The release of the Lockerbie bomber was not discussed by the SNP cabinet ahead of a final decision being made. Newly released ...

According to newly released documents, no formal discussion was held among the cabinet, which included then deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon and then first minister Alex Salmond. Only sparse ...

Many famous faces from stage, screen and sport - including some of Greater Manchester's own - have all tragically died this ...

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in ...

The scandal-hit Glen Sannox ferry will emit even more carbon than the boat it is replacing despite Nicola Sturgeon boasting ...

In Scotland, rent controls were first introduced in 2022 via an emergency bill engineered by former First Minister Nicola ...

One transport expert tells the BBC it might be better to run the new CalMac ferry on diesel.

The BBC Scotland News website has looked back at our most-read stories of the year. This is the top 20 for 2024, with the ...

The year has not been short of dramatic events and developments, and here the PA news agency provides a month by month look back on 2024.

National 5 marks in essential STEM subjects getting worse under the SNP Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the ...

JK Rowling led a feminist backlash on Monday against Nicola Sturgeon after she was accused of “rewriting history” over the ...

John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp on Scottish Government-issued phones following a furious backlash over the ...