Labour pledge to build 12,000 social rent homes a year
A Scottish Labour government would aim to build at least 12,000 homes for social rent each year, leader Richard Leonard has said.
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Swimmer breaks record for longest staged sea swim
A swimmer has broken the world record for the longest staged sea swim on the 74th day of his journey around the British mainland.
Auditors warn of intensive care bed shortage
Auditors have warned increasing evidence indicates parts of Scotland lack adequate numbers of intensive care beds.
Families of murdered Scottish soldiers ask for CCTV to protect memorials
Family members of three Scottish soldiers murdered by the IRA in Belfast are to request that CCTV be installed to protect memorials to them.
Swimmer set to break record for longest staged sea swim
A swimmer is set to break the world record for the longest staged sea swim on the 74th day of his journey around the British mainland.
Third of Scottish homes do not meet standard public demands
More than a third of homes in Scotland do not meet public perceptions of good housing, a new survey suggests.
Rail fares rising twice as fast as wages, union study finds
Rail fares are increasing twice as fast as wages, according to a new study ahead of passengers being hit by an expected 3.5% hike in the cost of travelling by train.
‘Severe’ decline in mountain hares in eastern Highlands – study
The number of mountain hares on moorlands in the eastern Scottish Highlands has fallen to less than 1% of the level recorded more than 60 years ago, according to a long-term study.
Police searching for missing man with dementia
Police are growing concerned for a missing man with dementia.
New ovarian cancer medicine approved for use by NHS Scotland
The approval of a new drug to treat ovarian cancer in Scotland has been welcomed by campaigners.
Arrest made after remains found in search for missing man
An arrest has been made after remains were found in the search for a missing man.
Pussy Riot activist says secret escape to Edinburgh festival was worth it
One of the original members of protest group Pussy Riot has said it was worth making a secret escape from Russia to take her story to international audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Thousands of musicians arrive in Glasgow for piping festival
Musicians from around the world have arrived in Scotland for an annual piping competition and festival.
Glasgow 2018 events draw in half a million people – organisers
Half a million people got involved in events linked to the inaugural European Championships in Glasgow, organisers have claimed.
Former Celtic youth coach jailed for sexually abusing teenager
Former Celtic Football Club youth coach Jim McCafferty has been jailed after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenager in what a court heard he had regarded as a “bit of fun”.
Girl, 16, charged over ‘assault of elderly resident’ at Scottish care home
A teenager has been charged after a woman in her 90s was allegedly assaulted at a care home.
Ministers announce funding for farmers affected by tough weather conditions
Loans to help farmers hit by months of adverse weather are being offered by the Scottish Government.
Critics hit out over expected 3.5% rise in rail season ticket costs
Campaigners, trade unions and politicians have criticised the anticipated 3.5% rise in commuters’ train fares next year.
Grouse shooting season opens amid stock concerns
Grouse shooting season has opened, but some estates in Scotland have cancelled shoots due to exceptional weather hitting breeding stock.
Commuters could see rail fares rise by 3.5% next year
Rail commuters are being warned to expect a 3.5% fare increase next year.