Snow could hit Scotland later in March as weather maps turn purple

A major waste firm has threatened to sue the ­Scottish Government for £100million over its bungled drinks recycling scheme.

The latest figures from the Scottish Government indicate there are around 850,000 people living in Scotland with some form of hearing loss and of those, 70 per cent are over 70 - some 595,000. Across Great Britain, there are believed to be 12 million adults living with a hearing condition or deafness, however, just 35,633 of them are receiving extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or Attendance Allowance.

The BBC has revealed the guest cast for the return of the hit drama Shetland.

Renting in the UK is now more affordable than owning your first home in nearly all UK regions - according to Halifax. The latest data shows that first-time buyers in the north west are 'better off' renting a property rather than buying a home due to higher mortgage payments.

The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK tonight, including Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England and Wales.

Tackling poverty could become an even bigger priority for Dumfries and Galloway Council with the establishment of a group focused solely on this pervasive issue.

Scotland is set to be hit with snow in just a matter of days, according to new weather maps.

Scotland is set to be hit with multiple inches of snow next weekend thanks to a blast of polar air.

Scotland is to be battered by a fresh deluge of rain as new weather maps show more downpours are on the way.

Humza Yousaf has repeated his government's belief that all drugs should be decriminalised for personal use in Scotland.

The latest weather maps have shown the exact time that a 'double snow bomb' will hit Scotland as colder air is set to sweep across the UK by the weekend.

Young Carers Action Day is the perfect time for young people across Scotland to claim the financial support they are entitled to. Social Security Scotland is encouraging eligible teenagers to apply for the annual Young Carer Grant, which is currently worth £359.65, but is set to increase to £383.75 from April, as part of the annual benefits uprating.

An independent Scotland could slash corporation tax to make it like the Republic of Ireland, Humza Yousaf has suggested.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.

Britons could end up seeing a much warmer end to the month compared to the current conditions, according to weather forecasters.

Searches for German Shepherds have risen by a staggering 235% in Scotland as wannabe dog owners hunt for an alternative to XL Bullies.

It could end up being a very chilly March for certain areas in Scotland as new weather maps show temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -5C around the middle of the month.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed that thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive one-off payments for £288.60 in June and December this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made twice each year by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.

Families in Scotland could be due more than £209 each month for every child under the age of 16 from next month due to the annual uprating of benefits. Scottish Child Payment is a devolved benefit, not available south of the border, and is currently worth £25 each week, but will rise to £26.70 in April.

Outlander may be set and filmed in Scotland, but it's an international affair which brings fans together from all corners of the globe. Loyal followers of the smash hit Starz show regularly attend the many conventions dedicated to the time-travel drama across the world, as well as populating the many social media groups with thousands of members.