18 m. ago The HPV vaccine does prevent cervical cancer, scientists confirm

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and causes more than 300,000 deaths each year

Science

25 m. ago Scotland star named in World Rugby team of year but no place for Finn Russell as one nation hogs limelight

Glasgow centre rewarded for form with club, country and Lions

Politics

26 m. ago Laundry will dry in 'one minute' if you use 1 simple household item

A self-proclaimed "home expert" has shared a simple trick to make your laundry bone-dry, and it could come in very handy if you've not got a tumble dryer.

Politics

29 m. ago Creative Scotland 'impersonal' and needs 'greater ambition', independent review rules

The independent review was ordered to be carried out in September 2024

Politics

34 m. ago Inside incredible Scottish island castle that looks frozen in time for sale

It is available to buy for a very reasonable price.

Politics

53 m. ago Pensioners who worked in two sectors missing out on £2,262 a year

Accessing the benefits is simple with sign-up through an online portal

Economics

77 m. ago Scotland snow maps turn purple showing six inches falling as Arctic blast sweeps UK

More snow is in store for Scotland next week

Politics

1 hour ago Study highlights the simple dinnertime swap that can slash the risk of developing gallbladder cancer... but it's not good news for red meat lovers

Replacing just one portion of red meat for beans or pulses a week could help ward off potentially deadly gallbladder cancer , a new study has suggested.

Events

2 h. ago Roast potatoes will be crispy if you add spoon of baking ingredient

A food expert has shared the simple baking hack that transforms ordinary roast potatoes into perfectly crispy roasties - and it all comes down to what you add to the parboiling water

Events

2 h. ago Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees

Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodiesElina Svitolina simply could not go on. Her hopeful start to the 2025 season had given way to despair as the mental and emotional strain of constant competition, travelling and stress left its mark. The 31-year-old understood that competing would only make things worse and, in September, Svitolina decided to prematurely end her season, citing burnout.The world No 14 is not alone in feeling suffocated by her sport. This has been another year filled with incredible performances and gripping matches, but the past 11 months have also been defined by the physical and mental ailments endured by many of the sport’s stars. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago 'I'm a Christmas market expert and this one in Scotland is by far the best in the UK'

Let's face it, we all become Christmas market junkies during the festive haze also known as November and December — but I'm not complaining.

Politics

2 h. ago Doddie Weir’s son to lead Scotland in Doddie Aid fundraising challenge

The Scotland rugby legend died in November 2022 aged 52 after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease

Events

2 h. ago My wife died when lethal water which made kids vomit & killed pets poured from our taps we’re still suffering 40yrs on

IT was the biggest mass poisoning in British history as a toxic cocktail poured out of the taps of 20,000 homes. Distraught mums reported their children vomiting and babies’ skin blistering after baths, people’s mouths burned after drinking the water and hands even stuck together after washing them. Fish lay dead in the river, farm...

Events

2 h. ago Babies to be given 'simple' genetic test across Scotland to help prevent deafness

The test will determine whether the infant is susceptible to hearing loss.

Politics

3 h. ago Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

The former Manchester United manager, along with alumni Dr Murray Rowden, has pledged £500,000 to support students at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Politics

4 h. ago How the Tartan Army makes predicting (small) earthquakes very simple

The outpourings of joy at Scotland’s goals against Denmark were officially seismic events

Politics

4 h. ago I stood beside thousands of anxious farmers – this Budget must give them hope

This Budget must show leadership, protect family farms and give rural Scotland confidence

Politics

4 h. ago Investors' growing confidence in Scotland should persuade more Scots to feel the same

Scotland’s economic potential is clear with the growth of marine renewables, among other sectors, creating a sense of real momentum

Economics

4 h. ago Kieran Tierney sees Scotland strike relegated by Callum McGregor as Celtic skipper sends message to Parkhead pal

Tierney was one of the heroes for Scotland but his skipper now says it's only the fourth best goal this week

Events

4 h. ago Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the rollout will have a ‘life-changing’ impact on newborn babies in Scotland.

Politics