Herald Scotland

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:31:07 +0000
Probe after man seriously assaulted outside Glasgow Cathedral
A police investigation is underway after a man was seriously assaulted outside Glasgow Cathedral.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:22:10 +0000
M&S releases list of 32 Scottish locations it is considering for new food store
M&S has launched a new list of 500 target locations it is considering for new and renewed Food stores as it aims to double the size of its Food business.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:56:58 +0000
Contentious housing development near farm approved by a single vote
East Ayrshire Council has narrowly approved plans for 29 new homes on the edge of Crosshouse following a highly charged and lengthy planning hearing.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:33:28 +0000
M8 motorway closed due to overrunning roadworks
Drivers are facing disruption on Tuesday morning due to the closure of the M8 motorway.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:41:00 +0000
Why is Swinney facing a double crisis over a pensions discrimination scandal?
The First Minister is at the centre of a probe into the mishandling of pensioner complaints in a £1.7 billion age discrimination scandal.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000
Privacy regulator probes mishandling of pension scandal complaints to Swinney
The Information Commissioner's Office is looking at concerns over privacy breaches over the handling of pensioner complaints to John Swinney

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:29:00 +0000
Alarm as Scotland loses 1500 free ATMs and cash-use plunges faster than UK average
The number of free ATMs in Scotland has been dropped by almost a third since before the pandemic raising concerns over thousands struggling to access cash.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Scotland must 'close the gap' on broadband blackspots amid 4G probe
Telecommunication experts have warned the UK Government to urgently review how the Electronic Communications Code impacts Scotland's 4G blackspots.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grooming gang row deepens as NSPCC urges ministers to show 'leadership' on abuse
NSPCC says Scotland still lacks a clear picture of child sexual abuse as pressure grows on ministers to consider a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Political row erupts over NHS cancelled operation figures — who’s telling the truth
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused SNP ministers of twisting NHS statistics after they claimed he misled Parliament over cancelled operations.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Scottish accountancy firm acquired by English player
The Scottish accountancy firm has been bought by an acquisitive sector stablemate based in London

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Major loan to fund homes amid Scottish housing emergency
The Scottish National Investment Bank is providing a multi-million-pound loan for new homes amid the housing emergency.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Glasgow pizza shop appears to have closed suddenly after 36 years of serving locals
A long-running Glasgow pizza shop appears to have closed after 36 years, with Google and Yell now listing it as permanently shut following weeks of inactivity.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Pick'n'mix Budget 2025 will lack coherent strategy that the UK desperately needs
Here's hoping for the return of a far less protracted and far more boring Budget in 2026

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:10:00 +0000
'Overwhelming majority' say pupils should have right to opt out of RE lessons
A poll for the Humanist Society Scotland found huge support for an independent opt-out

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Analysis: BBC Scotland turns to comics for festive season mixing humour and nostalgia
Sir Billy Connolly, Stanley Baxter, Ashley Storrie, Karen Dunbar, Jack Docherty, Jay Lafferty, Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence will be featured.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Celebration of Scottish stage and screen star leads BBC Scotland festive line-up
Documentary devoted to Scottish stage and screen star to be screened ahead of his 100th birthday.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Architects unveiled for £10m project to 'reinvent' historic Scottish theatre
AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Dr Feelgood, Kraftwerk, Dr Feelgood and Mott the Hoople all played the venue in its heyday.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:42:32 +0000
How top Scottish brands benefit from Crunchy Carrots' tasteful marketing with bite
In an age of multiple distractions, capturing and holding the attention of customers has become a constant challenge for many businesses.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
UK Government has ‘less than a week’ to salvage defence ties with EU, SNP warns
SNP warns the UK has under a week to secure access to the EU’s £150bn SAFE defence programme, risking isolation for Scotland’s defence industry.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
McAllan urges Reeves to 'reinvigorate housebuilding' in Wednesday's Budget
Scotland’s housing secretary Mairi McAllan is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to help “reinvigorate housebuilding” in the Budget on Wednesday.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:15:27 +0000
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
At least 150 scholarships will be created in Scotland following a campaign backed by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Join The Herald on Wednesday for unrivalled coverage of the 2025 Budget
The Chancellor’s upcoming 2025 Budget promises to set the economic and political course for the year ahead. Tomorrow is a moment of immense consequence for households, businesses, and how Scotland economically moves into the future.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:48:59 +0000
Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland
A “simple” genetic test for newborn babies that will help prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland, it has been announced.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
First tranche of Edinburgh tourist tax money to deliver over 400 affordable homes
The first tranche of income generated by Edinburgh's new 'tourist tax' is set to fund the delivery of more than 400 affordable homes.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +0000
This 2,000-year-old Scots wonder with an 'extreme energy' will take you back in time
Those who have come to this Iron Age Broch in Scotland have said it transports you back in time and has an 'extreme energy'.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:01:30 +0000
Rings worth five-figure sum stolen from island home
Thieves have stolen more than £13,000 worth of rings from a home in Shetland.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:40:54 +0000
Water park slide closed after parents report children feeling sick
North Lanarkshire Council said it was carrying out checks

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Seven of the best restaurants in Dundee to visit this winter
It’s Scotland’s fourth largest city, but Dundee continues to thrive as a hub of creativity when it comes to culture, arts and food.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:26:24 +0000
Watch: NATO divers stage submarine rescue drill in Scottish waters
More than 50 military personnel from the Royal Navy, French Navy and Norwegian Navy took part

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:01:00 +0000
Major survey reveals how Scots firms feel about the year ahead
Survey of 100 small and medium-sized business owners in Scotland offer views on range of key issues

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:52:59 +0000
Are civil servants justified in their office fears - or are they just lazy?
Unions representing civil servants warned it was difficult to get work done from the office - is the expectation placed on them too harsh?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:16:38 +0000
Parents demand meeting with council after school protest over migrant English lessons
Furious parents are demanding a face-to-face meeting with education bosses after a protest over moves to hold English lessons for asylum seekers during class times.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:33:22 +0000
'A real difference': Schools to benefit from innovation fund to 'spark curiosity'
The funding will back more than a dozen creative initiatives spanning 78 schools

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:13:24 +0000
Watch: New retail park opens with promise of 'significant economic boost'
The development comes after a multimillion-pound investment led by local entrepreneurs

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:31:19 +0000
Scottish housebuilder 'primed for expansion' with £15m investment deal
The Edinburgh-based housebuilder will accelerate its development programme and has also announced a restructuring of its leadership team

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:56:01 +0000
Plans revealed for 29-storey riverside skyscraper at site of former newspaper HQ
A property developer has submitted a planning bid to redevelop 40 Anderston Quay, situated along the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:44:08 +0000
The Gannet's Peter McKenna to open new Glasgow restaurant
As Peter McKenna prepares to close The Gannet, the acclaimed chef has announced plans to open a new Glasgow restaurant early next year.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:23:07 +0000
Kate Forbes to be quizzed by MSPs as public inquiry costs rise to £260 million
Kate Forbes is to be quizzed by MSPs as the cost of public inquiries in Scotland has spiralled by £30 million in nine month rising to a total cost of almost £260m, according to data compiled by Holyrood researchers

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:07:44 +0000
Glasgow set to exempt 76 streets from pavement parking rules - here’s where
Glasgow City Council has revealed 76 streets are set to be granted exemptions from pavement parking restrictions.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Gilruth under fire for announcing surprise proposals one day after union talks
The government issued a press release about new proposals for teacher workload before sharing the information with trade unions.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:35:52 +0000
Scottish city revealed to be among the most mispronounced words in the UK
A new study has revealed Edinburgh to be among the most mispronounced words in the UK.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:52:29 +0000
Entry fee introduced at Calanais Standing Stones 'to protect 5,000 years of history'
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received ministerial approval to introduce an admission charge at Calanais Standing Stones.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:31:07 +0000
Hospitality group proposes £200m Edinburgh hub as part of neighbourhood revival
A new £200 million hospitality and community venue is being proposed in Edinburgh as The Social Hub announces plans to expand its growing footprint with a second UK hotel.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000
Children with serious illnesses experience zoo through groundbreaking technology
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has partnered with UK charity SpecialEffect to deliver an innovative pilot experience that allowed two immunocompromised children to enjoy a personalised, behind-the-scenes visit to Edinburgh Zoo, witho...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:43:51 +0000
'It paints a bleak picture': Peregrine numbers in decline in Cairngorms National Park
The first specific, Cairngorms National Park-wide survey of peregrine falcons in 20 years has revealed a continuing downward trend in numbers.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:32:31 +0000
British comedian to stand trial accused of sex-related charges against three women
British comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli is to stand trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of six sex-related charges against three women.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:02:19 +0000
Council 'considering washing its hands of public toilets' to save £100,000 a year
Council officials are considering whether to withdraw all involvement from the running of public toilets in Argyll and Bute.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:48:50 +0000
Parking restriction signage at a sports stadium deemed 'inadequate and confusing'
The parking restriction signage at a sports stadium in Glasgow has been deemed "inadequate and confusing" as a fine appeal was won.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:16:29 +0000
Tower blocks set to be demolished under plans being put forward to councillors
Plans to demolish three Edinburgh tower blocks have been announced by council officials ahead of a critical meeting early next month.

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