Scotland
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Edinburgh Cashmere Christmas gift ideas: Thoughtful gifting in cashmere and lambswool
Christmas has a way of arriving in a series of small, recognisable scenes. The first window of the advent calendar is opened. Strings of lights go up across town squares and along shopping streets, wreaths appear on front doors, and the first carols drift out of shop doorways
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‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
The US president has welcomed the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field, but appeared to think the project would tap oil.
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'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent
Staff fear the cuts will impact the university’s ability to participate in the Erasmus+ scheme when it returns next year.
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North East weather warning brought forward as Storm Boelo threatens 80mph gusts
A weather warning for the North East has been brought forward as Storm Boelo is set to bring powerful winds and heavy rain across the region this weekend.
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People warned to stay away from North East beaches as storm erupts crashing waves
Redcar RNLI has warned people visiting the North East coast to stay away from crashing waves as Storm Boelo brings strong winds to the region.
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Latest Ferguson Marine news, interviews and updates on the shipyard
All the latest news, interviews and updates about Ferguson Marine.
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Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland
Rail lines in the west and north of Scotland are to close during Storm Boelo, with speed restrictions also being introduced across the country as strong winds and heavy rain move in.
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Ross Greer lifts lid on Greens financial woes and outlines Budget demands from SNP
Ross Greer lifts the lid on how the Scottish Greens borrowed £150,000 and scraped donations of £5 and £10 to fight the Holyrood election, as members gather in Inverness to debate the party's financial future.
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Storm warning upgraded to 'danger to life' amber alert
The bad weather is set to last 24 hours
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Sturgeon: Scottish culture held back by 'cringe factor', red tape and risk aversion
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland is lagging well behind other countries over the championing and promotion of its own culture.
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Millions around the world are starving. Here’s what the UK needs to be doing
Britain should use its G20 presidency to make the case that preventing conflict and hunger is central to a safer and more resilient world, writes Jean-Michel Grand
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Scottish mental health hub supports more than 8,500 visitors in first year
The Nook, a free walk-in mental health hub in Glasgow run by SAMH, has welcomed more than 8,500 visitors in its first year as the charity seeks funding to expand across Scotland.
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Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service
Melinda French Gates and John Swinney were among those who paid tribute to the life of businessman Sir Ian Wood at a memorial service in Aberdeen on Friday.
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Future of historic house once described as 'Scotland's most at risk building' secured
The future of an historic house once described as Scotland’s most at risk building has been secured after Scottish Ministers confirmed its ownership would be taken over by Midlothian Council.
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Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Dozens of schools in Cornwall also affected as another storm heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England
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Perthshire farm crowned Champion of Champions at Scottish Agriculture Awards
A Perthshire farming business has been named the outstanding winner at the 2026 Scottish Agriculture Awards after judges praised its combination of farming skill, innovation, commercial success and attention to detail.
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RNLI issues coastal safety warning as Scotland faces 80mph storm gusts
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a reminder to those along the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storms Austen and Boelo are expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland this weekend.
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Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits
Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school
UWS and New College Lanarkshire open a learning hub on October 23, widening degree access and supporting skills development for students across Lanarkshire.
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Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view
Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.
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Edinburgh councillors may ask watchdog to investigate congestion charge u-turn
Scottish Greens councillor Chas Booth is leading the charge against what he termed a “U-turn” and a “massive betrayal” by transport minister Stephen Flynn.
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TV Festival moves dates to avoid Edinburgh festivals after moving out of Edinburgh
Organisers of the UK's biggest TV industry gathering say it will be staged a week later than normal after deciding to move out of Edinburgh.
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Tributes paid veteran Scottish Opera tenor John Robertson following death at 88
A remarkable 52-year Scottish Opera career remembered with heartfelt tributes
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Nearly one in two Yorkshire workers feel anxious, study finds
WORKERS in Yorkshire may be well rested, but many are struggling with anxiety
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High winds knock out power to thousands in southwest England as first of 2 major storms sweep in
High winds have knocked out power to thousands of people in southwest England as the first of two major storms expected to hit the U.K. this weekend swept in from the Atlantic
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Daily weather forecast for Yorkshire this weekend when the clocks go back one hour
As we head into the weekend when the clocks go back one hour, here is a daily weather forecast for Yorkshire.
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Scottish business rates 'ripe for reconsideration', says leading academic
University of Stirling professor Leigh Sparks says Scotland's business rates are ripe for reconsideration
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Storm Austen travel warning with roads rail and ferries disrupted
Travellers have been warned to prepare for longer journey times as bad weather blows in
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Storm Austen hits northwestern France: 161,000 homes lose power
The first major autumn storm is sweeping across northwestern France. Named Austen by UK forecasters, it brings violent gusts, disrupts transport and causes power cuts. #EuropeNews
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Storm Austen: BBC presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Cornwall
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
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Attractions to close as Storm Boelo set to hit North Yorkshire with 60mph gusts
Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
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Scottish Greens call for new tax on frequent flyers to fund buses
Greens call for a tax on flights to fund buses
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 23
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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North Yorkshire libraries offer kits to tackle winter blues
North Yorkshire's libraries loan out kits to help tackle the winter blues as the clocks go back.
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Scottish Greens to debate motion to extend legal rights to polyamorous relationships
Hospital wards, mortgage lenders and divorce courts would all have to make room for polyamorous relationships under policy up for debate at the Scottish Greens conference.
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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Homeowners issued warning before Storm Boelo hits North East
Residents are being urged to secure garden furniture, outdoor lights and other loose items before Storm Boelo arrives after yellow weather warning issued by Met Office.
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Full list of school closures as Storm Austen batters Britain
Thousands left without power in Cornwall as Storm Austen hits the UK
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Scots call for alcohol tax hikes after post-pandemic death toll spike
Scotland's alcohol-specific deaths remain 16 per cent above pre-pandemic levels as SHAAP calls for higher alcohol duty and tougher action on alcohol harm.
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Earl wins £100k fight with traveller site owner over threats to 'invade' his woods
Kenneth Mackay, the 83-year-old fourth Lord Inchcape, hired a team of dog-handler security guards
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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Storm Austen mapped: Where high winds and rain will hit UK today before Boelo arrives
More than 9,000 home in Cornwall have no electricity as gusts reach 11mph
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
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First Minister urged to act over ethics watchdog’s freedom of speech file purge
Argyll and Bute councillor Alastair Redman has urged John Swinney to intervene after the Standards Commission destroyed his case files, raising concerns about freedom of speech and transparency.
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Peter Howson’s unlikely friendship with a Glasgow rocker inspires new book
One is a celebrated artist, the other a musician turned poet. But behind Peter Howson and Raymond Meade’s new collaboration lies a friendship forged through art, music and a fascination with the darker side of life
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Here is what is in store as Paisley prepares for a Halloween spectacular
Paisley is getting ready for the spookiest event of the year, with the free-to-attend Halloween Festival welcoming visitors for two days of spectacular entertainment
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Andy Burnham warns of ‘winter of greater flooding’ – UK politics live
The prime minister said the government is having conversation about emergency preparedness
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Ripon manufacturer Econ Engineering promotes long-serving employee to IT Director
A North Yorkshire employee who joined Econ Engineering in its Assembly department in 2008 has been promoted to IT Director, following almost two decades with
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Attractions to close as Storm Boelo set to hit North Yorkshire with 60mph gusts
Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
