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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:29:57 +0000First pics: Daylight breaks over the scene of devastating fire
Fire crews remain at the scene of the devastating blaze - which is still not out
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000Leading amateur golf competition expands field to mark International Women's Day
One of Britain's leading amateur golf tournaments has expanded the size of its field following a record number of entries to play at the Home of Golf
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000University chiefs accused of 'circumventing governing structures' in savings bid
Sources told The Herald that they fear senior leaders are attempting to “circumvent” a key requirement in a bid to make £12m in savings.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:27:49 +0000Live: Glasgow Union Street fire at Central Station latest
Updates and aftermath of the devastating fire which ripped through Glasgow's Union Street at Central Station
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000'A classic example of Scotland on the world stage': The Wealth of Nations at 250
Today marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important texts in the Scottish Enlightenment – the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Autistic man rejected for job despite 100 per cent test result loses tribunal
An autistic job applicant who scored perfectly in bus driver recruitment tests claimed he was discriminated against during an interview. But a tribunal ruled his case against Stagecoach West Scotland could not proceed after it was filed months beyond...
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:40:00 +0000Over 160 jobs lost as publicly-funded firm folds – and other essential stories
The collapse of a Scottish space launch firm at the forefront of the UK industry is the focus of Brian Donnelly’s look back on last month's business
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000Few resources and many commitments: fiscal reality for next Parliament
Elections are about choices but choices must be understood within the fiscal environment in which they will be made
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000'I had already bought in': Renowned chef reveals what clinched it for new role
The head of a new food and drink offering at Scotland’s first inland surfing resort said has told how hew was sold on the idea.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:13:00 +0000All trains cancelled at Glasgow's Central Station on Monday after devastating fire
The historic Forsyth House on the corner of Union and Gordon Streets collapsed on Sunday evening, with flames threatening the interior of the station.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000UK fashion retailer launches closing-down sale as all 22 stores at risk of shutting
LK Bennett has launched a closing-down sale, with up to 75% off, in all its UK stores after entering administration in January.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0000Shock and awe as Scotland reacts to devastating fire near Glasgow's Central Station
As photos of the fire spread across social media, notable figures from across Scottish politics and entertainment weighed in.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:15:39 +0000Watch Glasgow building collapse as Central Station fire rips through former hotel
A building on Union Street in Glasgow collapsed after a fire which shut Central Station and caused chaos in the city centre
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:10:54 +0000Transport chaos in Glasgow as huge blaze erupts at Central station
A huge fire near to Glasgow Central is causing travel chaos, with all ScotRail services cancelled and traffic backed up in the city centre
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:45:56 +0000Multiple buildings collapse in major Glasgow city centre fire
More than 60 firefighters attend building fire on Union Street, including 15 fire appliances and specialist resources, three high-reach vehicles and a water rescue team.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:38:00 +0000SNP candidate quit Holyrood election after 'complaint of alleged misconduct' made
Stefan Hoggan had cited mental and physical challenges for his decision to step away from the contest, but The Courier reports that he quit the SNP altogether.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0000Ibrox pitch invaders armed with items 'to cause harm', police say as arrests made
Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said that a number of arrests had been made and pledged to continue investigations alongside the Scottish FA.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0000Customers told to fend for themselves as Central Station shuts due to nearby blaze
Central Station in Glasgow was shut on Sunday afternoon after a serious fire broke out in a building on Union Street in the city centre.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000Arbroath man last seen ten days ago found after urgent search by police
David Kelly, 57, was reported missing on Saturday; more than a week after he was last seen in the town’s Weaver Close area.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000Scottish Labour MP hopes to capture Mamdani magic after picking brain of top aide
Glasgow South's Gordon McKee sat down with Morris Katz, one of the top aides behind Mr Mamdani’s shock victory in November.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0000All services between Glasgow and Perth disrupted due to train fault
Around 5 pm on Sunday afternoon, ScotRail said that an engineer was en-route to the stalled train at Gleneagles.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:28:19 +0000Building blaze closes roads in Glasgow city centre
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a premises in Glasgow city centre next to Glasgow Central station.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000'I'm deeply sorry': Jobs lost in brewer administration - and other essential stories
A Scottish craft beer company has collapsed into administration and the story leads our weekly round-up
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:54:51 +0000‘It's easier to see the Pope than a GP in the Highlands', MSP told
NHS Highland is suffering an almost 40 per cent vacancy rate for GPs across the region, new figures have revealed.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:06:00 +0000Famed naturalist and TV presenter backs bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland
Mr Packham said that a ban on the practice “would be a tremendous result for animal welfare, for dogs and for Scotland”.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000Council to move to ‘next phase of work’ in bid to extend Borders Railway
Communities will be given the chance to help shape plans to extend the Borders Railway.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:27:00 +0000Man hospitalised after serious assault in North Ayrshire town
The man, 33, was attacked on Old Raise Road in Saltcoats between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Machrihanish Dunes sets its sights on flights to support golf tourism
A trial run of charter flights to the peninsula is planned for later this year
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:54:00 +0000‘I needed to put myself first’: SNP candidate steps down over mental health
The SNP has lost its candidate in a key Holyrood battleground after they stepped down from the race citing mental health concerns.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:28:25 +0000Man dies outside Glasgow drug consumption room
Police were called to a report of a death of a man outdoors in the Hunter Street area of the city at around 10:20am on Sunday
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:56 +0000John Swinney says he is ‘deeply sorry’ after QEUH families dispute apology claim
John Swinney has said he is “deeply sorry” for the suffering linked to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after families challenged his claim that he had already apologised during a meeting about the long-running infection scandal.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:56:46 +0000Police called to domestic abuse incidents almost 6,000 times over Christmas 2024
Police in Scotland were called to domestic abuse incidents almost 6,000 times over the Christmas 2024 period, new figures suggest.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:06:23 +0000Independence vote would be Swinney’s 'priority' if SNP win majority
John Swinney says securing another referendum on Scottish independence would be his top priority if the SNP wins a majority at the next Holyrood election. The First Minister argues polling now shows sustained support for leaving the UK.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:59:34 +0000McDonald’s in Scottish town reopens after £1m facelift
With a proposed new McDonald’s drive thru outlet awaiting the verdict of Borders’ planners the company’s first fast food outlet in the region is back on the menu after undergoing a £1m facelift.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:40:22 +0000Extra workers to be recruited to tackle 'causes of flooding' in Glasgow
Extra workers will be recruited as part of efforts to tackle the “causes of flooding” in many Glasgow communities.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:34:27 +0000US military flights on way to Iran could be banned from Scottish airport
First Minister John Swinney says he could ban US military flights from using Prestwick Airport if they are linked to offensive operations against Iran. The warning comes as the Middle East conflict escalates and pressure grows on the UK over its role...
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000Threats, rumours and a resurrection: The renewables boom that divided an island
For weary travellers disembarking CalMac’s MV Loch Seaforth and onto Stornoway’s harbourside, the sight of a shuttered and slowly deteriorating hotel is not the warmest of welcomes.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:57:10 +0000City homelessness charity to launch trauma-informed recovery hub
Glasgow’s largest provider of homeless accommodation is preparing to launch a new trauma-informed recovery hub designed to help some of the city’s most marginalised people move beyond crisis support and rebuild their lives.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:42:55 +0000'The NHS lost a doctor and a nurse': Sandie Peggie's sympathy for Beth Upton
Nurse Sandie Peggie says NHS Fife’s handling of the row with transgender doctor Beth Upton cost the health board “a doctor and a nurse”.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:29:44 +0000Police appeal after 30 parking meters vandalised in seaside town
POLICE in North Berwick are urging residents to come forward with information after 30 parking meters vandalised.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:21:58 +0000'Bad for business': Campaigners urge council to remove controversial cycle lane
Campaigners are urging Inverclyde Council to remove the controversial cycle lane in a town centre street in Greenock.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000Police enquiries ongoing after girl, five, knocked down outside cemetery
Around 11.20am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a 5-year-old pedestrian on Grassyards Road at the front gate of Kilmarnock Cemetery.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:29:00 +0000ScotGov officials accepted public spending rule bend in secret ferry boss payout
Government officials accepted bending the rules governing how public money is spent to pay an axed CalMac chief executive's legal fees as part of a secret pay off following fears he would seek a public unfair dismissal claim case
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Government urged to act over link between exam pressure, depression and self-harm
New research confirms a link between exam stress, depression and self-harm, and experts are demanding that the Scottish Government take action.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'My battle to change the law after fake text left me on the brink of suicide'
A singer is to take his battle to change the law over digital court evidence to the next Scottish Parliament after being left on the verge of suicide.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000Scotland's first working class martyrs were, sickeningly, shot dead by the state
First working class martyrs ‘mown down by the state’
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Scots 'face being out of pocket' in RTS energy meter system switch-off
Households across Scotland could be left out of pocket as a result of a move to new meters, the energy regulator has been warned.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:25:06 +0000The cold-water sisterhood. Hundreds celebrate International Women's Day with a plunge
Seven years after the first International Women's Day swim in Edinburgh, this empowerment movement is still growing
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:15:37 +0000Alex Salmond's Alba to deregister as party after cash crisis and falling membership
Alba is set to wind up and deregister after its leadership concluded the pro-independence group is no longer financially viable. Falling membership, mounting liabilities and internal divisions mean it will not contest the next Scottish Parliament ele...
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:09:56 +0000Police growing increasingly concerned for welfare of missing Govan man
Police in Govan are appealing to the public for any information which might help to trace Robert Anderson.