New driving rules in Scotland for 2023 - and a few old ones to keep in mind

A Scottish journalist will give viewers an insight of life in Ukraine one year on since war devastated the country as part of a new BBC Scotland documentary.

Paul Stanley is preparing to shed a tear when he plays the last ever British Kiss show – in Scotland.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor J.K. Rowling, nearly two years after she ignited a firestorm over her comments widely perceived as denigrating transgender people, is speaking out about the controversy in a new podcast — and claims that fans have “profoundly” misunderstood her point of view. In the forthcoming podcast, “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling,” Rowling says, “What has interested me in recent years, particularly on social media [is when fans say], ‘You’ve ruined your legacy. Oh, you could have been beloved forever, but you chose to say this.’ And I think: ‘You could not have misunderstood me more profoundly.’” Rowling, in the trailer for the podcast, says, “I never set out to upset anyone. However, I was not uncomfortable with getting off my pedestal.”

A bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles has been rejected by councillors in Shetland.

This half-term The Real Mary King's Close in Edinburgh is offering special lantern-led tours.

A newly discovered asteroid has blown up in an "airburst" over the English Channel in the early hours of this morning.

With numerous major retailers announcing store closures across Scotland, the high street is facing more major blows this year.

Over 60,000 instances of fly-tipping were recorded in Scotland last year, leading to calls for law changes.

The UK Government has shared new updates on how the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) will be administered and delivered, in response to written queries from several MPs. The application portal is expected to open on or before February 27, 2023.

The Scottish Government has shared a new update for more than 415,000 people on a low income who are due to receive a one-off payment for £50 to help with heating bills this winter. The new Winter Heating Payment will be administered by Social Security Scotland and replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Lord Willie Haughey has claimed Celtic and Hearts were not hit with the same rule that saw Queen's Park thrown out of the Scottish Cup.

Motorists who have changed address must update details on their licence and other documents or risk a hefty fine, the DVLA has warned.

Historic visitor sites popular with tourists are set to close on Wednesday across Scotland due to strikes.

Lethal new pills on the street have sparked a major warning they could fuel Scotland’s drug death toll.

TRNSMT has announced a fresh wave of 50 new acts who are joining the line-up of the Glasgow festival this summer.

More details are slowly emerging about the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) which is due to be paid to some 900,000 households across Great Britain who do not have a direct relationship with their electricity supplier from next month.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world, is returning to Scotland this year.

Scotland needs 1000 new hospital beds to deal with a bed-blocking crisis clogging up the entire health service. More than 1900 patients are currently trapped in hospital who are well enough to leave, according to the latest figures.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated online guidance for parents or guardians making a new claim for Child Benefit. You can claim Child Benefit if you are responsible for bringing up a child who is under 16, or 20 if they stay in approved education or training.

Police Scotland currently has 25 police officers suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct, the Sunday Mail can reveal.