Scotland
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'Horrific': Mum's warning after disabled daughter’s care support stopped overnight
A mum has warned there is a 'cliff edge' in adult social care after support for her disabled daughter Amber, 20, stopped during transition from school.
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Senior doctor warns SNP's NHS shake-up risks 'small death' of local hospitals
A leading BMA doctor warns SNP plans to centralise surgery could threaten local hospitals, emergency care and intensive care services across Scotland.
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Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors
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Delays, cancellations and diversions at Leeds Bradford Airport as Storm Boelo hits
High winds from Storm Boelo has forced flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to be delayed, diverted and, in some cases, cancelled.
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Wind-up radios selling out after government advises public to stockpile for crisis
Households are encouraged to keep a three-day supply of items in case of disruption to everyday life
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Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power as 80mph winds batter UK
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
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Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today
Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
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Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain
Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday
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800 Scottish public sector workers being paid for jobs that don’t exist – report
The Scottish Government says its “no compulsory redundancies” policy remains in place after reports that hundreds of public sector workers are being paid millions of pounds per year – despite the fact their jobs no longer exist.
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Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Airport was forced to divert over 600 miles away after being unable to land due to strong winds
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UK weather: Amber warnings kick in as Storm Boelo to bring 80mph wind gusts
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.
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Two punk bands are coming to York in double headline tour
Two era-defining punk bands have teamed up for a co-headline tour – and they’re coming to York. For over five decades, Skids and Theatre Of Hate have blazed a trail for punk and post-punk and are still firmly flying the flag in 2026. Skids...
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Penders error, Palmer sent off - player ratings for Chelsea v Spurs
Goalkeeper Mike Penders endures a difficult first Premier League start, scoring an own goal in Spurs' 2-0 win at Chelsea. Here's how we - and you - rated the players.
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Drivers warned after large branch blocks County Durham road
Motorists are being urged to take extra care after a large tree branch fell onto a road near Castle Eden amid strong winds from Storm Boleo.
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Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Thousands of homes remain without electricity as Storm Boelo batters the UK, bringing 80mph winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread travel disruption.
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The forgotten battle on Durham's doorstep that changed the course of British history
It was 680 years ago this week that a very significant battle was fought between the English and the Scottish on the outskirts of Durham, but it is often overlooked. Dr Alex Brown, from Durham University’s Department of History and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, says it really should be better known
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Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers
The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers.
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SNP says UK must rule out use of Scottish revenue for English nuclear energy
The SNP has demanded the UK Labour Government rule out the use of revenue from Scotland’s oil and gas industry on English nuclear energy.
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Freeview urges viewers to retune TV as it makes 14 channel changes in new update
Freeview viewers are being urged to retune their TV to access 14 channel changes made on October 21.
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Full list of North East train disruptions as Storm Boelo hits region with high winds
Train passengers across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East face reduced services and possible last-minute cancellations as Storm Boelo brings strong winds.
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Travel warnings and evens cancelled as Scotland braces for Storm Boelo
Forecasters have issued an amber warning for much of Scotland on Saturday evening into Sunday as the storm hits, with widespread gusts of 60 to 70mph expected
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Farm shop to close pumpkin patch this weekend amid Storm Boelo warning
A Northumberland farm shop has made changes to its pumpkin picking events due to severe weather warnings.
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High winds postpone outdoor art trail event as Storm Boelo batters Bradford area
High winds have forced the postponement of an outdoor art trail in Bradford.
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Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Second named storm will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm Austen
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.
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From the bins, back to business: We take a tour of HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre to see how it's giving old tech a second life
We see how HPE is giving old technology a new lease of life
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Injured walker rescued near one of Scotland's most remote bothies
A rescue effort was sparked after a walker was injured at one of Scotland's most remote bothies.
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Exact time Storm Boelo will hit North East as heavy rain and strong winds arrive
Storm Boelo is set to hit the North East around lunchtime today, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds across Darlington and County Durham.
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Council admits FOI error over gift shops' rates arrears — but will not release emails
The Herald appealed a decision to block the release of correspondence between the council, Criterion Capital and tenants at the Princes Street fire site.
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Storm Boelo latest: ‘Danger to life’ warnings issued as UK braces for 80mph winds
Two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings are in place and several yellow warnings as Storm Boelo hits the UK
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Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today
Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK
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Sam Heughan on data centres: ‘As an actor, I’m completely against AI’
Outlander star Sam Heughan criticises Scotland’s data centre boom, opposing plans near Glasgow and Dumfries over AI threats and landscape damage.
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Scottish farmers consider pulling out of mobile mast deals amid huge rent cuts
Scottish farmers could pull out of mobile mast agreements after rent cuts of thousands of pounds, sparking warnings over rural mobile coverage.
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Why is Paisley more than 17 minutes behind Greenwich Meantime?
As the clocks go back this weekend, buddies in Paisley could be forgiven for setting their alarms a little later than others if they decide to stay on 'Paisley time'.
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Burnham warns UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’ as storms hit
Thousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.
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Family-run hotels group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute
A profitable family-run Scottish company operating eight hotels was placed into administration following an HMRC tax bill dispute.
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Storm Boelo: Second storm to hit UK with amber warning issued for strong wind
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.
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Storm Austen: Brighton’s West pier partially collapses as 110mph winds batter UK
There is little respite in sight, with Storm Boela forecast to sweep across the UK this weekend, bringing further powerful gusts and torrential downpours.
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'We've sold 500 deep-fried Mars bars': Chippy institution takes Newcastle by storm
A famous Scottish fish and chip shop chain has expanded into England following a £1.5 million investment - and is going down a storm already with locals.
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Watch: 15,000 homes without power as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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Singers and musicians urge Scottish Government to rethink trad music company plans
The Scottish Government’s plans to give traditional music the 'same platform' as opera, ballet and classical music have sparked concerns.
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Mummies removed from two Glasgow museums over consent concerns
A number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from two Glasgow museums amid concerns over "informed consent" from the deceased
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North East village with fascinating history that helped raise The 1975's Matty Healy
Northumberland village Hedley on The Hill is where The 1975 frontman Matty Healy spent many of his early years, home to a centuries-old folklore spirit, a Jamie Oliver-approved pub and sweeping views stretching from the Tyne Valley to the Scottish border.
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Storm Austen: Strong winds and heavy rain batter southern UK
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
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Potfest Scotland: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Glasgow
Potfest will be hosted by WASPS in their Brigait venue, the old fish market which is less than 15 minutes walk from Glasgow Central Station and less than 20 minutes from Queen Street Station, from Friday 27- Sunday 29th November 10am – 4.30pm daily
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Inaugural World Shortbread Championship to take place in Scotland next month
The innagural World Shortbread Championship is set to take place in Scotland next month, with organisers today revealing the expert judging panel lineup.
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'Nonsense': Fresh blow for Scottish Government over public service shake-up
The Scottish Government's public sector reform plans have faced more bruising criticism.
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Scotland’s first EPIC cinema screen opens at Vue Livingston after refurbishment
Vue Livingston launches Scotland’s first EPIC cinema screen with Dolby Atmos, laser projection and luxury seating before closing November 30 for upgrades.
