13 m. ago MS Society hosting free course for those living in North Lanarkshire

‘Navigating Feelings of Loss and Change when Living with MS’ is being hosted by MS Society Scotland using the Scottish Government Neurofund, and was written by a qualified counsellor in partnership with people living with MS.

Politics

4 h. ago Scotland's safest areas with lowest crime levels named by Scottish Government

On Wednesday, the Scottish Government revealed the areas in Scotland that have the lowest crime rates.

Politics

5 h. ago Sheku Bayoh family in ‘brutally honest’ meeting with Police Scotland chief

It came after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes rejected their request to extend the remit of the inquiry examining his death.

Events

7 h. ago Scotland's most dangerous areas with highest crime rates named in UK Government report

The Scottish Government has shared its latest Recorded Crime in Scotland report, which reveals the areas of the country that have the highest crime rates per 10,000 residents.

Politics

20 h. ago Police Scotland ‘not recording ethnicity correctly’ on DNA database – report

The force and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services were issued with seven recommendations following a review.

Events

28 h. ago Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

Politics

28 h. ago Minister promises action after allegations of cruelty at Skye House

A BBC documentary aired earlier this month focused on the mental health facility in Glasgow.

Politics

51 h. ago West Lothian carers say dropping of National Care Service plans 'tragic'

Speaking in her role as the rep for unpaid carers on West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board, Ann Pike told councillors and other board members that unpaid carers, and those that are cared for in Scotland felt left down at the Scottish Government decision’s to desert a national scheme.

Events

52 h. ago Scots could face more drastic transport and heating rules amid 2045 net zero fears

Scots could face more drastic restrictions on transport and heating emissions to keep a legal net zero target on track.

Politics

54 h. ago Rutherglen MSP insists investment from Scottish Government is reducing NHS waiting lists

The SNP’s Clare Haughey spoke out after new figures showed a 16.1 per cent drop in waiting times in NHS Lanarkshire for scoping procedures, a 14.9 per cent drop for ophthalmology waits and a 9.3 per cent drop for orthopaedics.

Politics

3 d. ago David Goodwillie: SNP Government approves legal aid application for rape prosecution after 'agonising' wait

The funding approved by the Scottish Government in relation to the David Goodwillie case reportedly amounts to £2,500

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution

Denise Clair sought the funding to pursue action against Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP Government awards David Goodwillie rape victim legal aid to pursue criminal trial

The Scottish Government has decided to award Denise Clair legal aid meaning she will make legal history by bringing the first private criminal prosecution in Scotland for 150 years.

Events

4 d. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes extra funding to help secure future for Grangemouth workers

The First Minister confirmed to the Scottish Parliament that an amendment will be lodged to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget Bill to allocate an additional £25 million to establish a Grangemouth Just Transition Fund.

Economics

4 d. ago Linlithgow could be moved to Falkirk constituency under Scottish Government plans

The latest proposal ties Linlithgow to a constituency with Falkirk in a the third redraw of new boundary plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish and UK governments both urged to ‘stand by’ Grangemouth workers

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday.

Politics

5 d. ago Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

Politics

5 d. ago First Minister John Swinney challenged over Dumfries and Galloway pylons project

The Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project has been given planning approval - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending refusal.

Politics

5 d. ago A Scottish Labour Government will cut wasteful spending and get value for money

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MSP Michael Marra says Scottish Labour will provide a new direction at its conference in Glasgow this weekend.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Brutal SNP cuts' blamed as five authorities confirm biggest council tax rise in 20 years

SNP ministers are facing pressure after five local authorities confirmed the biggest rises to council tax in a generation.

Economics