In pictures: Easter sun days after heatwave hits and hangs on and Scots prepare for record-breaking bank holiday
Scots sizzled in the sun yesterday as forecasters predict temperatures will hit record-breaking highs over the bank holiday weekend.
Is mum still the word? Registrars to review official language to avoid causing offence
The language used by Scotland’s registrars is being reviewed to avoid causing hurt to same-sex couples, we can reveal.
A burning issue: Why are just one in 20 firefighters women?
Scotland’s fire service is battling to recruit more women after it emerged only one in 20 firefighters are female.
£180k payout for needless death of patient sent home from hospital twice after doctors failed to spot clot
A pensioner who sued the NHS when his partner died after being twice sent home from hospital has been awarded more than £180,000 in compensation.
The ride and his life: BMX star on bringing his harrowing story of abuse back home
The first time BMX star John Buultjens wrote his story down on a piece of paper, no one believed him.
Police failing to tackle curse of hooliganism, warns report
Police are failing to make full use of football banning orders to crack down on hooliganism in the game, a new report warns.
Double murder suspect was evangelical Christian busker
A Scot suspected of killing his girlfriend and her 15-year-old daughter before taking his own life was an evangelical Christian busker who wrote his own faith songs.
A £340k lifeguard: Electronic system at Glasgow’s Tollcross pool spots swimmers in trouble but critics question cost
A £340,000 surveillance system designed to stop swimmers from drowning has been installed in one of Scotland’s flagship pools.
Family salute care worker after she died while helping others during fearsome storm, and before she could share in council fair pay victory
The most appalling winter weather did not deter Elaine McNeil from doing her job, caring for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.
Holyrood and public bodies urged to use anti-stab knives in their kitchens to help tackle Scotland’s blade culture
The Scottish Parliament and other public bodies are being urged to use anti-stab knives in their own kitchens to help tackle Scotland’s blade culture.
Scots adventurer who spent 45 days on isolated Atlantic island of Rockall set to make a return trip
He could be forgiven for never, ever going back.