Three of UK’s largest childcare organisations at centre of police abuse probe
Three of the UK’s largest child care organisations are at the heart of police investigations into claims of historic abuse.
Scotland
Man hit by car in attempted murder
A man is in a stable condition in hospital after he was deliberately hit by a car in an attempted murder.
£1m project launched to tackle loneliness and social isolation
A plan to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Scotland has been launched, with £1 million funding for projects to bring people together.
Massive Russian cargo ship re-floated off Cornish coast at high tide
A 16,000-tonne Russian cargo ship that ran aground off the Cornish coast has been re-floated during high tide.
Mobile coverage ‘far worse’ in Scotland than in England – report
Mobile phone coverage is “far worse” in Scotland than it is in England, despite customers having to pay out just as much, according to the UK’s communications regulator.
Police search river and docks for missing 90-year-old man
Police have searched around a river and docks for a pensioner missing in Edinburgh for a week.
JK Rowling ‘generous but unapproachable’, says former personal assistant
JK Rowling was a generous but unapproachable boss, according to a former personal assistant in court accused of fraudulently using the author’s credit card for spending sprees.
Man charged after four people injured in crash at Edinburgh’s Meadows
A man has been charged after four people were seriously injured in a crash at Edinburgh’s Meadows.
Arbroath pair ‘caused tiny baby to break ribs, arm and leg’
Two people are to stand trial accused of causing a newborn baby broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken leg - then failing to get the infant urgent medical treatment.
Man charged over break-ins dating back 18 years
A man has been charged in connection with a number of break-ins, with some dating date back to 2000.
Rape clause ‘an invention to beat the Tories with’ – Conservative MSP
A Scottish Conservative MSP has been criticised after he described the “rape clause” as an “invention to beat the Tories with”.
Deal signed to transform Dundee Michelin factory and secure ‘long-term future’
Michelin has made a deal with Scottish Ministers to “transform” their Dundee tyre factory in an effort to secure a future in low carbon transport and manufacturing.
Strong winds battering Britain cause maritime chaos
Major operations are under way after strong winds battering Britain saw a Russian cargo ship run aground off the Cornish coast and lorries overturn on a ferry in Scotland.
Children attending early learning and childcare sessions to be given free meal
A free healthy meal will be given to all children who attend a funded early learning and childcare session, the Scottish Government has announced.
Justice Secretary looking at alternatives to railway policing merger
Scotland’s Justice Secretary is looking at alternatives to controversial plans to merge Police Scotland and the British Transport Police (BTP) north of the border.
Man charged with murder after death in Edinburgh
A man has been charged with murder after a death in Edinburgh. Emergency services were alerted to an incident in the early hours of Monday in Muirhouse Terrace. Police Scotland has said a 29-year-old man is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
Scottish Liberal Democrats fined £500 over 2016 election spending
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have been fined £500 for failing to deliver accurate spending returns in the 2016 Scottish Parliament election.
Agreement signed to protect jobs at Dundee Michelin factory – union
Michelin have made a deal with Scottish Ministers to “repurpose” their Dundee tyre factory after production ceases, according to a union.
Urgent appeal after police officer found dead in burn
Detectives have made an urgent appeal about the final movements of the police officer who was found dead in a burn.
Waiting time targets for cancer patients not met across Scotland
The number of cancer patients who are having to wait longer than the target of 62 days to receive treatment has increased, according to official statistics.
Anti-abortion campaign returns to court over home terminations
A campaign group which lost its legal challenge over the Scottish Government’s move to allow pregnant women to take abortion pills at home has made an appeal in court.
Climber who died after Ben Nevis fall named by police
A man who died after falling while climbing Ben Nevis on Sunday has been named by police.
No-deal planning should have started much earlier – Tory MP
A Scottish Conservative MP has said contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit should have started immediately after the vote in 2016.
Do you have Scotland’s top baby name?
The National Records of Scotland have revealed the most popular baby names for 2018.
Lorries overturn on ferry and spark major emergency response
Lorries have overturned on a ferry sailing at Cairnryan in high winds, prompting a major emergency response.
BBC show ‘raises questions’ on case of man who died in police custody
A TV documentary has "raised questions" about how police treated a man who died in custody.
Cosla job loss warning over budget settlement
Scottish councils’ allocations in the draft budget put at risk the delivery of essential services next year, according to local government body Cosla.
Murder inquiry launched after Lanark death
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a 37-year-old man.
Tories call for action on loneliness
The Scottish Conservatives have called on ministers to deliver on a pledge to publish a national strategy to combat loneliness by the end of the year.
Cigarette price rise linked to introduction of plain packaging
The introduction of plain cigarette packaging led to an increase in the sale price of leading brands, new research suggests.
MP condemns Home Office attempts to deport woman after 16 years in Scotland
A Chinese woman who moved to Scotland legally as a child is facing deportation following a Home Office decision her MP has branded “callous”.
Dali’s Lobster Telephone saved for the nation
One of Salvador Dali’s famous lobster telephones will go on display in Scotland this week after being saved for the nation.