34 h. ago Male boss did not sexually harass HR worker because he put hand on her shoulder in a 'fatherly' way, tribunal rules

Putting a supportive hand on a female colleague's shoulder in a 'fatherly' way is not sex harassment, a tribunal in Cardiff has ruled in the case of HR worker Yvette Rankmore.

Economics

35 h. ago The mysterious beasts taking on Loch Ness Monster – sister, 'slug pig' and 'deformed pony'

Nessie’s had it good for too long, right? The water-dwelling monster thinks she’s the only Scottish cryptid in town. It’s about time for a look at a few of her rivals

Politics

60 h. ago Drownings of schoolboy and man during water sports to be probed

Kayden Walker, from Bridgeton, Glasgow, died after becoming trapped on the upstream side of a weir while on a day trip with the Church House community group.

Sport

6 d. ago Fourth day without water for Scots homes and businesses hit by pipe fault

Residents were warned not to drink tap water after a pipe fault at Rawburn treatment works, with bottled water hubs set up across the region.

Events

6 d. ago Orkney incident: Man, 63, dies after getting into difficulty in water near Houton Pier in Orkney

Police said the man was taken to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall

Events

6 d. ago Jack Grealish hopeful of England recall after impressive Everton form

Jack Grealish has impressed since joining Everton on loan and the 29-year-old is hoping that England boss Thomas Tuchel will hand him a recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Politics

7 d. ago West End businesses hit by record losses from "tourist tax" fallout

Restoring VAT free shopping for foreign tourists could deliver a £3.7 billion boost to the UK economy.

Economics

1 week ago SEPA imposes first water scarcity restrictions of the year as dry weather leaves rivers 'critically low'

Two areas have reached significant scarcity - the highest level of water scarcity - with restrictions imposed on some farmers and businesses.

Politics

1 week ago Water restrictions put in place as Scottish rivers at 'critically low level'

Without a period of consistent rainfall, it is said that further catchments could escalate to ‘significant scarcity’ in the coming days.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Water calling on people to use water as efficiently as possible to help protect resources and maintain normal supplies

Following the driest spring in Scotland in 70 years, August has been drier than average, meaning many reservoirs are below normal levels.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Water calling on West Lothian locals to use water as efficiently as possible

Following the driest spring in Scotland in 70 years, August has been drier than average, meaning many reservoirs are below normal levels.

Politics

2 w. ago Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers

Parents of the 27 campers and counselors killed when floodwaters rushed through a girl's summer camp in the Texas Hill Country pleaded with lawmakers Wednesday to pass a bill that would boost camp safety

Events

2 w. ago Gooch gang boss Lee Amos held lag's hand in jail as he clutched his chest and died

Lee Amos, 48, collapsed in his cell at HMP Oakwood, a privately-operated category C prison in Staffordshire, on April 22 last year after suffering a heart attack

Events

2 w. ago Prisoner held hand of Gooch gang boss Lee Amos as he clutched chest in agony behind bars, inquest into his death hears

Gangster Lee Amos started to sweat and struggled to breathe following a gym session in prison

Events

2 w. ago Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises 'serious concerns' with Citroen boss over handling of stop

The Transport Secretary has written to Eurig Druce, UK group managing director of Citroen's parent company Stellantis, calling for 'immediate steps' to improve the recall procedure.

Politics

2 w. ago British dad found dead in water during Turkey holiday boat trip with his son

A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of Scottish dad John Nelson, 47, who was found dead in the water, while on holiday with his son, near Marmaris in Turkey

Events

2 w. ago Hamilton Accies boss hands midfield trio 'numbers' challenge

John Rankin wants more from Connor Smith, Steven Bradley and Stuart McKinstry

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish rivers: SEPA say several rivers close to having 'critically low' water levels

It is the third time this year that river levels in eastern Scotland have given Sepa cause for concern.

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

3 w. ago Oasis's UK tour will inject at least £1.1BILLION into the UK economy

Oasis's 17-gig sell-out tour is set to net Britain more than a £1billion. But the mania has prompted a massive surge in hotel prices, which could lead to an inflation heachache for the Bank of England.

Economics