74 m. ago SNP government accused of 'passing buck' over LPS tower block safety fears

Hundreds of Scots are thought to live in Large Panel System (LPS) high-rise buildings which could be vulnerable to gas explosions and collapse.

Politics

25 h. ago SNP Government urged to speed up plans to remove free bus passes from young troublemakers

EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers have admitted they do not have a record of the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour taking place on buses since the free pass scheme was introduced.

Politics

64 h. ago Workers 'face tax hammer blow' as John Swinney fails to rule out SNP government hikes

John Swinney, the First Minister, was repeatedly asked about possible tax increases in Holyrood

Politics

67 h. ago The Louvre urged to speed up security upgrades in audit conducted before the heist

France's court of auditors has urged the Louvre museum to prioritize security modernization

Events

3 d. ago English ivy will 'die off' if you remove one section of 'nightmare' plant

English ivy can cause significant damage to your home, and it can be difficult to remove. However, there are a few simple methods you can use to eradicate the plant

Events

4 d. ago Concerns raised over planned second removal of Iranian who returned to UK on small boat

Exclusive: Lawyers tell Home Office about health issues of man who says smuggling gangs make it too dangerous for him to go back to FranceAn Iranian man who returned to the UK on a small boat after being sent back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme is facing his second removal on Wednesday despite mounting concerns about his vulnerability.He is being held in a UK immigration detention centre and receiving hourly welfare checks by staff because of concerns about his mental health. He claims to be a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Edinburgh bus passengers in hospital after crash sees front of double

Eleven passengers were on board the bus which suffered severe damage, with both the front windscreen and the top front window of the double decker smashed to smithereens.

Events

5 d. ago The simple change that's transforming lives across Greater Manchester

Across the UK, travel on concessionary bus passes is typically limited to after 9.30am on weekdays

Politics

6 d. ago All the people eligible for free bus passes in England, Scotland, and Wales

The age at which you can get a free bus pass can differ greatly depending on where you are based

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish Labour Minister says £1bn SNP Government underspend is 'stab in the eye' for local councils

Zubir Ahmed also accused the Scottish Government of eighteen years of "complete economic management".

Politics

6 d. ago The touching note slipped to a passenger as mystery bus driver explains gutting truth of the job

'I hope this message can encourage all of us to promote mutual respect towards others'

Transport

6 d. ago Former SNP Health Secretary says governments are to blame for state of NHS

Jeane Freeman said politicians do not look at how the health service could be improved long-term because they are too busy focussing on the next election.

Politics

6 d. ago London bus driver suspended after ‘trapping Jewish passenger inside vehicle’

David Abraham says the driver refused to give him his bank card after it fell in the driver’s booth

Transport

6 d. ago Pete Davidson reveals which tattoos he plans to keep amid removal process

Davidson began removing his tattoos in 2020

Politics

6 d. ago London bus driver suspended after ‘trapping Jewish passenger on bus’

David Abraham says the driver refused to give him his bank card after it fell in the driver’s booth

Transport

8 d. ago Andrew to remain in royal succession line as move to Sandringham delayed after King Charles strips titles

There are no plans to formally remove Andrew from the line of succession, Downing Street has confirmed, with the move by the King’s disgraced brother from his Windsor mansion to be delayed until after Christmas.

Politics

8 d. ago Royals latest LIVE: Andrew won't leave Royal Lodge for months, with no plans to remove him from line of succession

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s name also struck from the official roll of the peerage, marking a key step in formally removing his titles

Politics

8 d. ago Keir Starmer has 'no plans' to remove Andrew from line of succession

The King's dramatic decision to formally strip his brother of his Prince and Duke of York titles and HRH style leaves him with the status of a commoner - but he remains eighth in line to the throne.

Politics

8 d. ago MSP condemns SNP government over 'shocking' delay to £19m children's mental health unit for Ayrshire

The £19m National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service, known as Foxgrove, was initially due to be completed more than three and a half years ago.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP Government can't blame Westminster for problems and then underspend budget by £1bn

"The SNP government needs to stop playing games and start using the powers and resources they have to change lives."

Economics