Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Forest Green Rovers have had bids accepted for Hibs star Jake Doyle-Hayes and St Mirren midfielder Ethan Erhahon.

Perthshire Pride is “committed to working with all people” in the region after legislation to make it easier for individuals in Scotland to change their legally recognised gender was passed by MSPs at Holyrood last week.

Fans are set to get a sneak peek at what they can expect when Love Island returns in January.

Celebs Go Dating's Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy spent their first Christmas Day together as a couple.

It's the question children around the world are dying to know on Christmas Eve - "Where is Santa Claus?"

Elie Youan has promised Hibs fans they’re about to see his best now he’s been let off the leash in Leith.

The Scottish Government has vowed to "vigorously contest" any legal challenge from Westminster over its gender reform plans.

Protesters against gender reform forced proceedings at the Scottish Parliament to be temporarily halted today after they shouted at MSPs.

The UK Government could block controversial plans to make it easier for Scots to change their gender despite MSPs voting in favour of the landmark legislation.

MSPs are expected to pass controversial gender recognition legislation later today following a mammoth debate in the Scottish Parliament.

A debate on gender recognition legislation was suspended tonight after protesters hit out at MSPs voting on amendments in the Scottish Parliament.

Labour will back the Scottish Government’s gender recognition plans in a final vote despite having concerns about the Bill.

Kezia Dugdale has accused opponents of gender reforms of using "populist tactics" as MSPs prepare for a mammoth nine-hour debate.

Thousands of unpaid carers across Scotland received an extra payment of £245.70 on Friday, December 9. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is a devolved benefit paid twice a year to those in receipt of Carer’s Allowance on certain qualifying dates.

Families of an estimated 145,000 children will receive extra cash support this week which should help ease some of the financial pressure over the festive season. Winter Bridging Payments have been doubled from £130 to £260 for eligible households where children are in receipt of Free School Meals, however, some of Scotland's 32 local councils are paying out more through an additional winter clothing grant.

The heartbroken dad of tragic teen Grace Handling is ramping up his campaign for a law change targeting drug dealers. Stewart Handling will directly lobby law chiefs undertaking a review of homicide laws.

Scottish ministers have been urged to finally ban “cruel and unnecessary” snare traps after an expert group recommended the move on animal welfare grounds. Labour MSP Colin Smyth said snaring was a “barbaric” practice that needed to be “consigned to the history books”.

Celebs Go Dating's Laura Anderson is warning Scots to take extra care if they're out and about because conditions are really slippery.

James Forrest joined an exclusive list of just two other Celtic players with his assist for Callum McGregor's late winner against Aberdeen on Saturday - with his cutback meaning he has scored and assisted 100 goals for the Hoops.

Christmas is just around the corner and if visiting Lapland isn't an option, families can visit Santa's reindeer right here in Scotland. Parents and children can enjoy the 'Christmas Experience' hosted by the Caingorm Reindeer Herd - Britain's only Reindeer reserve.