John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

The blaze on Monday night saw as many as eight appliances called out to deal with the flames, which also damaged the town's Celtic supporters club.

Mr Sarwar made the call to his Labour colleagues south of the border in a bid to “give kids the childhood they deserve”.

For Women Scotland's legal challenge against the Scottish Government over its policy for the management of transgender prisoners continues in the Court of Session.

Commuters have been warned to expect delays after a signal fault hit a busy rail line in Glasgow.

Holyrood's Public Audit Committee questions Katerina Brown, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland, as part of its probe into the organisation

Watchdogs called for ongoing engagement among staff to ensure a transparent workplace

Hayley Valentine has insisted that BBC Scotland reports 'without fear or favour'.

Ash Regan has accused the Scottish Government of shielding sex buyers and sidelining women after MSPs blocked her bid to criminalise buying sex. The former minister says her Bill was deliberately stalled — and warns women voters not to trust the SN...

A Scottish shopping centre has hailed six major new brands amid 'strong momentum'.

An Ayrshire restaurant chain has revealed its plans for further expansion

Major survey Scottish Licensed Trade Association reveals concern over costs and lack of faith in Scottish and UK governments

Scottish Labour is facing renewed scrutiny after a senior MP was urged to clarify her relationship with Lord Mandelson, following allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein.

Carole Tomlinson will take over as chair of Anderson Strathern on April 1

Today's cartoon is on Peter Mandelson and his Epstein links.

Health Secretary Neil Gray has unveiled a new oversight group to rebuild trust at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but critics say unanswered questions, whistleblower fears and years of denial still haunt one of the NHS’s deepest crises.

Mystery surrounds the status of 16 men released from a seized Russian tanker, after they asked not to be returned to Ukraine

If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting

A former prison governor has warned placing transgender prisoners in the female estate poses a “serious risk” to vulnerable women.

The owner of Irn-Bru has staked £51m on the market for "adult" soft drinks with a double acquisition following a year of strong profit growth

Ash Regan's bid to outlaw the buying of sex in Scotland has been defeated following a crunch vote in Holyrood this afternoon.

In an unsuspecting flat above Culross' The Red Lion Inn, four volunteers are busy brewing up a storm.

For Women Scotland's legal challenge on the Scottish Government's policy which allows transgender prisoners to be placed in the female prison estate began on Tuesday.

Tory MSP calls for Kate Forbes to resign after ministers confirmed the long-delayed MV Glen Rosa will cost £197.5 million — nearly five times its original price.

The Scottish Parliament has paid tribute to the late Jim Wallace, describing the former deputy first minister as an architect of devolution and a man of deep faith and integrity.

A family has sold an award-winning bar and restaurant in a historic Scottish market town

Jardine said that some people asked her how to apply for the scheme, believing it had already been put in place.

One of Scotland’s most prominent business leaders has called for government ministers north of the Border to be banned from pubs.

Downing Street has called in Scotland Yard after explosive claims that Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

Statistics released by Public Health Scotland show 67% of patients were seen within the four-hour target time in the last month of 2025.

The Scottish Government report detailed how the number of FTE officers “have been on a downward trend".

Campaigners who have battled for decades to save a Scottish mansion which fell into ruins have been given the go ahead to start work despite currently having no way to access it

The Mossmorran plastics plant has officially ceased operations, weeks ahead of schedule. 

After months of scrutiny, Ash Regan's Unbuyable Bill is set to be debated at the Scottish Parliament. Today, MSPs will vote on whether or not to support the bill's general principles. The Scottish Government does not support the proposal, which would...

Record numbers of people in Scotland, including more than 10,000 children, are trapped in temporary homelessness accommodation, according to official figures.

New figures released by the local authority reveal that £1,050,780 was paid by motorists whose cars breached the emission regulations.

The Scottish Government will defend its policy for placing transgender prisoners in female jails in a long-running dispute with For Women Scotland.

ScotRail has been accused of accidentally using the logo of a notorious fascist organisation on the side of one of its trains in an AI mock-up

A 40 year old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with robberies in Edinburgh.

Cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £1 million in duty and taxes were seized during the two-day operation.

Man rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being assaulted on Cathedral Street in city centre on Monday evening. Police investigating ongoing incident.

A major shopping centre in a Scottish town has closed following a fire overnight on Monday.

The incidents occurred near the Queensferry Crossing before 7 am, leading to a delays of more than 30 minutes has crews cleared the vehicles from the motorway.

The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) is closed at the Craibstone roundabout following the rush hour pileup, which occurred around 7.40 am.

A number of properties in Hamilton have been evacuated overnight following a report of an "unsafe building".

Given the presence of illicit drugs in Stevenson’s cell, the Scottish Prison Service came under scrutiny.

Topshop will open at John Lewis in Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries, it has been announced.

Commuters in Glasgow have been told to "expect delays" on the M8 on Tuesday morning.

A woman missing from Clarkston has been traced following an urgent overnight search.

For Women Scotland begins the legal challenge on the Scottish Government's transgender prison policy.