Sir George Reid will undoubtedly be remembered as one of Scotland’s most respected public figures. The journalist-turned-politician became the second presiding officer at the Scottish Parliament in ...

The ex-journalist oversaw the move to the new Scottish Parliament building at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared in court via video link charged with two counts of rape. The 55-year-old, who fronted primetime BBC show The Repair Shop, spoke only to confirm his name, address ...

Model and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein has been announced as the latest contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 23-year-old will become the first person with Down’s syndrome ...

Dame Diana Johnson said it was about ‘giving the tools to our police officers to enable them to keep us safe’.

Asters, which were popular in Victorian times, have made a comeback as a bouquet with demand for the flowers rocketing by nearly 350% over the last two sales years at a UK supermarket. The blooms were ...

Members of the PCS union in Glasgow, London and Cardiff will walk out at Ofgem for three days later this month over pay and conditions.

The parents of one of the victims of the Southport attack hope to spread “magic” through a foundation set up in her name to encourage children’s love of dance.

The literature festival features talks and discussions from a variety of authors, journalists and public figures.

Shoe Zone has halved its profit guidance in the face of weaker consumer spending, partly blaming the impact of the Labour Government’s budget tax hikes. The high street chain said it was knocked back ...

Former The Apprentice contestant Tom Skinner has said his barbecue and drinks with US vice president JD Vance was a “once-in-a-lifetime” event.

Unite said the workers are among the lowest paid at the West Sussex airport, earning ‘just above the minimum wage’.