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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:35:24 +0100
Get 30% off True Origin's ethical African produce that is a hot favourite in Paisley
Paisley-based social enterprise True Origin Foods connects Scottish shoppers with ethical, delicious, small-batch producers such as Black Mamba that support African farmers, fair wages and thriving communities in Eswatini

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:27:41 +0100
Disruption to trains at Glasgow Queen Street due to signal fault
A signal fault is disrupting trains to and from Glasgow Queen Street (High Level) station.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:18:22 +0100
Signalling issue sparks disruption on Glasgow train line
Commuters are set to face disruption this morning due to a signalling issue between Glasgow Queen Street and Ashfield.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:40:34 +0100
Probe to examine death of farmer in quad bike accident
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is due to take place following the death of a farmer in a quad bike accident.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Scotland's island music festivals reveal the multiple risks to their future survival
Rising costs, funding uncertainty, ferry reliability and finding accommodation are among among the biggest challenges for event organisers.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
🗳️Unspun: Election Briefing – 10 days to go
With 10 days to go, John Swinney is setting out his plan for his first 100 days in government. He'll accuse political opponents of trying to block key pledges. But what do the experts say?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:58:49 +0100
End of an era as Glasgow auto centre to close after 60 years in business
A long-standing family business is set to close its doors after six decades - with its devastated owner warning that rising costs and controversial street changes are “strangling” small traders.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:22:20 +0100
Scotland's food and drink industry 'must tackle overworked and underpaid image'
Scotland’s food and drink industry must build sustainable careers and tackle stereotypes of those within it being “overworked and underpaid”, a new report has said.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:15:21 +0100
Two more charged following Scottish Cup quarter-final disorder
Two more people have been charged in connection with disorder at a Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Celtic last month.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:01:03 +0100
Exhibition to explore life on streets of medieval Perth
An exhibition featuring rarely-seen archaeological discoveries is to explore life on the streets of medieval Perth.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:52:12 +0100
Beware book could be ‘damning’ over Emma Caldwell investigation, ex-detective says
A “beware book” kept by women working in Glasgow’s red light district around the time of Emma Caldwell’s murder could be “damning” for police if its contents were uncovered, a retired detective has said.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Makar composes celebratory poem to mark Scotland's World Cup qualification
Scotland's Makar has composed a poem to celebrate the national team's achievement in qualifying for the World Cup

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Leading law firm in Scotland signs premier golf agreement
A major UK law firm with a leading presence in Scotland has signed a partnership deal with the country's premier professional men's golf competition

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How Scotland's island music festivals have grown in number over half a century
The ideas and inspiration for events which have become embedded on the cultural map of Scotland.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Energy bills 'intolerable' as tens of thousands of Scots seek help
Rising energy bills have become ‘intolerable’ as tens of thousands of Scots regularly seek support, a Scottish MP has said.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100
'I want to prove a globally significant company can be built in Edinburgh'
Ross McNair is overseeing rapid growth at WordsmithAI after selling first business to Skyscanner

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
'Systematic failures': More than 5,000 women waiting over a year for gynaecology care
Anas Sarwar has condemned “systematic failures” in women’s healthcare as figures show that more than 5,000 women have spent over a year on an NHS waiting list for gynaecology treatment.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:15:37 +0100
Major delays on M8 motorway after lorry sheds load
Traffic Scotland said the motorway is closed to vehicles eastbound at Junction 4-4a (Whitburn) due to the incident

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Secret Service full cast list for ITV crime thriller starring Gemma Arterton
Gemma Arterton leads the cast of ITV's Secret Service, which was adapted from the novel by ITV News presenter Tom Bradby

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0100
Historic family-owned Scottish seafront pub rebrands after 50 years
A historic family-owned pub, believed to date back more than 200 years, has undergone a rebrand after more than five decades.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0100
King to go ahead with US state visit after Trump 'assassination attempt'
The King’s US state visit programme will “proceed as planned” following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic after what the White House has called the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0100
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster as fresh strikes kill 16 people
People streamed into the central square of a Ukrainian city in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0100
How you can turn the pages of the world's most expensive book in Scots library
A world-famous book has called a Glasgow building home for almost 200 years, and it will now be opened to the public for free.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0100
Major ScotRail disruption as fire crews battle blaze next to busy train line
ScotRail passengers are facing delays on a busy train route after a fire near the line.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0100
Scots city streets set back in time to the 1800s for filming of hit TV show
Film crews have taken over Glasgow's West End, closing more than 10 streets for weeks as The Buccaneers season three transforms the city into a 19th-century setting.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0100
Police say they believe New IRA carried out car bomb attack on station
A car explosion outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfast shows “murderous intent and capability” still exists within paramilitaries in Northern Ireland, as police say they believe the New IRA are involved.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Scottish furniture maker ceases trading after 163 years with all jobs lost
A Scottish furniture maker and joinery firm has ceased trading after 163 years in business

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0100
Man dies after 'getting into difficulty' at Scots reservoir during heatwave
A man has died after getting into difficulty at a reservoir on the outskirts of a Scottish city during the current heatwave.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:20:09 +0100
Thousands join Kiltwalk raising over ÂŁ4 million for charities
Massive well done to everyone who took part

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0100
Major Scots road closed in both directions following serious crash
A major road has been closed in both directions following a serious crash.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:23:01 +0100
'I feared for my life as I scrambled down a Mexican pyramid to escape a gunman'
I was 70ft up an ancient pyramid when gunfire broke out at TeotihuacĂĄn. With the gunman blocking the only exit, I scrambled down the stone to survive. This is my story.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:37:46 +0100
Award-winning Willie Campbell pens new track to dispel global gloom
The Scottish musician says it's ok to switch off when you feel overloaded by bad news

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0100
History made at London Marathon with record-breaking first sub-two-hour run
Sabastian Sawe smashed the marathon world record and became the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official competition to win the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:26:58 +0100
Firefighters tackle wildfire near Loch Lomond
Fire crews were called to the scene of the wildfire near Tarbet

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:08:46 +0100
Two more arrests following probe into disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final
Both men are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
The Scottish golf experience Tiger yearns for 'one time before I die'
The Old Course Reversed might not return next year despite pulling in record numbers of golfers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:41:58 +0100
Six-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Paisley
A six-year-old girl has died and another child was taken to hospital after they were hit by a car in Paisley.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Famous Spiegeltent pulls plug on Fringe return after failing to win council backing
Tighter planning rules have blamed for cancellation of venue's 30th anniversary programme.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:51:07 +0100
Stars of social media to be honoured at Scotland's Influencer of the Year Awards
Social media stars make the jump from the online world to the red carpet

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:56:51 +0100
Scottish Greens want to ban private jets from publicly-owned airports
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer said the party believes public airports should serve the public good

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:06:01 +0100
Watch: ‘Lone wolf whack job’ fires shots at Donald Trump White House dinner
The President was evacuated unharmed - and later praised the Secret Service

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Civil war rages at South Uist community buyout with as EGM showdown looms
A community buyout has split Uist — and the fallout runs deep

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100
'Maybe we shouldn't have an election' Could Trump's chicanery mar the midterms?
Seven months out from elections, Democrats have the momentum giving rise to concerns over what the president’s response might be. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines his options

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Young people in Scotland do not trust the adult world - and have good reason not to
An image from my schooldays still haunts me. It’s around Christmas time and the girls in my class are standing in line waiting for a stampede of boys from the other side of the gym-hall

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Crofting, the dream way of Scottish life, only survived after protests and land raids
Each week, the self-righteous and highly judgmental journalist Rab McNeil puts one of the country's weel-kent creations, names or faces under close scrutiny in his Scottish Icons series. This week, Scotland's crofters falls under his Sauron-like gaze...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Who knew what and when about problems with the 2024 Higher History exam?
Was crucial information on the Higher History 2024 controversy 'deliberately withheld' from the Scottish Government and a parliamentary committee?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are SNP's hopes for indyref2 in the hands of Nigel Farage?
At a lunch in Edinburgh attended by politicians, academics, business leader and diplomats back the talk in the room was about Donald Trump and his quest to take over Greenland.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Starmer warned Scots voters could switch to SNP over overseas aid cut
UK Labour ministers have been warned moving away from a commitment to support international development could see voters north of the Border switch to the SNP.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Radicalised by Reform': Inside Malcolm Offord’s project to remake Scottish politics
Former Tory peer Malcolm Offord says Reform UK has forced Scotland’s political class to face uncomfortable questions on immigration, homelessness and public spending even as critics accuse the party of stoking division.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Sixty years on, the isle that roofed Scotland will quarry slate again
Slate production is set to return to the Isle of Luing after 60 years, raising hopes of jobs, housing and renewed life for the Hebridean island community

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