Deaths in Scotland outnumber births as country sees 'negative natural change'

Easter is just around the corner and while this means chocolate eggs for the children, adults will be treated to a seasonal bank holiday.

Susan Boyle has recalled her final meeting with her ‘great friend’ Paul O’Grady after his death aged 67. The Lily Savage and Blind Date star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday, his husband Andre Portasio said in a statement. Tributes have since poured in for the For the Love of Dogs presenter from figures in the entertainment world, including Lorraine Kelly, while the royal family said they were ‘deeply saddened’ by his death.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has welcomed a new study suggesting that minimum unit pricing in Scotland has led to fewer alcohol-related deaths compared with England.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho played a role in Scott McTominay choosing to represent Scotland, according to former boss Alex McLeish.

Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes are both in agreement about Scott McTominay’s quality after the Manchester United star netted twice in Scotland’s historic win over Spain on Tuesday evening.

The 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland being was unveiled earlier this week, bringing the total number of Scottish restaurants to possess much-coveted Michelin stars to 12.

Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson is filming a new blockbuster about a serial killer terrorising Scotland.

Former St Mirren star John McGinn believes Spain won’t be looking forward to their trip to a sold-out Hampden Park this evening.

Sex assault victims will get the right to independent legal representation when their attackers are on trial, Justice Minister Keith Brown has said. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Record, Brown said the new Criminal Justice Reform Bill will put greater protections in place so courts are a less hostile environment for female victims.

Scots skygazers were blown away by an incredible Northern Lights display at the beginning of March, as the phenomenon lit up the skies for several nights in a row.

New research has revealed the life expectancy for those living across the different postcode areas in Scotland.

As they smile for the camera Maryna Demianenko and Alyona Lykhosherstova’s hearts are silently breaking for loved ones left behind in wartorn Ukraine.

Brand new Channel 4 reality game show Rise and Fall landed on TVs tonight and many viewers were hooked after the very first 'brutal' episode.

The deaths of two pensioners who were killed by a mentally ill neighbour are to be probed on the orders of Scotland's top law officer.

Police evidence gathering on the day Sheku Bayoh died has been criticised by a former high ranking detective who was called to assist with the investigation into the incident.

Scotland is in for more weather chaos this weekend, as warnings are in place across the country for snow, ice - and wildfires.

Scotland has been placed under two wildfire warnings on Friday and through the weekend as frost, humidity, sunshine and wind could spark blazes.

More yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland on Friday as the country experienced some of the coldest March temperatures for 13 years this week. A warning for snow and ice is in place for most of northern and eastern Scotland, as well as the central belt.

The top 50 "coolest places to live" in the UK have been revealed, including a number of popular Scottish destinations.

A prolific Holocaust denier who is wanted by authorities in France has been handed a second warrant for his arrest in court.