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Malcolm Offord named Reform’s Scottish leader ahead of ‘two-horse race’ election

Nigel Farage said May’s Holyrood poll is a contest only between his Reform UK party and the SNP.

Evening Standard

NHS repeatedly releasing bodies to wrong families, Swinney warned

Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie urged the First Minister to take action after a ‘wrongful release’ was discovered only after cremation.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Beavers and Bridgerton lookalikes among animal highlights for 2025

Ministers announced a licensing system to legally return beavers to the wild in England this year, with the first pair released in Dorset in March.

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Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

The actor said there is a lack of real debate on social media these days and instead people are just ‘screaming’ at each other.

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Scotland’s top police officer ‘honoured and grateful’ at honour

Two other current and former senior officers in Scotland will receive the King’s Police Medal.

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Former Hearts chair Ann Budge savours becoming an OBE in New Year Honours

Former Celtic fullback Jim Craig is also made an OBE while ex Celtic owner Fergus McCann becomes a CBE.

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In Pictures: Royal and presidential visits make it year to remember in Scotland

The royals and US President Donald Trump all made memorable visits to the country in 2025.

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St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson wants others to take limelight after cup glory

Robinson said he was ‘absolutely humbled’ after the 3-1 win over Celtic.

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Emma Caldwell’s mother says inquiry into daughter’s murder ‘set up to fail’

Lord Scott KC has been appointed to chair an inquiry into the 27-year-old’s death in 2005.

Evening Standard

‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation

Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said projects by MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables could create 460 jobs in the coming years.

Evening Standard

‘New chapter’ for Grangemouth as biotech firm breaks ground on site

MiAlgae’s plans to make fish-free Omega 3 supplements on the site could support more than 300 jobs over the coming years.

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Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma, 27, was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard

Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor

An employment tribunal upheld Sandie Peggie’s claims she was harassed by NHS Fife but other claims were dismissed.

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Nurse Sandie Peggie wins part of claim against NHS Fife

A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie lodged a claim against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton

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Nurse Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim against NHS Fife

A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie lodged a claim against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton.

The Independent UK

Hearts move three points clear of Celtic after victory in Scottish title clash

Celtic 1-2 Hearts: Claudio Braga and Oisin McEntee both scored to extend the gap at the top of the table

The Independent UK

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Children have until December 10 to send their letters if they want to hear back from Santa ahead of Christmas.

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Mourners remember ‘perfect’ young student who died in crash in Ireland

Chloe Hipson and four friends were killed in a road accident last month in Dundalk, County Louth.

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Sandringham curtains recycled into festive stockings for royal charity auction

The stockings have been made by members of a sewing bee based in another stately home with a royal connection – Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Dumfries House ready for Christmas with ‘magical’ display of decorations

The house, saved for the nation by the King, hosts candlelit tours and festive feasts and banquets throughout the season.

The Independent UK

Logbooks relating to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel destroyed months before public inquiry

A representative for patients and families affected by the neurosurgeon’s treatments described this as either “gross negligence or possible malice”

Evening Standard

NHS Tayside ‘destroyed logbooks for Eljamel patients in July 2025’ – inquiry

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs

Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998.

The Independent UK

Kieran Tierney revels in ‘very special’ night after firing Scotland to the World Cup

Kieran Tierney scored in stoppage time as Scotland beat Denmark on Tuesday night to book their place at next year’s World Cup

Evening Standard

Fans share delight after Scotland reach first men’s World Cup since 1998

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

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