Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.
Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.
UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot
Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.
'I was punched in the face for driving at 20mph'
A man says he was punched for sticking to the speed limit while driving to a hospital appointment.
From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.
Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.
Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes
The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.
The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
'My epileptic daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'
Jo-Ann Burns is claiming her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.
Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.
Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears
Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.
