Herald Scotland

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:39:44 +0000
'There is a big black hole in the rail system between Alloa and Dunfermline'
A fresh call has been made to get the idea of reopening the existing 'black hole' rail link between Dunfermline and Alloa

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:58:39 +0000
Police enquiries ongoing following death of man on Glasgow street
Enquiries are ongoing after police were called to a report of a disturbance in Berkeley Street, Glasgow around 6.45am on Friday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:38:55 +0000
Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign
Nigel Farage is due to hold a rally in Falkirk on Saturday, prompting John Swinney to accuse him of seeking to “whip up hate”.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'The idyll of childhood': Winnie the Pooh author backs Christmas book campaign
Jane Riordan says that she was 'so lucky' to be brought up with a love of books and wants to help others do the same.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Sarwar told to clarify whether he agrees Keir Starmer is 'rolling back' on devolution
The SNP have written to Anas Sarwar asking him to confirm his position on whether Sir Keir Starmer is "rolling back on devolution".

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Leading cancer hospital 'chronically run down' amid leaks in roof, MSP warns
Scotland's leading cancer hospital, the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, has been described as "chronically run down" after roof leaks were discovered.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Landmark Scottish shopping centre in spotlight after change of plans
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been in the spotlight again after a change of plans

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:34:00 +0000
New venture dubbed 'Skyscanner for Scotch whisky tours' takes flight
Sip Seekers allows users to compare Scotch whisky experiences and unlock revenue for owners

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:31:00 +0000
Landmark Scottish city shopping centre for sale at offers over £18 million
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Why Chancellor's Budget moves will be counter-productive to pension saving
Uncertainty and fear around pensions can encourage the wrong behaviours

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:31:00 +0000
Triumph for Scots biotech firm as nation's 'remarkable' start-ups celebrated
Renowned Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter hails Scotland's 'disrupters, risk takers, and economy builders

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on Vladimir Putin
Today's cartoon is on Putin's propaganda. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on December 1 that Russian troops had captured the Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk. A day later, Ukrainian officials refuted Russia's claims of having taken...

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Islander hopes CalMac can help him beat a world record
An islander is hoping his attempt at breaking a world record will be smooth sailing.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:01:23 +0000
Fight to build new pub to replace bar which served Glasgow community for decades
A planning fight to build a new pub to replace a bar in Sighthill will go before Glasgow councillors next week.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
UK Gov minister: Scrapping two-child limit too early would've been 'worst thing'
Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill has said scrapping the two-child limit prematurely would have been the "worst thing" for families in poverty.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'I’m mindful of 140 years of history and where we go next' says pet charity's new CEO
The new chief executive of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home speaks to The Herald about the charity's future, funding and being a 'dog person'.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:43:44 +0000
'Room for a whirligig?' Concern over size of gardens in new housing development
A Perth and Kinross councillor raised concern gardens in an Alyth development might be too small to hang a washing.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:22:22 +0000
Third of residents in Glasgow feel unsafe walking home after dark, survey finds
Concerns that more than a third of residents who responded to the Glasgow Household survey felt unsafe walking home after dark have been raised by a local councillor.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:49:26 +0000
'World Cup could give Scotland’s pubs a £15m boost - if licensing hours are extended'
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) is urging decision makers to support extension to licensing hours to ensure fans can enjoy next year’s historic World Cup matches in their local pubs.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:28:16 +0000
Police cordon off Glasgow street after man found injured
Police have cordoned off a street in Glasgow after a man was found injured.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:44:33 +0000
Scottish Labour MSP quits as education spokeswoman amid links to sex offender
Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has resigned from the party's frontbench following links to sex offender.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:13:09 +0000
Vera Weisfeld: Founder of What Every Woman Wants chain dies aged 87
Vera Weisfeld and her second husband, Gerald, established the ‘What Every Woman Wants’ retail chain in the 1970s and developed it into an icon of the British High Street.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Proof from the fields as Solasta Bio marks patent success
The company's environmentally-friendly insecticides have been highly effective in more than 50 field trials globally

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:48:06 +0000
Man found dead within vehicle on M8 motorway near Glasgow Airport
The death is being treated as unexplained however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:19:26 +0000
Student flats on derelict land beside River Kelvin approved despite local objections
Development of more than 150 new student flats on derelict land beside the River Kelvin at Otago Street has been given the green light despite objections from residents.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Councils warn Scottish class-time cuts rest on ‘untested’ and unrealistic plans
Councils warn Scottish Government plans to cut teachers’ class time are untested, unfunded and could cost up to £300m, raising serious concerns over delivery.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Difficult days in November as job losses mount
It was a rough month for many as the business community nervously awaited the Autumn Budget

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:58:21 +0000
Councillors to be asked to back call for consultation on renaming Andrew Avenue
Renfrewshire councillors will be asked to back a call for a consultation on the possibility of renaming Andrew Avenue in Renfrew at a summit next week.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:51:13 +0000
'Ambitious' 10-year vision to regenerate Clydebank into thriving community unveiled
An ambitious ten-year vision to regenerate Clydebank into a thriving community, while empowering local people to shape the future of their town, has been unveiled.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:40:10 +0000
Residents in Scottish town 'can’t sleep safe in their beds' because of flooding fears
People in Peebles “can’t sleep safe in their beds” until the town has a flood protection scheme in place, councillors were informed this week.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:32:36 +0000
Plans approved to transform derelict site of former Irn-Bru factory
Work to transform the derelict site of a former Irn Bru factory into a national hub teaching heritage skills could be complete by spring 2027, Falkirk councillors have heard.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:17:12 +0000
Plans for new whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle approved by council
Plans for a new whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle Estate have been approved by council officers.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:15:26 +0000
'A man related to first minister asked if I wanted crack', witness tells court
A drug user told police: “A guy who was related to the first minister asked if I wanted to buy some crack,” a court has heard.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Funding for young athletes continues in the spirit of one of golf's biggest fans
The charity has provided more than £300,000 of support to young athletes since 2023

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:44:26 +0000
Mystery set to be uncovered as Ness of Brodgar anomaly dig dates confirmed
Dates are set for a July 2026 dig at the Ness of Brodgar, where archaeologists will open a trench to investigate a mysterious anomaly revealed by new GPR scans.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:47:22 +0000
British Airways launches new route from Glasgow to Spain
British Airways has expanded its network with a brand-new twice-weekly route from Glasgow to San Sebastián.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:04:24 +0000
Lannan Bakery hits out at 'abuse of staff' three days after posting security host job
The viral Edinburgh bakery issued a statement calling for "kindness, patience, dignity, and respect" for its workers over the Christmas period.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:33:22 +0000
Waverley launches winter appeal to help preserve the ship’s historic character
Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has launched a winter appeal to raise £135,000 to replace both of her masts and Dining Saloon windows ahead of the 2026 sailing season.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:02:57 +0000
Rare painting by Scottish modern artist achieves world record price at auction
Agnes Miller Parker's The Horse Fair sold for £176,600 at fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull's Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:43:47 +0000
Man admits 'harrowing' rape of teenager in Edinburgh
Aaron Strachan pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:51:45 +0000
Top chef takes helm at Scotland’s newest international leisure resort
A renowned chef has taken the helm at Scotland’s newest international leisure resort

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:22:19 +0000
Two Scottish drinks makers have joined forces to create a rare and exclusive whisky
Fettercairn has teamed up with Six°North to release Distillers’ Secret, a 318-bottle whisky crafted from two unique casks and available exclusively from the distillery.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0000
How to claim compensation for a delayed flight after Edinburgh flights grounded
How to get compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight after all routes from Edinburgh Airport were grounded this morning.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:28:38 +0000
Scottish Government urged to end 'poverty wages' in the arts as AI threats are raised
Calls for full transparency on salaries and rates of pay across the creative industries.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:24:41 +0000
LinkedIn users unable to access site after Cloudflare 500 internal server error
LinkedIn users are reporting they are unable to access the site after an issue with Cloudflare in what appears to be another internet outage.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:23:34 +0000
Man dies after disturbance which saw Glasgow street locked down
Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were deployed to the area

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:08:42 +0000
Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands
Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:10:39 +0000
Edinburgh airport resumes flights after glitch hits air traffic control
A Scottish airport has suspended all flights after an air traffic control outage brought the international hub to a standstill.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:31:53 +0000
Is Cloudflare down? Users report error 500 in second outage within months
Is Cloudflare down? Users have reported an error 500 issue as software goes down for second time within months

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:41:45 +0000
Only one place in Scotland makes list of UK's 'happiest' towns and cities
More than 19,500 people took part in Rightmove’s 2025 happy at home survey

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