41 m. ago Government has ‘absolutely no plans’ to ban greyhound racing across UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Government will not ban greyhound racing, despite the Welsh Labour Government announcing their plan to do so.

Politics

2 h. ago US student, 18, charged with throwing her newborn baby to its death from a Paris hotel window is moved to psychiatric unit

She was arrested in her second floor room at the Ibis Styles Hotel in the French capital's 20th arrondissement after a newborn was found on the street

Society

7 h. ago Sheku Bayoh's sister slams Scottish Government for 'broken promises' and demands cops charged over death

Kadi Johnson spoke out after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced that the inquiry into Sheku’s death in custody will not examine why officers were not prosecuted.

Politics

11 h. ago Inquest into death of teenage girl charged with terror offences to begin

Rhianan Rudd, 16, was found dead at a children’s home in May 2022, five months after terrorism charges against her were dropped.

Events

15 h. 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

15 h. ago Jason Romeo stabbing death: Police charge fourth man with murder

Jason Romeo stabbing death: Police charge fourth man with murder  BBC.com

Events

15 h. ago Man released without charge after woman's death tragedy on Stena ferry

The woman died on a ferry travelling from Fishguard to Rosslare yesterday

Events

20 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

20 h. ago Sheku Bayoh's family hold '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

20 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

23 h. ago Man charged after van and tram crash resulted in young girl's death

Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano tragically died when a van collided with a tram on Saturday February 22, before mounting the pavement and hitting her.

Events

23 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

23 h. ago Man charged after 'kind' girl, three, killed in crash between tram and van

Rawal Rehman, 35, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the collision

Events

24 h. ago Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after tram and van crash that killed girl, three

Rawal Rehman, 35, has been charged with causing the death of Louisa 'Lulu' Palmisano by dangerous driving over the tragedy in Manchester city centre on Saturday morning.

Events

35 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

43 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

43 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

47 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry will not examine Crown Office decision not to prosecute police

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said extending the inquiry's remit was not in the public interest.

Events

47 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry remit unchanged and will not examine lack of prosecutions

His family had asked for the terms of reference of an inquiry into his death to be extended.

Politics

48 h. ago Why has bitcoin price crashed? Hacks, Fed fears and Trump’s broken promises

Crypto market is experiencing a ‘heliocentric reckoning’, industry experts tell The Independent

Events