The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Full list of train services in Scotland running this weekend as rail strikes go ahead

Rail services are reduced on Friday and Saturday, with further cancellations and alterations expected on Sunday.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Shetland residents still without power as engineers battle snow

Hundreds of homes could be cut off until next week after Monday’s blackout, amid amber weather warning for Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Amber snow warning hits 15 areas in Scotland - how long 'risk to life' alert will last

The Met Office have warned that vehicles could be come stranded and some areas may be hit with power cuts.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Libyan PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah admits role in extraditing Lockerbie suspect Abu Agila Mas'ud to US

One of Libya's rival prime ministers has admitted his government was involved in the extradition of a former intelligence officer accused of making the bomb that downed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

UK weather forecast: Snow and ice warnings for swathes of the nation in -10C cold snap

Extreme weather warnings have been extended into the weekend, with the Met Office saying a frozen mixture of rain and snow will lead to lethal conditions on the roads and risk of injury

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Met Office says when freezing weather, snow and ice will end

Forecaster predicts that temperatures on Monday will be 11-13C with rain washing away any snow accumulations

Wales Online · Dec 16, 2022

Strictly Come Dancing's Hamza Yassin thanks Scotland for getting him to final

His village, Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsuala on the west coast, is right behind him - as are the rest of Scotland ahead of tomorrow’s 2022 final.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

If Scots are paying more tax, we need to see benefits of improved public services

The level at which people will now pay the higher rate of 42p in the pound is about £43,000 – a good wage but, with rising fuel and food costs, nowhere near a fortune.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Scottish Budget is about facing up to responsibilities while being open about challenges ahead, says John Swinney

The country needs a progressive path to reach its potential, writes Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022