IT made me feel like it was almost like a description of a war,” Alec Finlay says in his measured, gentle voice.

THE European Union has announced plans to fund weapons purchases to Ukraine, close its airspace to Russian airlines, and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in its latest response to Russia's invasion, European Commission officials said.

A TELEVISION director who made a documentary about the trial of Margaret Fleming's killers fears her loved ones and the public may never know the truth about her death.

The writing is on the wall for McGhee already

PUPILS and teachers in Scotland's secondary schools will no longer have to wear face masks in the classroom from today after the First Minister announced the easing the some Covid restrictions last week.

More than £60 million of public cash is being made available to replace almost 300 old diesel buses with new electric models.

If anyone needed a sign that this was a morning like no other on the Sunday shows, Sky News’ Trevor Phillips on Sunday was quick to supply it.

NEARLY 100 Scots church leaders have joined charities from across the country to oppose a bill that it is feared could see the criminalisation of Ukranian refugees who arrive in the UK.

INNOVATION led school’s programmes could be the missing link in Scotland’s education system, according to the boss of a global firm.

New legislation is needed to tackle the "growing scourge" of fly-tipping, a Tory MSP has said.

David Whyte and Andrew Stevenson set up Tangent Graphic in 2005 so they could do things their 'own way'  

Mackie's of Scotland has posted record revenues and profit following a surge in demand for its ice cream in England and Wales, but has warned that rising costs are hampering current performance.

A PARCEL of paradoxes is always evident when the west takes umbrage at someone else’s imperialist adventures. Four days into Russia’s clumsy attempt at invading Ukraine several incongruities have already become apparent in the populist British re...

I’m just going to come out and say it: the Scottish Government is doing well. It has introduced a new bill on fox hunting and it appears to show they’ve listened to campaigners and are trying to close down the loopholes in the law. Sorry to end t...

Louis Theroux is my favourite interviewer and programme maker. His self- deprecating manner – “I’m a socially awkward nerd” – makes him all the more dangerous for unwary interviewees. He’s the master of his medium, using silences and a bl...

Ukrainian courage dominates the front pages. Faced with tanks, shells and bombing, Ukrainians talk only of anger at Putin’s unprovoked attack, not fear of his powerful army.

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack will travel to Finland and Norway this week on a mission to boost post-Brexit trade links.

The nation will have to play under the name ‘Football Union of Russia’.

Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to scrap visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens fleeing conflict with immediate effect.

GOGGLEBOX has welcomed its first Scottish couple in six years, but their debut has been met with some issues.

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Scotland’s labour market has seen another increase in hiring activity, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland's latest jobs report, continuing the trend from the end of 2021.

Women are accounting for an increasing proportion of new businesses, but the pandemic has put this progress in jeopardy  

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for “urgent action” to address Scotland’s “shameful” record on lung health after figures found more than 7,000 people a year are dying from lung conditions.

WHEN the first wave of Covid swept across Scotland in March 2020, Tracey Binnie was among those struck down by an infection she compares to a "cross between the flu and pneumonia".

Name: Kyle Ross.

Have you sometimes wondered how many wheels have to come off a bus before it crashes?

SINCE Scotland's first known Covid infection was identified in a patient from Tayside on March 1 2020, at least 1.37 million positive cases have been confirmed - equivalent to a quarter of the whole population.

VLADIMIR Putin has organised the Russian economy as such that financial sanctions won’t hurt it.

By David Scott

Hints and answer for today's Wordle

By Lord Wallace

IT was the era of soft rock, New Wave and pure pop, with power ballads and powerful rock songs riding high in the charts, and it seems you just can’t keep 1980s’ music down.

ON social media you occasionally stumble upon a tale as profound as any Chekhov short story. For instance, a Scottish bloke has posted that he yelled at a woman whose dog relieved itself on his drive.

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin to celebrate the life and career of Dame Vera Lynn.

Which? has issued advice and warnings against fraudsters using the travel industry to gain money and personal information.

he new prices will be introduced across all Tesco stores from Monday (28 February).

Lidl has relaunched its Cast Iron Collection.

The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.

Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid said she “felt physically sick”.

The defence secretary warned to expect 'ruthless, indiscriminate bombing of cities'.

The report came a day after an electrical transformer at a similar disposal facility in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv was damaged.

Peaky Blinders

TEXTBOOK improvisation. It may sound like a contradiction in terms, but that was what France produced at BT Murrayfield on Saturday as they beat Scotland 36-17, in the process enhancing their status as firm favourites for the Six Nations Championship...

Russian troops’ advance on Kyiv has been slower than many military experts had expected.

Mr Blackford said the sight of a private jet leaving Inverness for Moscow was 'gut wrenching'.

British Airways passengers suffered a second day of cancelled and delayed flights to and from Scotland following a computer fault.

THE chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank abruptly quit the role this week.

Jamie went missing in May 2021 from Saltcoats