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Free full-fibre broadband is an eye-catching election pledge, but is it a sensible use of government resources?

Rick Stein, the famous chef from Padstow, and his enthusiasm for local produce helped Scotland find the recipe for culinary success, writes Stephen Jardine.

Q I would like to create a savings account for my granddaughter to benefit from in the future. However, as she lives in New Zealand I cannot open a UK account in her name, and have been unable to find any way in which regular savings can be ring-fenced for her future benefit. Do you have any suggestions?

Fifers are being given the chance to purchase paintings of old Cupar – and help raise vital funds for a local museum.

A convent-turned-hotel in Alnwick proves the perfect sanctuary for Catriona Thomson.

It’s now been nearly four months since Scottish ­Mediation launched its expert group report, Bringing ­Mediation into the Mainstream in Scottish ­Civil Justice.

If more people in Scotland knew how to cook, we would be healthier and happier as a nation.

A simple six-week NHS community cooking scheme helped families eat more healthily by turning them away from ready meals, sweets and biscuits, an academic study has found.

With the festive ­period fast approaching, it’s possibly the only time of the year when drivers will sing merrily about being top to toe in tailbacks.

Trade minister Ivan McKee has warned of the damaging impact US trade tariffs on Scottish products could have on the economy.

The Queen has offered her support to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their decision to spend Christmas away from Sandringham.

Glasgow’s Christmas markets are coming to town - here’s everything you need to know.

A Scottish schoolgirl has a leading role in John Lewis's latest Christmas commercial.

Employees could collect up to 12 pensions during their lifetime which can lead to problems in calculating a retirement income.