Boy, 15, among four dead in incidents on Scotland’s hottest day of year
The teenager’s body was recovered from the River Kelvin at around 11.30pm on Saturday July 12. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
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NRS figures show 2024 had lowest number of new homes built since Covid lockdown
Figures from the National Records of Scotland show 19,900 new builds were completed in 2025. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
John Swinney to host summit on reducing youth violence
The summit will focus on education and community engagement with young people at risk of violence and strategies to prevent anti-social behaviour. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
John Swinney to face questions amid financial warnings and youth knife crimes
There have been 12 alleged knife incidents involving youths since March. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney
The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
Supreme Court ruling means ‘inevitable’ change for single-sex spaces
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman refers to ‘biological women and sex’. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
Measles cases on the rise in Scotland amid drop in vaccination uptake
22 cases have been confirmed in the last three months – two fewer than the total number for 2024. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
First Minister concerned by ‘very severe’ University of Dundee crisis
John Swinney was asked about the financial crisis that has led the institution to announce more than 600 job cuts. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
Veterans’ charity launches campaign to fund affordable homes for disabled veterans
Craig Pugh, who lives in his ‘forever home’ with his wife, says charity has helped him work through his mental health struggles. Latest Scotland News | STV News…
Number of Scottish children living in temporary accommodation hits highest level in over 20 years
New data from the Scottish Government found that 10,360 children were living in temporary accommodation last year. Latest Scotland News | STV News…