Scotland faces 'two inches of snow per hour' as maps show more wintry weather on way

Scotland’s tax and benefits system is now considerably more progressive than elsewhere in Britain, a report has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) think tank said that by April, the poorest 10% of Scottish households are set to have incomes £580 (4.6%) per year higher than they would under the system in England and Wales.

Scotland is set to be hit with snow tomorrow as drivers are being urged to brace for "difficult" conditions.

Vicky Pattison was left red faced today after TV presenter Lorraine Kelly reacted to her Scottish accent.

If St Johnstone push Celtic all the way at McDiarmid Park again then Ange Postecoglou will need a new hero this time.

Cash-strapped Police Scotland has paid out more than £2million in compensation claims in the last six months. It follows a series of costly legal actions raised against it in the courts and employment tribunals from both staff and members of the public.

Lorraine Kelly was left red-faced this morning as Ben Shepherd quizzed her about a newspaper story about her husband Steve's saucy texts.

There’s a new striker in the door at Hibs after they announced the loan signing of Middlesbrough frontman Matthew Hoppe.

Historic visitor sites popular with tourists are set to close on Wednesday across Scotland due to strikes.

Peter Kay fans have been left delighted after the comic returned to Scotland for the first time in 12 years on Sunday, hailing his show 'absolutely brilliant'.

Scots may have to wrap up this week as there is a chance that the country could be hit with more wintry conditions.

An artist who rode his bike upwards through Scotland made linocut prints of his journey which took him through wilderness around Loch Tay and off north to remnants of the Caledonian forest.

Lethal new pills on the street have sparked a major warning they could fuel Scotland’s drug death toll.

Two more people in Scotland have died with Strep A infection since last week.

A Scots baby loss charity is under threat of closure because it can no longer pay its bills. SiMBA is a lifeline to bereaved families who have lost babies but the charity is being hit by spiralling costs.

The Oscar Best Original Song nominees list is packed with a powerhouse roster of talent, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, David Byrne. That sets up a collision of current musical giants come Oscar night. Of course, there’s Diane Warren, the recipient of an Honorary Oscar last month and a musical giant in her own right. She’s garnered a 14th nomination in the category with “Applause,” from the little-seen doc Tell It Like a Woman.

Scotland could be hit by another cold snap next month as a rare weather phenomenon threatens to bring snow and ice-cold temperatures.

Police Scotland currently has 25 police officers suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

Scots are bracing for more snow after parts of the country saw flurries as temperatures dropped below freezing.

Scots are being warned to brace for more turbulent weather, as the country is to see snow, ice, wind and rain hit this weekend. The Met Office has several weather warnings in place across Saturday and Sunday.

Three men have been jailed for a total of 14 years after pleading guilty to running a county drugs line from London to Scotland.