ScotlandScotland PoliticsStaff say maternity ward is 'unsafe' as inspectors criticise delaysThe Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow is ordered to improve its patient safety and cleanliness.3 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandCrime boss Steven Lyons to challenge Spain extradition bidLyons' lawyer confirmed that he is planning to oppose the move when his client appears before Amsterdam District Court.4 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandHighland Council seek views on 'areas of linguistic significance'Highland Council is proposing using powers in the new Scottish Languages Act.4 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsSwinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP 'objectives'Questions over the fund led to the police investigation that has exposed Peter Murrell's £400,000 embezzlement. 19 hrs agoScotland PoliticsScotland's papers: 'Indy fraud' reported to police and Murrell legal aid row A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.3 hrs agoScotlandMy husband has been missing on Ben Nevis since FebruaryBrian McGillicuddy, from New York, was reported missing almost four months ago during a trip to climb the UK's highest peak.4 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsMiniature model maker recreates Glasgow landmark destroyed by fireThe recycled cardboard model depicts Union Corner's iconic dome and roof signs.4 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandFarm decides to slaughter 271 cattle after inspection found rule breachOwners are legally required to report births and movements of cattle, but the animals were found to be "unidentifiable and untraceable".Woman killed and two injured after country road crashThe woman, who was a passenger in a Suzuki S-Cross, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the A714.Scottish government found in contempt over Salmond filesThe Court of Session said the Scottish government repeatedly missed dates to disclose information requested by FOI.Jury urged to acquit teens accused of Kayden Moy beach murderJay Stewart, 18, and a 15-year-old who can't be named for legal reasons are accused of murdering Kayden Moy on 17 May 2025.Man admits choking musician to death after bottle attackWalademar Jaronski killed Iain MacFarlane last December after the musician offered him a place to stay.Features and analysisWill Aberdeen's energy future decide the by-election?The forthcoming poll in the north-east is a reflection of a local and national debate about Scotland's energy future.Scotcast: GB Energy: We can bring bills downFraser Stewart is 'excited' about our energy future.Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own wordsJohn McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. 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Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. 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