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Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in EuropeWed 23rd Sep 2026 15:43 BST
Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe

The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

Police worker jailed after death of boy in her careWed 23rd Sep 2026 13:13 BST
Police worker jailed after death of boy in her care

Catherine Walker was the legal guardian of the nine-year-old boy, who was found unresponsive in his room.

On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrestedWed 23rd Sep 2026 16:52 BST
On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested

Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland.

Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK Wed 23rd Sep 2026 15:00 BST
Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK

The proposals relate to Admiral's UK insurance business, and will affect about 5% of its workforce.

Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreakWed 23rd Sep 2026 17:08 BST
Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak

Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.

Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs sayWed 23rd Sep 2026 14:52 BST
Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs say

Inadequate water supplies are "affecting fire crews' ability" to respond to incidents, say fire chiefs.

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