Fire service warns of wildfire risk over Easter weekend
Scotland’s fire service has warned of increased risk of wildfires over the Easter weekend.
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Study into historic building fire risk aims to protect heritage
A fire safety expert is leading a comprehensive study into the risk historic buildings face from fire with the hope of preventing more heritage being lost.
Two dead after being rescued from sea off beach
Two people have died after being pulled from the sea off Aberdeen beach.
Two women dead after being plucked from the sea off Aberdeen this morning
Two women have died in a tragic incident at Aberdeen esplanade.
Mr Doodle gets to work on Dundee train station statue of Oor Wullie
A statue to be featured in this summer’s Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail has been given a makeover courtesy of a renowned online artist.
Scottish pensioners to take to city wall with spray paint for graffiti art
A group of Scottish pensioners will pick up spray cans for the first time to create a piece of permanent street art for a city wall.
Scottish artist John Byrne describes street art as ‘magnificent’
Scottish artist and playwright John Byrne has paid tribute to the “magnificent” work of street artists.
Police Scotland lagging behind other forces on funding, Labour claims
Police Scotland is getting a “raw deal” from the Scottish Government on funding and is lagging behind other forces, a Labour MSP has claimed.
Charity creates ‘ultimate formula’ for London Marathon success
Sleeping for no more than 10 hours per night, avoiding crowded areas and drinking half a litre of water before running are key to performing as well as possible in the London Marathon, sport scientists have said.
Mental health support for young to focus on social media
Advice on the healthy use of social media will be provided to young people as part of a Scottish Government strategy to improve mental health support.
UK benefits system not fit for purpose, warns SNP
The UK Government spent more than £120 million on benefit and child support claimant appeal tribunals last year, sparking accusations the welfare system is “not fit for purpose”.
Festival features street art linking Aberdeen with Spanish Civil War
A large relief sculpture has been created to mark links between Aberdeen and the Spanish Civil War.
Parties reveal candidates for European Parliament election
Some of Scotland’s main political parties have revealed their candidate lists for the European Parliament elections.
NHS Tayside report on mental health unit must be made public, minister told
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has been urged to ensure an internal report on treatment at a mental health unit is published in full.
Danny MacAskill: Success of first video still unbelievable 10 years on
Stunt biker Danny MacAskill has said he still finds it “unbelievable” that posting a video online 10 years ago triggered his global stardom.
Video games the focus of new V&A Dundee exhibition
A new exhibition exploring the cultural importance of video games opens at the V&A Dundee this weekend.
Man on attempted murder charge over brawl after Old Firm match
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a mass brawl in Glasgow city centre.
Motorcyclist killed as vehicle hits fence
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a fence in East Ayrshire.
Struggling families in Tayside and Fife get egg-cellent Easter donation
Struggling families across Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth and Kinross and Edinburgh have been gifted a welcome boost this Easter thanks to Hillcrest Housing Association and Thorntons Solicitors.
Gemmill emerges as bookies’ favourite to be next Scotland boss
Scot Gemmill has emerged as clear favourite with Ladbrokes for the Scotland job, following the sacking of Alex McLeish.