Police in riot gear along with a dogs unit and firefighters have been called to a "stand-off" on a Cowdenbeath street.

Drivers in Glenrothes have been left in a spin after arrows were painted the wrong way on to a roundabout.

MK Dons have ended their managerial search after appointing former West Ham academy coach Liam Manning.

Police in Dundee are investigating after a bogus workman entered an 88-year-old's home before demanding £1,300 in cash.

Dundee United boss Tam Courts is hopeful Ilmari Niskanen can be one of his "reinforcements" before the transfer window shuts.

Two years ago, Perthshire girl Arianna Fordyce had to learn to walk all over again after having major hip surgery.

James McPake says it’s been an “unbelievable education” learning from Gordon Strachan in his time as Dundee manager.

Young people in Dundee and Angus are given the opportunity to tap into a mentorship programme with Dundee Stars.

Brechin Rugby Club is ready to bounce back with a bit of fashion flair this weekend.

Jackie Sutherland grew up listening to her father's remarkable stories of survival and courage in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

A prisoner found with a shank between his buttocks in HMP Perth has been ordered to perform unpaid work.

A neglectful dog owner from Kirkcaldy has been banned from keeping animals for a year.

The Scottish Crannog Centre says it will stride into the future with confidence after receiving a further £50,000 following June's devastating fire.

A potential deal between the SNP and Greens would risk the oil and gas sector "being held at knifepoint", a north-east MP has claimed.

Cook this barbecued salmon dish and enjoy an alfresco feast with some sparkling wine.

A new enthusiasm for folk reclaiming their language roots is behind a drive by campaigners to get politicians to support legislation in Holyrood that would promote the use of Scots in everyday life.

He has sparked plenty of magic and mayhem during his career but recently Lionel Messi has been more wrapped up in contracts than con tricks.

A dramatic drop in the number of EU students applying to study in Scotland in the past year has been branded "deeply concerning", with Brexit getting the blame.

The weekend approaches...

St Johnstone fans were in high spirits as they gathered before the biggest match in the club's history.

Emergency services have been scrambled after a two vehicle collision in Dunfermline.

A 57-year-old man has claimed an alleged sexual encounter with a 16-year-old girl was consensual.

A mother was left angry and upset after her family endured their "worst holiday in the worst hotel" in Aviemore.

Tributes are pouring in for "one of a kind" Fife car enthusiast, Lindsey Page, who has passed away suddenly.

Perthshire pupils were delighted to receive their GCSE results at Strathallan School on Thursday.

A 3% pay rise has been confirmed for NHS medical and dental staff working in Scotland.

Dundee United are close to re-signing Marc McNulty as boss Tam Courts confirmed positive talks with the Reading striker.

A woman has gone on trial accused of murdering her partner in Fife on Christmas Day, just two days before she gave birth.

Tributes have been paid to a young dad of two who worked as a doctor in Fife, including through the Covid crisis, after he died aged 36.

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