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At Hearts, ‘something special’ is brewing in historic Scottish title challenge

Hearts sit six points clear of Rangers and a further two ahead of Celtic after taking control of a generational title race in Scotland that could break the dominance of the Old Firm

The Independent UK

Water cremation introduced in Scotland in UK first

The first water cremations are expected to take place in Scotland this summer.

Evening Standard

Water cremation introduced in the UK for the first time

A body undergoing hydrolysis is wrapped in a silk or woollen shroud before being placed in a chamber with hot water and chemicals

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Labour parliamentarians urge UK Government to oppose Rosebank oil field

MPs and MSPs from the party are among more than 60 parliamentarians who have signed a pledge against developing the oil field from campaigners Uplift.

Evening Standard

Women in Scotland waiting a decade for endometriosis diagnosis, charity warns

Endometriosis UK is calling on governments across the UK to reduce the diagnosis time to one year or less by 2030.

The Independent UK

Labour can win Holyrood vote and ensure ‘new direction’ for Scotland – Sarwar

But recent polls put the party in third place behind the SNP and Reform ahead of the May 7 election.

Evening Standard

Ollie Chessum: England must ‘hit ground running’ before Six Nations away days

Successive defeats by Scotland and Ireland have plunged Steve Borthwick’s side to fourth in the table.

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Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s three-way title race generates precious glimmer of interest in a moribund era

Hearts are threatening to upset the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in a break from the deadening European norm and can lift audiences from apathy

The Guardian - UK

SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander

Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.

Evening Standard

May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.

Evening Standard

Self-portrait by Jack Vettriano to be shown for first time since his death

‘Portrait Of The Artist’ will be on display for three years at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Jack Vettriano self-portrait to go on show on first anniversary of his death

Portrait Of The Artist will be on display for three years at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

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‘Underdog’ Anas Sarwar insists Labour can win Scottish election in 10 weeks

He cautioned against using the party’s defeat in the Gorton and Denton Westminster by-election to forecast the outcome of the May 7 poll in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Man and woman arrested over Lisa Dorrian disappearance released

The 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, Co Down while a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

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On The Brink Of Silence: 5 Dog Breeds The World Is Slowly Losing

Dogs have walked beside humans for thousands of years, guarding us, hunting with us, comforting us, and loving us without conditions. Yet, in a strange twist of time, some of the most loyal and remarkable dog breeds are quietly disappearing. Not because they failed us, but because we failed to…

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Glasgow named Scotland’s ‘most generous city’ after response to Hoy appeal

GoFundMe said Glasgow was the second-most generous city in the UK during 2025.

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Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

The Scottish Budget for 2026-27 was passed by the Scottish Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Role of Scotland’s top law officer questioned after ‘bombshell’ over Peter Murrell charges

Lord advocate Dorothy Bain informed first minister of embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive a year before they were made public

Evening Standard

Final call for applications for Troubles disablement pension scheme

Those who suffered a permanent disablement during the Troubles and now live in England, Scotland or Wales are asked to apply.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say

UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland’s progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies

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How does the league split work in Scotland?

A wildly unique schedule, but the same question remains: how does the league system work in Scotland?

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

The Independent UK

England drawn to face Scotland and Ireland at home Women’s T20 World Cup

The tournament kicks off at Edgbaston on 12 June

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