UK Health Secretary Neil Gray faces severe criticism for refusing to commit to round-the-clock specialist stroke care across Scotland, as medical experts warn of a 'postcode lottery' putting lives at risk.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke's shrewd and courageous leadership has transformed the national team's fortunes, proving his doubters wrong and building a formidable, united squad poised for success.
Exclusive: Sarah Boyle's devastating story reveals how NHS missed her cancer symptoms, leaving her with a terminal diagnosis and fighting for her family's future.
Foreign nationals applying for UK visas will now be required to pay a hefty annual NHS surcharge, a new government measure aimed at generating billions for the health service and curbing 'health tourism'.
Exclusive: The UK government faces imminent NHS strike escalation as unions vow to combat plans replacing striking staff with outsourced workers, potentially prolonging the largest walkout in health service history.
Scotland's hopes for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup were extinguished after a crushing 2-0 defeat to a dominant Denmark side at a rain-swept Hampden Park. Read the full match report and analysis.
A heartbreaking 86th-minute goal from Christian Nørgaard denies Scotland a heroic point in Copenhagen. Read the full match report on a night of high drama in World Cup qualifying.
A major emergency response is underway at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary after a suspected chemical incident. Patients and staff were evacuated as specialist hazardous area teams rushed to the scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Expert analysis and betting tips for Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Denmark in Copenhagen. Can Steve Clarke's side secure a vital result?
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a stark diagnosis of the NHS, labelling it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to save the cherished institution from collapse.
Gregor Townsend's seismic Scotland Rugby World Cup squad announcement has one glaring omission. Discover the strategic masterstroke behind leaving out a key British & Irish Lion.
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
New figures reveal Scotland's drug death rate is more than double that of 2016 and triple the UK average, with Nicola Sturgeon's government facing fierce criticism over a public health emergency.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's drug deaths crisis continues to spiral with opioid-related fatalities reaching unprecedented levels, as experts demand urgent policy reform.
A Scottish nurse drove from Kirkcaldy to Holyrood after NHS Fife discharged her vulnerable son without support. Read her emotional plea for mental health reform.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
National Records of Scotland report exposes a devastating 15-year life expectancy gap in Inverclyde, with poverty and deprivation cited as key factors in the region's health crisis.
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
Hidden in Scotland's countryside, Wigtown offers breathtaking Gothic architecture, literary treasures, and stunning coastal views—a perfect UK escape.
Police Scotland officers are spending hundreds of pounds of their own money on replacement uniforms and equipment after the force's standard-issue kit was widely criticised for being poor quality, ill-fitting, and unfit for purpose.
A landmark study by the University of Bristol exposes a decade of systematic underfunding of the NHS compared to historical trends, raising alarm over patient care and service sustainability.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.
ScotRail has launched a groundbreaking pilot scheme, slashing off-peak ticket prices by up to 50% on key routes across Scotland, making exploring the Highlands and cities more affordable than ever.
Uncover the stunning secret of Scotland's Morar Beach, a pristine white-sand paradise that vanishes twice daily with the tide. Your ultimate guide to visiting one of the UK's most magical coastal wonders.
A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.
Scotland launches a groundbreaking NHS programme offering free chickenpox vaccinations to all children, aiming to prevent severe complications and reduce community transmission.
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.