28 Aug, 2018

Scotland to strengthen ties with EU despite Brexit - says Mike Russell, NHS Scotland patients waiting over target time for tests, Scottish primary one tests to be overhauled, Edinburgh student union to hand out 'gender badges' during freshers week, JK Rowling surprises Scottish couple after photobombing wedding shoot.

Scotland to strengthen ties with EU despite Brexit, says Mike Russell

The Scottish Government will seek to strengthen ties with the European Union despite Brexit, the Constitutional Relations Secretary will say.

Latest News

NHS Scotland patients waiting over target time for key tests triples

The number of patients waiting more than the target time of six weeks for key diagnostic tests has increased by almost 300% in the last two years, new figures have revealed.

Scots P1 tests to be overhauled â but not axed

Controversial tests for P1 children in Scotland are to be overhauled to make the questions more "familiar" to youngsters - but will not be axed

Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

Promoted by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)

Edinburgh student union to hand out âgender badgesâ during freshers week

Edinburgh University student union will hand out gender badges during Freshers week to indicate whether students would like to be referred to as he, she or they.

JK Rowling surprises Scottish couple after photobombing wedding shoot

A Scottish couple were left stunned when Harry Potter author JK Rowling gatecrashed their wedding.

House of Fraser set to announce store closures this week

House of Fraser is set to announce a spate of store closures this week, with new owner Mike Ashley blaming âgreedy landlordsâ for potentially hundreds of job losses.

Sport Update

Why Hibsâ Ryan Porteous should have been sent off against Aberdeen

In another edition of Ref Review Joel Sked talks to former fully qualified referee Craig Anderson about the clash between Ryan Porteous and Gary Mackay-Steven during Hibsâ 1-1 draw with Aberdeen.

Heartsâ Craig Levein ârecovering wellâ after hospital treatment

Hearts are still coming to terms with the news that â¨manager Craig Levein was admitted to hospital yesterdayâ¨morning due to an unforeseen health issue.

Alex McLeish tells Scotland players: âDonât pick and chooseâ

Alex McLeish has warned players they risk falling out of international favour for good if they try to pick and choose their games.

Club 1872 issue lengthy statement over Rangers fanzone snub

Rangersâ fans group Club 1872 has issued a statement over the cancellation of a proposed pilot scheme for a fanzone at the clubâs Ibrox stadium.

Hearts midfielder set to join Livingston on loan

Hearts teenager Bobby Burns is to join Livingston on loan to get regular first-team football.

And finally...

Hidden medieval door to Culzean Castle caves discovered

The remains of a hidden medieval doorway leading to the caves underneath Culzean Castle has been discovered.

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