Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high
Office for National Statistics data shows there were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol in 2023.
Spaceport on Shetland Islands will be ready for launch by July, MPs told
The Scottish Affairs Committee heard SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst is ‘absolutely’ planning on a launch this year.
HMP Glasgow: Cost of replacement jail for HMP Barlinnie soars to almost £1bn
The cost of HMP Glasgow has more than doubled from its 2019 estimate of £400m to £998.4m. This is nearly 10 times the ...
Drivers face £80 charge for using Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda petrol stations
Drivers have been warned over a £80 charge at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's stores as the supermarkets raise petrol ...
Week-long cold snap looms as temperatures plummet with snow possible
The Met Office says Thursday in Wales should see a "cold and frosty start with isolated freezing fog patches". As for later ...
Ireland optimistic over Hansen and Bealham fitness
Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham remain in contention for Ireland's Six Nations game against Scotland but Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy are set to again miss out.
Alcohol-related deaths hit record high
Experts say measures are needed to tackle the "growing health crisis", including minimum unit pricing, health warnings on ...