The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

More than 140 participants gathered at Eglinton Park on Saturday, 9 August, for event number 557 of the popular parkrun.

Officers received a report at 9.43pm on Tuesday that a man had been seriously injured after a shot was fired from a vehicle.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

Nicola Sturgeon’s “Stalinist” approach to leadership had “disastrous” consequences for the SNP, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...

A PAIR of Irvine Burns clubs are set to host exciting events as they support the upcoming Marymass festival. These will be taking place on various occasions between Tuesday, August 19, and Friday, ...

Hundreds of Spider-Man fans have watched an actor in the costume of the web-slinging superhero performing stunts through the streets of Glasgow. On Wednesday, the Marvel character was seen on ...

A MAN accused of murdering Shona Stevens in Irvine more than 30 years ago has been released into the community on bail. Fraser Kilpatrick, of Glasgow, had previously been remanded in custody when he ...

Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes for Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, who has died suddenly aged 47. Mr David, who has served as the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, died on ...

Dr Matthew Isles, 53, had collected more than 90,000 images of children over a five-year period, Stoke Crown Court heard.