Angela Constance spoke out as the Scottish Government launched a consultation on possible changes to how the current system works. Parole allows for criminals who have served part of a jail sentence ...

An excavator used for digging graves has been stolen from a cemetery in Aberdeenshire. The black and yellow JCB Grave Master ...

Even if the local authority increases council tax by 5% for the next two years, it would still face an £80m black hole. More ...

ScotRail's ticket and payment systems have been affected at Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley.

Rangers defender John Souttar believes the club’s recent form in Europe means they can travel to Bruges knowing they can ...

A single EuroMillions player has become the UK’s record-making National Lottery winner with a £210m jackpot. The EuroMillions ...

A single EuroMillions player has become the UK’s record-making National Lottery winner with a £210m jackpot. The EuroMillions ...

Glasgow City Council has been considering a number of charging options for road users including an 'at-city-boundary' ...

A man has died after he fell onto a street in Edinburgh city centre on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene ...

A troubled university has had its revised financial recovery plan rejected. The University of Dundee is facing a £35m ...

Rangers striker Danilo insists the team will not give up on their Champions League dream and will be “all out” for a win in ...

A council in England has won a temporary legal block on aslyum seekers being housed in a hotel. Local authorities across ...