Laura Paterson
Business News
Dozens of bus services cancelled as drivers strike in pay dispute
Monday’s strike is the first of three planned strike days for the next fortnight, followed by six weeks of continuous action from June 9.
26 May 2025
UK
Iran accused of seeking to interfere in Scottish Parliament election
The claims have been made in a report by the right-leaning foreign affairs think-tank the Henry Jackson Society.
3 May 2021
UK
Two injured in suspected gas explosion
Buildings surrounding the flat have been evacuated as a precaution.
3 May 2021
UK
Fisherman dies after falling from boat
The 64-year-old fell into the sea from his creel boat on Sunday afternoon.
3 May 2021
UK
Sturgeon rubbishes claims an independent Scotland could not buy Covid-19 vaccine
The SNP leader was interviewed on ITV’s Good Morning Britain ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday.
3 May 2021
UK
Paraglider in hospital after crash-landing in school playground
The incident happened in Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders on Sunday.
26 Apr 2021
UK
Line Of Duty star teams up with Live Aid founder to raise cash for students
Martin Compston and Midge Ure are taking part in an online talk in aid of Glasgow Caledonian University students.
12 Apr 2021
UK
Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon
The SNP leader said she is ‘pretty confident’ her party’s plan B of taking a referendum Bill through Holyrood will not be needed.
11 Apr 2021
UK
World’s largest construction vessel transfers oil platform in the Forth
The Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit transferred a drilling platform to a 200-metre long cargo barge which passed under the Forth bridges.
11 Apr 2021
UK
New cub hopes after sole UK female giant panda artificially inseminated
Tian Tian underwent the procedure at Edinburgh Zoo during her annual health check.
10 Apr 2021
UK
Man admits attempting to murder police officer in meat cleaver attack
David Dowson, 26, also attacked a second officer with the weapon, in an incident in Wishaw last June.
8 Apr 2021
UK
Mishmi takin calf born at wildlife park
The two-week-old male will be named in the coming weeks.
8 Apr 2021
UK
SNP on course for majority in Scottish Parliament election – poll
The Ipsos Mori survey for STV questioned more than 1,000 adults across Scotland.
7 Apr 2021
UK
More than 10,000 people from 98 countries apply to volunteer at Cop26
About 1,000 roles are available to provide volunteer support to the UN climate summit.
6 Apr 2021
UK
Not fair to blame boys-only schools for predatory culture fears, inquiry told
The head teacher of Merchiston Castle, Scotland’s last boys-only, boarding school, was speaking at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
30 Mar 2021
UK
Scottish Secretary to visit RAF Lossiemouth
Alister Jack will visit the RAF base in Moray following the announcement of a major overhaul of the UK’s armed forces.
23 Mar 2021
UK
More pupils return to classrooms across Scotland as lockdown restrictions ease
All pupils are now back in primary schools and secondary school students will have some in-class teaching.
15 Mar 2021
UK
Justice Secretary praises Old Firm managers for urging fans to stay at home
The intervention comes amid fears scenes of thousands of Rangers fans breaching lockdown on March 7 could be repeated
14 Mar 2021
UK
People allowed to meet in larger groups in Scotland as new rules come into force
The easing of coronavirus restrictions means up to four adults from two households will be able to meet outside.
12 Mar 2021
UK
St Andrews ‘fitting’ final resting place for Sir Sean Connery
The Hollywood star was a keen golfer and member of the Fife town’s Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
12 Mar 2021
UK
Watchdog criticises Police Scotland on recurring errors in recording crime
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Gill Imery and her team have carried out the latest audit.
10 Mar 2021