7 h. ago The number of people in Scottish jails has hit a record high, prison chiefs have said

The overall total of inmates hit 8,430 last Tuesday, above the previous high of 8,420, with the fluctuating figure remaining above 8,400 for the whole week.

Events

36 h. ago New devolved payment rates from next April for people on ADP or other Scottish benefits

Social Security Scotland delivers disability benefits to people north of the border, not the DWP.

Politics

37 h. ago Best place to have a family in the UK has been named and it's absolutely stunning

From its sweeping landscapes to fantastic employment opportunities, it's no wonder that people living in this Scottish destination are thought to have the best quality of life in the UK

Politics

4 d. ago One in three UK workers ‘at risk of not being able to cover costs in retirement’

A lack of engagement with pensions ‘is holding people back from taking their best shot at long-term saving,’ Scottish Widows said.

Economics

6 d. ago Mercedes driver who killed woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day after fleeing from police is jailed for 12 years

Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, 22, died in north London on Christmas Day when the car she was a passenger in was crashed into by a criminal in a Mercedes driving at 140mph.

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6 d. ago The Scottish seaside town that is 'buzzing with young people' and has £52k homes

The 'bustling' town has been hailed by shop owners as a place where independent retailers thrive.

Economics

7 d. ago Swinney insulting intelligence of Scottish people on independence, says Starmer

The First Minister said this month that Sir Keir Starmer would have to resign if his party wins the majority it seeks at the Holyrood election.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish government accused of prioritising welfare of divebombing seagulls over people

Less than a third of applications to remove gulls and nests were approved in 2024 despite fears over attacks

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2 w. ago Scot who tried to kill estranged wife in hit and run with van jailed

Alan Johnston watched the woman from his parked vehicle while revving the engine.

Events

2 w. ago Man charged after two people 'assaulted' at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary A&E

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary's emergency department was evacuated on Friday evening.

Events

2 w. ago Swinney ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’, depute leader says

Keith Brown said the First Minister is ‘brave’ to make the move which he suggested could see him quit if it fails.

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2 w. ago Man arrested after two people 'assaulted' at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as A&E evacuated

Emergency services raced to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the alarm was raised at around 5.30pm on Friday.

Events

2 w. ago Two people rushed to hospital after horror SUV crash on major road in Edinburgh

Traffic was halted as a result of the crash.

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2 w. ago Power restored to all homes almost a week after Storm Amy swept in

Around 1,000 engineers and tree cutters were involved in the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ response.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish town people love is located near some of 'most scenic walks in UK'

A Scottish town that's full of history has been celebrated as a gorgeous place to visit. As well as being pretty, it offers some of the most scenic walks in the UK, according to visitors

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2 w. ago Isle of Mull job opportunity for couple with £60k salary and cottage with garden included

A "beautiful" estate on a Scottish island is looking for two people to relocate.

Economics

2 w. ago Former prostitute who was raped backs Bill to hit sex buyers with £10,000 fines or jail

One woman said selling sex “can never be made safe” and claimed prostitution “thrives on silence and thrives on violence”.

Economics

2 w. ago Scots woman who made Nazi salute 'for entertainment' and hit pensioner jailed

Rochelle Green was convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour as well as assault following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Events

4 w. ago Fugitive ‘people smuggler’ hunted over £85k ‘fraud plot’ against Scottish Premiership club

A FUGITIVE wanted by UK crime fighters over a people smuggling plot also faces claims he ripped off a top flight Scottish football club in an alleged building contract con. Goran Assad Jalal, 39, is on the radar of The National Crime Agency - Britain’s answer to the FBI - over allegedly shipping illegal immigrants...

Economics

4 w. ago Global giant's centre of excellence to employ almost 90 people in ‘massive coup’ for Scottish city

“I am delighted that Hitachi has chosen Glasgow as the city to base its new UK centre of excellence” – Gillian Martin

Politics