NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsIsraeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister in electionAccounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney. 22 hrs agoScotland PoliticsInvestigation into Scotland's maternity units to start in autumnBereaved families say they are angry that the same issues have been reoccurring for years.2 days agoScotland PoliticsScottish Parliament rejects call for Peter Murrell inquirySNP and Greens MSPs have instead backed a wider inquiry into how political parties are financed.3 days agoScotland PoliticsNo reprimand for Scottish Secretary over meeting with Mandelson firmSir Keir Starmer says the Scottish secretary "acted appropriately" despite an "administrative oversight". 3 days agoScotland PoliticsScotland's councils face budget shortfalls. How bad is it in your area?The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.2 days agoScotland Politics Unrest following Belfast knife attack raised at First Minister's QuestionsJohn Swinney faces questions from opposition party leaders during First Minister's Questions.Arbroath and Broughty Ferry: A tale of two high streetsThe fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election. 2 days agoTayside & Central Scotland'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen SouthVoters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schoolsFrom August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slowsThe amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.Scotland has more disabled MSPs than ever but challenges remainAbout 24% of the Scottish population identify as disabled, while only 7% of MSPs do - an increase on the previous parliamentary term.Minister would consider 'knife amnesty' after teenagers guilty of murdersNeil Gray said the government was committed to a "preventative" approach, following the murders of Kayden Moy and John McNab.Features and analysisWhy is there a row about the SNP's £667,000 independence fund?The party is facing a fresh police complaint about cash raised for a campaign on the country's constitutional future.Will 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.How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzledBBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement. What we now know about how Peter Murrell hid his embezzlementFor the first time we hear how Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, used SNP funds to illicitly purchase more than 1,000 itemsIn pictures: Motorhome and wine coaster among items embezzled by MurrellPeter Murrell appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday when details of the way he tried to cover up his crimes were read out.
