9 h. ago New possible stroke treatment identified by scientists in newly released study

Approximately 15,000 people have a stroke in Scotland each year.

Economics

10 h. ago 'Significant' cannabis cultivation worth up to £300,000 found in Scots flat

Police said they were informed that there were drugs at the address in Caledonia Street, Clydebank, at around 11.35am on Monday.

Economics

35 h. ago Common signs of endometriosis as new treatment drug approved by NHS

More than 100,000 people in Scotland live with endometriosis.

Events

38 h. ago New Blue Badge warning to millions of people using the parking scheme

More than 2.8 million people across Great Britain own a Blue Badge, including 236,000 in Scotland.

Events

45 h. ago Endo the Battle: The Scottish patients 'so desperate' they've travelled 2,000 miles for endometriosis care

It takes on average eight years and 10 months for an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland 🚨

Events

4 d. ago Dog owners in Scotland risk £40,000 fine if they make this mistake

Dog owners should be responsible for their pets when they are out walks but sometimes things get out of hand

Economics

4 d. ago Barrhead Travel reveals three Scottish branches getting makeovers in £300,000 investment

“High street stores need to feel fresh and innovative to help promote high footfall” – Jacqueline Dobson, president

Economics

5 d. ago Remote island for sale for less than price of average London flat

Eilean Mor, located within Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland, is up for sale for just £325,000 and it's a haven for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts or those looking to go off-grid

Economics

5 d. ago Scottish island with three beaches goes on sale for less than the price of a flat

Eilean Mor, a stunning 30-acre island located in Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland, has gone on the market for just £325,000, less than the average price of a London flat

Economics

6 d. ago Payment update for people on PIP set to transfer to Scottish benefit this Spring

Around 80,000 Scots on PIP will transfer from the DWP to Adult Disability Payment over the next few months.

Sport

6 d. ago World Glaucoma Week offers up clear vision for inspiring more eyecare innovation

World Glaucoma Week (March 9-15) is ‘Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World’ with eyecare innovation high on the list of priorities amid an estimated 150,000 people in Scotland living with the condition.

Politics

7 d. ago Labour VAT raid on private school fees forces Scotland's largest private school which charges up to £20,000 a year to launch fundraising appeal

George Watson's College in Edinburgh said 50 pupils had either left or opted not to join at the beginning of the 2024-25 year.

Economics

7 d. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund gives Lanarkshire sports clubs chance to win share of £50,000 in funding

The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics

9 d. ago John Swinney leads tributes to Coronavirus victims at Glasgow memorial

Between 2020 and 2023 coronavirus was listed on 17,000 death certificates in Scotland.

Events

1 week ago Crackdown on cannabis cultivation sees £48m worth of drugs seized

Police have seized 48,328 cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of £48,328,000 and arrested 242 people in a major crackdown on organised crime across England and Wales.

Economics

1 week ago Bid to slash speed limit on single carriageways to 50mph gets 19,000 responses from Scots

Transport Scotland said it was the biggest response to any consultation it had ever had amid controversy over the proposals.

Politics

1 week ago DWP explains why it can't change benefit criteria despite 9 million missing out

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is unable to alter the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 each winter

Events

1 week ago Martin Lewis urges grandparents to claim State Pension boost worth over £300 each year

Claims can be made by people on the New or Basic State Pension and backdated to 2011.

Economics

2 w. ago Converge: Record £400,000 prize pot for Scottish academic enterprise programme

“This will boost the existing support available to entrepreneurs and innovators across Scotland’s universities” – Kate Forbes

Economics