Fly-tippers escape punishment for dumping rubbish in Scotland '99% of the time'

Anyone who wants to spot a shooting star in 2023 may have a good chance tonight, as a spectacular meteor shower will be reaching its peak.

A teenager who was diagnosed with cancer as a toddler and has one leg 3cm shorter than the other will be captain of Scotland's team at an international cheer competition. Summer Wroniecki, 14, was diagnosed with cancer a day after her third birthday.

The Lib Dems have blamed the Scottish Government for a drop in the number of public toilets across the country.

The beginning of a new year provides a perfect opportunity to make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), your local council and Social Security Scotland.

If you’re planning a wedding right now, we know how stressful it can be. So, to help, we’ve rounded up some of the top venues around to ensure your special day is as stress-free and memorable as possible.

Snow is on its way to Scotland - meaning the Beast from the East may be coming back with a vengeance. A collapsing Polar vortex could spark a major freeze this month, similar to the epic storm from February 2018, according to some forecasters.

Scotland has welcomed the first babies of 2023 as parents from across the country celebrate special arrivals on the first day of the year.

Scots are bracing for snow across the country as up to eight inches of flurries could fall on Friday.

The ongoing cost of living crisis has made 2022 a challenging year for millions of households across Scotland. Soaring energy bills along with higher food and fuel prices brought about by record-breaking inflation means budgets are continually being pushed to breaking point.

A Dumfries and Galloway social worker was applauded by dozens of councillors and officials for her national achievements.

Firefighters in Scotland have been urged to vote in favour of strike action which could see fire stations across the UK temporarily closed.

After a white Christmas, Scots will be treated to more snow in the lead up to the new year.

Two children in Scotland have died from the Strep A infection. Figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that two children under the age of 10 died from the infection between October and December.

There is no doubt that nowhere celebrates New Year's Eve quite like Scotland, with a number of unique and historic traditions that are still followed to this day across the country.

Social Security Scotland is celebrating one year of providing in-person support designed to help people access devolved benefits. The service is now available for free in all 32 local authorities across the country.

Scots are set to be lashed with rain as the Met Office has issued a fresh yellow rain warning for later this week.

A top doctor has warned "there is no way that the NHS in Scotland can survive" in its current form as he called for a national conversation on the future of the health service.

If you're headed to the Outer Hebrides, you are likely familiar with the more well-known attractions such as Luskentyre and the Calanais Standing Stones.