The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Inside 'shocking' new build home left half-finished with fixings and screws missing

The viral video shows checks carried out by @newhomequalitycontol on the new build near Edinburgh, Scotland, and highlighted some appalling half-finished work by Bellway despite the property costing £265,000

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Body of woman found at Scots high-rise flats as forensic officers race to scene

Police Scotland raced to the tower block in Aberdeen in the early hours of this morning.

Daily Record · May 5, 2022

A very simple guide to today’s local elections

Voters will be choosing local representatives in England, Scotland and Wales and there will also be an election for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Thursday briefing: What to look out for in today’s crucial votes across the UK

In today’s newsletter: As voters across the country head to the polls, much more is at stake than who collects the bins. Guardian correspondents share their conclusions from the campaign trail

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Local elections 2022 happen today - what you need to know

There are elections today across the UK in a major test for the political parties

Wales Online · May 5, 2022

UK weather forecast: Sweltering 22C temperatures today will make it hotter than Malaga

The UK is set for a hot day today with a high pressure system bringing 22C temperatures although there will be plenty of cloud around mixed in with the sunny spells

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Census return rate climbs after slow response forced four-week delay

SCOTLAND’S census return rate now stands at 80, following the decision last week to extend the deadline for the survey.

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022

Local Elections 2022: How councillors are paid in England, Scotland and Wales

Councillors in England don't get a 'salary', they are still paid, and tend to get a bit less basic pay than their Scottish counterparts

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Here are the key areas to watch as Scotland counts the council votes

AS voters finally take to the polls after weeks of campaigning from Scotland’s political parties, The National has picked out the key regions to…

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022

When will we see the Scottish council election results declared?

SCOTLAND is set to go to the polls to elect a new batch of local councillors on May 5 - but when can we expect the results?

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022