The Scottish Government’s devolved version of the winter fuel payment will match the value of the UK benefit, John Swinney has announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed last week that the payment ...

The latest arrests include a man, aged in his 20s, who has been detained in relation to an arson attack on Larne Leisure Centre.

The search for a person who fell overboard from a ferry in the Firth of Clyde has been suspended, the coastguard said. A major search was launched after the alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon, with ...

A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg’s “complete compliance” with a community payback order, as he said no further review would take place.

Research indicates that almost 800 babies were buried in a sewerage system at the St Mary’s home in Tuam, Co Galway between 1925 and 1961.

Borders College learners on the catering and hospitality course have been using smart glasses during barista training to record practical assessments. The glasses, which capture first-person video ...

Air India said the New Delhi-bound plane landed in Hong Kong safely and was undergoing checks ‘as a matter of abundant precaution’.

Cole Cooper’s body was found in a wooded area of Banknock, Falkirk, with police treating his death as unexplained.

Israel’s military claimed on Monday to have achieved “aerial superiority” over Iran’s capital. The military says it has degraded Iranian air defences and missile systems to the point that its planes ...

A prestigious Borders hotel has been brought to market for the first time in 40 years at an asking price of £1.3m.

Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 1pm on Friday, following concerns for the welfare of two people. The two skydivers were both confirmed dead at the scene and ...

A Treasury minister struggled to answer questions about a new crossing for the River Thames after a further £590 million of public money was committed to it. The Lower Thames Crossing will link Essex ...