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University celebrates life of engineer James Watt
The pioneering work of James Watt will be celebrated by the University of Glasgow with a year of events marking 200 years since the engineer’s death.
‘Generation-defining failure’ on Brexit strengthens case for independence: SNP
An “historic and generation-defining failure” by the Conservatives on Brexit strengthens the case for Scottish independence, the SNP has claimed.
Lack of body-worn cameras puts prison staff at unnecessary risk: Tories
Prison officers in Scotland are exposed to “unnecessary risk” because the Scottish Government does not routinely provide body-worn cameras, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Police called to school after 10 pupils consume tablets
Police were called to a school in Fife when 10 pupils fell ill after apparently taking tablets.
Woman, 21, dies after being hit by car crossing road
A 21-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in East Renfrewshire.
Beach search for missing man scaled back
A search is being scaled back for a man last seen two weeks ago on a beach in the north east.
More Scots to get financial help to cover funeral costs
The Scottish Government forecasts a 40% rise in the number of people able to get help with funeral costs when a new benefit payment is introduced this summer.
Police bid to trace women who helped assault victim
Police are trying to trace two women who helped the victim of an assault in Dundee.
Man dies after van hits parked lorry
A man has died after his van hit a parked lorry.
School evacuated in alert over sulphur smell
Pupils have been sent home for the day after a suspected chemical odour was noticed at their school.
Dippy the dinosaur takes shape in Glasgow
Experts have been piecing together Dippy the dinosaur before he goes on public display on the only Scottish stop of his UK tour.
Dairy van link as police investigate bypass body find
A dairy company has said one of its delivery drivers was involved in a road incident, as police continue to investigate the discovery of a man’s body on a city bypass.
Psychiatrist appointed to review mental health support for young prisoners
A leading psychiatrist has been appointed to oversee an independent review of the mental health support services available to young people behind bars.
What happened to Lauren Wade and why did the neglect continue for so long?
The wilful neglect of Lauren Wade by her mother Margaret Wade and partner Marie Sweeney has been described as one of the “most challenging” cases in the last 50 years of Scottish child protection.
Driver killed in five-vehicle crash identified
A man who died following a five-vehicle crash has been named by police.
Snow in store after Britons shiver through coldest night of the winter
Snow flurries are forecast to hit parts of the UK after Britons shivered through the coldest night of the winter so far.
Lauren Wade neglected by ‘deviant and devious’ couple
Lauren Wade should have been setting off for another day of school on Friday morning, but instead her parents Margaret Wade and Marie Sweeney were being jailed for neglect which led to her death.
Parents jailed for neglect of malnourished toddler which led to her death
The parents of a malnourished toddler who died have been jailed for more than six years after admitting neglect.
Original Robert Burns manuscripts to go on display for four hours
Original manuscripts of two Robert Burns poems will go on display in Glasgow on Burns Day.
Family tell of hope over sister missing since 1976
Three women whose sister disappeared more than 40 years ago say they still hope her remains can be found so their family can be “complete again”.
Man killed in five-vehicle crash
A man has died following a five-vehicle crash.
Glasgow social housing revamp ‘boosted Scottish economy by £2 billion’
Improvements to social housing in Glasgow has boosted Scotland’s economy by £2 billion, according to a report.
Freezing temperatures to chill the UK as mercury could plummet to below -10C
The UK will wake up to sub-zero temperatures as wintry conditions grip the country.
Gordon Brown calls to extend Article 50 for a year to consult public
Gordon Brown said he had never seen the country more divided as he called for the Government to extend Article 50 by a year to consult people on Brexit and give the public the final say.
Britain more divided on Brexit than it was on poll tax: Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown has called for Britain’s Brexit deadline to be extended by a year, as he warned the country is now “more divided” than at the time of Margaret Thatcher’s poll tax.
Scottish Labour defends ‘Vision for Scotland’ video partially filmed in Wales
The Scottish Labour party has defended itself after viewers noticed a promotional video was partially filmed in Wales.
Deal agreed in Glasgow equal pay dispute
An agreement in principle has been reached in a bid to bring an end to Glasgow’s long-running equal pay dispute.
Man found dead on Edinburgh city bypass
An investigation has been launched after a body was found in the central reservation of the Edinburgh city bypass.
Council worker killed in collision with bin lorry
A council worker has died after being hit by a bin lorry in South Lanarkshire.
First Minister pressed on reintroduction of procedure for stroke patients
The Scottish Government is working on plans to reintroduce a procedure for removing blood clots from the brains of stoke victims.
