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The hardships that the SNP want to inflict on Scotland in pursuit of their independence dream would far exceed ‘Westminster austerity'

Delays to postal votes could have an impact on some of the most marginal constituencies in Scotland at the general election.

A bad result for the SNP would reduce the party’s short money

Several members of the Royal Family will attend a ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral to install three new members of the Order of the Thistle, Scotland’s highest chivalric honour.

Nature, the environment and climate change are especially important to young voters, so politicians may regret not talking more about these issues during the general election campaign

The SNP’s key attack on Labour’s energy strategy has been dealt a blow ahead of polls opening for the general election.

An election that pits two mainstream parties against each other necessarily forces them to fight for the centre. Two competing right-wing parties could create a ‘centrifugal’ political force that pushes them away from it

A reader explains why he has long since lost faith in the promises politicians make on the election campaign trail.

Tear-gassed by riot police in Nairobi, Kate Copstick finds herself hugely impressed by protesters against monstrous taxes that their hypocritical president wants to impose on the poor

The poll by Savanta suggests the election may be ‘significantly closer’ than Labour hoped and the SNP feared

A determined student from Ukraine has made an epic three-day journey in order to attend her graduation ceremony in Paisley.

Watch as the fast-rolling car just misses the property’s front window and the man’s parked car.

Strike action at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports is “inevitable” said the Unite union after workers overwhelmingly voted to strike in a pay dispute.

Eden Project hosted a very special virtual event on Thursday 27 June to bring residents, families and staff at Barchester’s care homes UK wide closer to nature. The interactive adventure invited those taking part to enjoy a sensory plant…

New research released today by Family Holiday Charity shines a light on the barriers that are stopping people going on a Summer holiday this year, with money (47%) topping the list for those living in Scotland. The poll, undertaken by…

Call comes after research from Bella & Duke finds only a fifth (22%) of pet owners regularly weigh their pets to check they are healthy

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Watch as Greek firefighters attempt to extinguish the raging wildfires near Athens.

Watch as passengers carry a man out of an overhead bin after a Boeing flight experienced ‘strong turbulence’.

If you are looking for a dog that will benefit your mental health, these are the breeds that should be included in your wishlist.

Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is to be knighted at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in one of the highlights of Royal Week

These dog breeds are known to get on particularly well with youngsters, making them the perfect family-friendly options.

An alert has gone out about potentially fatal supermarket cupcake mix-up.

The rocket accidentally launched and then caused a fire ????

Amazon baggage deals to fit Ryanair and Easyjet flight limits and cabin restrictions have become bestsellers and we highlight those best rated by holidaymakers

Voting for Nigel Farage’s Reform party could hand key seats to the SNP and prevent unionists from finally seeing off Scottish nationalism

Karyn McCluskey visits a school where adults and children are doing their best in a difficult situation, not of their making

John Swinney and the SNP have acknowledged the result in Scotland is too close to call, with polling showing the party is neck and neck with Labour in many areas across the country

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland said there is “a stress and anxiety crisis” across the NHS and social care, as “staff try to cope and do more with less”.

Labour must be careful not to try to appease the right over immigration