Household bills for Scots could soar as inflation hits highest level in 10 years

People are being warned not to pick up sick or dead birds after a second case of avian flu was confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway.

A Scots teen died 'in his mum's arms' after a chest infection forced his family to turn off his life support.

A 40-year-old man has been left seriously injured following an attack in East Kilbride.

Emergency services rushed to two crashes on the same part of the A92 which resulted in the road being closed for more than two hours.

Staff at a Scots Tesco distribution centre have backed strike action in the run up to Christmas, union chiefs have said.

Scots high school pupils are demanding their right to 'free the pee' after saying they have been banned from using the toilet.

Police have pulled the body of man from a Scots Loch in the search for missing Kenneth Watson.

Scots schoolgirl Lily Douglas was ‘over the moon’ after being hailed for her ‘ fearless’ bravery by I’m a Celebrity contestant Arlene Phillips.

A thieving Scots carer who repeatedly stole cash from a vulnerable service user before staging a cover up has been struck off.

A vile woman was captured "spitting" on a Scots teen before shouting "go back to your own country".

More than one third of Scots believe their spiralling energy bills are unaffordable, according to a new poll.

Police have launched a fresh appeal for information on sightings of a missing pensioner who disappeared from Bellshill five days ago.

Temperatures have started dipping below zero across the country and the Met Office is forecasting more snow and ice for parts of Scotland over the next few days, which means many households could be eligible for a £25 payment to help heat their home this winter.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation for a new heating benefit that would give around 400,000 low-income households a guaranteed £50 payment every winter towards their energy bills.

Support for Scottish independence is at its highest level for a year, according to a new opinion poll.

Photographs showing mould at Scotland’s flagship hospital have prompted calls for bosses to be sacked.

A Scots baker whose ADHD was misdiagnosed as depression and anxiety for more than a decade has opened up in a bid to raise awareness.

Nuclear power could help Scotland end its reliance on fossil fuels and ease the cost of living crisis, Anas Sarwar has claimed.

A couple who have dedicated the last 14 years to providing a loving home for children in care are urging others to become foster parents.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused health bosses of “cover up, secrecy and denial” over the tragic death of a former Government official.