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UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
July 15, 2026Liberated McIlroy sets Scottish Open pace
Rory McIlroy revels in his return to links golf with a five-under 65 to share the lead on day one of the Scottish Open.
July 9, 2026Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
July 7, 2026Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
June 29, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
June 24, 2026Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for five years for embezzling party funds - Reuters
Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for five years for embezzling party funds Reuters
June 23, 2026Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
June 23, 2026Listen: Off the Ball with guests Sanjeev Kohli & Rosco McClelland
The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio.
June 20, 2026What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
June 12, 2026Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says - Reuters
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says Reuters
June 11, 2026Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
June 9, 2026Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
June 8, 2026Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
April 30, 2026Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties - Reuters
Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties Reuters
April 30, 2026Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
February 18, 2026