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New Lib Dem MSP says she will continue as City of Edinburgh councillor
Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, who represents Forth Ward on City of Edinburgh Council, was elected as MSP for Edinburgh Northern on Thursday.
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Bid to extend timeline for demolition of former music venue recommended
A bid to extend the timeline for the demolition of the former Ironworks music venue in Inverness to make way for a new hotel has been recommended for approval.
Glasgow mum who 'missed husband's final phone call' shares grief after his death
"I felt like my life was over, but I still had three kids to look after, they gave me strength every day."
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Scotland's first transgender MSP clarifies visa situation after backlash
Scotland's first transgender MSP has clarified their visa status after facing backlash over potential issues.
Health warning issued to Edinburgh families after lamb-feeding illness outbreak
Schools and nurseries across Edinburgh have warned families to watch for symptoms of cryptosporidium after confirmed cases at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry.
Firefighters remain at scene after blaze in Glasgow flat
Five fire appliances are at the scene of a fire within a block of flats in Glasgow.
Nationwide customers urged to check new £300 cash deposit change
Nationwide customers can now deposit up to £300 cash a day at thousands of PayPoint stores across the UK.
Aberdeen deal maker makes key signing after European breakthrough
Tom Faichney and Melanie Clark announces senior hire as it marks Quantify marks second anniversary
Call to bring back Glasgow council houses to help tackle city homelessness crisis
The housing emergency, declared almost three years ago, is not improving and a city councillor is now urging more drastic action be taken.
Why surging Lib Dems and Greens could be kingmakers at Edinburgh local elections
The 63 successful candidates will form an administration, representing the more than 500,000 people who call Edinburgh home.
Person dies after incident on tracks at Paisley Gilmour Street
A person has died after an emergency incident on the tracks at Paisley Gilmour Street station, causing delays, revised services and cancellations on ScotRail trains between Glasgow, Ayr, Ardrossan and Largs, with ticket acceptance on Stagecoach buses.
New campaign launched to tackle low life expectancy in North Lanarkshire
New College Lanarkshire (NCL) has announced its Better than 52 campaign
Inside the turmoil in Scottish Labour as anger over Keir Starmer deepens
The Herald has spoken to insiders, MPs and MSPs in Scottish Labour as the party dissects the election results and Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar's future.
Affordable homes plan for 150‑plus new flats and townhouses beside Celtic Park
Over 150 homes could be built on empty land next to the Glasgow International Arena.
LIVE updates as smoke billows from ongoing flat fire in Glasgow
A Glasgow building is currently on fire, with smoke seen billowing from the building.
John Swinney’s ‘snub’ of Malcolm Offord and Reform UK is the wrong move - here's why
John Swinney has taken a huge political gamble by pledging to lock Reform UK out of influence in Holyrood.
The big concerns for Scotland's arts industry after Angus Robertson's election defeat
Apprehension over who will follow in Mr Robertson's footsteps may turn to anger if culture is denied a seat at the cabinet table.
Major jet fuel update for flights to Spain, Italy and France
An important update for family holiday plans
Gardeners with birdbaths urged to place 1 item in it before summer
Placing one item inside your birdbath can increase the number of birds visiting your garden
Major disruption to ScotRail services on several routes due to 'emergency'
Train travellers are facing major disruption on busy routes in Scotland today.