AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after graffiti was found carved into legally protected ancient standing stones on Arran.

THE speed with which things continue to get worse is, unfortunately, somewhat dizzying.

AN ALLIANCE of 45 civil society organisations is calling for a new network of glasshouses and a Scottish independent watchdog as part of radical plans to fix our "broken" system over the way we grow, distribute and waste food to make Scotland health...

UK minsters have rejected calls led by the head of Glasgow-based energy firm ScottishPower to scrap the energy cap as part of measures to tackle the cost of living crisis.

REGULATORS have warned “robust enforcement action” will be taken if energy companies treat customers unfairly when increasing direct debit payments.

A festival claimed to be the world's largest public celebration of the written word has found a permanent home.

The number of jobs created by foreign companies investing in Scotland has rebounded from the crash during the worst of the pandemic, according to new figures from Scottish Development International (SDI).

JAEGER is opening its first west of Scotland outlet with Marks and Spencer, in Braehead, today, following “phenomenal” early interest in the new partnership between the two iconic high street names.

By Scott Wright

Detectives on the hunt for a murderer who shot a bank worker on the doorstep of his Highlands home have urged anyone who was in the hotel opposite two days before the fatal shooting to come forward.

HE is a former Royal Marine whose explorer father instilled a sense of adventure and desire to take on the toughest challenges.

SCOTTISH Gas owner Centrica has highlighted a good performance by the North Sea business it had been trying to offload and which it now plans to repurpose.

ANDY Stenton (Letters, May 10) criticises Anas Sarwar for opposing Scotland leaving the UK, but praises Sinn Fein – formerly the political wing of the IRA – for wanting a united Ireland. So Irish unity is good but British unity is bad.

By Scott Wright

YOU don't expect the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street to engage in dodgy media manipulation, but the Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, pulled a blinder last week. He delivered the most damaging announcement made by a British central banker in 2...

NORTH Sea oil and gas heavyweight Neptune Energy has underlined its belief in the potential of the area, in which it plans to invest $1 billion (£0.8bn) over the next five years.

By Scott Wright

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

By Willie Watt

YOU could almost hear the sharp intake of breath across the nation when Glasgow Shettleston MSP John Mason commented that abortions are “seldom essential or vital”, and that healthcare clinics “push abortions without laying out the pros and con...

JANE McCarry, who played Isa Drennan in TV sitcom Still Game, is in a sporting mood, having been to watch darts being played at the Hydro.

Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on the missing ferries contract. Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk.

The broadcaster and a reporter who was hurt in the incident blamed Israeli forces, who said they are investigating

Police have launchd an investigation following the "unexplained" death of a two-year-old boy.

Elon Musk has said he will reverse the Twitter ban imposed on former US president Donald Trump as part of his plan to make permanent account suspensions a “rare thing”.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will start a two-day visit to Scotland with engagements focusing on mental health.

A man has been charged in connection with the death of Aimee Jane Cannon in West Lothian, police have confirmed.

Controversy over “missing” documents detailing the decision to award contracts for the Ferguson Marine ferries is to be the focus of a debate in Holyrood on Wednesday.

The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952, when she was just 25-years-old.

SNP and Green ministers will continue pushing for post-Brexit Scottish access to the Erasmus+ education programme, the External Affairs Secretary has insisted.

A former Scottish Parliament presiding officer gifted her niece, who is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups, about £300 to £500 per month, a court has heard.

SCOTTISH compression technology pioneer Vert Technologies has annoucned the appointment of new chief executive, Alan Duncan, who is taking over from Phil Harris.

AN SNP minister has insisted her government is intent on “future-proofing” the Grangemouth industrial hub amid speculation a Chinese state-owned backer wants to sell its stake.

A 62-year-old pedestrian who died in a crash while on a night out in Edinburgh has been named by Police Scotland.

A GREENS minister has called on the UK Government to rethink its “woefully inadequate” new energy blueprint after being put under pressure to accelerate insulation of buildings to tackle fuel poverty.

TWO former Royal Marines have been jailed for drugs, firearms and serious organised crime offences after £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis was recovered from two vehicles in Glasgow.

Emergency services were called to the area and a 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

RAPE Crisis Scotland has warned of a "culture of misogyny amongst some members of the Faculty of Advocates".

The Queen’s Speech “delivers for Scotland and the whole of the UK”, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said.

The UK, US and EU have publicly blamed Russia for a cyberattack on communications company Viasat an hour before Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Activists, residents and politicians are set to mark the one year anniversary of a Glasgow protest over the detention of two men in Kenmure Street.

SCOTLAND’S councils look set to be dominated by men until 2037, unless political parties are willing to take radical action, according to new analysis.

BORIS Johnson has been criticised for missing the chance to tackle the cost of living crisis in the Queen's speech today.

REGULATORS have told MSPs that “robust enforcement action” will be taken if energy companies treat customers unfairly when increasing direct debit payments.

GRAFTING a compensation scheme onto landmark legislation pardoning striking miners, could ultimately pit miner against miner, a Scottish Government minister has warned.

The Government's legislative agenda was laid out in the Queen's Speech which was delivered by Prince Charles in the absence of Her Majesty.

WHERE should one go, should one need a bit of budgeting advice?

The Queen's speech sets out the agenda for the government in the coming parliamentary term, with a raft of Bills announced.

Prince Charles, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla and Prince William, arrived at Westminster for the state opening of parliament earlier today.

The Government has set out plans for its next parliamentary term, yet does little to help immediately with the cost of living crisis.