Conservatives urge First Minister to uphold ‘Sturgeon Test’ on independence
The Scottish Conservatives have called on Nicola Sturgeon to stand by a test in her party’s election manifesto on holding a second independence referendum.
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EU provided over £100 million in funding to Scottish councils, figures indicate
Councils across Scotland received more than £100 million in EU funding over the last four years, according to analysis.
Tories and Labour running scared of independence, claims SNP depute leader
The depute leader of the SNP has accused opposition parties of “running scared” of independence.
Brexit impact on cost of food and essentials ‘top concern for Scots’
More than eight in 10 Scots are worried about the UK leaving the EU in the next 12 months, analysis suggests.
Motorcyclist dies after coastal road crash near caravan park
A motorcyclist has died after a crash between a car and his bike along a coastal road.
New lifeboat named in honour of helicopter tragedy victims
A new lifeboat has been named in memory of 16 men who lost their lives in a helicopter tragedy a decade ago.
Temperatures top 25C on warmest day of the year so far
Easter Saturday has been the warmest day of the year so far, the Met Office said.
Teenage boy permanently scarred after Kelvingrove Park attack
A teenage boy has been left “permanently scarred” after being attacked in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park.
Man taken to hospital after coastal road crash near caravan park
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a motorcycle along a coastal road.
Pensioner driving car which stopped on motorway dies day after crash
A pensioner has died in hospital following a crash on the M73 in North Lanarkshire.
Teenager chased through park and assaulted by men wearing balaclavas
An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was chased through a park and seriously assaulted by a group of men wearing balaclavas
Teenagers arrested over disturbance at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow
Four teenagers have been arrested following a mass disturbance at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s west end.
People more open to case for independence over Brexit, says Sturgeon
There are more people in Scotland now open to hearing the arguments for independence as a result of Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
National Wallace monument reopens to visitors after £500,000 transformation
The National Wallace Monument reopened to the public yesterday following a stunning £550,000 refurbishment to tell the story of Scotland’s national hero “better than ever before”.
Labour pledges pay rise for workers under living wage plans
Almost half a million people in Scotland would get a pay rise under a Labour government, the party has claimed.
Teachers at risk over ineffective approach to problem pupils, says union
More than two-thirds of teachers responding to a union survey have said they believe poor pupil behaviour is a widespread problem at their school.
Arrests made during Glasgow park disturbance
A number of people have been arrested during a mass disturbance at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.
Two men taken to hospital after two-car crash
Two men have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Fife.
Murder inquiry after man attacked in car
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was attacked in his car.
Women died after beach swim in tragic accident, police say
Two women died after getting into difficulties while swimming in the sea at a city beach.
Three-year-old girl injured as father attacked in attempted carjacking
A three-year-old girl has been left injured after a would-be carjacker attacked her father as he delivered a takeaway.
Holiday weekend drink warning amid alcohol content confusion
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer has urged Scots to be aware of what they are drinking over the Easter weekend, with research suggesting many remain confused about alcohol content.
Man dies after disturbance in Glasgow
A man has died after he was found seriously injured following a disturbance.
Arrest made after death of man who fell from window
Police have made an arrest after a man fell to his death from a fourth-floor window.
Second 16-year-old charged in connection with teenager murder bid
A second teenager has been charged in connection with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy.
ScotRail reduces time required for passengers to book assisted travel
ScotRail has reduced the amount of time required to arrange assisted travel for disabled passengers.
Poppy factory closes for multimillion-pound refurbishment
A factory which produces five million poppies every year has closed to undergo a major multimillion-pound refurbishment.
Four years for rapist who recorded degrading attack on sleeping man
A convicted blackmailer was jailed for four years yesterday after subjecting an unconscious man to a degrading rape ordeal.
Probe launched as two women die after being pulled from sea
Two women have died after being pulled from the sea following a major rescue operation off a city beach.
Fire service warns of wildfire risk over Easter weekend
Scotland’s fire service has warned of increased risk of wildfires over the Easter weekend.
Study into historic building fire risk aims to protect heritage
A fire safety expert is leading a comprehensive study into the risk historic buildings face from fire with the hope of preventing more heritage being lost.
‘Guardians of heritage’ to protect Scotland’s monuments from vandals
A new initiative has been launched to protect and preserve Scotland’s historic attractions for generations to come.