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The number of people dying in prison in Scotland surged to a record number of 64 in 2024, a 60 per cent increase on the ...

The judging panel has been revealed for this year’s The Scotsman’s Scran Awards. The judges are Rosalind Erskine, food and ...

The first big electoral test since last year's general election comes on Thursday this week with council elections in England ...

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said it was “great news” that Susan Deacon and Catherine MacLeod, together with former ...

Celtic’s next outing happens to be against Rangers. It’s rare in recent times that they should be going into such a meeting ...

Technology vital to the exploration of Mars and the advancement of satellite communication has become a thriving industry in ...

Two Scots have been named in the 2025 Women’s Six Nations Team of the Championship following a public vote. Back-row forward ...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road accident left two men in hospital with serious injuries.

A cyclist taking part in a road race has died following a crash with a car. The crash happened on Island Bank Road in ...