Anas Sarwar names his frontbench team and aims to be ‘credible opposition’
New Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his frontbench team as he aims to stop the SNP from winning a majority in May’s Holyrood election.
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Replacement for European Arrest Warrant facing legal challenges, police reveal
The post-Brexit replacement for the European Arrest Warrant is facing multiple legal challenges, Police Scotland has said.
Fabien Galthie backed by FFR despite leaving France bubble to watch son play
France head coach Fabien Galthie retains the support of his federation after it emerged he left the squad’s bubble on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations to watch his son play rugby.
Brazil variant in Scotland has clinical director ‘not panicking but concerned’
Scotland’s national clinical director said he was “not panicking, but concerned” about the discovery of a Brazilian coronavirus variant in the UK.
Covid vaccine in Scotland: Track the rollout progress with these charts
With the Covid-19 vaccination programme now under way, we've put together a collection of Covid vaccine tracker charts to monitor the progress of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout across the UK.
Three people with Brazil variant of Covid-19 detected in Scotland
Three cases of the Brazil variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Scotland.
North-east castle hottest place in UK as region basks in glorious sunshine
A popular north-east tourist attraction was the hottest place in the UK yesterday.
Scotland records 18 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours
Scotland has recorded 18 deaths from coronavirus and 525 positive tests in the past 24 hours, the Scottish Government has said.
Covid vaccine: One in four people in north-east have received first jab
One in four people in the north-east has received at least their first dose of a Covid vaccine, according to the latest stats.
Leeds great Peter Lorimer receiving care in a hospice due to long-term illness
Leeds’ all-time top goalscorer Peter Lorimer is in a hospice due to a long-term illness.
Singling out jobs for vaccination would take too long, says Health Secretary
Singling out occupations for vaccination would take too long and age is a better signifier of risk from Covid-19, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said.
Scotland start 2023 World Cup against South Africa while England meet Argentina
England will begin the 2023 World Cup against Argentina in Marseille, while Scotland will take on defending champions South Africa in the same city a day later.
Douglas Ross slams Labour’s ‘half-hearted’ support for the Union
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has blasted his Labour rivals for being “half-hearted” on the key issue of the constitution, as he insisted only his party can stop the SNP from having a “Covid referendum”.
Crime fell 38% after first lockdown, survey suggests
Crime in Scotland fell by 38% after the start of the first lockdown last year, a report suggests.
Most and least affordable areas for first-time buyers in Britain revealed
Kensington and Chelsea is the least affordable location in Britain for people trying to get on the property ladder, while East Ayrshire in Scotland is the most affordable place, analysis has found.
Kate Forbes pledges to see if ‘compromise’ can be found on care workers’ pay
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has pledged to see if cash can be found in the Scottish Government’s Budget to give care workers a pay rise.
Gregor Townsend wants France game rescheduled for when Scotland stars available
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend insists Sunday’s postponed Guinness Six Nations clash with France must be rescheduled for a date when he has all his top stars available.
SNP MSP Christina McKelvie to take medical leave from ministerial role
A Scottish Government minister has announced she will be on medical leave from Monday for an undisclosed condition.
Scott Begbie: How the ban stopped smoking getting right up my nose
I know that in the teeth of the current pandemic – curse you Covid-19 – it’s hard to remember what a night in the pub was like.
France-Scotland Six Nations clash postponed due to further coronavirus case
Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations trip to Paris on Sunday has been postponed after France reported another positive coronavirus case among their playing squad.
France v Scotland Six Nations clash postponed after further positive Covid case in French camp
Scotland's Guinness Six Nations trip to Paris on Sunday has been postponed after France reported another positive coronavirus case among their playing squad.
Scotland to have zero deaths on the road by 2050 under new plan
The Scottish Government has revealed plans to eliminate road deaths in the country by 2050.
Denis Law art trail ‘can put Aberdeen on the map’
An art project and walking trail celebrating one of Aberdeen’s most famous sons would attract visitors from all over the world, a local councillor has claimed.
Brexit will be felt for decades to come, leading MEP warns
Brexit has caused “so many problems” and its consequences will be felt for decades to come, a leading MEP has warned.
France back in isolation ahead of Scotland clash
France have suspended training ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland following another positive Covid-19 test among the playing squad.
Politicians urged to ‘step up to the challenge’ on child poverty
Scottish Government ministers have been warned they risk missing their targets on child poverty – as analysis indicated a new payment to help poorer families does not go far enough.
Forbes urges opposition to back her ‘consensual budget for unprecedented times’
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has urged MSPs to back her tax and spending plans for the coming year – saying these provide a “solid foundation” from Scotland’s recovery from Covid-19.
Not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care, Scots tell poll
Nearly three quarters of Scots believe there are not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care, according to a new poll.
Sir Billy Connolly to publish autobiography in the autumn
Sir Billy Connolly is to publish an autobiography called Windswept And Interesting.
Westminster accused of ‘naked power grab’ as Levelling Up Fund extended
The UK Government has been accused of a “naked power grab” after it announced a fund which aims to boost regeneration is being extended to Scotland.