Sexual and violent crimes in Scotland at highest level in five years

Two of the men who accused a former youth charity chief of sexual ­misconduct say they have been failed after a ­watchdog took no action. Officials from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) looked at allegations about Jordan Linden, the former chairman of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP).

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into historic claims of abuse at a top school BBC presenter Nicky Campbell attended. The broadcaster claimed he had suffered abuse during his time at Edinburgh Academy in the 1970s.

As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new school year continues for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The family of a teenage boy who thought he was 'at it' when he asked to stay off school were left shocked after he was given a brain tumour diagnosis.

A pupil at a Scots secondary school says girls have been 'stripped of their dignity' after being left unable to easily access sanitary products.

Duchess Kate Middleton has been photographed looking rather sombre in black as she sets off on the afternoon school run to collect her three children from school. This is the first sighting of the now Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge following the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II .

Prince William and his wife Catherine's titles have changed on their social media accounts. The royal couple were appointed as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by Queen Elizabeth when they got married in April 2011, but following the death of the monarch at the age of 96 on Thursday (08. 09.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been photographed leaving her home to pick up her three children from school amid growing concerns over the Queen’s health. She has been seen driving from her home in Windsor to collect her kids from Lambrook school, near Ascot.

Humza Yousaf has been accused of being "missing in action" as waiting times at A&E departments in Scotland hit the worst monthly level on record.

BBC Scotland is set to showcase an interesting two-part series which will reveal, for the first time, the untold story of a vicious gang war that tore through Glasgow housing estates in the early 1980s.

The rate stores are closing in Scotland is at its lowest since 2019, a report has shown.

Scots singer Lewis Capaldi teased fans with a reaction to his "new single" on social media on Wednesday.

Arcade Fire’s Glasgow show is to go ahead as planned next week despite sexual misconduct claims against lead singer Win Butler.

The Scottish Government is encouraging families to apply for a grant worth £267.65 which could help to cover the costs of a child in primary school and ease the pressure of the rising cost of living. The Best Start Grant School Age Payment provides a one-off lump sum of £267.65 to families who get Tax Credits and certain benefits with children born between March 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018.

Perth Sheriff Court needs maintenance work estimated to cost nearly half a million pounds - the fifth highest total worked out for repairs needed at sheriff court buildings across Scotland.

A teen has been reported missing after not returning home from school, with her mum issuing a desperate appeal on social media. Hannah Snodgrass, 15, left her home in Bridge Of Weir, Renfrewshire, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, August 24.

School and nursery staff are set to walk out in nine local authorities next month as unions have rejected a five percent pay offer.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million pound fund to help over 750 West Lothian families during the cost of living crisis - despite facing criticism for scrapping free school meals for all P6 and P7 pupils this summer.

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A Scots mum has shared hilarious before and after photos of her daughter's first day of school - which saw the youngster completely floored by all the excitement of starting her journey in primary education.