Police arrest man on suspicion of murder after 39 bodies found in shipping container in Essex
Thirty nine bodies have been found in a container in Thurrock in Essex, police said.
Brexit uncertainty ‘has cost Scottish economy £3bn’
Scotland’s economy has lost out on £3 billion due to Brexit uncertainty, a think tank has found, as it warned there could still be considerable challenges ahead if Boris Johnson gets his deal through Parliament.
Irn-Bru launching ‘old and unimproved’ version from original 1901 recipe
The makers of Irn-Bru are to produce a limited edition of the soft drink using a recipe that dates back almost 120 years
UK lifts ban on Sharm el-Sheikh flights after four years
Restrictions on flights between the UK and Sharm el-Sheikh have been lifted.
Human beings have made ‘tragic, desperate mess’ of the planet, says Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough has spoken of the “tragic, desperate mess” human beings have made of the planet as he prepares to air his new natural history series.
World Menopause Day: Scottish Labour’s Monica Lennon calls for improved support for women
Scottish Labour’s health spokeswoman has called for improved care for women going through the menopause.
Halloween costumes sold this year ‘will contain 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste’
Halloween costumes sold by some of the UK’s biggest retailers will contain the equivalent of 83 million plastic bottles, a study suggests.
Nicola Sturgeon vows SNP will not back ‘unfair’ Brexit deal
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed SNP MPs will not back Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal, as she insisted it will mean Scotland alone is “treated unfairly” when the UK leaves the European Union.
O2 begins rollout of its 5G network in Edinburgh
O2 has become the latest mobile operator to launch its 5G network in the UK, starting its introduction of the new high-speed network in six towns and cities.
ScotRail hails improved punctuality on train services
The punctuality of ScotRail trains has increased by the largest figure since 2015, the rail operator said.
Pet of the Week: Could you give Rhubarb the rabbit a brand new forever home?
Rhubarb is a chilled out dude looking for his forever home!