Scottish Parliament rejects call for Peter Murrell inquiry

SNP and Greens MSPs have instead backed a wider inquiry into how political parties are financed.

10th, June 2026, 05:16pm

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Police say people were “attacked because of the colour of their skin”.

10th, June 2026, 03:58pm

Scotcast: What’s behind the racist disorder on our streets?

Police say people were 'attacked because of the colour of their skin'.

10th, June 2026, 03:58pm

Fifty people charged in crackdown on electric motorbikes and scooters

Parks, playing fields, golf courses and Aberdeen city centre were particular areas of focus.

10th, June 2026, 03:28pm

Rugby boss banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech

Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.

10th, June 2026, 03:22pm

Two arrested after £360,000 cannabis haul uncovered

More than 600 plants were found by police in a property on Victoria Street in Newton Stewart.

10th, June 2026, 03:19pm

Woman jailed for 'frenzied' knife murder loses bid to have conviction quashed

Stacey Balfour was ordered to serve a minimum of 16 years for her role in the death of Robert Fisher in Paisley in July 2023.

10th, June 2026, 02:36pm

No reprimand for Scottish Secretary over meeting with Mandelson firm

Sir Keir Starmer says the Scottish secretary "acted appropriately" despite an "administrative oversight".

10th, June 2026, 02:06pm

Man raped boy, six, and assaulted teenage girl

Liam Begg, 23, who denied the charges, is due to be sentenced in July.

10th, June 2026, 01:55pm

Firefighters tackle blaze in large farm building in Easter Ross

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said six appliances were sent to the incident.

10th, June 2026, 01:51pm