6 h. ago Scots police forced to buy their own uniforms due to 'poor quality' standard issue kit

Scotland's frontline police officers are buying their own uniforms as the standard issue kit is 'ill-fitting' and of 'poor quality', a new report has found.

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10 h. ago Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon

Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert

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21 h. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

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24 h. ago Scotland weather: Yellow rain warning issued for morning rush hour as travel disruption expected

Three flood alerts have also been issued for the affected areas as experts warn of travel delays

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43 h. ago Yellow rain warning issued for several Scots areas as 'thunder and hail' expected

Things are only going to get wetter for Scotland as we enter September.

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46 h. ago Scots area issued flood warning by officials amid 'intense' weekend rainfall

One area in Scotland has been at risk of flooding after the extreme rainfall of the weekend.

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3 d. ago Three teenagers killed in horror Scottish Highlands car crash

Police Scotland have issued a statement about the Highlands crash.

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3 d. ago Kieran Tierney fitness issue is Celtic puzzler and he should bin Scotland World Cup dream for his paymasters – Game On

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3 d. ago Emma Caldwell public inquiry demand as family 'lose trust' in Crown Office

Lawyer Aamer Anwar issued a statement following a meeting with the Scottish Government justice secretary Angela Constance.

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3 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in 30 areas to prep 'emergency' kit with these 3 items

The Met Office has told Brits in 30 areas to consider preparing 'emergency' flood kits after a yellow weather warning is issued for heavy rain in parts of England

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4 d. ago Inside Scottish football's shock retirement: Hearts regret, real issue, 12in scar and beating Brazil

‘I won’t kick a ball again’ - the end of a career once flushed with possibilities

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4 d. ago UK, Germany and France say they have triggered UN sanctions on Iran

Move by trio of European powers gives Tehran 30 days to improve access for inspection of its nuclear sitesThe UK, France and Germany have formally notified the UN that they have triggered the restoration of sweeping UN sanctions against Iran, giving Tehran 30 days to make concessions on access to its nuclear sites or face deeper worldwide economic isolation.UK officials said the decision had not been taken lightly and there had been intensive diplomacy to try to avert this step. The officials stressed there was still room for some last-ditch diplomacy before the sanctions “snapback” comes into force in 30 days’ time. The annual high-level UN general assembly in September is likely to host more intensive diplomacy over the situation with Iran. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Warning issued to anyone heading to Edinburgh Airport this week

Scots holidaymakers should beware

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7 d. ago Immigration is a top priority for Scottish voters, poll suggests

Some 21 per cent of Scots think immigration is one of the top three issues in the country.

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1 week ago Met Office issues Hurricane Erin update as strong winds and rain 'threaten' Scotland

The tropical weather system may cause strong winds and rain.

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1 week ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued for Scotland as residents to 'exercise extreme caution'

Fire chiefs have considered the risk for wildfires across the whole country as "very high".

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1 week ago 'Dial 999' if you see this man as police launch hunt for 'wanted' criminal

James Flood might be in Lancashire, police warn

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1 week ago Edinburgh police chief issues update on gang war raging across Scotland

Chief Superintendent David Robertson has provided an update on Operation Portaledge - launched in response to the gangland feud which erupted five months ago.

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1 week ago Fresh info on missing busker who vanished more than two weeks ago

Police Scotland have issued a new description of missing busker Lewis Cuthbert.

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1 week ago Hurricane Erin live updates: Coastal flood warning in effect for NYC after monster storm pounds North Carolina

More than 2,000 people were evacuated by ferry from Ocracoke Island, part of the Outer Banks, according to the state governor’s office

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