Domestic abuser Michael McCash sentenced to three years in prison for string of assaults on women
MSPs urged to reject Brexit deal
The Scottish Parliament has been urged to reject the UK Government’s Withdrawal Agreement.
TransPennine Express to issue refunds to season ticket holders
Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is to issue refunds to season ticket holders after its recent performance was described as “completely unacceptable” by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Seven people appear in court after climate activists board gas rig
Seven people have appeared in court after climate activists boarded a gas rig in a bid to prevent it heading out to the North Sea.
Finance Secretary warns of ‘terrible calamity’ if Holyrood fails to pass budget
Scottish public services could face “terrible calamity” if Holyrood is unable to pass its budget in time, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has warned.
Options for bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland considered, peers told
Transport officials have been asked to look at various options for a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed in the Lords.
SNP make changes to frontbench team at Westminster
The SNP has pledged to provide a “strong and united” opposition to the Conservatives at Westminster as the party announced a reshuffle of its frontbench team.
Sperm whale dies after becoming stranded in Moray Firth
A sperm whale has died after washing ashore in the Highlands.
Chancellor’s delayed Budget ‘puts income tax collections in Scotland at risk’
Powers to collect income tax in Scotland could be jeopardised by the failure to pass a budget in time, potentially leaving ministers with a £13 billion revenue shortfall.