Scotland
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Scotland's hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is 'unworkable', union warns
The Scottish Government has been told its hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is unworkable, according to a trade union chief.
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Citylink launches Aberdeen to Glasgow coach route via Edinburgh Airport
Scottish Citylink’s M6 route launches October 24, linking Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Falkirk with Edinburgh Airport in four daily services from £35 return.
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ creature named animal of the year
Sgiath had originally trained as a mountain rescue dog – but now tracks down an invasive maritime creature
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging
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Scots £1.7bn pension scandal branded ‘national disgrace’ amidst more delays
Scotland's McCloud pension scandal deepens as 37,832 retired public sector workers wait for remedy statements, with further delays for police and teachers.
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Scottish social care leader wins national award for disability support
Community Integrated Care’s Sara Murphy has won a national award for leading services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Scotland.
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Nearly half of Scotland’s flowering plants in decline as new strategy launched
NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have launched a strategy to reverse plant losses, with 47 of flowering species in decline.
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Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
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Crew of missing fishing vessel off Lewis named by police
A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named alongside his missing crewmates.
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Scottish car dealer placed into compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation.
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Unions urge Andy Burnham to reject controversial Rosebank oil development
A group of 10 national unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham urging him not to approve the Rosebank oil field
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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
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Technology takeover secures East Kilbride office and workforce
FourNet confirms East Kilbride office and 41 jobs secure as it reveals acquisition of SVL
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Three in four Scottish firms expect price rises as costs pile on pressure
Scottish business confidence has returned to positive territory, but most firms still expect to raise prices amid continuing pressure on revenues and profits
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Edinburgh firm turns to Singapore to help tackle housing emergency
An Edinburgh-based investment and development company has formed a new alliance in South-east Asia to help tackle Scotland’s housing emergency.
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Russell Brand was a ‘predator’ with a ‘voracious’ sexual appetite, jury told
The celebrity, who denies all the allegations, told friends he aspired to sleep with 5,000 women, the court heard
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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'One of three in the world' teapot by influential Scottish designer sells for £133k
Rare Christopher Dresser silver-plated teapot sells for £133,600 at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh, while C.F.A. Voysey’s River Rug fetches £95,500.
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Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women
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Court hears Russell Brand apologised after treating woman ‘like an animal’
Russell Brand rape trial: woman tells Southwark Crown Court he apologised for treating her “like an animal”. Brand has pleaded not guilty to seven offences.
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Where in Germany you can see ‘Turnip Ghosts’ instead of Jack-o'-lanterns
In some parts of Germany, glowing turnips with eerie faces still light up streets and gardens around this time of year, keeping an almost-forgotten seasonal tradition alive.
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Ottolenghi and Leith whisky maker create new Scotch whisky for Edinburgh restaurant
Woven partners with Ottolenghi on a Mediterranean-inspired Scotch whisky, launched to mark the brand’s first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh on October 2.
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'No way off Skye at the moment': A87 shut after lorry blows over in high winds
Motorists are currently unable to leave the Isle of Skye following an accident.
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Scottish company owned by Sir Brian Souter family firm swings to £1m loss
A long-standing Scottish engineering company working with the oil and gas industry has posted a swing to a loss.
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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
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Ally McCoist appeals 'very loose' refusal of 33-home Bridge of Weir development
Ally McCoist appeals Renfrewshire Council’s refusal of plans for 33 homes in Bridge of Weir, with the Scottish Government to decide the case.
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The small print of a free spin: what ‘no deposit’ actually means
You’ve signed up to an online casino, received 50 free spins and won £2.30. But for that money to actually end up in your account, you’ll first have to place bets totalling £23 to meet the 10x wagering requirements.
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Former Linlithgow care home transformed into six new flats
Bield has created six one-bedroom flats at West Port in Linlithgow following a £635,000 redevelopment backed by Scottish Government funding.
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Ministers must step up to help creatives facing eviction from Scotland's arts spaces
Bit by bit, the nation’s creative spaces are being sold off, plunging Scotland’s artists and makers into an uncertain future. Urgent action must be taken.
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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Work begins on facility to arm future multi-billion-pound nuclear submarines
Work began October 5 at RNAD Coulport on a Vertical Embarkation System to arm Royal Navy Dreadnought submarines and handle Spearfish torpedoes at HMNB Clyde.
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SNP to launch biggest pro-independence campaign since 2014 referendum
John Swinney announces the SNP’s Choose Scotland campaign, the biggest pro-independence drive since 2014, launching at the party conference in Aberdeen.
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Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretary
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Old Course Hotel sees first post-pandemic dip in North American demand
The Old Course Hotel reported weaker North American demand for the first time since the pandemic as losses widened and revenue slipped during 2025
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Remote tearoom scoops big prize at Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards
A remote tearoom in Lochaber has scooped one of the top prizes at this year's Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards.
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Sentencing delayed for man who admitted trying to meet 14-year-old girl for sex
Tomasz Kowalczyk’s sentencing at Teesside Crown Court was delayed until November 30 after he admitted trying to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex in court.
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Award-winning Indian cuisine Comes to Hamilton as Avonbridge reopens
The chef behind a restaurant recognised as Scotland's Best Indian Restaurant brings award-winning culinary experience to the Avonbridge Hotel, alongside an exciting new European menu
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All the allegations against Russell Brand from day one of trial
Southwark Crown Court heard in detail on Wednesday about the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009 as his showbiz career was flourishing
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet PM to discuss brain tumours
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has said his meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a “unique opportunity for change”.
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Blocking Rosebank would cost £11bn, campaigners say as decision looms
Refusing permission for the drilling of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea would mean thousands of lost jobs and cost the UK economy almost £11 billion over the next decade, its developers have said, as a Government decision looms.
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Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found
The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing
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Glasgow exhibition to explore Scotland and South Asia’s textile histories
House of The Stolen Weavers opens at Glasgow’s Tramway on November 20, exploring colonial trade, textile traditions and Scotland’s links with South Asia.
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Scots ethics watchdog defends decision to shred freedom of speech files
Scotland’s Standards Commission defends its decision to retain councillor hearing case files for 12 months, arguing that detailed written rulings are preserved permanently.
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
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Campaign launched to safeguard one of Scotland's oldest surviving churches
St Monans Auld Kirk in Fife is one of the oldest surviving medieval churches in Scotland still standing today
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Man reported missing from Bedfordshire believed to be in Helensburgh
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from Bedfordshire.
