Cancer cases in Scotland reach record high
Cancer cases in Scotland have reached a record high, with around 35,600 people now diagnosed each year.
Public invited to UWS election panel in Paisley
A free public event will be held at University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley campus next week to discuss the issues shaping the Scottish Parliament election.
New woodlands planted near Barcraigs Reservoir to protect water quality
Scottish Water has planted almost 80,000 trees on land near Barcraigs Reservoir in Renfrewshire to help protect water quality and improve biodiversity.
UWS announces 13 fully funded research studentships tackling global challenges
Thirteen new fully funded research studentships have been announced by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), offering opportunities for postgraduate researchers to work on projects aimed at solving…
Barrhead man jailed for Christmas Day knife attack on neighbour
A man who carried out a brutal Christmas Day knife attack on a woman has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Man jailed for four years after Paisley pub stabbing
A knife attacker who stabbed an off-duty bar manager was jailed yesterday for four years.
Scottish election candidates urged to pledge action to reduce baby deaths
A baby loss charity is calling on Scottish election candidates to commit to reducing the number of babies who die before, during or shortly after birth.
SNP publish Scottish Parliament election manifesto
The SNP has published its manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7th May 2026, setting out its plans on the NHS, cost of living support, housing and…
Scottish Parliament election 2026 manifesto tracker and policy comparison
This page tracks the policy pledges being made by Scotland’s political parties ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7th May 2026. Reform UK, the Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour,…
Scotland records highest accidental death rate in the UK
Scotland has the highest rate of accidental deaths in the UK, according to new figures released by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).