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Slowest hiring Scottish cities revealed

21 Habits you can’t help picking up when living in Scotland

More than two dozen businesses were created every day in Glasgow during the first half of 2024

Top spots for new companies in 2024 revealed and one city stands out

Bruce Laidlaw, Operations Director at Russell Roof Tiles

Search for new recruits to meet construction growth

Palestinian children amid the rubble of a mosque-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah on the central Gaza Strip. Picture: Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

Readers' Letters: It's wrong to say Middle East is not Britain's business

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Captain Catriona Matthew celebrates with her players after Great Britain & Ireland's win in the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A chief hails 'truly special' Curtis Cup - the first with a pro as captain

Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling, left, and Milngavie member Lorna McClymont show off the trophy after helping Great Britain & Ireland winthe 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Chris Young/Scottish Golf

Tartan trio do themselves and country proud in cracking Curtis Cup

Lottie Woad smiles on her way to winning the Smyth Salver as leading amateur in the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Leading amateur at St Andrews set to be key player in Curtis Cup

Here is the full list of every Team GB medal winner at the Paris Olympics 2024. Cr: Getty Images.

Here is every medal won by Team GB at the Paris Olympics

Could your favourite path be crowned the winner?

Could Scotland be home to Britain’s favourite path?

Team GB skateboarder Andy Macdonald. Cr: Getty Images.

Andy Macdonald: What you need to know about Team GB's oldest Olympian

Riot police hold back protesters after disorder broke out on July 30, 2024 in Southport, England. Rumours about the identity of the 17-year-old suspect in yesterday's deadly stabbing attack here have sparked a violent protest.

The far-right is on the rise, and won't be stopped with compromise Alexander Brown

Kemi Badenoch has been backed by Tory MP Andrew Bowie.

The rising Scottish Tory star backing Kemi Badenoch for the leadership

Boxing clubs produce Olympians but also deliver social impacts.

Olympic sheen helps Scots clubs but barriers to top of sport remain

Fraser Walters, champion of the Boys 13 divison

Rising stars crowned at major European Championship

Athletes reunited to launch new ‘Athlete Community’

Former Scottish Paralympian proud to be part of ParalympicsGB Athlete Community ...

Olympic swimming great David Wilkie dies after cancer battle

There are concerns millions could be turned away from polling stations at the general election because of new voter ID rules.

Millions of Scots could be turned away from polls because of new rules

Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling tees off at the seventh hole in the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: ANWA

Hannah Darling sets sights on emulating Augusta Amateur winner Lottie Woad

Dame Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete, has announced her cycling retirement.

'It’s been in my head a little while': Kenny announces retirement from cycling

The CMA reported ‘persistent shortfalls in the number of homes built across England, Scotland, and Wales’ (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

CMA reports lay the foundations for building more homes - Angelique Bret

Josh Kerr is one of the Scottish athletes on show in Glasgow.

How Kerr, Muir and Reekie will fly the flag for Scotland in Glasgow

Liz Truss failed as Prime Minister, and has only got worse Alexander Brown

SSEN Transmission will host consultation events on proposed new substation developments. (Pic: Stuart Nicol Photography)

SSEN Transmission to host consultation events on proposed new substation develop...

Dean Robertson is coming to the end of his 14th year working at University of Stirling, where he is now the high performance golf coach. Picture: University of Stirling.

Robertson urges Walker Cup contenders to 'play to win and don't be afraid'

Laura Muir will be one of the headline acts at the Glasgow World Indoors.

Scottish duo Kerr and Muir in GB squad for World Indoors in Glasgow

Dean Robertson pictured caddying for Louise Duncan during the 2022 AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Dean Robertson appointed as GB&I captain for 2025 Walker Cup

Tom Stoltman is the first Scotsman to ever win the World's Strongest Man competition. But how did he do in the Britain's Strongest Man competition 2024? (Twitter)

Britain's Strongest Man 2024: Who is the the UK's Strongest Man?

Exclusive Scotland could benefit from Stormont deal with new investment zone

Dundee’s Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby perform during the European Figure Skating Championship earlier this year.

Biggest British team in decade compete at European Figure Skating Championships

Macbeth, 'The Scottish Play' written by an Englishman. shows how two cultures can blend beautifully (Picture: Scott Campbell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Scotland staying in UK means best of both worlds

How Scottish Olympic success was kept on ice Scotsman comment

The triumphant British curling team in action at Chamonix in 1924. Great Britain’s first ever Winter Olympic gold medal has gone on display at Biggar Museum in South Lanarkshire as part of an exhibition to tell the story of the amateur team who became curling champions (Picture: Jennifer Dods/The University of Edinburgh/PA Wire)

Curling gold that was British Olympics first goes on display

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet paralympian Jody Cundy

Jemma Reekie and Josh Kerr made it a Scottish double in New York. Pic: Da Ping Luo for NYRR.

Kerr and Reekie land Scots clean sweep of 5th Avenue Mile for third year in row

Plans to introduce strict regulations over the movement of supporters buses in Scotland have been scrapped by the UK Government.

'Common sense prevails' as supporters' bus proposals scrapped

Celtic have expressed concerns over the UK government proposals relating to supporters bus travel. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic join Rangers in opposing government proposals which 'demonise' fans

Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men's 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

How Josh Kerr became world champion - from 'bumped' track to Budapest glory

Andy Murray is currently preparing for the Cincinnati Open.

Murray returns to Great Britain’s Davis Cup team for Finals Group Stage

Left to right, Great Britain's Katie Archibald, Anna Morris, Elinor Barker and Josie Knight (right) with team-mate celebrate with their gold medals.

Emotional gold for Archibald and GB women’s pursuit team in Glasgow

More renters could be allowed pets if the Renters (Reform) Bill is passed

Nobody should be excluded from the private rental sector - David Alexander
It is a fundamental right that everyone should have a roof over their heads. It is a basic entitlement which is surely one of the key symbols of an advanced soc...

Laura Muir is among eight Scots selected for the World Championships in Budapest next month.

Eight Scots selected as part of 50-strong British team for Worlds

The Nottingham Panthers are devastated to report that forward Mike Hammond has passed away.

Great Britain ice hockey player Mike Hammond dies in car crash aged 33

Tom Pidcock wins on Alpe d'Huez (Picture: CorVos/SWPix.com)

Who is multi-discipline cyclist Tom Pidcock?

Great Britain's Katie Archibald celebrates after winning the Women's Omnium - Elimination race during the UEC Track Elite European Championship in Grenchen on February 10, 2023. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Katie Archibald to lead GB at UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow

Geraint Thomas has been picked in the UCI World Championships British Road Race team.

Thomas to lead GB men’s road team at UCI World Championships in August

Frank Kennedy with caddie Fanny Sunesson on the putting green at The Belfry, where the young Englishman is making his prodessional debut in the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Kennedy turned back on Walker Cup after feeling 'ready' to turn professional

Shona Campbell in action for Team GB Womens Rugby 7's at the 2023 European Games in Wroclaw, Poland. Photo by Team GB / Sam Mellish

Scots trio help Team GB win European gold and land Olympic place

Hannah Engelkamp, the culture lead behind the project, said: “It is right that the names on the maps reflect the diversity of the three countries of Britain.”

Brand-new map brings Scottish Gaelic and Welsh place names to life

Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Image: Getty Images.

All you need to know about Independence Day in the US

Bob MacIntyre in action for Great Britain & Ireland in the 2017 Walker Cup at the Los Angeles Country Club. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images

MacIntyre recalls 'great experience' at LA Country Club in 2017 Walker Cup

Blairgowrie's Connor Graham in action during last week's Scottish Men's Open at Meldrum House, where the 16-year-old became the event's youngest winner. Picture: Scottish Golf

'Fearless' Graham hoping to boost Walker Cup hopes in St Andrews Links Trophy

SSE – which is led by CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies (pictured) – had its fine reduced for settling the investigation early. Picture: contributed.

Perth-headquartered energy giant SSE fined £9.8m by Ofgem for overcharging

Former Aboyne Academy pupil and Scotland team athlete Kathryn Christie. PIC: Moyra Gray.

Highland Games introduces female-only events to beat 'intimidating' atmosphere

Aboyne Games is introducing female-only light events this year to increase participation by women.

Aboyne Games seeks women competitors

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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

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