28 m. ago Mortons Rolls staff win £1m compo payout after bitter court battle with UK Government

One hundred workers have today been paid £500,000 of the compensation cash, with the other half expected to follow in the coming months.

Economics

61 m. ago Cops hunt 'Grinch' thief that stole 8ft Christmas Nutcracker statue from outside Scots bar

The giant festive ornament was pinched from outside a popular cocktail bar on Tuesday afternoon, and the general manager says the culprit is definitely "on Santa's naughty list".

Politics

62 m. ago Moment 'porch pirate' steals £300 of langoustines from Michelin

CCTV captured the woman, dressed in jeans and what appear to be slippers, walking up to the front of Elystan Street, picking up a box of fresh seafood and wandering off with her head down.

Economics

94 m. ago Paisley crime: Man, 32, tried to murder police officer after chasing him with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati was convicted at the High Court in Paisley

Events

1 hour ago Inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel set to hear opening statements

Decades of concerns come under scrutiny this week as the inquiry opens in Edinburgh.

Politics

1 hour ago Scottish woman visits region on government's ‘red list’ and says it’s safer than UK

A couple from Scotland ventured to a separatist region in Eastern Europe that is on the UK government's "do not travel to" list and they were left feeling very safe there

Politics

3 h. ago Rachel Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

Scottish Cabinet minister Mairi McAllan welcomes minimum wage rise but warns against ‘piecemeal approach’ from Chancellor

Politics

3 h. ago Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr

Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament? Rachel Reeves has approached this week’s budget like a reluctant swimmer inching into freezing water, trying to ease the unpleasantness by incremental exposure. The chancellor started paddling delicately around the problem of insufficient revenue at the end of the summer. First, she refused to stand by former insistence that tax rises in last year’s budget would be the last. “The world has changed,” she said.Then, earlier this month, she took a bigger stride into the icy waves. There was a speech promising to “do what is necessary” to fund public services and keep borrowing costs down. Downing Street did not discourage speculation that this meant reneging on Labour’s 2024 manifesto promise not to raise income tax. Too deep! Within 10 days the Treasury had retracted the hint. The manifesto commitment still stood after all. As any cold-water sw...

Politics

3 h. ago Mountain lovers called to help save 250 miles of path through Scotland’s treasured peaks

A major campaign is underway to protect Scotland’s mountains for future generations.

Politics

3 h. ago STV boss accused of not being 'entirely candid' with Commons committee over viewing figures

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) accused STV managing director Bobby Hain of not being fully open with the Scottish Affairs Committee over STV North’s viewing share.

Politics

4 h. ago Mum thought son was 'dying' as he screamed down phone during terrifying armed gang attack

The 13-year-old was with his friends when they were approached by a gang of boys 'armed with knives' who threatened them before stealing the bikes on Monday evening

Events

5 h. ago Mum who lost daughter to suicide hits out as figures show third of kids rejected from mental health waiting lists

Ruth Moss, who lost her 13-year-old daughter Sophie to suicide in 2014, said the figures were "horrifying and shameful".

Events

5 h. ago Woman who suffered 'decade of hell' at hands of violent ex hits out as thug avoids jail

David Gillan, of Kilwinning, was found guilty over a campaign of domestic abuse against Shannon Muir.

Events

5 h. ago Black Friday warning to Scots shoppers as 90% of toys bought online 'pose danger to kids'

Trading Standards Scotland chiefs urged shoppers to be vigilant after a probe found nine out of ten items bought from seven major online retailers failed safety tests.

Events

5 h. ago Pride of Scotland Awards launch search for nation's unsung heroes

Teenage cancer survivor Georgie Hyslop, 17, has told how scooping her award at last year's ceremony left her 'on cloud nine'.

Events

6 h. ago Scotland's 'best pub' is hidden gem in Scottish Borders with cosy fireplace

The inn serves up drinks from breweries and distilleries all over the country.

Events

9 h. ago Flixbus 'exaggerated' how many coach tickets available for bargain £4.49 fare as complaint upheld

Complaint by Scottish campaigner upheld by Advertising Standards Authority

Economics

9 h. ago 'Biggest celebration of its kind' for the Royal Scottish Academy's 200th anniversary with over 100 events

The RSA is celebrating its 200th anniversary

Politics

9 h. ago SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce tax hikes in her announcement.

Politics

11 h. ago Scottish Maritime Museum lends backing to Small Business Saturday

The annual Small Business Saturday UK campaign highlights, and promotes support for, small businesses across the country.

Politics