Scotland Herald
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:49:10 +0100Driver killed in single-car crash on M74 motorway
A 24-year-old man has died in a crash on a motorway in South Lanarkshire. Police were called to the single-car incident involving a silver Mazda 2 on the M74 near Abington at 5am on Friday, July 10.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:29:28 +0100Branch closure means Kilmarnock could soon be left without a post office
Kilmarnock’s only Post Office is facing closure at the end of August.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:19:37 +0100Over 100 parking fines issued on street known for 'misleading' parking signs
A Helensburgh street known for "misleading parking signs" has racked up almost 140 fines in one year, according to new data.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:46:16 +0100Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, police said.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100The festival that has turned a former mining town into an award-winning culture town
The composer's musical upbringing inspired the creation of an annual musical event.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The businessman who funded more than a third of Reform's local campaign
A Port Glasgow businessman’s £5,000 donation made up more than a third of Malcolm Offord’s declared Inverclyde campaign spending.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0100High street giant collapsed into administration with 1,300 jobs lost owing £20m
A retail giant with stores across Scotland and England collapsed into administration with 1,300 jobs lost owing almost £20 million.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100The photographer who cheated death 12 times to capture 'unseen' images
Thomas Joshua Cooper says he almost died 12 times in pursuit of images in some of earth's most remote and extreme locations.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100I, Jack Wright full cast list for BBC mystery-drama series starring John Simm
John Simm, Trevor Eve and Nikki Amuka-Bird are among the cast members of I, Jack Wright, which is now airing on the BBC
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100Andy Burnham urged to cut National Insurance and promises 'growth in every postcode'
New analysis shows employers are paying more than £1,000 extra in National Insurance for the average worker following recent tax changes.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:39:47 +0100Man detained at Edinburgh Airport under terrorism act following protests
A man was detained under the Terrorism Act at Edinburgh Airport, with digital devices seized
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0100BBC Scotland political editor awarded honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Skills and security versus borderless connectivity at Scotland's IoT crossroads
Connectivity has become an operational discipline of stitching together roaming agreements, billing models, support structures and regulatory compliance
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:52:19 +0100New strikes at Glasgow university as staff overwhelmingly vote to walk out
Staff at a university in Glasgow have voted to strike over plans to cut staff
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:53:51 +0100We fought to stop Glasgow City Council cutting teachers - now they're billing us £44k
The Glasgow City Parents Group lost a legal action opposing cuts to teacher numbers, and is now being pursued for costs
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:51:40 +0100Wallace and Gromit classics return to Glasgow Vue cinemas for Aardman anniversary
Vue cinemas in Glasgow will celebrate 50 years of Aardman Animations with Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep screenings.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:16:44 +0100Queens Park Arena launches packed summer programme after bumper opening weekend
Queens Park Arena has launched its 2026 summer programme with four weeks of films, live music, family events and festivals.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:57:44 +0100'High-quality' UK transport and storage company enters administration after 39 years
UK transport and storage company, Trans Haul (Europe) Ltd, has entered administration after more than 39 years in business.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:48:45 +0100Scottish Government launches £2m support fund for struggling pig farmers
Independent pig producers across Scotland will be able to apply for a share of a new £2 million support package from July 15.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:23 +0100Bid battle erupts for airline easyJet as major development revealed
A bid battle has erupted for airline easyJet with a major development revealed
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:08:09 +0100Highland whisky distillery expands into Tesco, Waitrose and Booker
Tomatin has expanded into major UK retailers, with new supermarket and wholesale listings boosting the reach of its Highland single malts.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100AI data centres in Scotland: What they are, why they matter and all you need to know
What are AI data centres? As new projects are proposed across Scotland, here's what they are, how they work and why they matter.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:52:44 +0100Edinburgh football fans can watch England's World Cup quarter-final in city cinemas
Football fans can catch all the action on the big screen at Vue Cinema.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:51:01 +0100Historic Scottish estate in same family since 1894 put up for sale
A historic Scottish estate that has been in the same family for 132 years has been brought to the market
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0100UK's biggest travelling Titanic exhibition to make Edinburgh debut this winter
The UK's largest travelling Titanic exhibition will arrive in Edinburgh this winter with hundreds of artefacts and immersive displays.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0100Rail closures planned for most of October on one of Scotland's busiest routes
Rail closures are set to affect parts of one of Scotland's busiest routes ahead of the introduction of electric trains
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:50:55 +0100People throwing away stained clothes are wasting £1.75bn a year, research finds
New research suggests UK households are wasting £1.75 billion a year by replacing stained clothing that could often be saved.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:41:14 +0100OVO Hydro above Madison Square Garden in ranking of best-selling arenas worldwide
The OVO Hydro in Glasgow has landed in sixth place in industry trade publication Pollstar's Mid-Year Worldwide Top 10 Arenas chart - ahead of New York's famous Madison Square Garden
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:36:57 +0100Union welcomes government plans for mandatory regulation in veterinary sector
Unite has welcomed government plans to introduce mandatory regulation for the veterinary sector following years of campaigning.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:26:43 +0100Firefighters leave scene of building blaze on Edinburgh's Princes Street
Firefighters have left the scene of a blaze on Princes Street in Edinburgh which gutted a historic building, however the road remains closed while an investigation takes place.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:12:12 +0100Glasgow 2026 mascot Finnie to meet fans at Buchanan Galleries this week
Families will have the chance to meet Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie during a special appearance at Buchanan Galleries.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:56:29 +0100'First-of-its kind' dog ranch approved in Scottish quarry
Councillors have unanimously approved plans to restore and transform a Perthshire quarry site into a “first-of-its-kind” dog ranch
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:50:01 +0100Free Bella Ramsey film screenings announced at cinemas across Scotland this month
Cinema-goers across Scotland can claim free tickets to see Bella Ramsey's new film Sunny Dancer before its UK release.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:26:23 +0100Loch Lomond jet skis crackdown launched as offences soar
A harsher CCTV crackdown has been launched to tackle a spike in dangerous jet ski use on Loch Lomond, with police appealing for witness reports.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:04 +0100Popular Moray farm shop up for sale after 30 years in business
Allarburn Farm Shop in Elgin is looking for new owners after serving customers across Moray for three decades.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:13:52 +0100Top KC says SNP donors could be owed refunds plus years of interest
A leading KC says SNP donors who gave to referendum fundraising appeals could be entitled to refunds plus interest as campaigners prepare legal action.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:03:52 +0100Busy Glasgow Central line set for weekend of disruption
One of Glasgow Southside's busiest train lines will be cancelled from tomorrow into next week.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:57:47 +0100Award-winning Highland inn hits the market after 10 years
The award-winning Ben Cruachan Inn in Argyll has been put up for sale after a decade under its current owners.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:44 +0100Anonymous social media accounts tapping into fears of communities, says police chief
Anonymous social media accounts are “tapping into fears of communities”, a senior police officer has said following disorder in Glasgow this week.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:30:20 +0100John Swinney quietly axes Scottish Government's flagship tax advisory group
The Scottish Government has quietly disbanded its Tax Advisory Group following years of internal friction, leaving high-profile economic experts surprised.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:24:12 +0100RAF serviceman who strangled women during campaign of abuse jailed
A RAF airman who was a serial rapist amid a 20-year terror campaign towards a woman was jailed today for 11 years.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:57:58 +0100Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets across UK
The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:51:04 +0100Amnesty labels JK Rowling's sexual assault centre Beira's Place as 'anti-rights'
Beira's Place, the sexual assault support centre launched by JK Rowling, has been labelled anti-rights.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:53:06 +0100Highland Council under fresh scrutiny after rapist granted taxi operator licence
The former chair of Highland Council’s licensing committee has said a convicted abuser’s crimes were not “presented” to them when the committee was asked to decide if he was a “fit and proper person” to hold a short-term let licence.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0100Scottish airports operator posts £92m loss in first accounts since takeover
The operator of two Scottish airports has posted a loss of £92 million.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:54:38 +0100Four British tourists feared dead in Spanish wildfire
Four British tourists are feared to have been killed in a wildfire in Southern Spain.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:24:17 +0100Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100'Scottish golf is everywhere': Highlands manager on life beyond the bucket lists
Graham Ramsay of Kings Golf Club says "just about every golf course in Scotland is really good" compared to travelling outside the country
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:26:19 +0100Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire
The building at the site of the old Debenhams department store suffered “significant damage” in the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Thursday.