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The number of callouts for pest controllers in Glasgow because of rats has been branded “alarmingly high” as it was revealed the city saw six times as many requests than Edinburgh.

The operator of a care home has been fined £270,000 following the death of a resident who ate chlorine tablets he believed to be mints.

For such a wee country, Scotland has made a huge contribution to the advancement of the modern world, not just in science and engineering but also in art and design.

Borderers are being assured that Melrose is open to people scattering their loved ones’ ashes at beauty spots around the town.

If you are something of a whiz at general knowledge quizzes, you could put your skills to the test and scoop a cash prize as part of a brand new TV quiz show.

A translation of a novel printed by a small Scottish book publisher has been named the winner of the Man Booker International Prize.

Hawick cornet Connor Brunton experienced mixed weather but unwavering support as he led the traditional rideouts to Roberton and Priesthaugh this week.

EE will launch its 5G mobile network in the UK on 30 May.

Sandwich chain Pret a Manger has swallowed up rival food and drink retailer Eat, in a move that could see its vegetarian brand, Veggie Pret, brought to Scotland.

The life of one of Scotland’s last D-Day veterans was celebrated yesterday as civic dignitaries, former comrades, and schoolchildren gathered with friends and family to pay their final respects.

Green is the theme at the next Bowhouse Market Weekend, which opens its doors in Fife next month.

A perceived lack of action by the council on speeding in Bonnyrigg has led residents to start a petition calling for measures to be taken.

By her own admission, acclaimed writer Bryony Gordon has had her share of moments of angst.

Brian Cox, the Scottish actor famous for playing hard-men characters and the first Hannibal Lecter, has admitted he is frightened by the surge in popularity of right-wing politics in Britain and America.