77 m. ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

3 h. ago London Marathon weather: Reconsider fancy dress, runners warned as temperatures set to soar

Runners tackling the 26.2 mile course have been told to rethink wearing fancy dress

Events

10 h. ago Met Office says UK weather to be 'much warmer' due to 'amplified' jet stream

The UK is set to be hit with a heatwave next week as temperatures soar to 24C, and the Met Office has explained that this is due to an "amplified" jet stream

Society

19 h. ago Harvey Weinstein trial: Photos of mogul with Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth are debated on day 2 of retrial

In opening statements on Wednesday, prosecutors introduced the jury to a third accuser Kaja Sokola who alleges she was assaulted by the mogul at the age of just 16

Politics

23 h. ago Harvey Weinstein trial live: Photos of mogul with Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth are debated on day 2 of retrial

In opening statements on Wednesday, prosecutors introduced the jury to a third accuser Kaja Sokola who alleges she was assaulted by the mogul at the age of just 16

Politics

24 h. ago Falkirk Council tighten up fuel procedures to cut £1.2 million annual spend

An audit found no evidence of fraud but found that control measures could be better

Economics

26 h. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

Events

29 h. ago Popular UK chocolate bar set to see steep price hike as costs soar

Prices have already risen for several popular chocolate bars

Economics

46 h. ago Campaigners win legal fight against Scots council over single

‘We just want all children to be safeguarded,’ parent stresses

Politics

48 h. ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

52 h. ago The Scottish idioms and phrases that have helped shape the English language

A number of Scottish idioms and phrases feature prominently in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of English.

Politics

3 d. ago Business News: Chancellor to make case for free trade at IMF talks and third of council staff lost in a decade

Watch the business stories making the headlines today in under two minutes.

Politics

3 d. ago Scotland weather: Edinburgh to be hotter than Istanbul next week as spring sunshine returns

Temperatures are set to soar again across Scotland at the start of next week

Politics

3 d. ago Plans tabled for Scotland’s first council tax revaluation in more than 30 years

The Greens said the wealthiest were ‘getting off with an absolute steal’

Politics

4 d. ago Number plate checker can tell drivers if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

The quick number plate checker will tell how much CO2 their vehicle emits and what car tax band they fall into - and if they need to pay more in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax bills this year

Economics

4 d. ago Pope Francis death sees Italy football chiefs make bombshell decision

Serie A have cancelled all four games scheduled for Easter Monday as a mark of respect after the Vatican announced the news that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88

Events

5 d. ago Scott McTominay digs Napoli out of hole but no Scotland pal favour

Ex-Man Utd midfielder takes Serie A tally to ten goals with winner at Monza

Politics

6 d. ago Lady Gaga suffers huge issues that threaten to derail Coachella performance

Lady Gaga battled with major technical issues during her Friday night headlining set at Coachella, as she was left suspended above the stage

Events

7 d. ago Dad told to pay child support by court but he kills his entire family instead

Karissa Fretwell was a single mum who worked day and night to give her son William – known as Billy – the best future possible. But her hard work and dedication would lead to a tragic end

Events

8 d. ago Edinburgh Council 'sorry' after family told they can return to fire ravaged home

Margaret Ramsay 60, Paul Gibson 31, and David Gibson 30, were awoken in the middle of the night by emergency services banging on their door as a blaze erupted across their landing.

Society