5 h. ago John Swinney watched Air India plane crash with 'absolute horror' as Scots urged to call Foreign Office

John Swinney has spoken about the Air India crash that has appeared to kill all 242 people on board.

Events

7 h. ago Air India plane crash will bring 'unimaginable pain', First Minister John Swinney says

The flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India, with 240 passengers on board.

Politics

28 h. ago Charities hail ‘biggest cash injection in affordable housing in half a century’

Housing charity Shelter has described the funding as ‘a watershed moment in tackling the housing emergency’.

Politics

51 h. ago Independent Scotland would cut ties with Israel, says SNP Westminster leader

Stephen Flynn said he was ‘deeply upset and angry’ about the situation in Gaza.

Politics

53 h. ago Jewish Care Scotland charity director admits embezzling £54,000 from hardship fund

Catherine Bell swiped the cash between October 1, 2013 and October 25, 2018, Paisley Sheriff Court heard.

Economics

56 h. ago John Swinney planning 'minimalist' reshuffle within days after by

The reshuffle is expected this week but could drag on until after the weekend.

Politics

63 h. ago John Swinney accused of planning council tax freeze 'bribe' ahead of Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A senior council figure said the First Minister did not rule out a freeze during a meeting with local authority leaders.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries pals to tee off for epic golf charity fundraiser for causes close to their hearts

Jeff McKean and Euan McLaren will play four rounds of golf at the Crichton Golf Club for five days running for Prostate Cancer UK and Prostate Buddies D&G.

Politics

4 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas gets tattoo in honour of late brother who died by suicide

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has taken part in a tattoo charity fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for the anti-suicide charity CALM

Events

5 d. ago Free needles to help prisoners take Class A drugs behind bars? The latest solution to Scotland's drug death crisis from taxpayer

Free needles and vapes should be handed out to prisoners so they can take Class A drugs in a safer way behind bars, a majority taxpayer-funded group has claimed.

Events

6 d. ago Firefighters to take to pitch for charity fundraiser as part of Cardross fun day

The football match is the second running after making its debut last year - and is part of a fun programme of fun day events in Cardross tomorrow.

Events

6 d. ago ‘I’m dressing as a giant ballsack to run 500km – the public always make the same comment’

Toby Freeman set up the Robin Cancer Trust in 2012 following the tragic passing of his brother, and he is currently raising funds for the charity in a very unique way

Politics

7 d. ago STV Children’s Appeal launches Ignite Fund with 11 charity partners from across Scotland

The STV Children’s Appeal has announced 11 charity partners that will receive multi-year funding and support through its newly created Ignite Fund. The charities will receive a share of over £1 million this year, delivering positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in Scotland.

Politics

9 d. ago National Lottery's new £1m winners are 'keeping it in the family'

Terry and Caroline Gillings have set up their four daughters in their own homes after scooping the jackpot and are planning a holiday to South America and charity funding

Economics

9 d. ago Charity Marie Curie calling on people to hold golf day fundraisers

Supporters can back the end-of-life organisation by choosing to get sponsored to do something different, such as hold a golf-athon by playing a set number of holes or by playing for 24-hours.

Politics

1 week ago Swinney plans political stunt at charity which had funding cut by SNP government

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister's by-election blunder has been called hypocritical by Labour

Politics

1 week ago Voices: Robert Jenrick’s TfL stunt reminds us how simple politics can be

‘Do you want to go back and pay like everybody else?’ Jenrick’s public transport vigilante video conveyed a brilliantly effective message – and was another example of how successful political stunts can be, writes John Rentoul

Politics

2 w. ago Coatbridge dad tears muscle during his second Edinburgh marathon after breaking foot in first effort

But Lee Dornan, 36, would 'do it all over again' to benefit the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) charity.

Sport

2 w. ago Charity thanks public for 'overwhelming' response to bleed kit fundraiser

Coastwatch Irvine were "overwhelmed" by the response after their fundraiser for a public access bleed control kit at Irvine beach raised more than double the money required.

Politics

2 w. ago Charity launches fundraiser for lifesaving bleed control kit at Irvine beach

Coastwatch Irvine have started a fundraiser for a public access bleed kit following the death of 16-year-old Kayden Moy.

Economics