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Scotland’s two main opposition parties have called for an urgent statement on drug deaths in Holyrood. Figures released on Friday showed that 1,339 people died from drugs in 2020 – a new record high. The rate was three-and-a-half times higher...

A further three deaths and 1034 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland overnight, according to official figures. The daily test positivity rate is 5.4%, up from the 4.9% reported on Saturday. Of the new cases reported on...

Police are investigating after a woman was raped in a city lane. The 29-year-old was attacked in Edinburgh in the early hours of Sunday morning. She was at the Union Street end of Broughton Street Lane when the serious sexual...

Former British ambassador to Uzbekistan Craig Murray has handed himself in to police in Edinburgh as he is set to begin an eight-month prison sentence. Murray, who has become a blogger and pro-independence campaigner in recent years, was judged to...

A 107-year-old tall ship was warmly welcomed to Shetland ahead of its upcoming expedition around the world. Statsraad Lehmkuhl, a Norwegian three-masted barque rigged training vessel, was met by a flotilla of small boats as it sailed into Lerwick Harbour...

The coach of Olympic hero Duncan Scott said he has “always been special” as he touted the swimmer as one of Scotland’s greatest-ever athletes. Alloa-born Scott won his fourth medal of the Tokyo Games in the early hours of Sunday,...

A man has died after being struck by a car on the A90 in Aberdeenshire. The fatal collision, involving a white Volkswagen Golf, happened near Boddam at around 12.05am on Saturday. Emergency services attended, however the 31-year-old pedestrian was pronounced...

The UK Government would not stand in the way of another vote on Scottish independence if it is the “settled will” of voters, Michael Gove has said. Westminster has repeatedly rejected requests from the Scottish Government for the necessary powers...

Residents had to be evacuated from a multi-storey block of flats in Glasgow as firefighters tackled a blaze on the 17th floor. Emergency services were alerted to the fire in Lincoln Avenue shortly after 4am on Sunday. The Scottish Fire...

A teenage cyclist has won praise for clearing a dangerously overgrown stretch of pavement in Falkirk. Kai Kallus, 13, decided to take action when he found overgrown trees and bushes were forcing pedestrians to step onto the road at a blind...

A care-at-home service that looks after more than 200 patients has been slapped with an improvement notice after inspectors discovered staff were not being regularly tested for Covid-19. It was just one of a variety of issues unearthed at Karma...

Swimmer Duncan Scott is the first British athlete to win four medals at a single Olympics. While Scott made history, Adam Peaty and James Guy were unable to collect their third golds of Tokyo 2020 after the United States secured...

A scheme to provide milk and a healthy snack to pre-school children starts on Sunday. All pre-school children who spend two or more hours a day in a nursery or other eligible childcare setting registered with the scheme are entitled...

A Labour MSP has claimed Scots face a “postcode lottery” when applying for crisis grants. The grants are part of the Scottish Welfare Fund and are provided to people on low incomes to cover the costs of an emergency. Labour’s...

The Scottish Government is aiming to ensure first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are given to teenagers in certain groups by the end of August. Two weeks ago, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans to vaccinate some 12-17 year olds,...

Rangers begin their bid to reach the Champions League group stage this week when they take on Swedish title winners Malmo. It's been 11 years since the Ibrox side last competed at that level, having been knocked out in the...

Fans were sent into a frenzy last week when Peter Kay announced his return to the stage – but back in 1998 the comedy legend was just getting started. Rarely seen footage from the STV archive shows the funnyman promoting...

Hearts defender John Souttar headed an 89th-minute winner as Ange Postecoglou's difficult start to his Celtic reign continued into the cinch Premiership season. Souttar rose to head home Michael Smith's free-kick and earn the hosts a 2-1 victory in front...

Elderly people risk falling into poverty as a result of a grace period on TV licence payment for the over-75s coming to an end, a campaign group has warned. The universal right to a free TV licence has ended for...

New Celtic signing Kyogo Furuhashi is in Ange Postecoglou's squad to play Hearts in their Premiership opener. The Japan international signed from J1-League club Vissel Kobe earlier this month but has had to wait to join to squad due to quarantine...

Olympics presenter Alex Scott has said she is “proud of my accent” after former Labour minister and ex-House of Lords member Digby Jones criticised her pronunciation. Lord Jones, who was educated at private Bromsgrove School, tweeted on Friday that “Alex...

A search is underway for a missing man in North Lanarkshire. Alan Kyle was last seen in the town's Cambusnethan Street at around 9.30am on Friday. The 34-year-old has had no contact with any friends or family since then and...

Police are investigating a house fire in Glasgow which they believe was set on purpose. The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at the home on Parnie Street in the city centre on Friday evening. The building was evacuated...

Rangers have kickstarted their Scottish Premiership title defence with a 3-0 victory over Livingston. Ianis Hagi scored the opener from an eighth-minute free-kick into the box. However, the Romanian departed before half-time after being injured in a foul by Adam...

Boris Johnson's wife Carrie has announced that the couple are expecting another child. The 33-year-old revealed the news on an Instagram post on Saturday. In a caption beside a toy pram she said she feels “incredibly blessed to be pregnant...

Campaigners have taken to the streets of Glasgow to urge the reopening of 'vital' public services in the city. Hundreds attended a march, organised by activist group Communities Unite Against Closures, in the city centre on Saturday afternoon. They are...

A further nine deaths and 1018 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland overnight, according to official figures. The daily test positivity rate is 4.9%, down from the 6.2% reported on Friday. Of the new cases reported on...

A teenager has been left with “life-changing injuries” after a car flipped and caught fire near Aberdeen. The 18-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the incident on the A93 on the outskirts of Aberdeen. A 27-year-old man...

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after suffering “life-threatening injuries” in the Highlands. The incident involved an 18-year-old cyclist and a red Peugeot 307, which collided on the A95 Avielochan, near Aviemore. Police are appealing for witnesses to the...

A shamed college admin assistant who embezzled £500,000 has told a court that she has spent all the money. Afsha Rana, 34, purchased electronic devices using City of Glasgow College bank accounts before selling them on for personal profit. Rana...

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was grabbed from behind and robbed of her handbag in Dundee. The incident happened in the Charleston area of the city between 4.10pm and 5pm on Thursday. The 57-year-old victim was walking...

Seonaid McIntosh was left “heartbroken” after the world number one missed out on a place in the women’s 50m rifle three position to leave the Tokyo Olympics empty-handed. McIntosh, 25, arrived in Japan as one of the favourites in her...

Police have launched an investigation after a man was found seriously injured in a Renfrewshire street. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Paisley’s Shuttle Street late on Friday night. A 37-year-old man was taken to the town’s Royal...

The manager of a petrol station has admitted embezzling cash to pay back his ex-partner for child expenses. Stephen Ward stole £520 from the Glasgow Fort branch in the city's Easterhouse on January 10, 2019. The 30-year-old used a scheme...

A convicted attempted murderer was caught in a busy city centre street with scissors in her jacket pocket. Danielle Fowler was snared by police in Glasgow’s Hope Street at 4.30pm on October 14, 2020. The 36-year-old had passed out and...

Millie Court and Liam Reardon are on the rocks in Love Island following a dramatic recoupling. Friday’s episode showed Liam returning single from Casa Amor, where he had shared a kiss with new arrival Lillie Haynes. After Liam returned to...

Netflix has released the first image showing Imelda Staunton in character as the Queen in The Crown. Filming of the lavish drama is reported to have started in the UK earlier this month with a new cast making their debuts...

Scotland’s Kathleen Dawson has helped Team GB secure gold in the 4x100m mixed relay at the Olympic Games. Adam Peaty later revealed Great Britain’s resurgence in the pool is down to tireless commitment behind the scenes after the team equalled...

The Scottish Government is providing almost £6m of cash to help bus and coach operators go green. The money is being made available to help transport operators meet the standards that will be in place in low emission zones (LEZs)...

Around a quarter of older people were unable to walk as far or were living in more physical pain earlier this year compared to the start of the coronavirus pandemic, research suggests. People reported being less steady on their feet,...

Campaigners have called for “outdated” Westminster elections to “catch up” with a “fairer” system similar to those used by Scottish and Welsh voters. Analysis of polling results by Electoral Reform Society (ERS) found that Scottish Westminster results are four times...

Most drivers want a lower motorway speed limit in wet weather, a new survey suggests. The RAC poll of 2100 motorists indicated that 72% would like the standard 70mph limit cut in wet conditions to boost safety and encourage better...

Ten giant colourful hares are on the loose in East Lothian - but there's no need to call for help. They're all part of an art sculpture trail dotted through North Berwick to raise money for the charity Leuchie House,...

The friendlies have finished, the League Cup is on the back burner and the European competitions can be forgotten this weekend - the Premiership is back. After the strangest season in history, fans are looking for a return to normality,...