Scotland
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Whisky to be blasted into space for first time for major test
Engineers in Scotland and Japan are planning to put Scotch on a rocket in 2028
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Britain’s energy watchdog Ofgem appoints Tim Jarvis as permanent boss
Mr Jarvis had been the regulator’s interim boss since March and will now take on the position on a permanent basis.
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Dangerous animal tranquiliser with no human antidote found in UK street drugs
Medetomidine can significantly increase the risk of overdose
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Unison agrees to take new Glasgow council pay deal to members after negotiations
The discussions have taken place amid a row over pay and ‘hire and rehire’ plans.
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‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power
The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments.
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Bus firm owned by billionaire brothers unveils fivefold rise in profit
McGill's Group has unveiled a fivefold rise in operating profit in newly published annual accounts
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Bus firm owned by billionaire brothers unveils fivefold rise in profit
McGill's Group has unveiled a fivefold rise in operating profit in newly published annual accounts
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Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
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The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife
Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild. #Destinations
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King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village
TO COMMEMORATE next year’s 1,000th anniversary of the legendary King Cnut’s pilgrimage through County Durham, villagers in Trimdon – where he stopped to trim his hair and don his cloak – are raising money to recreate a landmark wooden cross that would have stood in the king’s day.
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Porridge gurus from opposite sides of globe triumph in world championship
Dutch champion Gina Saarberg took the coveted Golden Spurtle, while Australian champion maestro Rob Reid won the Speciality Porridge category at the finals in the Scottish Highlands.
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Experts give update on whether polar vortex could hit the UK this autumn
Experts said the El Niño will continue to have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for global weather
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Kierron Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment
BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.
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Scottish independence not on the table, minister insists after Brexit pledge
Fresh questions over Scottish independence come after first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff last month to declare jointly that ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’
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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK
Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales
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Welsh racing ban rehoming standoff sparks fears for greyhounds’ welfare
Industry says a phased end to racing, to avoid sudden jump in caring responsibilities, is unworkable
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SNP criticises Burnham over £200m Grangemouth industry pledge
It comes after a chemical manufacturer in the area said it is considering ceasing all operations, placing 377 jobs at risk.
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to plunge this week as autumn chill arrives
Cloudy weather, rain, cooler temperatures and thunder and lightning in some areas will bring relief after weeks of warmer than average conditions
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UK weather: Autumn chill to arrive as temperatures finally drop
After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.
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North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland: Two going on four, five or six on good night for new era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
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Cows, collapses and Churchill - the remarkable story of a pioneering Teesdale bridge
THE wonder of Whorlton is back! Last Friday, after seven years, £12m and 1,728 new components, Britain's earliest surviving iron chained suspension bridge with pylons at each end was re-opened to traffic.
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British farms hit by record bluetongue outbreak after heatwave summer
Defra said hot and humid summer weather had created ‘favourable conditions for the biting midges that spread bluetongue’ – likely contributing to the increase in cases
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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
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Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.
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US Navy puts its Mk 48 torpedo on British robotic submarine for the first time
A British robotic submarine just fired an American heavyweight torpedo, opening a new chapter in allied underwater warfare
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University of Oregon receives 5 sexual assault reports amid Cornell investigation
An alleged gang rape case at Cornell University from two years ago has sparked a national conversation on campus safety
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Where temperatures could hit 23C this weekend before cold chill
Highs of 23C this weekend could soon be followed by chillier conditions
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Unison vows to ‘fight for best deal’ as talks resume on ‘fire and rehire’ plan
Talks are taking place on Friday between the union, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Government.
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Ketamine is at the center of the in Cornell 7 case: What to know about the drug
The drug is federally approved as an anesthetic – but also abused illegally for its hallucinogenic effects
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Unsealed documents reveal shocking details about alleged Cornell gang rape
Title IX interviews reveal closer details about alleged incident as state prosecutors launch new criminal investigation
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Lidl rolling out big change to checkout machines across all UK supermarkets
The new Lidl checkout machines feature overhead cameras, large vertical screens, and LED lights to alert staff when assistance is needed.
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On this day: York City lose after Jackie McNamara is charged with fare dodging
On this day in 2016, York City manager Jackie McNamara found himself in the headlines for fare dodging on a train.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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Lidl rolling out big change to checkout machines across all UK supermarkets
The new Lidl checkout machines feature overhead cameras, large vertical screens, and LED lights to alert staff when assistance is needed.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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Ryanair reveals 1,000 flights cancelled last month amid UK air traffic chaos
The carrier flagged disruption from two air traffic control issues last month, as well as ATC strikes in Belgium and Mount Etna eruptions.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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TransPennine Express staff collect bags of litter from Scarborough beach
TransPennine Express (TPE) employees took part in the Great British Beach Clean on Scarborough’s North Bay.
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Sir Alex Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
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TransPennine Express staff collect bags of litter from Scarborough beach
TransPennine Express (TPE) employees took part in the Great British Beach Clean on Scarborough’s North Bay.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup and new twists
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
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'Tortured' Scottish king who pursued Union of the Crowns inspires new stage play
Playwright Rona Munro has revealed plans for a final instalment of The James Plays focusing on the Scottish king behind the 'Union of the Crowns'.
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First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales, before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.
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What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
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Falling glass and ‘decapitated’ plants: the race to protect Edinburgh botanic garden’s plants
After five years of work, 5,750 panels of toughened glass will help keep hundred of plants safe from Scottish winters – but more work needs to be done
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Mapped: Britain’s ‘10 most and least affordable’ places to buy a home
Lloyds says the average UK home costs about 7.3 times average earnings, the lowest it has been since 2015