Two children die from Strep A infection in Scotland

New research suggests that Aberdeen South is the area of Scotland set to go cashless the quickest, with a 36 per cent decline in ATMs between 2018 and 2022, some 36 closures overall. Online trading platform CMC Markets reviewed House of Commons data relating to the number of ATM closures across Great Britain and compared it with population figures to find the number of cash machines per 10,000 people across the country.

Teacher strikes are set to continue in Scotland with 16 days of walkouts planned across the country.

A community will gather to pay an emotional tribute to a “loved” scots dad who tragically died after falling off a bridge in New Zealand on Christmas Day. Duncan Gordon, 39, from Dunkeld, fell backwards from the bridge in Dunedin at around 8pm following a social gathering with friends.

Parents are being urged to brace for school closures as teachers are to strike across the country on the second and third day of the new term.

An Ayrshire boozer and its punters have raised over £2,000 for a leading cancer charity after taking part in Coastwatch's fifth annual Polar Plunge event.

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old boy on New Year's Day in Aberdeenshire. Emergency services rushed to an address on Keirhill Avenue in the Westhill area yesterday morning after receiving reports of 'concern' for the teenager.

Nicola Sturgeon’s ­failure to deliver ­promised free school meals has been branded “unforgivable” in the wake of shocking ­hunger statistics. Foodbank the Trussell Trust has revealed the ­number of food parcels given out to kids has soared 77 per cent since 2017, and by 65 per cent overall.

With Christmas over and done, it is time to start thinking about Hogmanay — arguably an even bigger holiday in Scotland.

Burst pipes at Tulloch Park have resulted in the postponement of this weekend’s big Perthshire derby.

The countdown to Hogmanay is on and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have already confirmed changes to benefit payment dates over New Year as a result of the subsequent bank holidays. Social Security Scotland has also announced similar changes for those on devolved benefits.

An investigation has been launched after a 62-year-old man has died after being hit by a police vehicle in Livingston on Boxing Day.

A man has died after being struck by a police car in West Lothian on Boxing Day.

Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy has thanked Glasgow Royal Infirmary for taking care of him after his Boxing Day car crash.

A young man has died after being stabbed on the dance floor of a night club in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

A family from Dumfries welcomed what could be Scotland's first baby born on Christmas Day.

With Boxing Day in full swing, retailers are cutting the costs of popular appliances and clothing, including the trendiest device this year - air fryers.

The Met Office have issued two new weather warnings as snow and ice spell travel disruption for much of the country.

With the Northern Lights expected to peak on Boxing Day, Scots could enjoy a festive light show. The Met Office space weather centre said despite the aurora borealis being less visible recently, this could be set to change on December 26.

Looking festive! Princess Kate was a gorgeous sight at the Royal Christmas Church service in Sandringham on Sunday, December 25.

If Christmas dinner isn't quite your thing, you may be wondering where you can go to pick up a bite to eat.