Met Office issues Scotland weather warning as 65mph winds could spark power cuts

A Police Scotland beards ban is being reviewed following complaints from officers.

Police have locked down a part of the M8 as they deal with an ongoing incident. Officers were called to the scene at around 7.15pm this evening after being alerted to the incident on junction eight, westbound.

ScotRail passengers are being asked to check journey times ahead of travelling over the next few days after Met Office warnings for heavy rain were issued. The downpours are expected to cause speed restrictions on many railways, especially in the East of the country.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as parts of Scotland are set to get battered with heavy rain.

Concerns have been raised over the European Travel Information and Authorisation System as experts fear scammers may take advantage of the new visa rules.

Extinction Rebellion Scotland activists have broken the windows at Barclays new offices in Glasgow to demand an end to the funding of the fossil fuel crisis. Two activists donned safety gloves and goggles to destroy the glass panes at the office block on Clyde Place Quay at around 8am on Monday.

The Met Office has spoken out on whether snow will fall next week amid reports that northern parts of the country are set for the white stuff.

A runaway trampoline caused chaos on the railways after finding its way out of a garden in the west of Scotland amid high winds.

Scotland could be hit with another bout of wild weather as torrential rain and strong winds may lead to travel chaos and cause flooding.

A Dumbarton police officer turned blogger has told of his “disbelief” after scooping a top influencer award.

Six sub-postmasters caught up in the Horizon computer system scandal may have been victims of miscarriages of justice, the Scottish Criminal Cases Review commission has ruled. The six, one of whom has since died and is represented posthumously, are now entitled to appeal against the convictions for crimes of dishonesty arising from their roles as sub postmasters (SPM) at Post Office Ltd (POL).

More than nine million people will receive the second means-tested cost of living payment of £324 this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is making payments to those on qualifying benefits between now and November 23 while HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will deliver payments between November 23 and 30.

A motor was branded a 'death trap' by police after the driver was pulled over on the M80 for allegedly driving without insurance or an MOT.

A swan has brought traffic in Glasgow to a standstill after escaping from a nearby canal and refusing to budge from the middle of the road.

A post office manager has been ordered to pay £2,000 compensation to a customer he left with a collapsed lung and broken ribs.

The Tay Bridge has been locked down this evening after a lorry overturned amid reports of high winds.

A man proposed to his partner under the clock in Glasgow Central Station in honour of where they first met. On Thursday, David Gouck asked boyfriend of one year Bihang Lui to become his husband in the place that holds a memorable place in their hearts.

The number of police officers in Scotland has plummeted to its lowest level in 14 years.