Imperious Luke Littler storms to last 16 of Poland Darts Open The world number one had a match average of almost 114, with a 100 per cent rate on his doubles. The Independent UK · Feb 21
We can win again, Badenoch tells Scottish Tories The Conservatives leader sought to rouse the party faithful during her final conference speech before May’s election in Scotland. The Independent UK · Feb 20
Jonny Clayton says Premier League success in Glasgow is ‘a great honour’ The Welshman was victorious on night three The Independent UK · Feb 19
Lord Advocate denies giving First Minister ‘political advantage’ in Murrell case Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC faced questions over why details of the charge were given to First Minister John Swinney last month. Evening Standard · Feb 18
John Swinney briefed on Peter Murrell charges before they became public The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive The Independent UK · Feb 18
Calls for answers about Lord Advocate’s email to FM on Peter Murrell charge The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive. Evening Standard · Feb 18
Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says Nurse Sandie Peggie won a claim for harassment in her tribunal against NHS Fife, but other allegations of discrimination were dismissed. Evening Standard · Feb 16
Scotland’s Calcutta Cup glory can ignite Six Nations challenge – Sione Tuipulotu Scotland beat England 31-20 at Murrayfield as the hosts bounced back from defeat to Italy. The Independent UK · Feb 15
Gregor Townsend mesmerised by Scotland display in Calcutta Cup win over England The Scots breathed new life into their Guinness Six Nations campaign with their heaviest victory over the Auld Enemy since 2018. The Independent UK · Feb 14
SNP Westminster leader Flynn calls for Starmer to ‘do right thing and resign’ The Prime Minister has faced increased pressure in recent days. Evening Standard · Feb 9
I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power. Evening Standard · Feb 8
Alan Cumming praises Scotland for being ‘sane’ country that values the arts The 61-year-old actor, writer and presenter is known for hosting the US version of the hit reality game show since it first launched in 2023. Evening Standard · Feb 7
Judge rises to consider ‘complex’ arguments in trans prisoner legal challenge Lady Ross said she would not be able to deliver any decision ‘very rapidly’. Evening Standard · Feb 5
Three years is too long to have unanswered questions, says firefighter’s widow Shelley Martin has hit out at delays in the investigation into the death of her husband, Barry Martin. Evening Standard · Feb 3
Evening Standard · Feb 3 Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze hits out at ‘unacceptable’ delays Shelley Martin said the death of her husband Barry had ‘devastated’ her family, including her twin sons.
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Scotland ‘leading technological revolution’ with AI Growth Zone – Liz Kendall The UK Government has chosen Lanarkshire as the site of the new specialist zone, which aims to boost the development of data centres and similar.
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Holyrood election must be ‘referendum on SNP’s record’, says Liz Kendall The UK Science and Technology Secretary was speaking as she visited the site of Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jan 28 Mother of grade error student says inquiry into his death must take place Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after wrongly being told he could not graduate with an Honours degree.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry The celebration of all things Viking culminated in a harbour blaze at the Shetland festival.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival The festival dates to the 19th century.
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Fatal accident inquiry into train crash which killed three due to begin Three men died when the train derailed near Stonehaven on August 12, 2020.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 The real winners of Hearts and Celtic’s chaotic draw as Scottish title tussle takes a twist Hearts 2-2 Celtic: The hosts twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic draw — but saw their league lead cut by Rangers
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Suggestion I applied pressure to prematurely open hospital ‘untrue’ – Sturgeon Milly Main’s mother Kimberly Darroch had urged the former first minister to ‘be honest’.
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Nicola Sturgeon urged to ‘be honest’ about opening of infections row hospital The call came from Kimberly Darroch, whose daughter Milly Main died after contracting an infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Health board chief urged to reveal who put pressure on it to open hospital The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been linked to infections in patients.