Record low as mercury drops to -23C in Scottish village Temperatures plunged in the UK overnight, with a low of minus 23 Celsius recorded in one Scottish village, following an "extreme freeze". News Lens • 11 Feb
Focus on virus, not Scottish independence, says Johnson British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said arguments about a referendum on Scottish independence were 'completely irrelevant' as the UK battled the coronavirus pandemic. UK • 28 Jan
Foster says topic of border poll is 'reckless' DUP leader Arlene Foster has said it would be "absolutely reckless" to be distracted by the topic of a border poll at a time when ... Ireland • 24 Jan
Johnson announces lockdown for England due to Covid-19 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown for England. In a televised address, he said that hospitals are under more pressure than ... Coronavirus • 05 Jan
'We hope to join you again soon' Sturgeon tells EU Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the European Union "we hope to join you again soon" as an independent nation following Britain's full departure ... World • 02 Jan
Sturgeon 'never more certain' of Scottish independence Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she has "never been more certain" of achieving independence, with Britain's final departure from EU trading arrangements set ... UK • 28 Nov 20
Scotland votes for free access to period products Scotland has voted to offer free universal access to period products, becoming the first country in the world to do so. UK • 24 Nov 20
Tighter Covid-19 restrictions announced for Scotland Scotland's toughest coronavirus restrictions are to be imposed on 11 local authority areas from Friday, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying their move to Level ... Coronavirus • 17 Nov 20
Johnson under pressure as UK coronavirus cases rise Boris Johnson faced fresh pressure to consider a tighter national lockdown in the face of figures suggesting local measures to contain the spread of coronavirus ... Coronavirus • 07 Oct 20
Covid restrictions reimposed in Glasgow, west Scotland Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20
Weather having 'significant impact' on UK rail network Scotland's Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said that climate change is presenting increasing challenges to the rail network. UK • 13 Aug 20
Three people dead after train derails in Scotland Three people have died after a train derailed in Aberdeenshire in Scotland amid heavy rain and flooding, British Transport Police have said. UK • 12 Aug 20
Scotland to withdraw downgraded exam results The Scottish education minister has announced that exam results that were downgraded under the country's Calculated Grades system will be withdrawn, and affected students will ... Coronavirus • 11 Aug 20
Scottish pupils returning to classrooms Scottish schools have become the first in the UK to welcome back pupils as lockdown restrictions are eased. World • 11 Aug 20
Sturgeon admits Scotland got it wrong over exam grades Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sought to address anger over pupil examination results by admitting that the devolved government had not got it right ... Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20
Survival of Scottish Gaelic in serious doubt A new study on the fortunes and fate of the Gaelic language in Scotland casts serious doubt on its survival in the medium to long-term ... UK • 02 Jul 20
Glasgow stabbing suspect shot dead by police A suspect has been shot dead by police after six men were injured, including an officer, during a stabbing incident at a hotel housing refugees ... Scotland • 26 Jun 20
Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in England on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that all five of his government's tests for easing the coronavirus lockdown can be met, so adjustments can ... Coronavirus • 28 May 20
UK govt seeking 'practical measures' to reopen schools Britain's Education Secretary has appealed to teaching unions to work with the Government to find "practical solutions" to enable schools in England to begin re-opening. UK • 16 May 20
UK experiences record increase in Covid-19 deaths Official figures released on Friday morning revealed that deaths attributed to the coronavirus in the UK have risen by 181 to 759. Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
Salmond blames fabrication and politics for sex charges Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has claimed some of the sexual assault claims against him were fabricated for political reasons, as he begins giving ... UK • 17 Mar 20
Zombie claim in Alex Salmond sex assault trial Former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, impersonated a zombie before sexually assaulting a Scottish National Party (SNP) worker, a court has heard. News • 13 Mar 20
Salmond jury told they must remain 'impartial' in trial A jury has been told it must not be swayed by "sympathy or prejudice" in the trial of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond. UK • 09 Mar 20
Scottish and NI ministers urge UK govt not to encroach The transport departments of Scotland and Northern Ireland have called for commitments from the UK Government, including that it does not "encroach" on devolved powers ... Ulster • 06 Mar 20
UK's Scottish secretary proposes tunnel to NI Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland has said he favours the building of a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland - and claims British Prime ... UK • 05 Mar 20