An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland – each of which are the largest in Europe – has been hailed as “formidable” by First Minister John Swinney.

Fire crews remain in attendance at a property in Altrincham after a fire broke out last night (Tuesday, January 7).

Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have voted to accept an improved pay offer, ending a long-running dispute. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the deal includes “significant ...

The mercury is set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.

Sir Keir Starmer told Kemi Badenoch to drop calls for a fresh inquiry as the leaders faced each other in the Commons.

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water after it was swept away while he tried to drive across a ford during Storm Darragh, an inquest has heard. The 43-year-old former ...

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those who favour ...