Budget for Scotland's 'AC-12' squad boosted to £8.5m as officers probe police complaints

A disabled child died while waiting over a year to have their application for a new devolved benefit processed.

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man who has not been seen for almost a month. A police search is continuing to locate David, last seen in Wigan on March 21.

Rangers need a change against Dundee but it will have to be more in attitude than widespread personnel which many fans would most like to see.

Police say they are 'concerned for the welfare' of a missing Scots man who was last seen near a petrol station in the early hours.

Filming begins next week on a big-budget family drama, which producers hope will herald a new era in non-English language shows within the British Isles.

A thug who clashed with police at the Rangers title party and was identified by his distinctive tattoos is behind bars.

Police are carrying out 'extensive searches' for a missing man who hasn't been seen since Monday.

A Scots dad has confirmed a major police search taking place in Fife is in connection with his son's disappearance.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive two one-off payments for £288.60 - totalling £577.20 - before the end of this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made in June and December by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.

Nicky Campbell says he feels “crushed” by the abuse he suffered at a top private school as he demanded better support for victims.

Heavy rain and snow have sparked travel chaos as Storm Kathleen batters large parts of Scotland.

Police Scotland will not take further action against JK Rowling after the force received complaints over her blistering attack on Scotland's new hate crime laws.

Households are about to see a whole range of essential bills rise steeply before the end of this month as firms roll out their annual price hikes. Broadband, mobile phone, vehicle road tax, streaming subscription services, the TV licence fee and water charges are all set to rise across Scotland in April.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling over her stance on Scotland’s new hate crime laws.

XL Bully owners in Scotland are now able to apply for a special certificate that will allow them to keep their pets.

National Trust for Scotland president Jackie Bird will speak at the Galloway members group meeting on Tuesday, April 2.

With 22 children and 13 grandchildren, it's no surprise that Sue Radford enjoys taking regular holidays and having some downtime. And it appears she and the family may be planning another trip this weekend for the Easter bank holiday, as the 22 Kids and Counting star was spotted clearing out her campervan this week.

The latest figures from the Scottish Government show that 460,860 people received a Council Tax Reduction (CTR) in October 2023, which means one-in-five households are being supported through the scheme, which is only available to those living north of the border.

Highlander icon Christopher Lambert has opened up on the cult movie which catapulted him to stardom and his love for Scotland, where the film was shot and set.

New figures published by Social Security Scotland show that there are now 192,575 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). This includes 83,190 new applicants and 109,385 existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who have now transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the devolved benefits system.