

Ahead of the upcoming launch of its new hotel and entertainment-led restaurant, five-star Scottish hotel Crossbasket Castle has appointed Panos Dimou as Head Mixologist.

Politics