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Bridge over the River Clyde locked down amid police 'incident'
A bridge over the River Clyde has been locked down amid an ongoing police 'incident'.
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TV licence fee warning as £180 charge could soar to £245 under current trend
The TV licence fee rises to £180 from April 2026, but new analysis suggests it could reach almost £245 a year by 2036 if inflation-linked increases continue.
£15m Shetland road project likely to remain on the backburner
SHETLAND Islands Council “cannot continue to pile up projects that we have no funding for” as a proposed £15 million upgrade of the road into Walls looks likely to remain on the backburner.
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Fugitive sex attacker Nicholas Rossi dies in US hospital after refusing treatment
Rossi was caught in Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University hospital while being treated for Covid. He was jailed over his crimes in 2024
A Place in the Sun host 'so sorry' after 'fussy' guest faces £80k shortfall
The A Place in the Sun host Laura Hamilton was left apologising to a guest as he was unimpressed with the options within his £250,000 budget
Ten-year plan for Glasgow will create space for 30,000 new homes
The City Development Plan 2 has been backed by councillors, and will now be put to community groups for their input.
Rapist Nicholas Rossi who faked his death and fled to Scotland dies
Nicholas Rossi, an American rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland in a bid to escape justice, has died.
Students brace for impact as Glasgow University to introduce new cost cutting measure
The University of Glasgow will introduce a new cost cutting measure in anticipation of a drop in international students.
Thousands of former pupils and teachers bid farewell to Paisley Grammar School
Former pupils, teachers and families gathered at Paisley Grammar School to say goodbye ahead of its closure.
US fugitive who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in hospital
Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the United States to Scotland after he appeared to fake his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in a US hospital.
Stores in St James Retail Park closed after flooding
Stores across St James retail park close after floods caused by the yellow weather warning storm has hit the area.
Leith cafes launch petition to lower 'prohibitive' cost of outdoor seating permits
The Shore Business Collective have launched a petition calling on City of Edinburgh Council to review the permit scheme and set up a “fairer” system.
Concern growing for missing Glasgow man last seen on Springburn Road
Police are urging anyone who can help them trace Dermot Cole, 53, to get in touch immediately.
Man murdered partner in hammer attack while banned from going near her
Joseph Greer was wearing an electronic tag when he brutally attacked Samantha Lee at his flat in Aberdeen in January this year
Months long road works around George Square finally show signs of ending
Roads around George Square have finally reopened after months of works being carried out around the area.
Scottish company chairman: 'We recognise that patience is thin. Ours is too'
The chairman of a major Scottish investment trust today said 'shareholder patience is thin', declaring: 'Ours is too.'
Illegal caravan parkers told to leave Edinburgh playing fields or face legal action
The Herald understands that a Notice to Quit was served on the individuals residing at Dovecot Park on Thursday.
'Insulting and wrong': Leading mathematicians slam Dundee's maths cuts
Leading mathematicians warn Dundee's proposed maths cuts risk lasting damage and accuse the university of 'academic vandalism', in a letter seen by The Herald.
Why coffee is the new wine - and it's only going to get more expensive
From Aberdeen to Argyll, Scotland’s independent coffee roasters are booming, forging direct links with farmers and reshaping coffee culture as prices rise and chains face pressure
25-storey student block next to Glasgow station gets green light
A developer has secured planning permission for a new 25-storey student tower in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow.