The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Calls for Glasgow City Council to have more control over local policing

Concerns over the way the national Police Scotland service is run, and how it tackles local issues, have led to a call for greater local control.

Glasgow Live · May 10, 2023

How getting out into nature can help people with drug and alcohol problems

Health professionals may suggest people spend more time out in nature to help with their physical fitness by doing activities in woods, parks or gardens, but research has shown nature-based programmes are also particularly effective for improving poor mental health.

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

'Totally hilarious': Labour mocked for urging Tories to rule out deal with SNP

A SUGGESTION from the Labour Party to Rishi Sunak to rule out a “grubby, desperate deal” with the SNP has been described as “totally…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Humza Yousaf launches net zero blueprint for clean energy but vows to back oil workers

In his first major business speech as First Minister at Glasgow's All-Energy conference, Yousaf set out plans to invest in renewables and 'green hydrogen'.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

'Moral imperative' to move away from fossil fuels and ensure just transition, says FM

Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday, Humza Yousaf drew parallels with the Thatcher government’s move away from coal and…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Cricket Scotland hands out first professional women’s deals in ‘landmark moment’

Other players from the national squad – including Abtaha Maqsood and the Bryce sisters Kathryn and Sarah – already have professional deals in England.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

19th century Scottish criminal records including man jailed for 'annoying his mother'

New research from the National Records of Scotland has revealed some of the most bizarre and grisly crimes that people in Scotland were locked up for in the 19th century.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Celtic dominate Premiership Player of the Year nominations

The league champions have three stars represented on the four-man shortlist, as voted for by the players in Scotland's top flight itself.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Channel 4's Rescue: Extreme Medics returns as Scots heroes back in spotlight

Each episode follows super-skilled Scots medics as they use helicopters and rapid-response cars to deliver advanced hospital treatment at the scenes of the most serious of accidents, in some of the most challenging landscapes across Scotland.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023