Claire Baker

'Deeply worrying' rise in violent crime on Scottish rail network

Some 190 bus routes were cut within the past year alone

Communities risk being 'cut off' as 1,400 live bus routes axed

Grangemouth petrochemical plant. Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association.

No date set for Grangemouth oil refinery closure

The Constituency Office of Colin Beattie MSP in Dalkeith. The Scottish National Party (SNP) treasurer has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the party's finances.

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie avoids Scottish Parliament duties

ScotRail peak fares are due to be suspended for six months at some point in 2023-24. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

ScotRail peak fares U turn: Suspension will cover all routes for whole trial

The number of suspected drug deaths in Scotland in the first six months of this year has dropped by 22% compared to last year.

Suspected drug deaths in first six months of year 22% lower than last year

Picture: John Devlin

'Lack of transparency' in spending on drug and alcohol services, report finds

Protests such as that by Extinction Rebellion Scotland could be banned and people prosecuted.

Plan to restrict protests at Scottish Parliament confirmed by MSPs

Party consensus on farming hustings

A group of friends enjoying an evening at the pub

Call for hospitality businesses hit by Hogmanay shutdown to get extra support

New Register House Edinburgh. Picture: Stephen C Dickson/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

National Records for Scotland reject claim family records ‘destroyed’ by leaks

Investigation call after torrential rain lets rain damage historic documents.

Investigation call to protect Scotland's historic documents

Labour have unveiled plans to introduce film-making at Higher level. Picture: Robert Perry

Labour unveil plans to introduce new Higher in film-making at Scottish schools

The children's section at Piershill Library in Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean

Silent scream from libraries as councils forced to axe Â£319m

Claire Baker.

Call to bring ScotRail under public ownership

Holyrood has been rocked by harassment claims in the past year

Police open file on Holyrood harassment

STV's headquarters in Glasgow

STV chiefs under fire after snubbing Holyrood appearance

STV chief executive Simon Pitts. Picture: Laurence Winram

STV chief to be quizzed over seven-figure pay package

BiFab at the Fife Energy Park in Methil
Photo ; WALTER NEILSON

BiFab investment welcomed by Fife representatives

BBC Scotland plan to launch a new channel. Picture: John Devlin

Ofcom green-light new BBC Scotland channel

The 19 MSPs representing all Holyrood parties have signed a letter to business secretary Greg Clark, above. PIcture: Getty Images

MSPs appeal for UK help to save at-risk BiFab jobs

Picture: PA

BiFab on the brink with 260 jobs set to go

Scottish Labour say the poorest Scots are increasingly missing out on enjoying cultural activities.

Scotland's '˜culture gap' excluding the poorest

An aerial shot of the BiFab yard at Methil, one of three operated by the Burntisland-based firm

Scots fabrication business BiFab '˜to call in administrators'

Police could face cutting pay budgets as possible way to address operating deficits. Picture: Greg Macvean

Dramatic cut to Police officers could help meet cost pressure

Chief Constable Phil Gormley on his first day in post.

Police Scotland chief's position '˜untenable' after bullying claim

Phil Gormley of Police Scotland

Kenny MacAskill slated for '˜grandstanding' over Police Scotland

John Mason MSP urged to apologise for remarks made about police merger.

MSP told to apologise for '˜distasteful' remarks on police merger

Critics want an overhaul of the Scottish Police Authority

Report leads to call for reform of Scottish Police Authority

The SPA is charged with holding Police Scotland to account

Scottish Police Authority 'PR disaster' over secret meetings

BTP's operations are to be integrated into Police Scotland

Humza Yousaf vows not to let strikes derail policing plan

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf at Edinburgh Waverley station. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

MSPs to debate railway policing merger legislation

Officers could soon be fitted with bodycams.

Plans to fit all Scottish police officers with body cameras

According to the leaked documents, there will be 3,000 fewer police officers on Scotlands streets. Picture: PA

Police Scotland deny plans to axe 3,000 officers

The Scottish Government denies the projects have had their funding cut and claims record levels of investment in tackling violence against women. Picture (posed by model): John Devlin

Over 90% of domestic violence projects '˜facing funding cuts'

Handling of emergency calls at police call centres finds serious errors dealing with calls. Picture: Julie Bull

Police Scotland call centres slammed for 82 serious errors

A strong visible police presence made 71.5% of people feel either safe or reassured, survey showed. Picture: John Devlin

Poll: 41.4% unsatisfied after contact with Police Scotland

Sending police officers to deal with low-level crimes in person could become a thing of the past. Picture: John Devlin

Call for police to deal with minor crime over the phone

Crime figures fall in Scotland, but violence rates climb. Picture: SWNS/Hemedia

Violence on the up - despite overall decline in crime

Kezia Dugdale. Picture: Neil Hanna

Scottish Labour announce front bench team

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Labour pledge to end cuts to arts and culture scene

Hyslop's comments came just days after writer Kirsty Gunn criticised Creative Scotland's 'controlling agenda'. Picture: John Devlin

Fiona Hyslop hits out over art being used for '˜propaganda'
SCOTLAND'S culture secretary has insisted the arts should not be used for 'propaganda' - days after a leading author accused Creative Scotland of setting a 'co...

The Scottish Government was warned not to politicise the BBC charter renewal process. Picture: John Devlin

MSPs clash over proposed BBC shake-up

Labour's new position on Trident is unlikely to win it more votes. Picture: TSPL

Leaders: Labour’s Trident stance sailing into danger

Alex Neil says the aim is to take more than 2,000 refugees. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland to take ‘more than its share’ of refugees

25 SNP, 10 Labour, eight Conservative, two Liberal Democrat and one independent MSP claimed cost of commuting on expenses.
Picture: Neil Hanna

MSPs claim expenses for one-mile journeys

Picture: TSPL

Kennedy would have been “leading” light in pro-EU campaign

The family and friends of Sheku Bayoh, who died in custody, are pictured during his funeral procession in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Picture: PA

Sheku Bayoh death: Family vow to find out truth

The new film version of classic sitcom Dads Army has been filmed largely in Yorkshire. Picture: Contributed

New Leeds studio setback for Scots film industry

An artist's impression of the new museum. Picture: Contributed

Holyrood ‘knew of Dundee V&A cost in April 2014’

An artist's impression of the new V&A museum in Dundee. Picture: Contributed

Dundee V&A museum cost rise ‘gives confidence’

Scenes from World War Z were filmed in Glasgow. Picture: Contributed

Labour backs dedicated Scottish film and TV studio

Scotland leads the UK in cutting emissions. Picture: Getty

Scotland fails to hit target on carbon emissions

The agency set a target to slash travel emissions by five per cent but achieved less than two. Picture: Getty

Scotland’s green agency fails to hit own targets

Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead hit out at the decision to divide the funding. Picture: Julie Bull

CAP fund deal a ‘slap in the face’ says Lochhead

Bill Walker MSP was found guilty of multiple counts of domestic abuse which spanned decades. Picture: Neil Hanna

Bill Walker: Parties condemn statement on ex-wife

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries