The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

SAS hero who gunned down ex in jealous murder feared to be back in Scotland

Thomas Shanks was jailed for life in April 2000 for the murder of Vickie Fletcher outside a pub after confronting her with a Kalashnikov rifle, an axe, a knife and a baseball bat.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Yes movement must do what we do best – focus on the campaigning

The SNP's Economy spokesperson Alison Thewliss said an independent Scotland can do a 'darn sight better than broke, broken, Brexit Britain'.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

DWP deducting on average £80 a month from Scottish families on UC

Exclusive: Report finds struggling families are having on average 10% of monthly income deducted to cover debt

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

A close friend of Doddie Weir has praised his “determination to make a difference” for others as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on to found research charity the My Name’5 Doddie…

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2022

Human trafficking in Glasgow as criminal gangs profit from slavery and sexual exploitation

Police figures show a rise in the number of reported cases in Scotland, with the Greater Glasgow area having the most instances recorded over the last three years.

Glasgow Live · Nov 27, 2022

Good Law Project sets up Scottish office amid fears English judges 'bullied' by UK

THE Good Law Project has announced it will set up a Scottish office amid fears judges in England are being “bullied” for holding the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Ineos in talks with Rolls-Royce on mini-nuclear power plant technology

Chemicals giant wants to produce zero-carbon electricity to power planned hydrogen systems at Grangemouth refinery

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir and ‘huge legacy’ of MND battle

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ rugby star as Doddie Weir dies at 52

In a personally signed tweet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales paid tribute to the late rugby legend Doddie Weir as his family announced his death.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 27, 2022