Councillors in Midlothian have unanimously approved plans for a new £120m secondary school despite concerns about a road running through the site and claims it would have unisex toilets.

A ‘terrified’ 18-year-old was told to ‘drop dead’ by a taxi driver after being asked for a tip despite enduring an unpleasant trip.

A young man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital following a crash between a car and a lorry.

A major search is under way for a woman who has been missing for ten days in Midlothian.

A teenager has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked onboard a bus in Dundee.

A second teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of schoolboy Amen Teklay in Glasgow.

RAF and mountain rescue veteran David "Heavy" Whalley, who helped save hundreds of lives during his career, has died at the age of 72.

Two ambulances were involved in a crash with a car outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

A violent predator repeatedly stabbed a woman after she refused to have sex with him before then raping her.

Police have found "no trace" of a young girl being attacked in a park in Fife by a man despite "extensive enquiries".

Grant Hanley vowed that Scotland will prove their doubters wrong once more by bouncing back strongly from their Nations League relegation.

George Hirst hopes the bitter-sweet Greece double-header proves to be the start of a long and fruitful Scotland career as he bids to cement himself in Steve Clarke’s squad.

John McGlynn says Falkirk are "keeping their feet on the ground and blanking out the noise" as they continue their march towards the Championship title "one game at a time".

A motorcyclist killed in a crash on the B741 in South Ayrshire has been named.

A luxury Scottish hotel on the Ayrshire coast has unveiled its "spectacular" new look following a £750,000 renovation.

Paintings by the late John Byrne including a rare picture of The Beatles bought by the artist’s local priest are to go under the hammer at auction.

David Martindale admits that the Championship title and automatic promotion back to the Premiership is out of Livingston's hands as he targets second spot.

Police have arrested a man who was in breach of bail and found throwing items over the walls of a prison in Edinburgh.

A speeding driver killed a student in a horror crash.

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the UK Covid inquiry that Scotland didn't have a VIP lane for PPE procurement and didn't need one.

First Minister John Swinney and deputy FM Kate Forbes announced a £25m playpark investment from Woodhead Park in Kirkintilloch on Monday morning.

Morrisons has said hundreds of jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters.

A police dog injured while responding to a knife incident in Aberdeen is to return to active duty.

Three men have been charged following the recovery of drugs worth £1m in Aberdeen.

George Clooney has said he is “not doing romantic films anymore”.

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.

Celtic are facing an anxious wait to learn the extent of a shoulder injury sustained by goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on international duty.

Students at a performing arts academy have been left "heartbroken" after an administration error forced the early closure of a run of shows at the SEC.

The Prince of Wales has joked with Dame Mary Berry that he “dreads to think” who will be cooking her cake as she turns 90 and called her a “national treasure” in a birthday message.

A man has been taken to hospital after he was found with serious injuries on a street in Glasgow.

Morrisons has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters.

Japanese brand Uniqlo has revealed its newest store in Scotland is to open later this year.

Funds are being raised for an elderly woman in Perthshire who watched as her house of over 67 years burned to the ground.

The family of Sheku Bayoh have reached an out-of-court settlement with Police Scotland.

The Government has confirmed the first recorded case of bird flu (H5N1) being transmitted to a sheep has been found in England.

Police are searching for CCTV or doorbell camera footage after several car number plates were stolen in Largs.

Troubled engineering firm John Wood Group has given its Dubai-based suitor Sidara more time to come up with a firm offer.

A Scottish castle turned luxury hotel near Glasgow has reopened after a £20m renovation.

A Scottish tourist is fighting for his life in hospital in Italy after an explosion destroyed the B&B he was staying in.

Princess Beatrice has said the premature birth of her daughter was “humbling”.

The average price of a pint of beer is set to surge past £5 for the first time due to cost hikes hitting the sector next month, according to industry bosses.

First Minister John Swinney is expected to announce £25m in funding for councils to improve existing play parks.

A teenager riding an off-road motorcycle failed a drugs test when police attended a crash in North Lanarkshire.

Heathrow Airport had “enough power” from remaining substations despite Friday’s shutdown, the chief executive of National Grid has said.

A diary belonging to acclaimed Scottish artist Duncan Grant has been discovered nearly 50 years after his death in 1978.

Almost half of Scottish adults would support the idea of charging university tuition fees based on the ability to pay with funding focused on those who need it most, according to a report.

Donna McDonald tried Botox for the first time after being drawn in by a social media advert offering the cosmetic procedure at a bargain price.