Former Scotland, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

The Scotland and Manchester United legend had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a playmaker and a goalscorer, a total footballer, adored by his team-mates and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.

The death of football legend Denis Law and cell death families' call for a law change make the headlines.

Serial sex offender Iain Packer was jailed for life after being found guilty of strangling the 27-year-old in 2005.

The A90 was closed for about 13 hours after a crash invovling a car and an HGV near Cruden Bay on Friday.

A man has died after a collision between a lorry and a car on the A90 on Friday afternoon.

The finalists have been named in the 2025 Scottish Golf Awards

The cost of swimming lessons in Scotland has soared, with prices rising by up to 29% in six years. Councils blame budget cuts and rising pool operating costs, while MSPs warn the hikes could harm public health."

Experts have warned John Swinney faces a 'difficult' and 'challenging' relationship with Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration.

A housing industry leader has put forward proposals it is claimed could restart billions of pounds worth of stalled investment in new homes in Scotland.