Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney
The opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption room will be a “significant step forward” in efforts to tackle Scotland’s drug problem, John Swinney has said. The First Minister was speaking as ...
Lloyds and Halifax customers issued warning over change
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have announced plans to enable customers to access services at any branch regardless of which brand they bank with. It means that a Lloyds Bank customer will be ...
New 'ultra speed camera' can see inside driver's vehicles
The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech. It can catch drivers speeding on either side of the road, and see inside cars. This means it can catch drivers who aren't wearing a seatbelt ...
Harlequins in must-win territory, says Chris Robshaw
HARLEQUINS find themselves in must-win territory against a rejuvenated Toulon according to club legend and Premier Sports pundit Chris Robshaw.
DWP Child Benefit increase 2025 new amount confirmed
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit are set to receive increased payments from this April. HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive the new amount of £26.05 per week, ...
UK sees coldest night of winter as temperatures expected to fall further
Overnight temperatures fell as low as minus 14C in Altanharra, northern Scotland, according to the Met Office.
Afghanistan cricket match should go ahead, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says
MPs and peers have called for the ECB to boycott the fixture in objection to the Taliban’s ongoing assault on women’s rights in the country.
Two men sought in connection with missing boy not seen since last June
Images of two men have been released by police investigating the whereabouts of a seven-year-old boy who has been missing with his mother since last summer. Adam Glanville and his mother Karima ...
Carlisle United's clash with MK Dons postponed due to 'frozen' pitch
CARLISLE United's clash with MK Dons has been postponed due to the playing surface at Brunton Park being 'frozen', the club has confirmed.
Novak Djokovic only thinking about tennis after poisoning claim
The Serbian alleged in an interview that food he was served in Melbourne led to him having high levels of lead and mercury.
Elon the musk turtle rehomed by RSPCA after record 1,579 days
Elon the musk turtle – also known as the stinkpot turtle – has been rehomed by the RSPCA after being looked after for 1,579 days, which is the charity’s longest ever search for a new owner for a ...
Greens yet to make ‘final decision’ on backing Budget – Harvie
The co-leader of the Scottish Greens says his party is yet to make a “final decision” on whether to support the Scottish Budget, and still regrets the end of the powersharing deal with the SNP.