The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Glasgow drug deaths at a record high as new figures published

Despite a slight fall in drug deaths across Scotland, the country still saw the second highest number on record last year - while Glasgow once again saw an increase in drug deaths.

Glasgow Live · Jul 28, 2022

Scots trade unionist quits Labour as party only 'interested in Tory voters in England'

ONE of Scotland’s most senior trade unionists has resigned from Labour and called for his union to disaffiliate from the party.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2022

The one takeaway the Queen always gets when she stays in Scotland

Her Majesty treats herself to a British staple on her summer holiday at Balmoral.

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Drug deaths in Scotland fall by 1% – but remain second highest on record

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland show that 1,330 people lost their lives to drug misuse in 2021 – nine fewer than in 2020.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

HMRC issue scam warning

People aged between 25 and 34 appear to be most affected by scams, with 94 reporting phone scams in Scotland in June.

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Scotland's first community custody unit for female criminals set to open in Dundee

The Bella Centre in Dundeeis the first facility of its kind in the UK, and aims to mix traditional jailtime with preparation for the outside world.

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Drug deaths in Scotland fall by one per cent but are still second highest ever recorded

The Scottish Government is under huge pressure to ensure the number of people who are dying falls substantially

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Drugs deaths figures show slight decline – but 2021 was second worst year ever

SCOTLAND saw its second worst year on record for drugs deaths, the latest figures have shown.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2022

SMEs struggle to balance net zero goals with tackling rising costs

In our exclusive interview with a big bank's small business specialist, we assess the potential competitive advantages to going green

Insider UK · Jul 28, 2022

Commonwealth Games honour for Kirsty Gilmour as badminton ace is first openly gay athlete to be flagbearer for Scotland

The 28-year-old will lead Team Scotland out in Birmingham alongside Paralympic powerlifter Micky Yule

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022