The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Lanarkshire MSP 'proud' as landmark law to end period poverty comes into force

Labour's Monica Lennon has been campaigning to end period poverty since 2016

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

Journalists at several Scottish newspapers set to take strike action

JOURNALISTS working across two companies in Scotland, on titles which include The Scotsman, Daily Record and Sunday Mail, will be taking strike…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

What causes flash floods and why is the risk higher this week?

Large parts of the UK are at risk of flash flooding following a prolonged spell of dry weather

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

Scotland's rail network set for disruption as a result of strike action

SIGNIFICANT disruption is expected across Scotland’s rail network this week as a result of strike action.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

Scotland's first college for young people with complex needs to open next month in Renfrewshire

Students' lives will be changed by the opening of the college, with those wanting to go onto further education previously having to leave Scotland.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

What causes thunder and lightning – and is it dangerous?

In the UK, heatwaves usually end in a few stormy days – and this summer is no exception

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

16 flood alerts issued in Scotland ahead of more thunderstorms - see full list

The alerts warn of "heavy thundery showers" that could lead to floods.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

Scotland's biggest animal charity looking for homes for dozens of exotic pets

SCOTLAND’S biggest animal charity is seeking to find homes for dozens of exotic pets.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

Calls for Scottish Government to double bridging payments in face of cost of living crisis

MORE THAN 120 charities, academics, trade unions and religious groups have urged the Scottish Government do double a benefit for Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

Thunderstorms on the way after another weekend of wildfires

Forecasters are predicting thunder, lightning and flooding as a yellow weather warning comes into force across the UK.The Met Office has implemented the warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland until 11.59pm on Monday and 11.59pm for all of England and Wales on Tuesday after a change in air pressure led…

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022