Christina Hendry hopes to stand in a seat previously represented by the former first minister.

Raymond Matthew was given a warning that will remain on his registration for one year.

After sentencing Police Scotland said Darren Glass will now face the consequences of his actions.

Police Scotland are appealing for help tracing seven-year-old Macy Gibson.

“I know it won’t feel like it based on the decisions I’m taking today, but I really do care about this and so does this Government."

“There will be other fatalities, there will be other accidents."

You can now get your hands on Royal Family Christmas baubles but Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are not part of the offerings at the famed Oxford Street store - and shoppers have been quick to point out the apparent snub

Childlight say police are only seeing the "tip of the iceburg" in online child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Collin Cunningham was one of the brave members of public who stepped to help save a man on George Street.

EXCLUSIVE: The SNP has blasted Scottish Labour MPs who voted for their government's budget which included a hike in whisky duty.

"The fire was already spreading so fast. I work in pubs and kitchens and have seen fires, but nothing like that."

"An 18-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control."

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson invited First Minister John Swinney to Crocketford to discuss the need to improve both the A75 and the A77.

"It’s not right that the kid next door can go to college, and my daughter can’t.”

"We know that every effort is being extended right now to search for him throughout Syria, throughout Damascus."

EXCLUSIVE: Day, a senior councillor in Edinburgh, also faces a separate police investigation into allegations of "inappropriate behaviour".

The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October.

Trump was said to have spoken "positively" about Scotland when he made a short introductory call to the First Minister this week.

The British Transport Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a man in his 30s was punched and stamped on by two thugs in an assault at Alexandria train station on Friday, December 6.

"Father Daniel Doherty committed these serious sexual offences while holding a position of trust within his community."

“I don’t know what happened but the dog just snapped."

More than two out of five secondary school pupils are missing classes for at least 10 per cent of the year as absence rates continue to rise.

Dumfries and Galloway Council will now call on the Scottish Government to let local people have a vote - despite Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon ruling out the idea.

"An SCPO places significant restrictions on Ian Sweeney, allowing for intensive monitoring and designed to restrict his ability to return to serious organised crime."

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info